New Home Construction in Hayward, CA
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RS zone basics: site plan review applies only when the Planning Director finds a project materially changes the property’s appearance. Homes are limited to 30 feet, rear-yard coverage to 40%, and additions over 50% of floor area or that add bedrooms must bring parking up to code. We talk to a planner about setbacks, coverage and guidelines before plan check.
Hayward Fault: the fault runs within a few hundred feet of Mission Boulevard. New construction in fault, liquefaction or landslide zones needs a licensed geotechnical engineer’s investigation, and occupied buildings cannot sit over an active fault, with a 50-foot setback unless the engineer recommends otherwise.
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Submittal and Requirements
- A single stamped PDF set with site, civil, floor, roof, MEP, elevations, sections, framing and foundation plans and Title 24.
- Calculations and soils report as separate PDFs; trusses and solar as deferred submittals.
- Two Level 2 EV-ready parking spaces per single-family home under the 2025 reach code.
Hayward Hills: grading must follow the Hillside Design Guidelines, grading on average slopes over 20% needs City Council approval with mailed notice within 300 feet, and the General Plan prohibits building on slopes over 25%. Hayward Fire reviews some hillside additions, and the wildland-urban interface area east of Mission and south of D Street, plus Fairview, requires wildfire-resistant construction.
Protected trees: trees 8 inches or more in diameter at 54 inches, and certain native species at 4 inches, need a removal permit.
Historic areas: changes to character-defining features of historic properties need a historical alteration permit, and demolition needs Planning Commission approval. Historic areas include the Upper B Street neighborhood, the B Street Streetcar District, Prospect Hill and Downtown, where Victorian and Queen Anne homes survive.
City Hall, 777 B Street, 1st floor lobby, Hayward, CA 94541
Building (510) 583-4140, e-*******@********ca.gov · Planning (510) 583-4216
Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. walk-in or virtual; 1 to 5 p.m. by appointment; Friday virtual appointments only. All permits go through the e-Permits Portal (no paper), where inspections are also scheduled and tracked. Construction hours: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and holidays.
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Hayward New Home Construction FAQ
Is a soils report required?
Yes, as a separate PDF.
What EV charging is required?
Two Level 2 EV-ready spaces per single-family home.
Can a new home sit on the fault?
No. Occupied buildings need a setback from active faults.
How tall can a new home be?
30 feet in the RS zone.