A variance provides flexibility in applying zoning parking and sign regulations that would result in hardship due to physical peculiarities of a property. Variances for increased density to allow a land use not listed in the zone district, or for garage conversions may not be granted.
Steps include:
- Speak with a Planner at the Permit Center to determine where the project varies from regulations. Identify how your project could be designed to comply or identify special circumstances that might apply to the property.
- Submit a completed application, fee and related materials to Planning.
- The application is reviewed by a Planner, and other departments and agencies as needed.
- If a variance is warranted and the variance request is minor in nature, it is referred to the Planning Director for an administrative decision to approve or deny.
- Otherwise, the variance request is considered at a public meeting of the Planning Commission for a decision.
- Action by the Planning Director may be appealed within 15 days of the decision to the Planning Commission.
- Planning Commission action may be appealed within 10 days of the decision to the City Council.
Administrative action by the Planning Director takes two to four weeks after the application is complete. More time is required if Planning Commission review is necessary.
For more information, please call Planning at 510-583-4200
Additional Information:
Hayward Municipal Code - SEC. 10-1.3300
Development Processing Fee Schedule
Time Line for Administrative Use Permit/Variances
Time Line for a Variance Requiring Planning Commission Review
How to Apply for a Variance
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