Law For Construction In Alameda
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A Building Permit is required when an accessory building is more than 120 square feet in size (12' × 10' exterior dimensions).
All units in California are covered by the rent-ceiling limitations of State of California rent control except: Affordable housing units, BMR units, project-based subsidized housing and Section 8 voucher units. Dorms constructed and maintained by a university and occupied by enrolled students.
Annual General Adjustment announced, effective September 1, 2024. Pursuant to Alameda Municipal Code Section 6-58.60(B), the Annual General Adjustment for September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025, is 2.7%. The Annual General Adjustment is a cap on the allowed amount of annual rent increase.
Section 6-58.55 of the Alameda Municipal Code requires that landlords provide an initial registration statement for each rental unit, including landlords of units that are subsidized through the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.
Within the city of Alameda, short-term rentals are legal but hosts must register with the city and collect a 14% transient occupancy tax. There are a few licensed Airbnb listings operating in compliance with city rules.
The provisions of the Alameda County Noise Element limit noise sources associated with construction between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. on weekdays and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekends.
The Sunshine Ordinance is an ordinance to insure easier access to public records and to strengthen the open meeting laws. It is an affirmation of good government; and a continued commitment to open and democratic procedures.
If you get caught remodeling without a permit in California, you may be issued a stop-work order, requiring all construction to cease immediately. You could face fines, which vary depending on the jurisdiction and the scope of the unpermitted work.
The Sunshine Ordinance is an ordinance to insure easier access to public records and to strengthen the open meeting laws. It is an affirmation of good government; and a continued commitment to open and democratic procedures.
Construction. The provisions of this section shall not apply to noise sources associated with construction provided the activities take place between the hours of a.m. to p.m. Monday through Fridays or a.m. to p.m. on Saturdays.
