KEY CITY DEPARTMENTS WITHIN ALAMEDA COUNTY
The City of Piedmont( Population: 11,000)
Planning & Building Department
Located at 120 Vista Ave., Piedmont, CA 94611, and open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM( closed Friday), this department oversees everything related to construction. The phone number is( 510) 420-3050 and general email is ondutyplanner @ piedmont. ca. gov.
Business License If you operate a business in Piedmont or do business in Piedmont, you need to get a business license, which you can apply for online, and pay business tax annually.
Permits
Apply online for a permit through eTRAKit.
Bid Opportunities For Public Works projects, find complete bid documents and submit proposals through the Piedmont Plan Room.
The City of Pleasanton( Population: 80,000)
Community and Economic Development Located at 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566, this department oversees a range of services pertinent to business, planning, permits and building. They are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM for phone and email services, and for in-person visits, they are available on Monday from 9 AM to 4 PM, and Tuesday through the Thursday from 9 AM to 1 PM( no in-person visits accepted on Friday). Reach them by phone at( 925) 931-5630. Visit their website to view an interactive map of ongoing projects and recently-approved projects.
Business License Getting a business license is required of any person conducting business in the city. You can apply online. Reach the business licensing department at( 925) 931-5440.
Permit
Center Learn on their website how to apply for a permit online and watch their video on the building application process. Permit Center hours are the same as those listed above,
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