No, you will need to create a new account.

No. For receipts, class schedules, questions, please contact the Registration Desk at (510) 494-4300 or email RegeRec@fremont.gov.

The information will only be accessible by staff. If you need assistance, please call (510) 494-4300 or email RegeRec@fremont.gov.

• Step 1: Go to the New Registration Website
• Step 2: Click on "Create an Account"
• Step 3: Complete Your Information. Your email address will be your username.
• Step 4: Check your email to verify your account
• Step 5: Add your family members
• Step 6: Browse and register for activities starting November 2, 2020

The old system is about 20 years old and will no longer be supported. The new system (ActiveNet) is a cloud based platform. New features include: enhanced search functions, google maps integration, instructor information, calendar sync, and more.

The City's Age Well Centers began using a new system to allow customers to perform transactions online such as buying a membership, purchasing a meal, registering with the center, and signing up for a class more easily. The new system also allows the center to go paperless, which is more environmentally friendly and track all transactions more uniformly and securely.

Please contact our Registration Team at (510) 494-4300 or email. Or, if the questions are related to the Age Well Centers please call 510-790-6600 or email.

This information cannot be changed online. Please contact the registration team at (510) 494-4300 or email RegeRec@fremont.gov for assistance.

Yes. However; you may register by submitting a registration form via email to RegeRec@fremont.gov or mail to the City of Fremont Recreation Services 3300 Capitol Avenue Building B Fremont, CA 94538.

Permit records can be accessed in three ways:

• Option 1: Search Citizen Access by the property address. The default search time frame is five years. As such, if a search needs to find records prior to five years ago, the “start” date needs to be changed to reflect when the search query should start. No documents are available in Citizen Access, but this Option will indicate what permits exist on a property. If copies of the permits/plans are needed, see Option 3.
• Option 2: Schedule a 45-minute appointment to look up the information yourself at the City's Self-Help Center by emailing self-helpcenter@fremont.gov or calling 510-494-4460.
• Option 3: If for some reason a desired record cannot be located or a digital or paper copy is needed, submit an online request form through the City's Public Record Requests Portal.

For more information, visit the City's Records Request webpage.

For information about construction hours in Fremont, read the City's Construction Hours Handout.

The California Building Code requires covered barriers for swimming pools, spas and hot tubs. By definition, a “swimming pool” is any structure that is intended for swimming or recreational bathing and contains water that is over 18-inches deep. Swimming pool includes in-ground and above ground structures and includes, but is not limited to, hot tubs, spas, portable spas, and nonportable wading pools.

 When a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, it shall be equipped with at least two (2) of the following seven (7) drowning prevention safety features:

1.     An enclosure that isolates the swimming pool or spa from the home;

2.     Removable mesh fencing with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device;

3.     An approved safety pool cover;

4.     Exit alarms on the home’s doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or psa.

5.     A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor of the home’s door providing direct access to the swimming pool;

6.     An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance to the water;

7.     Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and has been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those features established by the ASTM or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Please note that permits for repairs on mobile homes are not issued by the City of Fremont. They fall under the jurisdiction of the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Depending on the type of permit being applied for it may require a licensed engineer to sign plans and documents. For specific requirements review the Guide to Engineering and Land Surveying.

A permit is required for residential accessory structures, including non-habitable storage sheds, workshops, gazebos, cabanas, and similar non-habitable structures, greater than 120 square feet in area. Structures 120 square feet or smaller in area may be exempt from building permit requirements. All accessory structures regardless of size must comply with Municipal Code zoning requirements for use, placement on the parcel, and design. If electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work is included as part of the accessory structure, a permit is required regardless of size. For information about the location limitations of residential accessory structures, contact Planning staff by email. 

No. There is no need to create an account in Citizen Access if just viewing permit activity or checking for permit processing updates and/or obtaining the inspection time window.

To legalize an addition that was done without a permit, a Building Permit must be requested and approved. Building Permit information is available on the City's Planning and Building Permits webpage.

After a permit is issued, inspections will need to be completed. For additions, verifying the construction of the structure may require opening or removing concealed construction, removing some or all interior finishes and insulation, and special inspection testing of epoxy anchors or hold-downs.

Important: Not all illegal additions can be approved. Contact Planning staff by email to better understand if the location and size of your illegal addition has the potential to be legalized.

For more information on how to complete a records request, visit the City's Record Request webpage.

To request an extension of a record that has not yet been issued a permit and is about to expire, complete the following form: Request to Extend Plan Check.

To request extension of permit that has been issued that is about to expire, complete the following online form: Request to Extend Issued Building Permit.

Note that the City's Building Official is authorized to extend plan reviews and issued permits. As such, it is possible that the Building Official will not authorize the extension of the permit based on these factors. In most instances, the Building Official can accommodate the request.

Log into Citizen Access and under "My Records," click on the permit record number. Then click on "Record Info" and then click on "Documents." The available documents will be listed. Click on "Actions" for the issued permit and inspection record.

For requesting other permit and plan information, visit the City's Records Request webpage.

Permits submitted prior to March 1, 2021 are issued via hardcopy paper plans. Applicants of these records will be notified that they need to print out hardcopy plans sets for manually stamping by City staff. Appointments are required and can be requested by email or by calling 510-494-4465.

For information on how to submit a revision/amendment to an issued permit, read the Citizen Access FAQs.

All persons doing business in Fremont must have a current business tax registration in order to schedule a final building inspection. For information on how to request and/or pay for a business tax registration, visit the City's Business Tax webpage.

Only verified addresses can be used to get past the address inquiry form in Citizen Access. To ensure a verified address is queried, follow the directions provided above the address fields. If a verified address is queried, the parcel number and owner will automatically fill in.

 To do this successfully, enter the street number and partial street name (e.g., 39550 Lib), then select "Search." If only one address is available, it will populate the address, parcel number, and owner. If multiple addresses are available, select the correct address for your project.

After a permit request has been assigned and routed for plan review, the contact for all inquiries is the Team Lead. The Team Lead is identified in the record in Citizen Access under “Record Info.”

By 7:00 a.m. on the day of the inspection, the inspector assignment has been finalized and can be found in the record in Citizen Access under "Record Info" and then "Inspections." By 8:00 a.m. on the day of the inspection, each inspector will leave a message on their office phone identifying the order of their inspections for the day. Inspector names and office numbers are available on the City's Schedule Building Inspection webpage. Inspection order is separated by AM and PM, which is the best refinement of time that can be given at the start of the day due to the nature of inspections (e.g., extensive field work and driving time). As such, inspectors do not respond to voice messages during the day while they are out in the field.

If your record is still in plan review (e.g., permit not yet issued), contact the Team Lead for the record. The Team Lead contact information can be found in Citizen Access under the record and then under "Record Info."

If your permit request has been issued, learn how to submit a revision/amendment request by reading the Citizen Access FAQs.

Received means that the application is in the queue and as staff continues to process permit applications, the permit record status will be updated and processed in the order the application was received.

All permit requests requiring plan review are screened for conformance with the City's Plan Review Document Format Requirements. Rejected plans do not conform with these requirements. The rejection email will identify why the plans were rejected. The deficiencies with the plans need to be corrected and submitted to the record in Citizen Access under "My Records" and then "Documents."

To unlock a Citizen Access account, the user ID and/or email address on the account must be provided.

For a permit request that is still in plan review (e.g., not yet assigned/approved), contact the assigned Team Lead to unlock the account. The Team Lead contact information is found in the record in Citizen Access under "Record Info."

 For issued permits, send your request by email.

 Unlocking of accounts typically occurs with 24 hours of the request.

If an error message displays, typically, it will indicate what the issue is and how to resolve it. Most of these messages indicate that there are fees due, required documents, and/or other related records are still in-process for the record preventing the scheduling of the final inspection. Notices placed on the record to prevent scheduling of the final inspection can be found in the record in Citizen Access at the top of the record screen.

If the error message indicates some sort of programming issue (e.g., “contact the administrator,” EMSE error, or similar), take a screenshot of the error and send it by email. Staff will investigate the error and follow up with the solution to resolve it.

Fences in residential districts with a height greater than 7 feet tall require a permit. No permit is required for fences that are 7 feet tall or less. However, depending on the location of the fence on the residential property, particularly within setback areas, the allowable fence height will be less than 7 feet. Questions about fence heights should be directed to Planning staff by email. 

For information about how to schedule an inspection, visit the City's Schedule Building Inspection webpage.

After uploading documents to a record in Citizen Access, the record moves into a processing queue. Processing staff will contact the applicant as soon as they get to the record in the processing queue. 

The contact for all questions about a record while it is still being processed/reviewed is the Team Lead assigned to the record. The Team Lead contact information can be found in the record in Citizen Access under "Record Info" and then "Record Details."

Beginning July 1, 2011, all single-family homes must have carbon monoxide detectors installed outside of each separate dwelling unit sleeping area in the immediate vicinity of the bedroom(s) and on every level of a dwelling unit, including basements. For more information, read the City's Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Handout.

Cycle 1: This means that the permit has been routed for review and the date the review is expected to be completed will be listed in the Processing Details of the permit record.

Out to Applicant: This status can be used in a couple of different ways, but it means that City staff is waiting for a response from the applicant. If there is an issue with the submitted documents or the review has been completed, the applicant on file is notified via email and provided with the information on what is needed by staff to continue with the permit process.

Prep for Issuance: This means that the review has been completed and approved, but it is not ready to be issued yet. Staff is compiling the documents as well as assessing the fees associated with the permit. 

Ready to Issue: This means that staff has compiled a list of outstanding documents that will be needed for the permit to be issued and/or document requirements before the permit is finaled. The applicant will be notified via email of the document requirements and the total permit fees that need to be paid.

The status of a permit record can be found by looking up the record in Citizen Access or by contacting the Team Lead.

The building code is very specific about the type of work that can be done without a permit. For more information, review the City's Permit Exceptions Handout. If you have additional questions, contact Permitting staff by email.

Building permits are required before you build, alter, repair, or demolish any structure. This includes re-roofing projects, water heater installations, window replacements, and other similar projects. For more information about the different projects that require permits, visit the City's Permit Types webpage.

All inquiries/questions about a review should be directed to the assigned Team Lead for that record. The Team Lead contact information can be found in the record in Citizen Access under "Record Info."

Warning placards can only be removed by City staff or by written notice from the City's Building Official. Furthermore, under the Fremont Municipal Code, it is a misdemeanor to remove the warning placard after it is posted, including red tag placards, until the required repairs, demolitions, or removal have been completed and the Certificate of Occupancy has been issued.

Records that were submitted in person prior to the COVID-19 closure in March 2020 and have had no activity since that time will need to be linked to the applicant’s Citizen Access account in order to be listed under "My Records." To request that a record be linked to a Citizen Access account, send a request by email and provide the record number and the email address on the Citizen Access account it needs to be linked to.

We have a variety of in-person & virtual camps. Please check our Camps page for the latest details.

• Online: Visit www.RegeRec.com to browse and register for camps.
• Email: Submit completed registration form via email to RegeRec@fremont.gov. Credit/Debit card only.
• Mail: 3300 Capitol Avenue Building B. Fremont CA 94538 (Attn: Recreation Services)

Please call us at (510) 494-4300 or email RegeRec@fremont.gov.

Each camp will have 1:10 staff to camper ratio. View the Safety Plan at for more details.

Yes. Please view extended care options online or in the Summer Camps Recreation Guide.

No, campers must remain in their camp.

Lunch is provided for certain full day in-camps full only by Central Park Catering & Events. If your child has any allergies and/or dietary restrictions, please list them at the time of registration under Emergency Info. If you have any further questions or requests, please contact Jimmy Dilks prior to the start of camp at jdilks@fremont.gov or call (510) 790-5529.

Individuals entering a City of Fremont Recreation Services program, camp, or class as a one-on-one adult aide to assist OR as a professional behavioral specialist to monitor/observe a registered child at the request of the parent/guardian, must be verified and approved in advance.

Once this form is completed, City of Fremont Recreation staff will send a form to the aide/specialist to sign via DocuSign. This must be completed before the aide/specialist attends your child's activity.

Aide/Behavioral Specialist Form Aides/Specialists must be background checked and TB tested.  Please submit this form at least 7 calendar days before the start of the activity.

• Credit Card and Debit Card Payment
  1. Proceed to any parking kiosk located in either designated parking lot.
  2. Enter information from the prompt at the kiosk.
  3. Insert your credit or debit card.
  4. Payment for parking is validated for 24 hours; except Friday purchases which are valid for 72 hours.
• Remotely pay for parking through a mobile parking app. Instructions will be posted following the selection of a mobile parking app vendor.

Yes. Instructions will be posted next to each pay station and online at the Centerville Train Depot Proposed Paid Parking page.

Only debit and credit cards will be accepted.

The main parking lot at the Centerville Train Depot Station, as well as the lot directly across on the south side of Peralta Boulevard will be designated paid parking lots.

The program will allow for prioritization of the available parking spaces for plaza users and train riders. Limiting parking specifically for the use of commuters and patrons will enhance security in the parking lot. The limited time permits will give the police department the tools necessary for the enforcement of the parking lot. While the Police Department does not have a dedicated parking enforcement program, police patrols will be increased at the onset of the program and then continue to be balanced with other prioritized calls for service and needs throughout the City on an ongoing basis.

The paid parking fee promotes the use of mass transit by preserving the parking lot for transit users and customers of local businesses.

The Centerville Train Depot Paid Parking program will be a cost recovery program. The fees collected will go towards the maintenance of the parking lot.

While some adjacent public roadways have open and non-restrictive parking, the police department will patrol and enforce posted parking regulations. The enforcement will be balanced with other prioritized calls for service and needs throughout the city on an ongoing basis.

We are continuing to explore this option.

Parking is on a first come, first served basis.

Yes. There are a limited number of one hour parking spaces available at no charge for short-term users of the parking lots.

No, the City Attorney cannot provide legal advice to private citizens. The following organizations may be helpful to citizens seeking legal assistance:

• Lawyer in the Library - Fremont Main Library: (510) 745-1401
• Legal Aid Society of Alameda County: (510) 451-9261
• Alameda County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: (510) 302-2222

The Alameda County Superior Court Small Claims Division handles small claims actions. For further details, please contact the Fremont Hall of Justice at (510) 818-7503.

The Risk Management Division in the City Attorney's Office handles claims against the City. You can reach them directly at (510) 284-4050.

To find out where to register, qualifications, and registration deadline contact the Alameda County Registrar's Office by phoning (510) 272-6362 or visit the Alameda County website.

To request a City Council adopted Resolution or Ordinance, use our Request for Public Records NextRequest Portal.

Vital records are available from the Alameda County Recorder's Office at (510) 272-6362 or visit the Alameda County Vital Records website.

Channel 27 is Fremont's municipal government cable channel. You can view the City Council meetings as well as event information and safety tips. At this time, Channel 27 is only available to Comcast cable subscribers, although you can watch the live stream on our website.

The Civic Facilities section of engineering focuses on the new construction of public facilities. Other public facilities are maintained by the Maintenance Services Division.

For a list of code violations that can be reported to Code Enforcement, visit the City's Types of Code Violations webpage.

If a concern is not listed on this page or not available in the Fremont App, contact Code Enforcement.

• Make a service request online.

• Contact Code Enforcement by email.

• Contact Code Enforcement by phone at 510-494-4430.

If there is a concern on private property, please contact Code Enforcement at 510-494-4430. If the concern is on public property, please contact Environmental Services at 510-494-4730.

For more information, visit the City's Homeless Response webpage.

Please view the following information from the California Department of Public Health: Asbestos in the Home and Workplace.

If you are having a mold problem, please view the following information provided by the California Department of Public Health: Mold or Moisture in My Home: What Do I Do? Mold is frequently a sign of water intrusion. City inspectors will inspect areas where mold is present for possible water intrusion and require the appropriate corrective action. If there is a need to determine specific types of mold, it may be required to hire an Industrial Hygienist.

It is likely that Code Enforcement has already started investigating your complaint. Part of an investigation involves researching property ownership, title, occupants, past or current permits, prior Code Enforcement actions, etc. The investigation may also involve working closely with other departments and/or agencies. A significant portion of Code Enforcement investigations are performed "behind the scenes" by exchanging correspondence with the violator, sending legal notices, etc. When the violator fails or refuses to correct the violation, Code Enforcement initiates a formal legal process to compel compliance, which may extend the amount of time to resolve the violation. The City's policy is that once an investigation is open, the City does not provide any information on the actions taken while that case is active.

Please contact Fremont Landlord Tenant Services at (510) 574-2270 for any legal advice on housing issues.

Unfortunately this is a civil issue. You can visit your local library or visit the Development Services Center to check out Neighbor Law by Nolo Press. This book is a good resource regarding civil issues such as trees, fences, and noise concerns.

Courtesy Notice: This letter is intended to merely advise you that a violation of an applicable law has been observed. After receipt of the letter, you may correct the problem. Contact the Code Enforcement Officer assigned to review compliance options. If you have not corrected the violation, as identified in the Courtesy Notice, you may be subject to additional enforcement action. If it is determined that a violation exists on the property, you will be notified by an official "Notice and Order to Abate" or "Administrative Notice." The notice will state specific Code sections for which you are in violation, the remedies available to you, and any fines, charges, and/or penalties that you will be assessed. If you receive one of these official "Notices," you should contact the Code Enforcement Officer assigned to your case as soon as possible.

• Make a service request through the Fremont App.

• Contact Code Enforcement by email.

• Contact Code Enforcement by phone at 510-494-4430.

The Fremont Police Department and Fremont Fire Department will alert you of emergency situations such as:

• Evacuation
• Hazardous materials releases or spills
• Barricaded criminal suspects
• Floods and fires in an immediate area
• At-risk missing persons

The City of Fremont may also notify you of non-emergency, time-sensitive information such as:

• Road closures
• Scheduled major maintenance work
• Planned traffic impacts
• Criminal descriptions
• City events

The City of Fremont will send messages to phone numbers included in the 911 database and any other phone numbers you register at www.acalert.org. The City may also send messages to email and SMS (text) addresses you registered.

AC Alert uses the 911 database provided by your local telephone company to send messages. Your land-line home (listed or unlisted) or business phone number is automatically included in the system. The City will use unlisted land-line phone numbers only for emergency situations that pose an imminent threat to life or health. If you have caller ID, add (510) 284-4092 to your phone's address book to be sure to receive the City's time-sensitive and emergency alerts.

The AC Alert system is a geographical-based notification system, which means that street addresses are needed to select which phone numbers will receive community alerts and notifications in any given situation.

You will need to re-register your new information at www.acalert.org, by providing the following:

• Your First and Last name
• Fremont street address (physical address, no P.O. Boxes)
• Telephone number (land-line and/or cellphone), email and/or SMS (text) addresses

AC Alert will attempt to contact you on both primary and alternate phone numbers you registered. You may also receive messages to your registered email and SMS (text) addresses. Please note that standard text messaging charges apply.

You will need to go back to www.acalert.org and register your additional phone numbers.

Yes. You can register your telephone numbers and provide the Fremont school address of your child.

Yes. You can register your telephone numbers and provide your Fremont work address.

Policy and contract agreements prohibit Everbridge/AC Alert personal contact information from being shared, sold, traded, leased or loaned to outside parties unless required by law. The information will be used solely for purposes of community alerts and notifications.

Yes. When you register your phone number at www.acalert.org, check the box for this option.

You can register your business information at www.acalert.org. Provide the following:

• Your Business Name (location name)
• Fremont street address (physical address, no P.O. Boxes)
• Business Telephone number (land-line and/or cellphone), email and/or SMS (text)

The message will begin by identifying that the City of Fremont is calling with an emergency alert. Listen carefully to the entire message. Follow instructions that are given. Do not call 911 for further information unless directed to do so. If you have caller ID, the number (510) 284-4092 will be displayed.

If the number is busy and the call is a critical situation, the AC Alert system attempts your phone number after 5 minutes. This would be a great reason to register your work or cell phone number as an alternate number.

For more information, call the City of Fremont at (510) 284-4092 or email communityalert@fremont.gov.

Find information from the Finance Department in the Vendor's Guide and Forms.

Go to Starting a Business in Fremont.

The plaza is open to the public; the center is open by appointment only. Fill out our online interest form on our website and/or book a tour and staff will be in contact with you. We are accepting rentals.  

Sunday-Thursday, 8am-10pm; Friday-Saturday, 8am-12am. All events are to end by midnight, including time for cleanup. We do require a minimum booking anywhere between 3-6 hours, depending on the space you book.

We can accommodate anywhere from 100-800 guests. The capacity depends on each room rented, type of event, and layout style you choose.

Event Center tours are recommended prior to booking. You can schedule a tour/consultation online. You will need to visit at least once during the reservation process to verify certain documents.

It would be our pleasure to give you a tour of our venue. Just give us a call and we will set up a time and date convenient for you. Please call us at 510-742-7510. You can also submit a request online or via email at DTEC@fremont.gov. You will need to visit at least once during the reservation process to verify certain documents.

Yes, there may be a possibility that the building will be shared with other renters if you book an individual room. A discounted bundle package is available if you rent the entire event center, giving you exclusive access. The plaza space is a public space or can be added on to your rental.

The rental fee varies on the type of event you have and what day of the week you hold your event. The rental fee includes the rental of the space, tables and chairs. A refundable cleaning and damage deposit is also required. All fees, including deposits, are due at the time of your rental application submittal. Payment plans are being considered soon.

The rental fees listed online and in our brochure are hourly rates.

Yes, you can make changes to your event with written notice submitted and approved by Event Center staff. You must submit written notice of cancellation at least ten (10) days prior to your event date. Fees for uses canceled thirty (30) or more days in advance will be refunded, less 10%; 10-29 days, less 30%; less than ten (10) days, no refund.

Security is not required, but may require a second Event Center staff. General Liability Insurance is required for events with 50 or more people or serving alcohol (as well as alcohol liability insurance).

Our venue offers state of the art built-in AV equipment throughout our building, equipped with projectors, display monitors, mics, lapels, conferencing capabilities, tables and chairs, bars, cocktail tables, dance floors, and a catering prep kitchen. Based on your AV needs, additional fees may apply.

At the Downtown Event Center, staff provides the set-up and takedown for your event. Room floor plans will be provided to determine how you would like your event layout to be organized.

Once decorations are approved by staff, you are welcome to decorate the room(s) to fit your needs with items that can be easily removed without harm to the venue. No nails, staples, tapes or glues that leave a sticky residue. Nothing of a permanent nature and you are responsible to remove any decorations you place. We do not provide linens, but you are more than welcome to bring your own.

When you book the State room, a catering prep kitchen equipped with refrigerator, freezer, microwave, heated holding cabinet, sinks, dishwasher, and spacious countertops is available for your use, although no cooking is allowed on the premises. If you book one of the other rooms and the catering kitchen Is available, it may be added to your reservation at an additional fee.

If you leave the facility in the same condition you received it (no damages and clean) and all regulations and guidelines were followed, you will receive your entire deposit refund within 2-4 weeks following your event.

Yes, you can serve alcohol to guests 21 years old and over—beer, wine, sparkling wine, sake—for no more than 4 hours and serving must end one (1) hour prior to the end of your event. Approved permit and insurance documents are required. Serving of distilled spirits are allowed with a licensed and certified caterer.

Yes, however amplified music must be turned down in volume at 10:00 p.m. and all perimeter outdoor doors must be closed; music must be turned off by 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday through Thursday, amplified music must be turned off by 10:00 p.m.

We do not have a preferred vendor list. You are required to confirm that vendors have appropriate licenses, permits and insurances.

Any caterers using our catering kitchen must go through a training and sign off on an acknowledgement and waiver prior to the event date. Any caterers serving/selling distilled spirits may also be required to show additional license, permits, and insurance.

An 80 car parking lot is adjacent to the center and there is plenty of street parking as well. There are adequate ADA approved parking spaces and the building is ADA approved.

Go to Starting a Business in Fremont.

Bid documents can be obtained at the Purchasing Services office at 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building B, Fremont, CA 94538.

Maps showing the location of property lines and existing easements are available for viewing at the Engineering Division office located on the second floor of the Development Services Center, 39550 Liberty Street, Fremont, CA 94538. Determining the actual locations of property lines and easements in the field would require the services of a licensed surveyor.

Encroachment permits are required when any construction activity is performed in the public right of way (typically the area from the back of sidewalk to the street).

Standards for street and sidewalk construction are written in the City Standard Details and Specifications.

Copies of the Standard Details and Specifications can be purchased at the Development Services Center located at 39550 Liberty Street, Fremont, CA 94538.

Flood zone maps can be accessed from the FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) website.

Survey monuments records are available at:

Development Services Center
39550 Liberty Street
Fremont, CA 94538

We can fulfill your request for monument records by email. Send the address or street intersection you are interested in to engineering@fremont.gov.

Resurfacing activities will require temporary lane closures. Drivers should anticipate delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes around these work areas while construction is underway. Warning signs will be posted in advance of construction areas to inform motorists of lane closures.

Due to the nature of the project, parking will be restricted on streets where work is scheduled. "No Parking" signs will be posted on each street 3 days prior to the work. The posted signs will state the date and times when parking will be restricted. Vehicles parked in areas where work is scheduled will be towed at the owner's expense.

Neighborhood streets will still allow vehicular traffic while the asphalt overlay work is underway. However, there may be a brief period of time when access into a home will be temporarily limited while the asphalt overlay is being placed in front of the driveway.

Access into and out of adjacent shopping areas and business centers will also remain open throughout construction except for a brief period of time when work must progress in front of a driveway.

If your normal trash pickup is scheduled on the same day as the pavement work, you can leave your trash containers out on the curb or street as you normally would. The contractor will coordinate their work with the garbage collectors to ensure that you do not experience an interruption in service.

An asphalt overlay is a type of pavement reconstruction that is performed on streets to improve the driving surface and to extend the life of the pavement. The treatment basically involves grinding away a portion of the existing pavement and placing a new layer of asphalt on top of it. Portions of a street are typically closed off to parking and traffic while the work is in progress. Once the work is complete, the street is reopened to traffic and parking.

The project will also upgrade street intersections with new curb ramps that meet current accessibility requirements and repair curbs that have been damaged by street trees.

Yes, there are actually a few things you can do:

1. Given the uncertainties that arise during street construction, we ask for your understanding when the scheduling of the work must be revised. We recognize that the lack of parking and the traffic delays are an inconvenience and we will work to minimize their impact to the extent we can.
2. Towing someone's car is not something we enjoy doing. In order to perform the street work, we request that you park off the street or in some other convenient area during the days when work is scheduled as indicated by the posted signs.
3. While we try our best to keep everyone informed, we may not always be able to reach everyone. We appreciate your efforts to keep your neighbors and visiting guests informed of the work that will take place and especially of the parking restrictions.

Your cooperation is integral to the success of this project. We thank you in advance!

For questions or comments about this project, please contact:

Engineering Division
510-494-4700
Engineering@fremont.gov

You can receive updates by email on all Public Works projects using the City's online eSubscribe feature.

By being a member of NFIP, property owners are provided an opportunity to purchase flood insurance to insure against flood losses. With the City's floodplain ordinance, monitoring of development and construction practices help reduce flood losses and high government costs associated with flood disasters.

The Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994 requires the purchase of flood insurance as a condition of Federal or Federally related financial assistance for buildings within Special Flood Hazard Areas. For buildings located outside of the Special Flood Hazard Areas, purchase of flood insurance is not mandatory unless it is an established requirement of an institution's standard lending practices. However, purchase of flood insurance for buildings outside the Special Flood Hazard Areas is a prudent practice.

FEMA determines flood risk through available information for a community. While historical flood data is an important element in identifying flood risk, other elements such as rainfall and river-flow data, topography, wind velocity, tidal surge, flood-control measures, development, etc. are also used to evaluate flood risk.

Under the Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 and the National Flood Insurance Reform Act of 1994, lenders are obligated to review the current NFIP maps to determine a structure's location relative to the published Special Flood Hazard Area. If the lender determines that the structure is within the Special Flood Hazard Area, the borrower is notified to obtain flood insurance as a condition of the loan.

So long as the requirement to purchase flood insurance is not part of the institution's lending requirement, property owners can contest the lender's determination by requesting FEMA to review the lending institution's determination. A Letter of Determination Review (LODR) will be issued by FEMA indicating FEMA's finding. A fee for LODR is required and the LODR will not amend or revise the current NFIP maps.

FEMA maps indicating flood hazard areas, letter of map changes, and elevation certificates are on file with the City. The current maps are effective as of August 3, 2009. Updates to the current maps will only be done electronically through FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) online. The NFHL is a computer database that contains flood hazard map information including data from Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map and Letters of Map Changes. Access to historical maps and the National Flood Hazard Layer can be obtained through https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home.

The City of Fremont entered into a Community Rating System in 2001 with a rating of Class 7. The rating provides property owners within Special Flood Hazard Areas a 15% reduction in premiums for flood insurance.

The project's main objective is to repair sidewalks and other concrete improvements so that the surface is safe for pedestrians to walk on. The amount of sidewalk replaced will depend on the amount of damage done by the trees. The project will not remove and replace sidewalks that have only cracks or other superficial damage. The project will not repair sidewalks that have been damaged by privately owned trees.

If the curb is raised enough to pose a tripping hazard due to a tree root, the project will likely remove and replace the curb. This repair may or may not fix the drainage problem. In areas where the slope of the street is relatively flat, it is not uncommon to have some standing water in the curb after a rain event.

Any decorative concrete, brick, or extensions to the sidewalk that poses a tripping hazard in the planter strip (i.e., the area between the curb and sidewalk) will be removed and filled in with topsoil. The project will not replace any concrete or paving within the planter strip.

If you have concerns about the removal of decorative concrete in the planter strip, please contact the Public Works Department - Engineering Division. 

California Street and Highway Code 5610 states property owners are responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalks adjacent to their property.

There are City Programs that can help though. The 50-50 Sidewalk Program helps property owners pay for sidewalk repairs and each year the City fixes select sidewalk locations.

In order to be repaired, your sidewalk must meet the following criteria:

1. The sidewalk is not in front of a single family home.
2. The sidewalk was damaged by a privately owned tree.
3. The damage was not considered a tripping hazard.

The California Streets and Highways Code (Sections 5610-5618) places the responsibility for the maintenance of the sidewalks on the owner of the property adjoining the sidewalk. As a service, the City provides the sidewalk repair project as a way to relieve the burden of maintenance from single family homeowners. All other property owners (e.g., owners of apartments, commercial properties, condominium complexes, churches, etc.) are responsible for any necessary repairs to the sidewalk adjoining their property.

The City provides sidewalk repair and replacement as a service to Fremont property owners for as long as funding and staff are available. You can view the current year's sidewalk repair projects online by visiting the Public Works Projects webpage (see Annual Program - Pavement Maintenance).

You can visit the Public Works Projects webpage to view the Annual Program - Pavement Maintenance, which outlines the current year's projects and locations.

The City recognizes the benefits of preserving mature street trees in the neighborhood. In the interest of preserving as many trees as possible, the City will perform an exhaustive inspection of all the trees affected by this project to see what options are available. In many cases, the repair of a sidewalk or curb can be done by cutting a few roots from the tree. Trees that are known to have very shallow root systems and are notorious for damaging concrete improvements will likely be replaced with trees of a different species. A list of all trees proposed to be replaced will be made available on the Public Works Projects webpage (see "Annual Program - Concrete & Intersection Ramp Program" category) prior to construction. If you have any concerns about the proposed replacement of a tree, please contact the Engineering Division at Engineering@fremont.gov.

The City of Fremont has two major pavement projects doing work throughout the city every year. They include the Pavement Rehabilitation Project and the Cape & Slurry Seal Project. The decision to do work on specific streets in a given year involves several steps and consideration of a number of factors.

The first step examines the condition of all pavements on every local road within the city. Based on the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) scores of each street (explained further below), each segment can be classified as being in good, fair, or poor condition.

The objective of pavement maintenance is to preserve streets in good condition, improve streets in fair condition, and rehabilitate streets in poor condition. There are different construction methods that can be applied to streets depending on their condition. Light maintenance treatments to the surface of pavements (such as a slurry seal) can help preserve and improve pavements in fair or good condition. Removal and replacement of asphalt pavements is an example of a rehabilitation effort that is often done for streets in poor condition.

After the conditions of the streets are known, the work needed on every street is estimated. The costs of performing the pavement work and the available funding resources are then compared to determine how much work can be done in a given year. The selection of which streets will be scheduled for repairs takes into consideration the following factors:

• The volume of traffic: Streets receiving a high volume of traffic serving many motorists are considered a higher priority over those receiving lighter traffic.
• Conflicts with other projects: If there are private developers or utilities planning to excavate into the roadway, pavement work on those streets will be deferred for a later time.
• Alignment with bikeway priorities: Streets where modified bikeway striping is proposed receive greater consideration for earlier pavement treatments.
• Eligibility for outside funding: Streets with a high level of needs that are eligible for sizeable outside funding sources can require a lengthy application process that could determine the timing when work can commence.
• Geographic fairness: To the extent possible, pavement work is distributed as broadly and as evenly as possible over the entire geographic area of Fremont.
• Community feedback: Community feedback is something that can be considered when choosing between several streets with similar conditions and repair needs.

Projects are funded from a variety of sources at the Local, State, and Federal levels. They include:

Local:

• City General Fund
• Measure B and Measure BB
• Vehicle Registration Fee (VRF)

State:

• State Gas Taxes
• SB1 - the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017
• CalRecycle Rubberized Pavement Grant

Federal:

• One Bay Area Grant (OBAG)

Contact Republic Services at (510) 657-3500.

You may dispose of your household hazardous waste at an approved Alameda County facility. About drop off, acceptability, and location of other Alameda County facilities, call Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste (800) 606-6606 or visit their website.

Garbage and trash enclosure requirements are available in the Waste Handling Guidelines.

Visit stopwaste.org for a list of locations to take your reusable items. These items may include: bubble wrap, computers, phones, appliances, furniture and clothing.

Fremont's public disposal site is Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station located at 41149 Boyce Rd. For a list of rates, visit Fremont Recycling.

There are two options:

1. Request a debris box from Republic Services for all material.
2. The contractor working at the job site may haul debris in their own vehicle to an approved recycling facility.

Since fronds can be bulky and fibrous, they cannot be composted or sent through a woodchipper so they should be disposed of like trash.

 The City has introduced a pilot Palm Frond Program to ease some of the burdens of disposal. To participate in this program, residents can

• Use an additional bulky pickup from Republic Services for palm frond disposal (these additional pickups will not be counted towards a household's two pickups per year allowance). A bulky pickup can be scheduled by calling Republic Services at 510-657-3500.
• Self-haul to dispose of them at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station (41149 Boyce Rd) for free by stating that the load is part of the "City of Fremont Palm Frond Program" and show proof of Fremont residency. *Loads of fronds mixed with any trash will be charged the posted disposal rates.

Fremont residents with individual curbside garbage service are eligible for two free on-call Bulky Goods pickups annually. Items collected include large appliances, microwave ovens, furniture, televisions, stereos, and computers. Recyclable items like computers and televisions will be salvaged as part of the service. No hazardous material (car batteries, pesticides, paint, etc.) or construction and demolition debris (concrete, dirt, roofing, etc.) will be accepted. Call Republic Services for details, and to schedule a Bulky Goods appointment.

The City sells stainless steel storm drain markers and rivets at cost for $7.56 each. Fill out this form to request them and schedule a time to pay and pick them up.

Rent that tenants were unable to pay during the time period of the eviction moratorium (March 2020- April 2023) is accrued and still owed to the landlord. The moratorium states that the accrued debt is not grounds for an eviction and tenants were encouraged throughout the pandemic to submit Declarations of Financial Hardship to prove that there was a COVID-19 related financial distress. 

Tenants have 12 months to pay the property owner all the rent accrued during the pandemic. The Alameda County Eviction Moratorium ordinance allows tenants up to 12 months, starting from the date the rent was due, to repay overdue rent.  

Tenants are recommended to begin paying rent May 1, 2023 to avoid eviction due to nonpayment of rent. 

Tenants who cannot pay rent starting on May 1, 2023 may face an eviction. The amount of rent due is monthly rent, not the rent accrued during the pandemic or period of financial hardship. 

Tenants are encouraged to reach out to legal services if they receive court related eviction documents. An eviction starts with the tenant receives an official notice from the court. 

There are several organizations who may be able to help you. 

• Centro Legal de la Raza 510-437-1554
• Eviction Defense Center 510-452-4541
• East Bay Community Law Center 510-548-4040
• Bay Area Legal Aid 888-382-3405
• Project Sentinel 800-339-6043

An unlawful detainer is a legal term for an eviction that has begun the court process. A property owner typically files an unlawful detainer with the court once the appropriate notice period has been given to the tenant. The notice period can be as short as three-days but the timeframe is at the discretion of the landlord. A notice typically looks like a “Notice to Pay Rent or Quit.” Once the unlawful detainer paperwork is delivered to the tenant, a tenant typically has five days to respond. 

Because the response window is so short, tenants who receives an unlawful detainer should get connected to legal services: 

• Centro Legal de la Raza: 510-437-1554 
• Eviction Defense Center: 510-452-4541
• East Bay Community Law Center: 510-548-4040
• Bay Area Legal Aid: 888-382-3405
• Project Sentinel: 800-339-6043

The City of Fremont Keep Fremont Housed team is also hosting informational sessions where staff explain the eviction process and help tenants gain a general understanding of how to file a response to the unlawful detainer. Please call (510) 574-2028 for more details. 

Yes. According to the Alameda County website Alameda Renters Rights:

Once renters have lived in a unit for 12 months (or 24 months if additional renters move in), tenants can be evicted under certain circumstance including:

• Failure to pay rent after April 29, 2023 
• Violating the terms of the lease
• Creating a nuisance or waste
• Subletting in violation of the lease

If a tenant has questions about whether or not the property owner is permitted to start the eviction process, reaching out to any of the following legal services agencies is recommended: 

• Centro Legal de la Raza: 510-437-1554
• Eviction Defense Center: 510-452-4541
• East Bay Community Law Center: 510-548-4040
• Bay Area Legal Aid: 888-382-3405
• Project Sentinel: 800-339-6043

Accrued rent debt is the rent money owed to the landlord that a tenant was unable to pay during the pandemic due to COVID-19 related financial distress. 

Because the eviction moratorium was in place through April 28, 2023, a landlord was prohibited from using nonpayment of rent as a reason to start an eviction proceeding. However, a tenant is still responsible for paying the landlord the rent that was accumulated during the time the tenant had COVID-19 related financial distress. This money owed is now known as consumer debt. A property owner cannot begin eviction proceedings based on consumer debt.

Tenants have 12 months starting from the date rent was due, to repay the overdue rent accrued while the tenant was unable to make rental payments (now considered consumer debt). Tenants are recommended to review the templates here to create a repayment plan that will work for them. 
Property owners are permitted to use the small claims court process to try and regain the rent owed to them. 

The FRC's SparkPoint program offers these financial services and more for free. For details, visit the SparkPoint website.  

To receive a free assessment, community services information and referrals, advocacy and ongoing support, call the FRC Family Support Services at 510-574-2021.  For more information, visit the Family Support Services website.

Start by applying to the CalFresh (food) program by visiting the CalFresh website. This website will assess you for other benefit programs at the same time. If you would like help in applying to these programs, visit or call the FRC Welcome Center at 510-574-2141.  Or visit them Monday-Friday from 8:30-5:00 at the FRC, 39155 Liberty St in the middle of Bldg ABCD.

Yes, it's possible. CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps) is a Federal nutrition program and not a welfare program. Whether you're working or not, if your income is currently very low, you might qualify for CalFresh.

To apply online, visit the CalFresh website. It only takes 10 minutes.  If you need help with the online application, visit or call the FRC Welcome Center at 510-574-2141.

Visit the City of Fremont's Housing Division webpage and sign up for the affordable housing interest lists on that page. For those with disabilities, contact Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) at the FRC and ask about their next Finding Affordable Housing class at 510-794-5735 or visit them in FRC Suite A100.

A yearly renewal is required for the city's business and registration tax and the required forms are mailed to all registered businesses. These forms should be completed with the requested information and returned to Revenue Division with payment.

Renewal of existing Business Tax Registrations is due no later than 5:00 pm on the last day of the month following the expiration of the registration. If the last day of the month is a weekend or a holiday, the postmark deadline is the preceding business day.

If you wish to operate a business using your home as your business location, you must obtain the proper approvals prior to operating the business by doing the following:

• File a Business Tax Application

You will need to complete an Out-of-Town Business Tax Application.

Please contact us at (510) 494-4200 in order to schedule an inspection with your district's assigned Fire Prevention Inspector or Hazardous Materials Inspector. Alternately, please email fremontfire@fremont.gov and provide us with the following details: Business Name, address, nature of request, contact information, and date/time you are looking to have the inspection conducted.  A staff member will contact you to follow up on the request.

For Hazardous Materials businesses that are closing or moving, please  visit our Fire Prevention Bureau page for relevant information and notification forms/guidelines.

Significant fire inspections are $222 and should be done every other year.

Moderate fire inspections are $148 and also should be done every other year.

Self-inspections are $74 and should be done every four years.

Fees may be higher if your business requires additional inspections or specific operating permits.

Note: These are not applicable to hazardous materials or permitted facilities.

9-1-1 calls are received by Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center (ACRECC). Depending on the nature of the call, ACRECC will dispatch Fremont Fire Department, an Ambulance company that services Alameda County, and/or Fremont Police Department.

No. Fremont Fire Department does not bill the user for use of our paramedic services. However, if you use ambulance services, you may receive a bill from the ambulance company. 

Fremont Fire Department does not install car seats or conduct car seat inspections. We recommend you research online, however, some useful resources are listed below to help you get started:

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
  • Car Seat and Booster Seat Safety
  • Car Seat Inspection
• California Highway Patrol
  • Child Safety Seats
• California Office of Traffic Safety
  • Child Passenger Safety
• AAA
  • Car Seat Inspections

Fremont Fire Department has a team of volunteers who install free, standard smoke alarms in the homes of senior citizens and low-income individuals with physical disabilities. Many of the smoke detectors are donated by local businesses and organizations. For members of the hearing impaired community, volunteers also install specialized smoke alarms. Citizens may also request assistance with battery replacement in these devices.

Please contact Smoke Detector Program Volunteer Coordinator at (510) 494-4246 for details.

Please contact Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center regarding requesting a copy of 9-1-1 call log/tape. 

Email: ACRECC

Call: (925) 918-1803

To schedule an inspection with a Hazardous Materials Inspector for your district, please email Angeles Frohnen with cc to fremontfire@fremont.gov.

For businesses that are closing, please contact Angeles Frohnen 30 days prior to the date of closure. Basic closure guidelines and application is available here.

Angeles Contact: (510) 494-4282 

All businesses in the State of California with reportable quantities (55 gallons of liquids, 200 cubic feet of a compressed gas, or 500 lbs. of a solid) of hazardous materials or waste must submit their HMBP, hazardous waste, and underground and aboveground storage tank data electronically to California Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) website at https://cers.calepa.ca.gov/

If you would like assistance with your CERS submittal, please email Angeles Frohnen at the Fremont Fire Department with cc to fremontfire@fremont.gov. You can reach Angeles at (510) 494-4282. 

For information on fire station tours and/or a safety talk, please click here.  

Please email Angeles Frohnen at Fremont Fire Department with cc to fremontfire@fremont.gov with this request. Your case will be assigned to a Fire Hazardous Materials Inspector for next steps. Please provide business name, address, contact information, date and time, along with the nature of your request.

 Angeles Contact: (510) 494-4282

If this is an emergency, please call 9-1-1.

If a Fire Alarm was inadvertently set off (there is no visible smoke or fire), please report it to Alameda County Regional Emergency Communications Center at (925) 422-7594. If in doubt, please call 9-1-1.

To order/purchase a knoxbox, please visit www.knoxbox.com.

Once your knoxbox is installed and you are ready to place your key inside the box, please email Fremont Fire Department or call us at (510) 494-4200.  We will need the following information to schedule an appointment for key placement: Business name, Business Address, Date/time of appointment being requested, and contact information.

Please email  your request to Fremont Fire Department and provide us the following information: date/time of ride-along (a three-four week heads-up is preferred for calendaring purposes), name of the participant and contact information.

If there is a preference of a Fire Station, please identify which one. For a list/address of our Fire Stations, please click here. 

All Ride-Along requests must be approved in advance by the Department. Please do not contact the Fire Station(s) with this request.

Subpoena Request may be served (in person or via regular mail) to Fremont Fire Department via the City of Fremont, City Clerk's Office located at 3300 Capitol Avenue, Building A, Fremont, CA 94538. If serving in person, please email City Clerk's Office to schedule an appointment.

If you have questions for Fremont Fire Department before serving the Subpoena Request, please email Fremont Fire Department Attn: Fire Department/Custodian of Records or Attn: Fire Department/Subpoena for Personal Appearance.

Please visit Bay Area Air Quality Management District website or call (415) 749-4611.

You can also check Winter Spare the Air Alert status by visiting www.sparetheair.org. 

Fire Hydrants are owned by Alameda County Water District (ACWD).

Broken/Leaky Hydrant:     report to ACWD at (510) 668-4200

Hydrant Spewing water:    report to Alameda County Regional Communications Center (ACRECC) Non-Emergency dispatch at (925) 422-7594. Any threat to life or property, call 9-1-1. 

Please email City of Fremont, Code Enforcement Department with your concerns or call (510) 494-4430 to report concerns of overgrown weed/vegetation in developed/residential areas.

 It would be helpful to the department if you are able to provide picture(s) of the issue noted in your complaint.

To report overgrown weed / vegetation in an undeveloped parcel (open field, undeveloped lot), please email Fremont Fire Department or call (510) 494-4200. Please provide location/cross streets.

It would be helpful to us if you are able to provide picture(s) of the issue noted in your complaint.

Contact Republic Services at (510) 657-3500.

Garbage and trash enclosure requirements are available in the Waste Handling Guidelines.

Fremont's public disposal site is Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station located at 41149 Boyce Rd. For a list of rates, visit Fremont Recycling.

There are two options:

1. Request a debris box from Republic Services for all material.
2. The contractor working at the job site may haul debris in their own vehicle to an approved recycling facility.

Since fronds can be bulky and fibrous, they cannot be composted or sent through a woodchipper so they should be disposed of like trash.

 The City has introduced a pilot Palm Frond Program to ease some of the burdens of disposal. To participate in this program, residents can

• Use an additional bulky pickup from Republic Services for palm frond disposal (these additional pickups will not be counted towards a household's two pickups per year allowance). A bulky pickup can be scheduled by calling Republic Services at 510-657-3500.
• Self-haul to dispose of them at the Fremont Recycling and Transfer Station (41149 Boyce Rd) for free by stating that the load is part of the "City of Fremont Palm Frond Program" and show proof of Fremont residency. *Loads of fronds mixed with any trash will be charged the posted disposal rates.

The City's Housing division provides the Assisted Housing Directory, a list of affordable housing developments in Southern Alameda County. Contact each development directly and see if they have an upcoming vacancy or ask to be placed on the waitlist. You can also check the City's Wait Lists & Housing Directories webpage.

If you are interested in receiving information when new affordable housing becomes available in Fremont, please sign up for the City's Affordable Housing Interest Lists.

Sign Up for Lists

Please note that these interest lists are not application waitlists. They are "interest only" lists.

Apply online through the online application system.

Once you have created a profile, you can apply for a position that is currently open or submit an interest card for one that is not currently open but that you are interested in.

Each position may require different application materials to be submitted. At the very least, every position requires a complete City application. In addition, some positions may require a resume, copies of specialized licenses or certificates, etc.

Carefully read the job announcement section "Application Instructions" for information on what application materials are required.

Only complete applications will be accepted.

Jobs are posted as positions become available.

You can access our online application anywhere you have access to the Internet. This includes public libraries, community colleges, etc.

If you do not have access to a computer or the Internet, you can complete an online application at our kiosk located at:

Human Resources Department
3300 Capitol Avenue, Building B
Fremont, CA 94538

Yes, however, we only accept interest cards through our online application system.

No. We only accept applications through the online application system.

Applicants receive a confirmation email once they submit a complete application. The letter states that HR will further contact only those that best meet the qualifications for that position. Beyond the confirmation letter, HR only notifies candidates moving forward in the selection process.

No. HR only accepts applications for positions that are open recruitments.

Yes. Applicants can submit electronic interest cards through our online application system. Once you have created a profile, you can submit an interest card for any position that is not currently open. HR will notify you by email if the position becomes available; then you may submit an application at that time.

Most recruitments have an application deadline date that is listed on the job announcement. Application materials must be received by HR no later than the time specified on the deadline date.

Some recruitments are open until filled and do not have an absolute deadline to submit application materials. In most cases, these open until filled positions have a first review date. Application materials received by that date will receive consideration. The recruitment may close without further notice after the first review date.

Upon receipt of application materials, HR will send a confirmation email.

Please call the City of Fremont Senior InfoLine at (510) 574-2041. An intake specialist can go through the wide array of services available for seniors in our Community.

The Holiday Season is a time of reflection to count personal and family blessings and to share the love we have received during the year with others. Some in our community live economically on the edge of crisis just struggling to maintain the barest of necessities for themselves and their families. Help those served by the Fremont Human Services Department by being part of Giving Hope'a program that aids needy families, children, frail isolated seniors, and their pet companions by bringing them holiday cheer. Last year, we raised more than $75,000 in cash and gift card donations!

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a federal entitlement that the City receives from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This funding is used to benefit low and moderate income families.

The City of Fremont receives approximately $1.6 million per year. Funding amounts are based on certain criteria such as population, age of housing stock, and poverty rate.

CDBG funds are awarded on a two-year funding cycle. Requests for Proposals are announced in December, with applications typically due near the end of January. For more information, please call the Human Services Department at 510- 574-2061.

CDBG funds are granted to public entities, non-profits and secular service organizations for capital projects, including acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of facilities and improvements for community use. They are also provided for public services. All projects must primarily benefit low and moderate income persons.

SEEDS Community Resolution Center (510-548-2377) administers the City's Residential Rent Increase Dispute Resolution Ordinance (RRIDRO), which provides rental residents and owners with steps that they can undertake to resolve rent increase disputes.

Project Sentinel (510-574-2275) provides fair housing services for Fremont residents, and has knowledgeable staff that can answer many of your questions regarding fair housing.

The Social Service Grant Program runs on a three-year funding cycle. Notice of funding availability is advertised in December, with applications available in January. FY 2008-09 is the second of year of the present funding cycle. For more information please call the Human Services Department at 510- 574-2061.

Social Service Grant funds are granted to public entities, non-profits and secular service organizations who provide social services that foster the independence of service recipients and assist persons who lack basic necessities. Examples of social services include:

• Childcare
• Education and training
• Programs for the homeless and hungry
• Programs for persons with disabilities
• Programs for abused children and adults
• Housing Services
• Meal delivery to homebound services
• Respite and day care services
• Health services
• Housing services

Dusterberry Neighborhood Park is classified as a neighborhood park and will not include a restroom or parking on site. Larger, Community Parks typically include restrooms and on-site parking.

Traffic improvements are not a part of the scope of work for Dusterberry Neighborhood Park. Future traffic improvements may be slated for Dusterberry Way and Peralta Boulevard. Contact Transportation Engineering for additional information.

All adjacent walls are privately owned nor a part of the park proper and as such cannot be painted, removed or altered. The City may try to partner with the AC Delco building for a mural along their wall in the future. However, this is dependent upon the wishes of private property owner.

Voters approved increasing the City's special paramedic tax by the amount of each April's Consumer Price Index (CPI). Last year, the tax was set at $14.88. With the rise in this year's CPI, the tax increased to $15.00 per benefit unit, the maximum amount allowed in the original voter-approved measure. The tax will not increase beyond $15.00 per benefit unit unless approved by voters.

This is a tax for the countywide emergency medical services system, such as trauma centers and the Alameda County Emergency Medical Services District. Questions about this tax should be referred to the Alameda County EMS Agency at (510) 618-2055.

No. Fremont Fire Department does not bill the user for use of our paramedic services. However, if you use ambulance services, you may receive a bill from the ambulance company. 

Submit your refund or transfer request by completing this contact form.

Yes, you can register online at www.RegeRec.com.

You cannot register over the phone, but we you can register online, by email (scan/photograph registration form), by fax, or in person.

Our Federal Tax ID number is 94-6027361.

Online Rec Guide

Print: Registration Desk, Community Centers, Central Park, Fremont Main Library

Yes, you can update most account information on your own. Contact the registration desk to update your information either via email at RegeRec@Fremont.gov or by phone (510) 494-4300.

We're open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Closed during for lunch from 11:30am-12:30pm.

Yes, we have a Facebook page! Visit www.Facebook.com/FremontRecreation.

Refunds are allowed if requested up to seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of the activity. As always, a $10 per class withdrawal fee will be deducted from your refund. Please allow up to four weeks for receipt of refund by check.

Transfers are allowed up to seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of the class. There is no charge for this service.

Requests can be made online.

We reserve the right to cancel an activity for any reasonable cause. Should this happen, you will be refunded in full or you may transfer to any open activity. You can use your credit online. Or to request a refund back to the original method of payment, please email staff at RegeRec@fremont.gov.

Please visit Jobs for more information about available part-time job opportunities. Job descriptions and applications are now online.

Fremont Recreation Services
3300 Capitol Ave.
Building B
Fremont, CA 94538

Individuals entering a City of Fremont Recreation Services program, camp, or class as a one-on-one adult aide to assist OR as a professional behavioral specialist to monitor/observe a registered child at the request of the parent/guardian, must be verified and approved in advance.

Once this form is completed, City of Fremont Recreation staff will send a form to the aide/specialist to sign via DocuSign. This must be completed before the aide/specialist attends your child's activity.

Aide/Behavioral Specialist Form Aides/Specialists must be background checked and TB tested.  Please submit this form at least 7 calendar days before the start of the activity.

You will need to apply for this permit if you plan to do any construction work in the sidewalk area or in the streets.

If any part of the sewer repair work occurs under the sidewalk or the street, then the answer is yes.

Yes. An encroachment permit is required since heavy equipment access over the sidewalks and curbs is usually necessary for this type of work.

You will need the following:

1. Two copies of a plan (or a sketch showing the work)
2. A bond or CD, which serves as a security deposit.
3. Evidence of insurance coverage. In many cases, a homeowner's insurance policy will have enough coverage.
4. A completed encroachment permit application.

View Encroachment Permit Procedures for more detailed information on the above requirements.

If you have any questions or need assistance preparing your application, contact the Engineering Division at (510) 494-4700 and our staff will help you.

The cost of the permit will depend on the work involved. More detailed information on fees are available in the "Fee Schedule" file located under Resources section of the Encroachment Permit page. 

Once you have your permit, there are two things you must do before you start any work:

1. Call USA Underground Alert at 1 (800) 227-2600, two business days before the start of work.
2. Call the inspector at least one day before the start of work. The inspector's name and telephone number is listed at the bottom of the permit.

Possibly. It depends on what work you plan to do. Check with other agencies to see whether they require permits for your proposed work.

• Tree Permits for any work that involves a street tree
• Alameda County Water District for work on your water line
• Union Sanitary District for work on your sewer line

Yes, if you place the dumpster on the street, you will need an encroachment permit.

If you keep the dumpster on your property at all times, then no permit is required.

The Zoning Ordinance (Title VIII, Chapter 218 Planning and Zoning of the Fremont Municipal Code) can be found on the Municipal Code website.

There are multiple ways to find zoning for your property.

• Use GIS Interactive Maps where you can also find basic assessor data.
• Use PDF Zoning Maps.
• Visit ZoningCheck, an online tool that lets you know if a business is allowed at the location you are interested in. If you do not have a location in mind, it will show you where in the City the business could be located.
• Visit the City's Permit Center during operational hours.
• Contact Planning by email or by calling 510-494-4455.

Contact the Planning Division by phone at 510-494-4440 or by email.

No, if a crime took place outside of the City of Fremont please call the police department for that city unless you are reporting Identity Theft. Identity Theft can be reported no matter what city it occurred in.

If this took place on a state Freeway please call the California Highway Patrol Office nearest you.

A known suspect is when you or someone else knows the person or where to find the person who committed the crime or the license plate number of the vehicle the suspect(s) were in.

If you know the serial number (which is usually only obtained if you look at the item and record the serial number from the item, packing materials and receipts generally have item numbers or store related codes not serial numbers) do not use this reporting system.

The Real Property section is part of the City’s Public Works Department - Engineering Division, and is responsible for the appraisal and acquisition of property interests needed for the public projects. The section is also responsible for the leasing and management of City-owned properties and the sale of City-owned excess property.

The City does not have any current vacant properties for sale or lease. When properties become available for sale or lease, they will be posted on the Real Property website.

You can call the graffiti hotline at (510) 494-4897.

Fremont Fair Housing and Landlord / Tenant Services offer assistance.

Family Resource Center
39155 Liberty Street, Suite D440
Fremont, CA 94538-1513
(510) 574-2270
Email

The City does not have a list, however, you can go to Alameda County Foreclosure Info.

You may dispose of your household hazardous waste at an approved Alameda County facility. About drop off, acceptability, and location of other Alameda County facilities, call Alameda County Household Hazardous Waste (800) 606-6606 or visit their website.

Visit stopwaste.org for a list of locations to take your reusable items. These items may include: bubble wrap, computers, phones, appliances, furniture and clothing.

Fremont residents with individual curbside garbage service are eligible for two free on-call Bulky Goods pickups annually. Items collected include large appliances, microwave ovens, furniture, televisions, stereos, and computers. Recyclable items like computers and televisions will be salvaged as part of the service. No hazardous material (car batteries, pesticides, paint, etc.) or construction and demolition debris (concrete, dirt, roofing, etc.) will be accepted. Call Republic Services for details, and to schedule a Bulky Goods appointment.

No. Landlords may notice rent increases of any amount; however, rent increase notices seeking an increase of rent exceeding 5% must also include the reason for the rent increase and are subject to a hearing by the Rent Review Board.

No.

Units that are covered under this Ordinance include any housing unit offered for rent or lease in the City consisting of one or more units whether attached or detached, single- or multiple-family, and mobile homes. Mobile homes are subject to this Ordinance only to the extent of the mobile housing unit itself, not the underlying real property pad which is subject to FMC Chapter 9.55, Mobile Home Space Rent Stabilization.

Anyone may request a rent review by emailing the Rent Review Office at rentreview@fremont.gov, or calling the Rent Review Hotline at (510) 733-4945.

Yes, is mandatory. The landlord and tenant have the mutual obligation to participate in the consultation or mediation process in good faith. Failure of a landlord or their responsible party to appear and participate in good faith in the consultation or mediation process shall void the notice of rent increases for all purposes, and failure of any affected tenant to appear and participate in good faith shall terminate all services of the Rent Review Ordinance for the affected tenant for the duration of the subject rent increase and shall make the rent increase effective the date stated in the notice of rent increase.

Yes, only if the representative has legal authority to resolve issues on behalf of the landlord or tenant. A 'responsible party declaration' must be presented prior to consultation/mediation.

The California Department of Consumer Affairs defines retaliatory eviction or action as an act by a landlord such as raising a tenant's rent, seeking to evict a tenant, or otherwise punishing a tenant because they have asserted their legal tenant rights. If you believe your landlord is retaliating, consult with an attorney. Bay Area Legal Aid offers an advice line and additional resources. Their advice line is (800) 551-5554. For additional legal resources, visit www.baylegal.org.

No, Risk Management staff cannot provide legal advice to private citizens. The following organizations may be helpful to citizens seeking legal assistance:

• Lawyer in the Library - Fremont Main Library: (510) 745-1401.
• Legal Aid Society of Alameda County: (510) 451-9261.
• Alameda County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service: (510) 302-2222.

California Street and Highway Code 5610 states property owners are responsible for the maintenance of the sidewalks adjacent to their property.

There are City Programs that can help though. The 50-50 Sidewalk Program helps property owners pay for sidewalk repairs and each year the City fixes select sidewalk locations.

The City provides sidewalk repair and replacement as a service to Fremont property owners for as long as funding and staff are available. You can view the current year's sidewalk repair projects online by visiting the Public Works Projects webpage (see Annual Program - Pavement Maintenance).

You can visit the Public Works Projects webpage to view the Annual Program - Pavement Maintenance, which outlines the current year's projects and locations.

'Small Wireless Facilities' (aka small cells) are a type of wireless technology for broadband infrastructure that will add capacity and improve coverage to the City of Fremont neighborhoods. Small cell facilities are compact, relatively small and cover much smaller geographic areas than the traditional macro cell towers.

Small cell facilities can improve network connectivity for residents, businesses, first responders, and for visitors who are using the wireless networks. In addition to providing better wireless service in areas with spotty coverage, small cell technology will help wireless service providers increase capacity and transition from 4G to a 5G network easier to meet the increasing demand for faster and more reliable wireless services.

Small cell facilities have an approximate range of 150 to 500 feet due to their low mounting height and low power output. Their range is also affected by trees and buildings which can potentially block the signals.

Small cell deployment is regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) which has placed limits on the regulatory authority of cities.

Wireless antennas are regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Small cell antennas transmit very low levels of radio waves compared to traditional macro cell antennas. The approved radiated emission levels from small cells meet the current accepted health and safety guidelines. The safety of radio waves has been extensively studied and government agencies and groups that set standards continuously review this research. For more information, please refer to the FCC's Safety FAQ. Additional details can be found at the U.S Food and Drug Administration and National Cancer Institute.

The Telecommunications Act of 1996 contained provisions relating federal jurisdiction to regulate human exposure to RF emissions from certain transmitting devices. In particular, Section 704 of the Act states that, 'No state or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of environmental effects of radio frequency emissions to the extent that such facilities comply with the Commission's regulations concerning such emission.' More information on FCC's policy for Tower and Antenna Siting is available from the FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau and in the Local Government Official's Guide to Transmitting Antenna RF Emission Safety.

For every small cell site within the City of Fremont, the telecommunication applicant is required to submit an RF report for each small cell site.

No. Installation of small cell facilities on existing street light poles are categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to sections 15301, 15302, and 15303 of the Guidelines for CEQA.

The public right-of-way (ROW) can be generally described as the surface, space above and below of any public street, including the sidewalk, designated for a vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian use by the public that is maintained and regulated by the City of Fremont. The public ROW is owned in fee, easement or other title, and the edge of the public ROW is often the property line for an abutting property.

The wireless facilities installed on street light poles and wooden utility poles are primarily intended to serve customers of wireless service providers licensed by the FCC to operate in the State of California. Currently, within the City, Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint are the dominant wireless service providers. Other companies may also install and own small cell facilities and lease them to the above-mentioned wireless providers. Some of these companies are Crown Castle, ExteNet Systems, and Mobilitie. All wireless services providers are authorized by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to install and operate facilities within the PROW.

A wireless service provider would first have to execute a Master License Agreement (MLA) with the City, pursuant to a MLA template adopted by the City Council. This MLA allows a wireless service provider to apply for Small Cell License (SCL) Agreement for the installation of a small cell facility on a City owned street light pole. After the SCL is executed, the wireless service provider has 45 days to submit an application for Regulatory Approvals (Ministerial Design Review & Encroachment Permit) with the Public Works Department (PWD). Planning and Engineering shall confirm that the proposed wireless facility complies with the approved SCL Permit obtained from City and in general also conforms to the City's Wireless Design Guidelines and all City standards for construction within public ROW. Upon approval of these regulatory application, the wireless service provider can then proceed to install the small cell facility at the subject location, subject to inspection and final acceptance by City Public Works Inspector.

A Master License Agreement (MLA) is the agreement between a wireless service provider and the City to allow for wireless facilities to be installed on City owned and operated streetlights. The MLA specifies the terms, conditions, procedures, and other requirements that the wireless service provider must adhere to in order to install small cell facilities on the City's facilities.

Wireless service providers will be required to notify the owners, tenants, manager, or property manager for properties located immediately adjacent to the street light pole or utility pole upon which a small cell facility is being installed. If the streetlight pole is located on a common parcel line, then both the properties on either side shall be notified by the wireless provider a few days prior to start of construction. The format & content of the notification shall be approved by the City. View a sample of the Door Hanger Template.

Fremont residents can also access our GIS Map of Planned and Active Small Cell Equipment Locations.

No. Under state law, wireless service providers have a right to install small cells within the public right-of-way, even on separate poles. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission has interpreted the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preempt cities and other local agencies from denying wireless providers access to government owned structures in the public right-of-way. As a result, the City can merely standardize the use of the public right-of-way and its facilities in the public right-of-way, rather than prohibit the use by wireless providers.

No. Under State law, telecommunications carriers have a right to install wireless facilities on wooden utility poles in the PROW. In addition, the Federal Communications Commission has interpreted the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to preempt cities and other local agencies from denying wireless providers access to government owned structures in the public right-of-way. As a result, the City can merely regulate the use of facilities in the public right-of-way, rather than prohibiting the use by wireless providers.

No. The City prefers wireless services providers to locate small cell facilities on street light poles since the entire city is designated as an undergrounding district and eventually all utility facilities in the City will be required to be placed underground. As a result, the wooden utility pole will no longer be needed for utility lines and the only poles in the public right-of-way will be streetlights. Moreover, installations on street light poles are visually less intrusive than small cell facilities mounted on wooden utility poles.

Wireless facilities are subject to the rules and guidelines provided in the Citywide Design Guidelines, Chapter 4, Section 6. Right-of-Way Installations. View the Design Guidelines.

Information on all antennas registered with the FCC can be found at: http://www.antennasearch.com/sitestart.asp.

No. Contaminated Water (not 5G Sprint Cell Tower) found in Ripon School.

For more information on how small cell installation impacts property values, please see the following studies:

• Joint Venture Silicon Valley: "Economic Impacts to Residential Real Estate from Small Wireless Facilities"
• Inside Towers: "Study Shows Small Cells Have 'Zero' Negative Effect on Real Estate Values"

Smoking Ordinance FAQs for Residents and Renters - Fact Sheet

Smoking Ordinance FAQs for Property Owners and Landlords - Fact Sheet

Departments across the City are incorporating efforts to lower their emissions and limit the impacts of climate change.

In 2012, the City adopted its first Climate Action Plan (CAP), providing a roadmap for achieving our stringent community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction goal of 25% by 2020 from a 2005 baseline.

In February 2019, the Fremont City Council adopted a Carbon Neutrality Resolution, setting a 55% GHG emissions reduction target from 2005 levels by 2030 and a goal to achieve long term carbon neutrality by 2045.

On October 10, 2023, Fremont adopted an updated Climate Action Plan, Climate Ready Fremont, to align with the 2045 carbon neutrality goal. More information is available on the City's webpage.

There are many ways individuals can lead more environmentally sustainable lives. Join My Climate Ready Fremont to learn and track the changes you can make to reduce your impact, save money, and help create a cleaner and healthier future for Fremont. You can also sign up to receive the City's Sustainability newsletter or Sustainability updates by email or text. Sign up below!

Sustainability Newsletter

Sustainability Interest List

If you are a business and want to incorporate sustainability best practices into your operations, consider becoming a certified Green Business with the California Green Business Network.

The Environmental Sustainability Commission meets quarterly from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Regular meetings are scheduled on the first Thursday of the month in March, June, September, and December. More information, including agendas and minutes, is available on the City's Environmental Sustainability Commission webpage.

Contact Raquel Christopher. Recreation Supervisor, at (510) 494-4349. All preschool site tours will be scheduled for at least two weeks out from the time the Recreation Coordinator is contacted. A parent and potential students are welcome.

Log into your RegeRec account at www.RegeRec.com Under the registrants name, click on history and scroll down to the activity you would like a receipt. Click on "Email Receipt" under the class activity you would like a receipt for. A copy of the receipt will then be sent to your email on file.

At this point in time there are no sibling discounts.

Log into your RegeRec account at www.RegeRec.com and check your account details. If you still are not sure, contact our registration team at (510) 494-4300 or email RegeRec@fremont.gov.

Once Tiny Tot classes start, online registration closes. If space is still available, call the front desk at (510) 494-400 for registration options.

If a child misses a class there are no make-up or refund options available.

On the first day of class please make sure to arrive early to fill out an Emergency Form. Emergency Forms will be provided by the Tiny Tots staff.

If a class is full, parents have the option of adding their child to a wait list. Once a spot becomes available our registration staff will contact participants from the wait list in numeric order. You may not attend classes until you are registered.

Transfer Day is open the day after Priority Registration ends. In order to be eligible to transfer a child to another class parents will need to register their child during Priority Registration to the current class they are in. A child will be able to transfer classes if a spot is available.

If parents miss the Priority Registration date the next time a child will be eligible to enroll in a class will be during Open Enrollment. No exceptions will be made.

Our Federal Tax ID number is 94-6027361.

Priority Registration is not available online. Participants currently enrolled in the program will receive a Priority Registration form in class. Parents will need to fill out the form and turn into the City of Fremont Recreation offices located at 3300 Capitol Ave Bldg. B or by email to regerec@fremont.gov.

Enrolled children must be the minimum age by the first day of class. Age exceptions will not be granted.

Teachers may ask for proof of age the first week of class, be prepared to show a copy of your child's birth certificate. Tiny Tots is not a license day care, therefore, we do not require a copy of vaccinations or TB test. Parents do not need to be TB tested for any of the Parent Child classes.

All Tiny Tot Teachers/Aides are require to have ECE units in Early Childhood Education. All preschool staff has completed a background check (fingerprinting), TB test and drug test. They are also CPR/First Aid certified.

Parents participate in the Parent Child class only. In all other classes parents are not allowed to stay in the classroom.

Children must be potty-trained by the first day of the program in order to stay in the class. If a child is not potty-trained and are having frequent accidents they will have to be dropped from the class. No pull ups allowed in class.

The teacher student ratio is 1:8.

Under certain conditions, traffic signals are installed to delineate right-of-way, improve overall safety, and reduce travel delay at an intersection. The City uses a series of criteria (warrants) from the California Manual for Uniform Traffic control Devices to determine if a traffic signal needs to be installed at an intersection. The installation of a traffic signal is expensive (approximately $250,000 to $300,000) and a significant investment for the City. As a result, the City maintains a priority list of locations and funding is allocated every two years by the City Council in which to build a traffic signal from the list. For a more detailed explanation of the process, please see the New Traffic Signals document.

If you would like to request a new traffic signal, please contact the Transportation Engineering Division by completing an online form on the main Transportation Engineering page or by calling (510) 494-4745.

New Traffic Signals

Under certain conditions, stop signs are installed to delineate right-of-way and improve safety at an intersection. Stop signs are not installed to deter vehicle speeding. The City uses a series of criteria (warrants) to determine if all-way stops need to be installed at an intersection. All-way stop signs can be warranted if both major and minor street traffic exceeds a certain vehicular threshold in addition to having one of the following:

1. if an intersection has a history of correctable traffic collisions, or
2. if the intersection has a significant number of automobile-pedestrian conflicts. For a more detailed explanation, please see the Stop Signs document.

If you have a stop sign request, please contact the Transportation Engineering Division by submitting a service request online or by emailing the Transportation Engineering Team.

Crosswalks exist at all intersections whether they are marked or not. Crosswalks are marked only where necessary for the guidance of pedestrians to direct them to the safest of several potential routes. Studies have shown there is a higher collision rate within marked crosswalks than there is within an unmarked crosswalk. This is due to the fact that pedestrians tend to have a false sense of security within marked crosswalks in believing motorists will automatically yield the right-of-way to them. Please see the Crosswalks document for more information.

If you have a crosswalk request, please contact the Transportation Engineering Division by completing an online form on the main Transportation Engineering page or by calling (510) 494-4745.

Crosswalks

Speed laws, as well as other traffic laws, are enacted by the State Legislature and compiled in the California Vehicle Code (CVC). Local jurisdictions have authority to establish increased or reduced speed limits on the basis of engineering and traffic surveys (CVC 22358). Such surveys must include an analysis of roadway conditions, accident records and a sampling of the prevailing speed of traffic, (CVC 627). Other factors may be considered, but an unreasonable speed limit, which is called a speed trap, may not be established (CVC 40802).

Please see the Speed Limits document for more detailed information regarding speed limits. If you have further questions regarding the establishment of speed limits or a missing or needed speed limit sign, please contact the Transportation Engineering Division by completing an online form on the main Transportation Engineering page or by calling (510) 494-4745.

Speed Limits

The City does not paint red curb in front of fire hydrants due to the high cost of maintenance. The City has thousands of fire hydrants within the city limits and maintaining 30 feet of red curb in front of all of them would take away time that can be spent on other public facilities' maintenance within the City.

If there is a vehicle parked in front of a fire hydrant please call the Police Department at (510) 790-6800. If a vehicle is illegally parked by a fire hydrant, the Fire Department will use all means necessary to obtain access to the fire hydrant. If there is a fire emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

The City of Fremont does not have a citywide parking permit program. Currently, there is a temporary program in one location.

Mission Peak Temporary Parking Permit Program

For many years the City maintained street trees on behalf of property owners. In 2010 due to significant budget and staffing cuts, the responsibility for maintaining street trees returned to property owners.

Excerpt from Fremont’s Tree Preservation Ordinance:

Article II. Duty of Property Owners to Maintain Street Trees and Sidewalks

12.30.200 Maintenance of landscaping along or in the street right-of-way.

(a) The owner of a lot with frontage along a public street must maintain the street trees and other landscaping growing along the frontage or in the street right-of-way adjacent to the lot, including in any park or parking strip between the property line and the street line.

(b) The owner’s obligations under subsection (a) of this section include at a minimum all of the following:

(1) Maintaining the street trees and other landscaping in a good and safe condition as will not interfere with the public convenience or safety in the use of the public street and sidewalk, including:

(A) Ensuring sufficient passage of light from any public street light to the street;

(B) Ensuring a clear height of 10 feet above the surface of the street or sidewalk unobstructed by branches;

(C) Ensuring street signs, parking restriction signs, bus stop signs, and other directional and regulatory signs are not obstructed; and

(D) Removing dead, decayed, or broken limbs or branches that overhang the public right-of-way.

(2) Deep root watering, root pruning, installing root barriers, fertilizing, and pest control.

(3) Clearance, structural, and safety pruning.

(4) Removal of fallen leaves, branches and other debris.

(5) Replacing any removed or otherwise missing street tree as may be required by Article I of this chapter.

(6) Replacing any removed or otherwise missing landscaping if the landscaping was required to be planted by this code or an approved development plan.

(c) An owner owes a duty to members of the public to maintain street trees and other landscaping along the street frontage or in the street right-of-way adjacent to the owner’s property in a safe and non-dangerous condition.

(d) If an owner fails to maintain street trees and other landscaping in a safe and non-dangerous condition as required by this section, and a person suffers damage or injury to person or property, the owner shall be liable to the person for the resulting damages and injuries.

(e) The city of Fremont shall have a cause of action for indemnity against a property owner for any damages it may be required to pay as satisfaction of any judgment or settlement of any claim from injury to persons or property as a legal result of the owner’s failure to maintain a street tree in accordance with this section. (Ord. 11-2010 § 6, 5-25-10. 1990 Code § 6-2201.)

For many years the City maintained street trees on behalf of property owners. In 2010 due to budget and staffing cuts, the responsibility for maintaining street trees returned to property owners.

While the financial responsibility has returned to the property owner it is still in the City’s interest to ensure that trees are cared for properly and to regulate the removal and/or damage to trees. The tree permit is the mechanism through which we meet this interest, maintain a healthy community of trees, and uphold the Tree Preservation Ordinance (18.215) because:

• Trees contribute to the attractiveness and livability of the City of Fremont
• Mature trees help reduce the impact of buildings and paving
• Trees contribute to the visual framework, climate control, preservation of other natural resources, property values, a buffer between land uses, and provide a critical element of nature in an urban environment
• Trees in Fremont collectively constitute an urban forest where individual tree removals can negatively or positively affect the overall City forest

Because of the above stated, it is in the interest of the public health, safety, and welfare of the people of the City of Fremont

Monday to Friday
7:30 am - 4:30 pm
(510) 979-5799
Report Online

Weekend and After Hours
Police Non-Emergency (510) 790-6800, # 3.

You can also report it through the Fremont App. 

Street trees are any trees growing within the public right-of-way. The boundaries of the public right-of-way vary amongst neighborhoods but generally are ten feet back from a curb or sidewalk.

Understanding the difference between a street tree and a private tree is important because the 50-50 Street Tree and Sidewalk Programs cover only work associated with street trees.

Typical Residential Street Tree

Typical Street Tree in Front of a Business

A tree removal permit may be issued if one of the following criteria is met:

• The tree poses a substantial hazard to people or property
• The tree is dead, dying or has short life expectancy
• The tree is seriously diseased
• The tree is part of a group that is overcrowded
• The tree has caused extensive utility damage (sewer, water main, power lines, etc.)
• The tree has caused extensive concrete or property damage
• The tree has been damaged to the extent that it cannot be feasibly restored

A tree removal permit will not be issued:

• If there is a reasonable alternative to removal (such as maintenance) tree preservation will be prioritized.
• Dropped leaves or fruit are not valid reasons for tree removal.

Due to current workloads, there may be delays in the processing of permit applications. While the Urban Forestry Section attempts to provide a 2-4 week turnaround, please allow for the full 4 weeks before reaching out to check status of an application. Calls to the Program team should be returned or responded to within 2-3 business days. Thank you for your patience

No. Street trees require a free tree permit and work must be done by an Approved Contractor. Approved Tree Contractors have an ISA Certified Arborist on staff. Proper and safe tree work requires a trained professional.

Topping can cause trees to become hazardous

Why do people top trees?
People don’t know how harmful it is to the tree and they see it as a way to decrease the tree’s size. Certified arborists and other legitimate landscape professionals do not practice tree topping.

The biggest reasons people choose to top trees are because they want to:

• Fix trees that interfere with electrical wires.
• Shorten trees that grow too tall near their home.
• Prevent the tall tree from coming down in a storm.

These are all good reasons to take action and care for your tree, but tree topping is not the way to do it.

How do I reduce the size of my tree without topping it?
Hire a professional. Find a City approved contractor or a licensed arborist.

• Tree topping is never a justifiable pruning practice; it increases tree health problems and is aesthetically unappealing
• A topped tree will require more maintenance and has an increased potential to become hazardous
• Hazardous trees are a liability and ultimately the property owner is responsible for any damage hazard trees cause

What if I already have a topped tree?
In some cases, the tree will have to be removed and replaced. If it is a street tree (a tree between the curb and the street) you may be eligible for the 50-50 Program which helps residents with some of the costs associated with removing and replacing street trees. You will need a tree permit.

Resources

• Why Topping Hurts (PDF) from Trees are Good

Fremont has recently done a tree inventory that counted all the street trees in Fremont and assessed each tree's size, condition, and health. Through this process, we have become aware of trees that have been topped. Topping is a hazardous practice that is not allowed in Fremont.

Yes.

In some cases, the tree can be repaired by restoring the canopy through structural pruning. In other cases, the tree may have to be removed and replaced. If it is a street tree (a tree between the curb and the street) you may be eligible for the 50-50 Street Tree Program which helps residents with some of the costs associated with removing and replacing street trees. You will need a free tree permit to be eligible.

The tree has been inspected by an ISA Certified Arborist who is trained in assessing tree health and risk. The tree has been determined to be beyond a recoverable state.

Permits to plant new street trees are only granted to Approved Tree Contractors, If the planting is approved you may be eligible for the 50-50 Street Tree Program and get reimbursed for some of the costs.

The City does not get involved between neighbors unless the complaint is regarding a breach in municipal code. You may contact us to see if this is the case. If not, Neighbor law covers the many disputes that may occur between two individuals that live side by side. Do an internet search or consult a book such as Neighbor Law: Fences, Trees, Boundaries, & Noise by Cora Jordan and Emily Doskow.

Confirm credentials: A City Approved Tree Contractor must be used for all maintenance on, removal of, and/or replacement of street trees. If you are selecting your own contractor for private tree work, ask the contractor to provide their licensure, proof of bonding, and ISA Certified Arborist credentials to ensure that work is performed safely, that your property is protected, and that the integrity of your tree is preserved.

Pay with a paper trail: Pay the service professional with a credit card or check, not cash. Do not make large deposits or upfront payments. Eligibility for the 50-50 Tree and Sidewalk Programs is dependent on proof of payment by check or credit card and the use of an Approved Tree Contractor.

Do your research: Before you hire a contractor, get 2-3 bids for the project. Read ratings and reviews and/or ask around.

Keep written records of everything: Get it in writing: permit numbers, invoices, proof of payment, before and after photos, and all project-related communication. You will need all this documentation to receive your check from the City for 50-50 Tree and Sidewalk Programs.

Please call Youth and Family Services Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm at (510) 574-2100 for further assistance.

We can provide counseling in Spanish, Farsi, Mandarin, Urdu, Marathi, and Hebrew. Language capacity may change from year to year. Please contact our main line at (510) 574-2100 for further assistance.

Yes, fees are based on a sliding scale depending on household income and family size. We also accept Medical. Please call our main line at (510) 574-2100 for further assistance.