Development

The Development Section within the Engineering Division of the Public Works Department works with developers to ensure that improvements proposed on private property and public rights of way meet the requirements of the Municipal Code and City policies, standards, and details. Development Engineering reviews plans for building, encroachment, grading, and subdivision permits.

Utilities

The following utilities agencies serve the Fremont community:

• Alameda County Water District (ACWD)
• Union Sanitary District (USD)
• Alameda County Flood Control & Water Conservation District
• Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E)

Engineering Permits

The Engineering Division is responsible for receiving, processing, and issuing encroachment permits, grading permits, small cell licenses, subdivision maps, subdivision improvement plans, and Technical Peer Reviews. If you have questions or if you need more information, please contact the Engineering Division at 510-494-4700. New engineering permits can be requested online at Fremont.gov/CitizenAccess. Click here to learn more about Engineering permits.

Small Cell Project

As wireless communication technology continues to advance, wireless service providers are working to expand 5G networks throughout the United States. This requires the deployment of small cell technology (small wireless facilities) which will make up the infrastructure of 5G networks and help provide better wireless service coverage throughout the United States. In September 2018, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) passed a declaratory ruling titled “Accelerating Wireless Broadband Deployment by Removing Barriers to Infrastructure Investment” to support the proliferation of small cell technology. The ruling restricts the authority of state and local governments to regulate small wireless facilities, limits fees that can be assessed by municipalities on the review of applications for these facilities, and places new limitations on discretionary aesthetic criteria that cities can apply to these facilities. The ruling creates a time frame (“shot clock”) for review of the new applications for small wireless facilities. The City of Fremont is adhering to this Federal regulation to allow Wireless Service Providers to process new applications for small cells within the public right-of-way. To learn more, please visit the Small Cell Project webpage. 

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