For most projects, fill out the Basic Application for Development Review and other needed forms. Prepare required plans and materials.Get zoning approval, take plans across the room to building, submit plans for approval, wait 6 weeks (YMMV). Don't pay the speed up fee. Learn how to create a pre-application Building Worksheet (BW) for your project permit. This is the EngagePGH page for the Oakland Plan Zoning Proposal.