Permanent service station Ban ordinance
The City of Pinole is considering a potential ordinance that would prohibit new gas fueling stations and limit expansion of existing stations and is seeking community input. The draft ordinance will be considered at the Planning Commission meeting 1/26/26. Please revisit this page for a new survey and revised draft ordinance based on Planning Commission feedback. Results from the prior survey are available here.
The development of this ordinance is part of the City’s broader climate planning efforts. The draft ordinance will be shared here for public review and comment. The ordinance is expected to be reviewed by the Planning Commission in January, followed by City Council consideration in February and March.
Thanks in advance!
Project Timeline
December 2025
- Project website launch
- Community survey release
January 2026
- Interest holder engagement
- Community survey closes (1/20/26)
- Planning Commission consideration (1/26/2026)
- Draft ordinance for public comment
February-March 2026
- Council 1st Reading (3/3/2026)
- Council 2nd Reading (3/17/2026)
How to participate
- Review and comment on the draft ordinance (coming soon)
- Take a survey (coming soon)
- Attend the Planning Commission meeting (1/26/2026)
- Attending the Council Meeting readings (3/3/2026 and 3/17/2026)
Project Contact
Kapil Amin
Sustainability Project Manager
kamin@pinole.gov
510-372-0989
Project Background
On April 2, 2024, Council adopted an urgency ordinance enacting a temporary moratorium on the establishment of new service stations or expansion of existing service stations. On May 7, 2024 the temporary moratorium was extended an additional 22 months and 15 days while staff explores the option of Council consideration of a permanent ordinance. Staff reports can be found below. In August 2024, Council adopted its inaugural Climate Action and Adaptation Plan with strategies to offer more alternative fuel options and a vision for a cleaner and greener Pinole.
