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 I want to...

• Learn about "mini dorm" regulations
• Request zoning information
• Request a record of my property
• Get a simple ePermit online for mechanical, electrical, plumbing projects
• Make an appointment
• Get directions to a permit center
• View the City Municipal Code
View Amendments to Land Development Code and Local Coastal Program
• View the Development Process: Step-by-Step!
• Get information about building safety
• Learn about Sustainable Building Practices
• Learn about Construction & Demolition Recycling

 News & Updates

Development Services Department Changes Business Hours (PDF: 74K)
See January 2008 Update to Project Submittal Requirements
• See new section on Emergency Fire Information
• See new section on FAA notification requirements
Engineering Issuance Moving
• See new Mapping and Land Title Document Review section
• See new Telecommunication Facility Plan Review section
Accessibility Requirements section now online
Condominium Conversion Process, Forms, and Guidelines now online.
• Rebuilding After the Cedar Fire
• San Diego Voted One of the Most Livable Cities in the U.S.

Assorted Develoment Services Department photos
For 2007 Wildfires rebuilding information,
see our Fire Recovery page
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Our Customer Service Commitment
Community and Customer Ombudsperson, Customer Bill of Rights, Statistics, Customer Survey, Awards

 
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Development Process: Step-by-Step
Step 1: Define Project, Step 2: Site Information, Step 3: Discretionary Review, Step 4: Plan Review, Step 5: Permits & Approvals, Step 6: Inspection, Step 7: Occupancy

   
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Homeowners
Homeowners Saturday Service, Overview of the Permit Process, Workshops/Seminars

   
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Construction Industry Professionals
Process Overview, Other Development Agencies & Organizations, Affordable Housing, Condominium Conversion, Accessibility Requirements, Sustainable Building Practices, Workshops/Seminars

   
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Small Business
Overview/Small Business Liaison, Construction Permit Tips, Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), Workshops/Seminars

 



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Forms & Guidelines
Fee Schedules, Info Bulletins, Forms, Building Newsletters, Codes & Regulations, Design Guidelines & Templates, Submittal Guidelines, Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Buildings, Special Inspection Information

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Decision Makers
(Land Use)
City Council, Planning Commission, Hearing Officer


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Contact Us
Management, Locations, Phone Directory, Hours

bullet Neighborhood Code Compliance

bullet LEA
(Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency)


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Official Zoning Map

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News and Updates
Development Services Department Changes Business Hours (PDF: 74K), January 2008 Update to Project Submittal Requirements, Emergency Fire Information, FAA notification requirements, Engineering Issuance Moving, Business Hours, Events, Permit Press Newsletter, Meeting Notices, Notices on Policies and Decisions, Fee Changes, Videos, Awards, Other Newsworthy Items

 
Changes in Regulations Affecting Development Projects PDF
New Business Hours PDF
Development Process: Step-by-Step
Land Development Code
Mini Dorm Regulations
FAA Notification
Official Zoning Map
Affordable Housing Expedite Program
Process a simple no-plan permit on-line
Homeowners' Saturday Service
Small Business Permit Tips

May 7-13 is Building Safety Week


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