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Information bulletins are free publications that provide fees, technical instruction, policies and/or procedures.

Information Bulletin 118: How To Process Changes To Approved Plans (PDF:87) If your project has already received its construction permits but changes need to be made to the plans, follow these directions.
Information Bulletin 122: How to Prepare a Single Dwelling Unit Site Plan and Vicinity Map (PDF:328K). Updated per CBC 2007. Assists in the preparation of plot/site plan and vicinity map for a single family residence.
Information Bulletin 132: How to Prepare a Typical Single-Story Framing Section (PDF: 1.0 Mb) Describes how to prepare a typical framing section for single-story residential construction.
Information Bulletin 140: How To Obtain a Permit to Build a Residential Addition (PDF: 86K) Assists in the preparation of your plans for a Single-Story Room Addition and Accessory Structures for Single-dwelling units or Duplexes.

Information Bulletin 116: Hazardous Materials Reporting Requirements (PDF: 73K)
Any hazardous materials that will be stored in a building when construction is complete must be reported in advance.
Information Bulletin 117: Regulations Covering Permit Expiration and Extension (PDF: 63K)
Determine when permits expire and when they can be extended.
Information Bulletin 142: Permitting Requirements for Residential Garage Conversions (PDF: 305K). Updated per CBC 2007.
Describes the minimum requirements for obtaining a permit to convert a garage of a single family dwelling or duplex to a habitable (or non-parking) area.
Information Bulletin 515: Geotechnical Study Requirements (PDF: 138K)
Describes when geotechnical reports are required at project submittal for development permits, subdivisions, and grading permits.

Information Bulletin 111: Sign Plan Check to Permit Issuance (PDF: 101K)
Use this bulletin to apply and obtain permits for business sign installation.
Information Bulletin 115: Permit Exemptions (PDF: 150K)
Covers when construction permits and inspections are not needed.
Information Bulletin 523: Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit (PDF: 173K)
This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for a Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit.
Information Bulletin 532: Inclusionary Housing (PDF: 151K)
This information bulletin provides basic information regarding the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
Information Bulletin 534: Pushcart Neighborhood Use Permit (PDF: 140K)
This information bulletin describes pushcarts, their permitted locations, permit requirements, and submittal requirements for their installation in the public right-of-way.
Information Bulletin 710: Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition (PDF: 90K)
This information bulletin describes the procedures and required permits for demolishing or removing buildings or structures located in the City of San Diego.