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Development Process: Step by Step  
Development Process Home1. Define Project2. Site Information3. Discretionary Review4. Plan Review5. Permits & Approvals6. Inspection7. Occupancy
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•  Land Development Code (Chapters 11-14 of the Municipal Code, which contain the city's planning, zoning, subdivision, and building regulations.)
•  California Building Code
•  More Useful Resources

Other Relevant Links

•  Time and Costs
•  FAQs
•  Glossary of Terms (PDF: 38K)
Contact Information

Inspection Services Office Location:
9601 Ridgehaven Ct., Suite 220 (2nd floor)
San Diego, CA 92123
Phone: (858) 492-5070
Fax: (858) 492-5098
Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Permits are issued until 3:30 p.m., except Wednesdays until 2 p.m. (Free Parking)
•  Directions
•  Staff Directory by Division (PDF: 271K) (See Division of Building & Safety, Inspection Services Section)
7.  OCCUPANCY

Is your project complete?
Find out how to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy, final inspections, and overall project closeout.

Overview
The Inspection Services Office provides certificates of occupancy and temporary occupancy.

Certificates of Occupancy
When construction work is complete, a Certificate of Occupancy must be obtained before a building can be occupied. Find out what you will need.

Requirements Checklist for Certificate of Occupancy
Make sure you have everything required to obtain your certificate of occupancy.


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