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Homeowners Saturday Service

The City of San Diego Development Services Department has Saturday hours just for homeowners. Appointments are available Saturday mornings from 8 to 11 a.m. by calling (619) 446-5300. Book your appointment in advance, as this is a popular service.

This service is now held at the Development Services Field Office in Kearny Mesa, 9601 Ridgehaven Court, Suite 220, with ample, free parking. Saturday Service is offered as a convenience for homeowners who can’t make it to the Development Services Center during regular weekday business hours, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Fridays 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

To maximize your appointment with staff and expedite processing of your project, please have the following when you arrive:

  1. Your total set of plans. For over the counter projects, applicants need to bring (3) sets of building construction plans.
  2. A property plot plan.
  3. Homeowners’ association approval (if necessary).
  4. Specify whether your project is a remodel/additions to existing single/duplex dwelling units.
  5. Complete the General Application Form (Form Filler - PDF: 335K)and part II of the Parcel Information Checklist (PIC) (Form Filler - PDF: 194K).

Building Inspectors are also available at Homeowners Saturday Service in addition to plan review staff. Homeowners can have their plans reviewed, as well as ask any type of question of the inspectors

Projects include decks, retaining walls, patio covers, single-story room additions, interiors remodels and garages, among others. The homeowner must be present for the appointments. Contractors and other construction professionals wanting to process plans over-the-counter are not eligible for Homeowners’ Saturday Service.

Homeowners can prepare plans or bring professional plans for review. You can do the work on your own home or hire a contractor to perform it. If you, the homeowner, are not doing the work yourself, Workers Compensation Insurance must be obtained; the department will require you to present a Workers Compensation Insurance Certificate.

Should you have any further questions, a City of San Diego Plan Review Specialist is available by telephone at (619) 446-5000.

Because of the complexity of the permit process, you may need to make more than one visit to the department. If an additional visit is needed, we can schedule a return appointment.

Call (619) 446-5300 to schedule your appointment.




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