Codes, Regulations, Requirements
Adoption of the 2007 California Building Standards The 2007 edition of the California building standards were adopted by the California Building Standards Commission at their January 29, 2006 meeting. As a result the new construction codes were published on July 4, 2007 and will be effective at the local level for projects submitted on or after January 1, 2008.
- Land Development Code (LDC)
Includes chapters of the Municipal Code, new regulations in effect,
pending amendments and amendment projects in early stages.
- Building Code Information
New Building Code Updates
2001 Construction Codes
- 2001 New Building Construction
Code: Construction permit applications submitted on or after
Nov. 1, 2002, will have to comply with the new construction codes
as well as approved amendments in the San Diego Municipal Code. Construction
permit applications that are closed when a permit is not issued within
360 days of the initial application file date must be resubmitted
as required in Section §129.0211 "Closing of Building Permit
Application" of the San Diego Municipal Code. The department
will determine the applicable codes based on the acceptance date
of the submitted permit application and associated plans and documents.
Permit applications submitted prior to the effective date of the
new construction codes will be processed under the existing codes.
2007 Construction Codes
- 2007 New Building Construction Code: Construction permit applications submitted on or after January 1, 2008, will have to comply with the new construction codes. Construction permit applications that are closed when a permit is not issued within one year of the initial application file date must be resubmitted as required in Section §129.0211 "Closing of Building Permit Application" of the San Diego Municipal Code. The department will determine the applicable codes based on the acceptance date of the submitted permit application and associated plans and documents. Permit applications submitted prior to the effective date of the new construction codes will be processed under the existing codes.
Local amendments to the 2007 editions of the California Building Code, the California Fire Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code and the California Mechanical Code were approved by the San Diego City Council and the date of final passage of the adoptive ordinances was April 8, 2008.
Construction permit applications submitted on or after May 8, 2008, shall comply with the adopted local amendments to the San Diego Municipal Code. Construction permit applications that are closed when a permit is not issued within one year of the initial application file date must be resubmitted as required in Section §129.0211 "Closing of Building Permit Application" of the San Diego Municipal Code. The department will determine the applicable codes based on the acceptance date of the submitted permit application and associated plans and documents. Permit applications submitted prior to the effective date of the new construction codes will be processed under the existing codes.
These regulations are codified into Chapter 12 and Chapter 14 of the San Diego Municipal Code.
2005 Energy Efficiency Standards
- California Climate Zones Map for City
of San Diego (Revised November 2005) (PDF)
Compliance with Title 24 is dependant on climate zones. This map shows the
California Climate Zones within the City of San Diego. Only Climate Zones
7 and 10, which are referenced in the California energy manual, are within
the City of San Diego limits. This map clarifies the borders between these
two climate zones.
- California
Energy Commission New Duct Sealing Requirements (October 1, 2005) (PDF)
Mechanical permit applicants, especially in Climate Zone 10, need to pay
attention to this letter. In general the coastal side of the City is in Climate
Zone 7 and the eastern part is in Climate Zone 10, however for specific information
for your permit's address contact the energy Commission at 1-800-772-3300.
Requests for the use of Alternate
Materials, Design, or Construction Methods, and Board of Building Appeals
and Advisors
Provides information to assist in the processing and review
of applications. Volume I establishes requirements for the submittal
of applications, including the identification of required fees and
deposits. Volume II establishes development standards and guidelines
used in the review of applications.
Land Development Code Chapters
Chapters 11-15 of the Municipal Code are referred to as the Land Development
Code. These chapters contain the city's planning, zoning, subdivision,
and building regulations.
Project Submittal Manual
The Land Development Manual, Project Submittal Requirements Sections 1-6, has been revised and will be effective February 1, 2010.
The February 2010 version has two (2) new submittal requirements:
- Landscape Water Requirements Worksheet (Appendix E of the Landscape Standards) added as a “Conditional” document for new Multi-Family and Non-Residential development with 1000 square feet or more of Landscape area.
- Landscape area square footage for water conservation purposes added to Development Summaries
These requirements are provided to insure that all submitted projects contain sufficient information to allow a quality City staff review of the project for conformance with the Land Development Code, City policies, and with state and federal regulations. All approvals and permits granted by the City of San Diego for the development of land are covered by these requirements.
Revised Version Effective February 1, 2010.
| Section |
Description |
Revision Date |
File Type |
| Section 1 |
Guide to the Project Submittal Process |
February 2010 |
PDF |
| Section 2 |
Construction Permits - Structures |
February 2010 |
PDF |
| Section 2A |
Single Dwelling Unit/Duplex and Accessory
Structures |
February 2010 |
PDF |
| Section 3 |
Construction Permits - Grading and Public Right-of-Way |
February 2010 |
PDF |
| Section 4 |
Development Permits/Approvals |
February 2010 |
PDF |
| Section 5 |
Subdivision Approvals |
February 2010 |
PDF |
| Section 6 |
Policy Approvals |
February 2010 |
PDF |
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