Community Participation in the Development Process
Hearing and Appeals Process
Public hearings and the decision process are conducted in accordance with the San Diego Municipal Code.
- Discretionary Projects
At a hearing the decision maker will either approve, conditionally approve or deny applications for discretionary projects.- Discretionary Review Decision Process Overview, Flowchart and Decision Approvals
- Decision Makers for Land Use
- Public Hearing Notices
- San Diego Municipal Code, Chap 11 Art 02 Div 04, Public Hearings
- San Diego Municipal Code, Chap 11 Art 02 Div 05, Decision Process
- Appeal Procedure: Information Bulletin 505 (PDF)
- Development Permit/Environmental Determination Appeal Application (Form Filler-PDF)
- Ministerial Projects
Appeals to interpretation of the codes are available on ministerial projects.- Guaranteed Second Opinion
If for any reason you disagree with a code interpretation, want some confirmation or to voice a concern, just ask for a second opinion. - Board of Building Appeals and Advisors
Investigates and advise as to the suitability of any alternate material design, or construction method, and recommend reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the code. - Housing Advisory and Appeals Board
Provide reasonable interpretations of the provisions of the Housing Code.
- Guaranteed Second Opinion