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As a convenience, Development Services is working to post all forms on this web page. For those forms not found here, please call (619) 446-5000 and request that the item be sent to you.

Please Note: We are beginning to convert forms where appropriate to "Form Filler" so they can be filled out electronically. The ones that have been revised are indicated in the PDF Size field. Forms requiring signature will still need to be submitted to Development Services in hard copy with original signatures.

Form Number Subject Description Revision Date PDF Size
DS-4 Landscape Worksheet - Industrial RM & C Industrial Development in RM and C Zones - Landscape Calculation Worksheet
March 2006

PDF: 2.2MG
(Form Filler)

DS-5 Landscape Worksheet -Vehicular Vehicular Use Areas -
Landscape Calculation Worksheet
March 2006 PDF: 1.5MG
(Form Filler)
DS-6 Landscape Worksheet -Residential Residential – Multi-Family
Landscape Calculation Worksheet
March 2006

PDF: 2.2MG
(Form Filler)

DS-7 Landscape Worksheet - Industrial - All Zone except RM & C Industrial Development in All Zones except RM and C
Landscape Calculation Worksheet
March 2006 PDF: 2.2MG
(Form Filler)
DS-16 Water Meter Data Card Water Meter Data Card
Needed to figure water service.
March 2005 PDF: 408K
(Form Filler)
DS-18 Reasonable Accomodations Request for Reasonable Accomodations
For circumstances
where the existing zoning regulations would preclude residential development for persons with disabilities.

February 2007

PDF:
136K
(Form Filler)
DS-19 Occupancy - Request for Certificate of Occupancy Request for Certificate of Occupancy
Request this form once your project inspections are complete and you are ready to apply for occupancy.
June 2006 PDF: 85K
(Form Filler)
DS-20 Request for Residential High Occupancy Permit Request for Residential High Occupancy Permit
Request this form for a single dwelling unit with six or more persons eighteen years of age and older residing for 30 or more consecutive days in accordance with Section 123.0502.
February 2008 PDF: 119K
DS-50

Easement for Brush Management

Easement for Brush Management
Use this form for recordation of Easement between two legal parcels to perform off-site Brush Management.
November 2007 PDF: 115K
(Form Filler)
DS-51

Termination of Easement for Brush Management

Notice of Termination for Easement for Brush Management
Use this form for Termination of recorded Easement to perform off-site Brush Management.
September 2007 PDF: 118K
(Form Filler)
DS-104 Alternate Methods and Materials Request for the Use of Alternate Methods and Materials
Use this form, in conjunction with any reports and drawings, to request the use of alternate materials, designs, or construction methods. The application must be submitted to the Senior Research Engineer, Development Services Department, fourth floor, City Operations Building, 1222 First Avenue.
April 2003 PDF: 55K
(Form Filler)
DS-104A Board of Appeals and Advisors Application Board of Appeals and Advisors Application Form
Use this form, in conjunction with any reports and drawings, to request Board of Appeals Advisors action based on: an interpretation or application of a code provision; or a finding on the equivalency to code requirements of an alternate material, design, or method of construction. Appeal applications must be submitted to the Research Engineer, Development Services Department, fourth floor, City Operations Building, 1222 First Avenue.
April 2003 PDF: 44K
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Form Number Subject Description Revision Date PDF Size
DS-266 Deviation From Standards Deviation From Standards
Use this form to request a Deviation based on uncommon circunstances.
January 2007 PDF:
87K
DS-267 Shared Parking Agreement Shared Parking Agreement
Use this form to request all or a portion of parking to be permitted off-site subject to certain restrictions.
January 2007 PDF:
125K
DS-268 Hold Harmless

Agreement to Hold the City Harmless
Use this form to grant permission for the City of San Diego to permit the construction of public drainage/improvements that will discharge drainage onto private property.

November 2005 This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
DS-269 Traffic Control Plan/Permit Form Traffic Control Plan/Permit Form
Use this form for any costruction work within Public Right-of-Way.
August 2007 PDF: 269K
(Form Filler)
DS-302 Parcel Information Checklist Parcel Information Checklist
An important tool that will assist you in determining the City of San Diego's planning, zoning and/or building regulations. This completed checklist is required for all submitted projects.
July 2007 PDF: 194K
(Form Filler)
DS-309 Special Inspections - Property Owner's Final Report Property Owner's Final Report
Property owner, authorized agent of record, or the architect/engineer of record acting as the property owner's agent must complete this form for work required to have special inspection, construction materials testing, off-site fabrication or structural observation. File with Inspection Services Division before final inspection request.
March 2000 PDF: 147K
(Form Filler)
DS-310 Special Inspections -Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Final Report Special Inspection Agency/Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Final Report
Special inspector, special inspection agency and/or construction materials testing laboratory completes this form and submits to Inspection Services Division when work is completed.
March 2000 PDF: 458K
(Form Filler)
DS-311 Special Inspections - Certificate of Compliance for Off-Site Fabrication Certificate of Compliance for Off-Site Fabrication
Used by building-component fabricators; must be completed and submitted to Inspection Services Division after building component fabrication is completed and ready to be shipped to the job site. See also Application to Perform Off-Site Fabrication (DS-313).
March 2000 PDF: 251K
(Form Filler)
DS-313 Special Inspections - Application to Perform Off-Site Fabrication Application to Perform Off-Site Fabrication
Used by building-component fabricators; must be completed and submitted to Inspection Services Division at least one business day before fabrication begins. See also Certificate of Compliance for Off-Site Fabrication (DS-311).
March 2000 PDF: 142K
(Form Filler)
DS-316 Special Inspections - Property Owner/Contractor Agreement Form Property Owner/Contractor Agreement Form
Must be completed and submitted at the time of construction permit issuance.

July 2005

PDF: 375K
DS-317 Special Inspections - Property Owner/Contractor Agreement: Instructions For Special Inspection/Construction Materials Testing/Structural Observation Property Owner/Contractor Agreement: Instructions For Special Inspection/Construction Materials Testing/Structural Observation
Instructions for completing Property Owner/Contractor Agreement form (DS-316).
March 2000 PDF: 66K
DS-318 Ownership Disclosure Statement Ownership Disclosure Statement
This form is required for all discretionary permits/approvals as identified in the Land Development Manual Project Submittal Requirements.
May 2005 PDF: 349K
(Form Filler)
DS-320 Special Inspections - Application for Special Inspector Certification Application for Special Inspector Certification
This application is required to be submitted to the Building Official of the City of San Diego for consideration for approval as a Certified Special Inspector for inspection of the particular type of construction or operation requiring special inspection regulated by the City of San Diego.
October 2001 PDF: 48K
DS-320A Special Inspections - Experience Resume for Registration as a Certified Special Inspector Experience Resume for Registration as a Certified Special Inspector
This form provides the information related to the education, experience and employment history of the applicant for certfication as a special inspector. This form is required to be completed and submitted along with the Application for Special Inspector Certification to the Building Official of the City of San Diego for consideration for approval as a Certified Special Inspector.
October 2001 PDF: 49K
DS-320B Special Inspections - Special Inspector Certification Special Inspector Certification
This form provides detailed information and instructions as related to certification as a Special Inspector by the Building Official of the City of San Diego.
May 2001 PDF: 77K

DS-501

 

Completeness
for Discretionary Submittal
Certificate of Completeness
for Discretionary Submittal

Use this form to certify and declare responsible charge.
October 2006 PDF: 157K (Form Filler)
DS-502 Pushcart in the
Public Right-of-Way
Pushcart in the
Public Right-of-Way

Use this form to obtain authorization from the proprietor of the adjacent street floor business to place a pushcart in the public right-of-way.
November 2006 PDF: 99K (Form Filler)
DS-503 No FAA Notification Self-Certification Agreement No FAA Notification Self-Certification Agreement
Use this form when design professional is self-certifying that project is not required to provide Federal Aviation Administration notification.
July 2007 PDF: 118K (Form Filler)
DS-510 Public Project Assessment Application

Public Project Assessment Application Use this form in conjuction with Information Bulletin 510

October 2007 PDF 207K
(Form Filler)
DS-527 Child Care Center Hazardous Materials Child Care Center Hazardous Materials Substance Approval Form
Use this form when applying for a construction permit or development permit for a Child Care Center.
March 2007 PDF: 181K
DS-530 Affordable Housing Requirements Checklist Affordable Housing Requirements Checklist and Affordable/In-Fill Housing & and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program
This form is required to be completed and submitted for all new residential development of 2 or more units, or for any Affordable/In-Fill Housing or Sustainable Building Projects wishing to enter into our expedited review process.
July 2007 PDF: 149K
(Form Filler)
DS-560 Storm Water Requirements Storm Water Requirements Applicability Checklist Use this checklist to determine your project's permanent and construction storm water best management practices requirements. This form must be completed and submitted with permit application. March 2008 PDF: 288K
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Form Number Subject Description Revision Date PDF Size
DS-561 Condominium Conversion Certification of Tenant Notice Condominium Conversion Certification of Tenant Notice
Use to certify delivered of 60-days notice to tenants prior to filing a tentative map or map waiver for a condominium conversion.
May 2005 PDF: 46K
(Form Filler)
DS-562 Condominium Conversion Project Certification Condominium Conversion Staff Report for Project Certification
Use to certify that a copy of the Staff Report for Public Hearing has been served on each tenant for a proposed condominium conversion project.
November 2004 PDF: 45K
(Form Filler)
DS-721 Project Fee Refund Application for Project Fee Refund
Use this form to receive a refund on permit fees paid on a project.
May 2005 PDF: 55K
(Form Filler)
DS-1779 Circuit Card Circuit Card
To be completed for electrical inspection and signed by the electrician/owner.
February 2003 PDF: 417K
DS-1779A Circuit Card - Supplemental for Single Family Dwellings Circuit Card - Supplemental for Single Family Dwellings
To be completed for electrical inspection and signed by the electrician/owner.
February 2003 PDF: 397K
DS-1798 Inspection Record Card Inspection Record Card
Form is not available online. It is provided to customer by Development Services staff only after a permit is issued and all fees are paid. The form will then be posted in a prominent location at the project site.
April 2006  
DS-2123 Hardship Exception to Disabled Access Application for Unreasonable Hardship Exception to Disabled Access Requirements Form
Use this form to demonstrate an unreasonable hardship and to both demonstrate and document that when applicable at least 20% of the project valuation is spent on providing upgrades to existing non-accessible facilities and items. This application must be submitted to the Structural Plan Review Engineer assigned to the project.
February 2008

PDF: 154K
(Form Filler)

DS-3000 Newsrack Permit Application Newsrack Permit Application
Use to apply for a permit to place newsracks in the public right-of-way.
May 2007 PDF: 161K (Form Filler)
DS-3031 Development Permit Appeal Application Development Permit Appeal Application
Use this form when appealing the decision on a Development Permit processed in accordance with Decision Processes Two, Three and Four.
March 2007 PDF: 123K (Form Filler)

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Form Number Subject Description Revision Date PDF Size
DS-3032 General Application General Application
Use to apply for a permit for construction, plumbing, electrical, mechanical work, grading, work in the public right-of-way, demolition/removal permits, development permits or policy approvals.
September 2006

PDF: 335K
(Form Filler)

DS-3099 PermitFax Authorization Form PermitFax Authorization Form Download this form and the following fee schedules to obtain no-plan permits by fax. March 2001 PDF: 24K
DS-3163 Hazardous Materials Questionnaire Hazardous Materials Questionnaire All non-residential projects must have a completed Hazardous Materials Questionnaire at the time of project submittal. This information is used to determine the occupancy classification of the proposed structure(s). February 2007 PDF: 68K
(Form Filler)
DS-3179 Construction Plan Construction Plan
Use this form for issuance of a right-of-way permit.
March 2008 PDF: 152K
DS-3237 Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement EMRA
"Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement" for property owner or representative to sign.

January 2007

PDF: 134K
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Form Number Subject Description Revision Date PDF Size
DS-3237B Encroachment Maintenance Agreement Encroachment Maintenance Agreement
Use this form when requesting permission from the City of San Diego to encroach into the public right-of-way [ROW] by installing and maintaining private improvements.
January 2007

This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.

DS-3237C Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement-NOT EMRA-NOT
Notice of Termination for a previously recorded EMRA.
November 2007 PDF: 123K
(Form Filler)
DS-3239 Subordination Agreement Subordination Agreement
Use this for for all deeds of trust affecting the underlying fee of an easement or dedication. This agreement protects the easement grant from a possible foreclosure of the lien.
November 2007 PDF: 98K
(Form Filler)
DS-3241 Change of Financially Responsible Party Change of Financially Responsible Party
Use when project financial responsibility changes from one party to another.
May 2006 PDF: 74K (Form Filler)
DS-3247 Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement
This agreement is required for all projects that propose the construction or installation of permanent, post-construction Best Management Practices [BMP's] within single lot developments.
November 2007 PDF: 128K (Form Filler)
DS-3247B Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement Sub-Div Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement Sub-Div
This agreement is required for all projects that propose the construction or installation of permanent, post-construction Best Management Practices [BMP's] within multi-lot developments.
May 2005 PDF: 172K
(Form Filler)
DS-3247C Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement-Notice of Termination Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement-Notice of Termination
This form is intended to terminate a previously recorded Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement (SWMDCMA).
November 2007 PDF: 124K (Form Filler)
DS-3248 Joint Use Driveway/Mutual Access Agreement Joint Use Driveway/Mutual Access Agreement
This form is used for the agreement between two property owners sharing the same driveway due to the location of the property line dividing their lots
May 2007 This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
DS-5715 Development and
Permit Information
Customer Request
Development and
Permit Information
Customer Request

Use this form to request information on zoning, a Parcel Information Checklist (required for project review), community planning area, permit processing, signs, or other project specific information.
November 2005 PDF: 70K
DS-5852 Irrigation Meter Checklist Irrigation Meter Checklist
Use this form when purchasing an irrigation meter.
October 2006 PDF: 255K (Form Filler)
FPB-500 Hazardous Materials Questionnaire Supplimental Form Hazardous Materials Questionnaire Supplimental Form If any items are circled (except 15) under PART I of the Hazardous Materials Questionnaire (DS-3163), a San Diego Fire Department Hazardous Materials Information Sheet Form FPB-500 must be submitted with your project for review. July 1992 PDF: 109K (Form Filler)



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