Forms by Subject

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: Forms requiring signature will still need to be submitted to Development Services in hard copy with original signatures.

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Subject	Form Number	Description	Revision Date	File Type
Affordable Housing Requirements Checklist	DS-530	Affordable Housing Requirements Checklist This form is required to be completed and submitted for all new residential development of 2 or more units, for the purposes of implementing the City's Inclusionary Affordable Housing Requirements.	December 2011	PDF (Form Filler)
Affordable/In-Fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program	DS-531	Affordable/In-Fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program This form is required to be completed and submitted by those applicants electing to enter into the Affordable/In-Fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program.	December 2011	PDF (Form Filler)
Alternate Methods and Materials	DS-104	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 (Form Filler)
Board of Appeals and Advisors Application	DS-104A	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 (Form Filler)
Bond - Improvement Agreement Bond	DS-402	Improvement Agreement Bond Used for Subdivision or Deferred Improvement Agreements.	February 2011	PDF
Bond - Performance Bond for Grading / Public Improvement	DS-401	Performance Bond for Grading and Public Improvement A form of security to be used for grading and public improvements.	February 2011	PDF

Subject	Form Number	Description	Revision Date	File Type
Certificate for Installation of CPVC	DS-107	Certificate of Compliance for Installation of CPVC Plumbing Materials Use this form for installation of CPVC piping.	November 2008	PDF
Change of Financially Responsible Party	DS-3241	Change of Financially Responsible Party Use when project financial responsibility changes from one party to another.	May 2006	PDF (Form Filler)
Child Care Center Hazardous Materials	DS-527	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.	July 2011	PDF
Circuit Card	DS-1779	Circuit Card To be completed for electrical inspection and signed by the electrician/owner.	February 2003	PDF
Circuit Card - Supplemental for Single Family Dwellings	DS-1779A	Circuit Card - Supplemental for Single Family Dwellings To be completed for electrical inspection and signed by the electrician/owner.	February 2003	PDF
Companion Unit	DS-202	Companion Unit Agreement Use this form when requesting permission from the City of San Diego to construct a Companion Unit, per Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 4 of the San Diego Municipal Code.	December 2011	PDF (Form Filler)
Condominium Conversion Certification of Tenant Notice	DS-561	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 (Form Filler)
Condominium Conversion Project Certification	DS-562	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 (Form Filler)
Construction Plan	DS-3179	Construction Plan Use this form for issuance of a right-of-way permit.	September 2010	PDF
Construction Plan - Large Format	DS-3179C	Construction Plan -Large Format Use this form for issuance of a right-of-way permit.	September 2010	PDF
Demolition Bond	DS-399	Demolition Bond Specific Project Use this form to provide surety for demolition of structures over 6,000 SF.	February 2004	PDF
Deposit Account / Financially Responsible Party	DS-3242	Deposit Account / Financially Responsible Party This form is required for all projects that must open a deposit trust fund account.	April 2010	PDF (Form Filler)
Development Permit Appeal Application	DS-3031	Development Permit/Environmental Determination Appeal Application Use this form when appealing the decision on a Development Permit processed in accordance with Decision Processes Two, Three and Four.	May 2010	PDF (Form Filler)
Deviation From Standards	DS-266	Deviation From Standards Use this form to request a Deviation based on uncommon circumstances.	May 2010	PDF
Easement for Brush Management	DS-50	Easement for Brush Management Use this form for recordation of Easement between two legal parcels to perform off-site Brush Management.	March 2009	PDF (Form Filler)
Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement	DS-3237	EMRA "Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement" for property owner or representative to sign.	November 2009	PDF (Form Filler)
Encroachment Maintenance Agreement	DS-3237B	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 2010	This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
Encroachment Maintenance and Removal Agreement-NOT	DS-3237C	EMRA-NOT Notice of Termination for a previously recorded EMRA.	January 2010	PDF (Form Filler)

Subject	Form Number	Description	Revision Date	File Type
General Application	DS-3032	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.	January 2012	PDF (Form Filler)
Habitable Accessory Structure	DS-203	Habitable Accessory Structure Agreement Use this form when requesting permission from the City of San Diego to construct a Guest Quarters or Habitable Accessory Structure per Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 3 of the San Diego Municipal Code.	December 2011	PDF (Form Filler)
Hardship Exception to Disabled Access	DS-2123	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.	January 2012	PDF (Form Filler)
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire Supplemental Form	FPB-500	Hazardous Materials Questionnaire Supplemental 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 (Form Filler)
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire	DS-3163	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).	July 2011	PDF (Form Filler)

Subject	Form Number	Description	Revision Date	File Type
High Pile Stock Inventory	FPB-502	High Pile Stock Inventory Must be completed for any storage racks over 6 feet.	March 2008	PDF
Hold Harmless	DS-268	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.	January 2010	This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
Inspection Record Card	DS-1798	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
Irrigation Meter Checklist	DS-5852	Irrigation Meter Checklist Use this form when purchasing an irrigation meter.	October 2006	PDF (Form Filler)
Joint Use Driveway/Mutual Access Agreement	DS-3248	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	January 2010	This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
Joint Use Driveway/Mutual Access Agreement-Notice of Termination	DS-3248B	Joint Use Driveway/Mutual Access Agreement-Notice of Termination This form will terminate a previously recorded joint use driveway/mutual access agreement	January 2010	This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
Landscape Worksheet - Industrial RM, C Zones and Commercial in All Zones	DS-4	Industrial Development in RM, C Zones and Commercial Development in All Zones Landscape Calculation Worksheet	March 2006	PDF (Form Filler)
Landscape Worksheet -Vehicular	DS-5	Vehicular Use Areas - Landscape Calculation Worksheet	March 2006	PDF (Form Filler)
Landscape Worksheet -Residential	DS-6	Residential – Multi-Family Landscape Calculation Worksheet	March 2009	PDF (Form Filler)
Landscape Worksheet - Industrial - All Zone except RM & C	DS-7	Industrial Development in All Zones except RM and C Landscape Calculation Worksheet	March 2006	PDF (Form Filler)
Newsrack Permit Application	DS-3000	Newsrack Permit Application Use to apply for a permit to place newsracks in the public right-of-way.	May 2007	PDF (Form Filler)
No FAA Notification Self-Certification Agreement	DS-503	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 (Form Filler)
Non-Conversion Agreement	DS-262	Non-Conversion Agreement This form acknowledges that a structure within the Special Flood Hazard Area at areas below the Base Flood Elevation cannot be converted into living space.	April 2009	This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
Non-Habitable Accessory Structure	DS-204	Non-Habitable Accessory Structure Agreement Use this form when requesting permission from the City of San Diego to construct a non-habitable accessory building or garage with a shower, per Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 4 of the San Diego Municipal Code.	December 2011	PDF (Form Filler)
Owner-Builder Verification	DS-3042	Owner-Builder Verification If a building, plumbing, mechanical, or electrical permit is issued to an owner-builder, a separate Owner-Builder Verification form (DS-3042) must be signed by the owner before the permit can be issued. Note: If the property owner will not be present at permit issuance to provide proof of identity, the property owner’s signature must be notarized.	March 2010	PDF
Ownership Disclosure Statement	DS-318	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 (Form Filler)
Parcel Information	DS-302	Parcel Information An important tool that will assist you in determining the City of San Diego's planning, zoning and/or building regulations.	February 2010	PDF (Form Filler)
PermitFax Authorization Form	DS-3099	PermitFax Authorization Form Download this form and the following fee schedules to obtain no-plan permits by fax.	March 2001	PDF
Public Project Assessment Application	DS-510	Public Project Assessment Application Use this form in conjunction with Information Bulletin 510	December 2010	PDF (Form Filler)
Pushcart in the Public Right-of-Way	DS-502	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 (Form Filler)
Reasonable Accommodations	DS-18	Request for Reasonable Accommodations For circumstances where the existing zoning regulations would preclude residential development for persons with disabilities.	September 2009	PDF (Form Filler)
Refund Application	DS-721	Refund Application for Construction Permit Use this form to receive a refund on permit fees paid on a project.	February 2011	PDF (Form Filler)

Subject	Form Number	Description	Revision Date	File Type
Residential High Occupancy Permit	DS-20	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
Shared Parking Agreement	DS-267	Shared Parking Agreement Use this form to request all or a portion of parking to be permitted off-site subject to certain restrictions.	March 2009	PDF
Special Inspection Agreement	DS-316	Special Inspection Agreement Agreement Form Must be completed and submitted at the time of construction permit issuance.	February 2009	PDF (Form Filler)
Special Inspections - Application for Special Inspector Certification	DS-320	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 2010	PDF (Form Filler)
Special Inspections - Application to Perform Off-Site Fabrication	DS-313	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 (Form Filler)
Special Inspections - Certificate of Compliance for Off-Site Fabrication	DS-311	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 (Form Filler)
Special Inspections -Construction Materials Testing Laboratory Final Report	DS-310	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 (Form Filler)
Special Inspections - Experience Resume for Registration as a Certified Special Inspector	DS-320A	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 certification 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
Special Inspections - Property Owner's Final Report	DS-309	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 (Form Filler)
Special Inspections - Special Inspector Certification	DS-320B	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
Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement	DS-3247	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].	November 2009	PDF (Form Filler)
Storm Water Management and Discharge Control Maintenance Agreement-Notice of Termination	DS-3247B	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).	January 2010	PDF (Form Filler)
Storm Water Requirements	DS-560	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.	January 2011	PDF (Form Filler)

Subject	Form Number	Description	Revision Date	File Type
Subordination Agreement	DS-3239	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 (Form Filler)
Supplemental Discretionary Project Application	DS-3035	Supplemental Discretionary Project Application This form is required for all Process 2-5 decisions.	January 2011	PDF (Form Filler)
Termination of Easement for Brush Management	DS-51	Notice of Termination of Easement for Brush Management Use this form for Termination of recorded Easement to perform off-site Brush Management.	March 2009	PDF (Form Filler)
Traffic Control Plan/Permit Form	DS-269	Traffic Control Plan/Permit Form Use this form for any construction work within Public Right-of-Way.	March 2010	PDF (Form Filler)
Uncontrolled Embankment Maintenance Agreement	DS-265	Uncontrolled Embankment Maintenance Agreement Use this form to as an option to backfilling a swimming pool. It acknowledges that structures are prohibited above this area because no compaction is required.	January 2010	This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
Uncontrolled Embankment Maintenance Agreement - NOT	DS-264	Uncontrolled Embankment Maintenance Agreement - NOT Notice of Termination for a previously recorded Uncontrolled Embankment Maintenance Agreement	January 2010	This form is not available online. To request a copy call 619-446-5152 booth 23.
Water Meter Data Card	DS-16	Water Meter Data Card Needed to figure water service.	August 2011	PDF (Form Filler)