Development Services Department

Construction Industry

• Construction Industry Home
• Building Records Request
• Development Review Process
• Environmental Review Process
• Forms and Development Information
  • Codes, Regulations, Requirements
  • Condominium Conversion
  • Construction Industry Professionals
  • Construction Recycling Information
  • Development Project Manager
  • Earthquake Safety
  • Fire Safety Codes, Regulations and Information
  • Overlay Zones and Requests for Other Zoning Information
  • Plan Cover Sheet Formats and Templates
  • Special Inspection Information
  • Stormwater
  • Technical Policies
  • Traffic Control Forms, Requirements and Information
  • Transporation Development
  • Wireless Communication Facilities
• Hearing Officer
  • Docket (Agenda)
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Reports
• Incentive Programs
  • Sustainable Building Expedite Program
• Land Development Code
  • Amateur Radio Communication Amendments
  • Brush Management and Building Fire Safety Regulations
  • Coastal Development Permit Categorical Exclusion
  • General Plan Update Amendments
  • Land Development Manual
  • Large Retail Establishments and Superstores
  • Mini Dorms/Public Nuisance Rental Properties
  • Updates to the Land Development Code
• Other Development Agencies and Organizations
• Our Customer Service Commitment
  • Decision Makers (for Land Use and Development)
  • Tips on Making Effective Comments
• SimplEPermits
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
  • Contact Information
  • Environmental Concerns Associated with Solid Waste
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Municipal Solid Waste Facility Permit Actions
  • Permitting and Inspections Programs
  • Used and Waste Tire Collection Event
  • Waste Tire Enforcement Program
• The San Diego Seismic Safety Study

Construction Industry

Code sections, applications and interpretations, links and other information for use in the City of San Diego.

Online Services

• SimplEPermits
  Obtain permits for electrical plumbing and gas work (not requiring plans) online, using a MasterCard or Visa credit card.
• Building Records Request
  Get a listing of construction permit records on your property.
• Zoning Information

General Information

• Incentive Programs – The City offers a variety of Incentive Programs.
• Inspection Services
  Information about inspection services, special permit issuance, contacting inspectors, and more.
• Development Project Managers
  Development Project Managers can help your project through the review process.
• Development Review Process
  The City of San Diego's coordinated development review process.
• Construction and Demolition Recycling Information
  This section provides information on construction, demolition, yard waste and scrap metal recycling, including requirements, facilities and contact information.
• Planning Department
  The City's Planning Department handles long range and transportation planning, the Multiple Species Conservation Program, the General Plan, Strategic Framework and other future development issues.
• SANGIS Homepage
  Maps and geographic data generated through the San Diego Geographic Information Source.
• Other Development Agencies & Organizations
  Links to County, State, Federal and other homepages relating to construction and development.

Codes and Specifications

• California Codes
• San Diego Municipal Code
  • Residential Zone Regulations
  • Planned District Zone Regulations
• Forms and Development Information
  Construction permit application, submittal and design information, special inspection information and other needed forms.