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As a convenience, Development Services is working to post all Information Bulletins on this web page. Various information bulletins impacted by recent adoption of the 2007 California Buildings are in the process of being updated and will be posted shortly. Information bulletins impacted by the new building code and which have been updated have been identified in the list. For those Information Bulletins not found here, please call (619) 446-5000 and request that the item be sent to you.

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Subject Info
Bulletin Number
Description Revision
Date
File Type

Accessible Parking Requirements

305

Accessible Parking Requirements
This bulletin addresses parking
standards for commercial buildings and public accommodations.

June 2010
PDF

Addressing

185 How to Obtain and Address/Address Change
Use this bulletin to assign a new address for new projects or to request a change to an existing address.
December 2009 PDF

Adult Entertainment

144 Adult Entertainment Establishments
Use this fee schedule for information on adult entertainment establishments and guidelines for location regulations.
December 2009 PDF
Affordable/In-Fill Housing Expedite Program 538 Expedite Program for Affordable/In-Fill Housing & Sustainable Buildings
This Information Bulletin provides basic information regarding The Affordable/In-Fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program.
January 2012 PDF

Airport Land Use Commission

519

Airport Land Use Commission Consistency Determination Review Process
This information bulletin provides general information concerning the process and types of proposed development projects/actions that the City is required to submit to the Airport Land Use Commission.

January 2012 PDF

Alcoholic Beverage Outlets

143 Permitting Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets
Use this fee schedule to determine permitting requirements for alcoholic beverage outlets.
December 2009 PDF

Appeal Procedure, Development Permits

505 Development Permits Appeal Procedure
This information bulletin discusses the appeal procedure for Development Permits processed in accordance with Processes Two, Three and Four.
September 2008 PDF

Building Valuation

101 Building Valuation Schedule
Use to determine the valuation of new construction, miscellaneous building projects and alterations/additions to existing structures.
December 2009 PDF

Carport

205 Specifications for Carports
Use this bulletin for carport construction for a single family dwelling.

March 2009
Updated per CBC 2007

PDF

Commercial Coaches

240 How to Obtain a Permit for Commercial Coaches
Use this bulletin when temporarily placing a transportable structure for non-residential use.
December 2009 PDF

Community Planning Groups

620 Coordination of Project Management with Community Planning Groups
Local planning group review procedures outlined.
January 2012 PDF

Condominium Conversion Regulations

539

Regulations Governing Condominium Conversions
This information bulletin summarizes the City of San Diego and Subdivision Map Act regulations and procedures for converting existing rental apartment units into condominiums.
November 2011 PDF

Construction and Demolition Debris

119 Construction and Demolition Debris
This bulletin describes the requirements to dispose of dirt, rock, asphalt, concrete, bricks, roofing materials, lumber, drywall, insulation, windows, sinks, toilets, doors, carpeting, and electrical appliances and fixtures.
August 2008 PDF

Construction Specifications

112 Construction Specifications
Use this bulletin for the construction of wood framed residential buildings.
August 2003 PDF

Cross-Connection Control

113 Cross-Connection Control
This information bulletin describes the City standards and minimum requirements related to cross-connection control/backflow protection review.
February 2011 PDF

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Subject Info
Bulletin Number
Description Revision
Date
File Type

Decks

211 How to Obtain a Permit for Residential Decks
Use this bulletin for deck construction for residential buildings.
August 2003 PDF

Demolition/Removal Permits

710 Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition
This Information Bulletin describes the procedures and required permits for demolishing or removing buildings or structures located in the City of San Diego.
June 2011 PDF
Designated Historical Resource Review 581 Designated Historical Resource Review
If the project site/structure is Designated Historical OR located within a Historical District, it is subject to this review.
October 2011 PDF

Development and Permit Information

109 Development and Permit Information
The information provided by Development and Permit Information is offered to assist customers in designing their projects.
March 2009 PDF

Encroachments in the Right-of-Way

576 How to Obtain a Permit for Encroachments in the Right-of-Way
This information bulletin is for privately owned and maintained improvements located within the public right-of-way or a public easement.
March 2009 PDF

Environmental Review Process

401 Overview of the State of California and Federal Environmental Review Process
This information bulletin describes the requirements that projects must follow to comply with federal, state and local regulations regarding environment review, environmental impact reports (EIR), appeals, and mitigation monitoring.
June 2007 PDF

Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process

520

Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process
Use this bulletin to determine Federal Aviation Administration notification requirements for development projects.

October 2008 PDF
Fee Schedule, Building Permit 501 Fee Schedule for Construction Permits - Structures
Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees.
December 2011 PDF
Fee Schedule, Development Permits and Policy Approvals

503
Fee Schedule for Development Approvals/Permits
Use this fee schedule to determine fee and deposit amounts for development permits and policy approvals.
November 2011 PDF

Fee Schedule, Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits

502 Fee Schedule for Construction Permits Grading and Public Right-of-Way
Use this fee schedule to determine fee and deposit amounts for grading and public right-of-way permits.
January 2011 PDF

Fee Schedule, Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical



Fee Schedule, Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical
Prior to 12/21/09

103






103

Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical Fee Schedule and Worksheet
Use for figuring fees for mechanical, plumbing, gas and electrical work.

Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical Fee Schedule and Worksheet

January 2011





May 2007

PDF






PDF

Fee Schedule, Subdivision Approvals 504 Fee Schedule for Subdivision Approvals
Use this fee schedule to determine fee and deposit amounts for subdivision improvement agreements, easements, dedications and map processing.
January 2011 PDF

Fee Schedule, Water & Sewer

104 Schedule For Water And Sewer Fees
Charges listed for connection of water and sewer service by the city's Public Utilities Department.
January 2010 PDF

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Subject Info
Bulletin Number
Description Revision
Date
File Type

Fence

223 Specifications for Wood and Masonry Fences
Use this bulletin for the construction of wood and masonry fences up to 6' in height.
February 2009
Updated per CBC 2007
PDF

Fireplaces

201 How to Obtain a Permit for a Fireplace
This bulletin covers procedures on obtaining a building permit for the installation of fireplaces.
July 2010 PDF

Framing Section

132 Typical Single-Story Room Addition/Remodel
This bulletin describes the requirements for a room addition/remodel for single-story conventional light-framed wood residential construction.
September 2011
PDF

Garage Conversion

142 Permitting Requirements for Residential Garage Conversions
This bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining a permit to convert a garage of a single family dwelling or duplex to habitable (or non-parking) area.
September 2011
PDF

Geotechnical Study Requirements

515 Development Permit, Subdivision and Grading Permit Geotechnical Study Requirements
This information bulletin describes when geotechnical reports are required at project submittal for development permits, subdivisions, and grading permits.
March 2009 PDF

Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits Self Certification

570 Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits Self Certification
This information bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a self-certification for grading and public right-of-way permits.
August 2003 PDF
Graywater Systems 208 Residential Graywater Systems
This bulletin is to assist through the permit process for residential graywater systems. It also provides information about submittal requirements, plan reviews, project inspections and associated fees.
October 2010 PDF
Hazardous Materials 116 Reporting Requirements for Hazardous Materials
Any hazardous materials that will be stored in a building when construction is complete must be reported in advance.
September 2004 PDF
Home Occupation 540 How to obtain a neighborhood use permit for a Home Occupation
This information bulletin describes the minimum submittal requirements for a Home Occupation Neighborhood Use Permit Application (Process 2).
March 2009 PDF

Inclusionary Housing

532 Information Regarding Inclusionary Housing
This information bulletin provides basic information regarding the The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
December 2011 PDF

Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Consolidation

578 How to Apply for a Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Consolidation
This information describes the lot line adjustment or lot consolidation application process.
August 2003 PDF

Master Plans

114 How to Establish and Permit Residential Master Plans
Use this information bulletin to establish and permit master plan residential buildings.
December 2009
Updated per CBC 2007
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Subject Info
Bulletin Number
Description Revision
Date
File Type

No-Plan Permits

203 How to Obtain "No-Plan Permits"
Requirements for obtaining permits and inspections for small projects such as electrical rewiring, plumbing, gas installation and water heater replacement.
September 2011 PDF

Owner/Contractor Agreement

174

Owner Contractor Agreement
Use this bulletin to make sure you are complying with Special Inspections and Construction Materials Testing requirements.

August 2003 PDF

Patio Covers

206 Specifications for Patio Covers
Use this bulletin for patio cover construction for single family dwelling.
March 2010
Updated per CBC 2007
PDF

Permit Exemptions

115

Building Permit Exemptions
Covers when construction permits and inspections are not needed.

July 2006 PDF

Permit Expiration/Extension

117

Regulations Covering Permit Expiration and Extension
Use this to determine when permits expire and when they can be extended.

August 2003 PDF

Plan Changes

118 How To Process Changes To Approved Plans
If your project has already received its construction permits but changes need to be made to the plans, follow these directions.
June 2011 PDF
Potential Historical Resource Review 580 Potential Historical Resource Review
If your project requires a construction permit, including No-Plan construction permits, and there is a structure 45 years old or older on any parcel affected by your project then it is subject to this review.
October 2011 PDF
Preliminary Review 513

Preliminary Review
This information bulletin describes a service we offer to development customers called preliminary review. It helps you obtain the answers that you need to determine the feasibility of your development project and to be successful in submitting the project for City review.

December 2009 PDF

Project Inspections

120 How to Obtain Project Inspections
Use this information bulletin to guide you through the inspection process.
December 2009 PDF
Public Noticing Information, How to Obtain 512 Public Noticing Information
This information bulletin describes how an applicant can obtain public noticing information to prepare a Public Notice Package for projects requiring noticed decisions or public hearings.
January 2012 PDF

Public Project Assessment

510

Assessment of Public Projects
Used to assist public project applicants in determining required permits and approvals and to provide an environmental assessment of the project.
January 2012 PDF

Public Project Reconnaissance and Testing

511

How Public Projects Obtain Approval for Site Reconnaissance and Testing
Used this information bulletin for a ministerial approval (Process 1) for a site that contains environmentally sensitive lands.
March 2008 PDF

Public Right-of-Way Permits

165 How to Obtain a Public Right-of-Way Permits for Standard Public Improvements
This information covers procedures to obtain over-the-counter Public Right-of-Way Permits.
September 2009 PDF

Pushcarts

534 How to Obtain a Neighborhood Use Permit for Pushcarts
This information bulletin describes pushcarts, their permitted locations, permit requirements, and submittal requirements for their installation in the Public Right-of-Way.
March 2009 PDF

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Subject Info
Bulletin Number
Description Revision
Date
File Type

Records

110 Permit Records and Mapping Information
This bulletin describes the types of records maintained by the Development Services Department and how to obtain copies of those records.
December 2008 PDF
Renewal of Roof Covering 123 Minimum Standards for Renewal of Roof Covering
This bulletin is intended to clarify the roofing requirements for the renewal of roof coverings.

March 2009 Updated per CBC 2007

PDF

Residential Addition

140 How To Obtain a Permit to Build a Residential Addition
Use this bulletin to prepare your plans for a Single-Story Room Addition and Accessory Structures for Single-dwelling units or Duplexes.

December 2009

 

PDF

Retaining Wall/Fence

220 How to Obtain a Permit for a Retaining Wall/Fence
Use this bulletin for construction of a retaining wall or fence.
December 2005 PDF

Retaining Wall/Level

221

Minimum Requirements for Retaining Wall/Level Backfill
Use this bulletin for the construction of retaining walls with a level backfill.

August 2009
Updated per CBC 2007
PDF

Retaining Wall/Slope

222 Minimum Requirements for Retaining Wall/Sloping Backfill
Use this bulletin for the construction of retaining walls with a sloping backfill.
January 2010
Updated per CBC 2007
PDF

Sidewalk Cafe

523 Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit
This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for a Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit.
October 2010 PDF

Single Dwelling Unit

130 Minimum Construction Requirements for a Single Dwelling Unit
Use this bulletin when buildings are detached
single family residences.
August 2005 PDF

Site Plan

122 How to Prepare a Single Dwelling Unit Site Plan and Vicinity Map
Use this bulletin to assist in the preparation of plot/site plan and vicinity map for a single family residence.
December 2008
Updated per CBC 2007
PDF

Site Reconnaissance and Testing

560 How to Obtain a Grading Permit for Site Reconnaissance and Testing
Use this information bulletin for a ministerial grading permit (Process 1) for a site that contains environmentally sensitive lands.
September 2011 PDF

Sign Permits

111

Sign Plan Check to Permit Issuance
Use this bulletin to apply and obtain permits for business sign installation.

December 2011 PDF
Solar Photovoltaic Systems 301 Solar Photovoltaic Systems
Use this bulletin when constructing renewable energy projects.
June 2010 PDF

Span Tables

133

Roof and Floor Framing Span Tables
This bulletin provides the allowable spans for roof and flooring joist rafters.

October 2008
Updated per CBC 2007
PDF

Substantial Conformance Review


500

Substantial Conformance Review (SCR)
A voluntary service available to customers who are proposing to modify their project after a discretionary permit has been approved by the City. This bulletin provides information on the SCR process and submittal requirements.

February 2012

PDF

Swimming Pool/Spa

202 How to Obtain a Permit to Install a Swimming Pool/Spa
Use this bulletin as a guide on how to obtain a permit for a swimming pool/spa.
November 2005 PDF

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Subject Info
Bulletin Number
Description Revision
Date
File Type

Temporary Use Permit

533 Temporary Use Permit
This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements and review process to allow certain uses, for limited time periods, in locations where the uses would not otherwise be allowed in the applicable zone.
January 2011 PDF
Traffic Control 177 How to Obtain a Public Right-of-Way Permit for Traffic Control
Permitting requirements and fees for Public Right-of-Way Permits for Traffic Control.
December 2009 PDF

Water Heater Strapping Requirements

207 Strapping Requirements for Water Heaters
Water heaters must be strapped in place. Here are two approved methods.
April 1999 PDF

Water, Sewer or Fire Service

166 How to Obtain a Permit for Water, Sewer or Fire Service
Use this bulletin when obtaining a permit to install water, sewer or fire services.
March 2008 PDF

Wireless Communication Facilities

536

Submittal Requirements and Procedure for Wireless Communication Facilities
This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for wireless communication facilities.

February 2012

PDF

Zone History

157 How to Obtain a Zone History Letter Use this as a guide for obtaining a zone history letter. December 2009 PDF

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