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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

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

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	PDF

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

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

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