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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	PDF Size
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.	May 2005	73K
Adult Entertainment	144	Adult Entertainment Establishments Use this fee schedule for information on adult entertainment establishments and guidelines for location regulations.	March 2009	188K
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.	June 2007	142K
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.	November 2008	119K
Alcoholic Beverage Outlets	143	Permitting Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets Use this fee schedule to determine permitting requirements for alcoholic beverage outlets.	March 2009	175K
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	117K
Accessible Parking Requirements	305	Accessible Parking Requirements This bulletin addresses parking standards for commercial buildings and public accommodations.	December 2008 Updated per CBC 2007	1.0 Mb
Building Valuation	101	Building Valuation Schedule Use to determine the valuation of new construction, miscellaneous building projects and alterations/additions to existing structures.	August 2003	55K
Carport	205	Specifications for Carports Use this bulletin for carport construction for a single family dwelling.	March 2009 Updated per CBC 2007	768K
Commercial Coaches	240	How to Obtain a Permit for Commercial Coaches Use this bulletin when temporarily placing a transportable structure for non-residential use.	August 2003	78K
Community Planning Groups	620	Coordination of Project Management with Community Planning Groups Local planning group review procedures outlined	June 2007	318K
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.	June 2008	226K
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: 125K
Construction Specifications	112	Construction Specifications Use this bulletin for the construction of wood framed residential buildings.	August 2003	161K
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.	October 2007	124K

Subject	Info Bulletin Number	Description	Revision Date	PDF Size
Decks	211	How to Obtain a Permit for Residential Decks Use this bulletin for deck construction for residential buildings.	August 2003	138K
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.	September 2009	166K
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.	March 2009	105K
Development Fee Deferrals	108	Development Fee Deferrals This bulletin describes development fee deferrals for certain types of developments including but not limited to affordable housing projects.	November 2009	PDF: 375K
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	204K
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	122K
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	223K
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	136K
Fee Schedule, Building Permit	501	Fee Schedule for Construction Permits - Structures Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees.	July 2009	375K
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.	March 2009	117K
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.	March 2009	125K
Fee Schedule, Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical	103	Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical Fee Schedule and Worksheet Use for figuring fees for mechanical, plumbing, gas and electrical work.	May 2007	139K
Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwellings/Duplexes	501a	Fee Schedule for Construction Permits Single Family Dwelling/Duplex Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees for single family dwelling and duplex construction.	July 2009	173K
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.	March 2009	103K
Fee Schedule, Water & Sewer	104	Schedule For Water And Sewer Fees Charges listed for connection of water and sewer service by the city's Water Department.	October 2007	149K

Subject	Info Bulletin Number	Description	Revision Date	PDF Size
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	298K
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 2005	117K
Framing Section	132	How to Prepare a Typical Single-Story Framing Section This bulletin describes how to prepare a typical framing section for single-story residential construction.	December 2008 Updated per CBC 2007	1.0 Mb
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.	February 2009 Updated per CBC 2007	305K
Generators	186	Back-up Generators Permitting requirements and fees for Backup Generators.	July 2008	115K
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	138K
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	77K
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	73K
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	113K
Inclusionary Housing	532	Information Regarding Inclusionary Housing This information bulletin provides basic information regarding the The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.	July 2009	151K
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	70K
Master Plans	114	How to Establish and Permit Residential Master Plans Use this information bulletin to establish and permit master plan residential buildings.	February 2009 Updated per CBC 2007	123K

Subject	Info Bulletin Number	Description	Revision Date	PDF Size
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.	June 2009	135K
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	100K
Patio Covers	206	Specifications for Patio Covers Use this bulletin for patio cover construction for single family dwelling.	March 2009 Updated per CBC 2007	810K
Permit Exemptions	115	Building Permit Exemptions Covers when construction permits and inspections are not needed.	July 2006	150K
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	63K
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.	December 2005	87K
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.	August 2009	124K
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.	April 2009	298K
Project Inspections	120	How to Obtain Project Inspections Use this information bulletin to guide you through the inspection process.	September 2007	117K
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.	October 2008	285K
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.	September 2009	111K
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	114K
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	165K
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	140K

Subject	Info Bulletin Number	Description	Revision Date	PDF Size
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	128K
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	128K
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.	November 2004	86K
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	76K
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	705K
Retaining Wall/Slope	222	Minimum Requirements for Retaining Wall/Sloping Backfill Use this bulletin for the construction of retaining walls with a sloping backfill.	August 2009 Updated per CBC 2007	814K
Self-Certification	518	Self-Certification Use this information bulletin when submitting a Map Waiver or Tentative Map without being reviewed for completeness by submittal staff.	October 2006	99K
Sidewalk Cafe	523	Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for a Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit.	March 2009	173K
Single Dwelling Unit	130	Minimum Construction Requirements for a Single Dwelling Unit Use this bulletin when buildings are detached single family residences.	August 2005	136K
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	328K
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.	March 2009	128K
Sign Permits	111	Sign Plan Check to Permit Issuance Use this bulletin to apply and obtain permits for business sign installation.	November 2005	101K
Solar Photo-Voltaic Permits	301	Solar Photo-Voltaic Permits Use this bulletin when constructing renewable energy projects.	March 2009	124K
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	279K
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.	March 2009	113K
Sustainable Buildings 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.	June 2007	142K
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	75K

Subject	Info Bulletin Number	Description	Revision Date	PDF Size
Temporary Use Permit	533	Temporary Use Permit Use this bulletin for all actions requiring a Notice of Future Decision, Notice of Application or a Notice of Public Hearing	February 2006	86K
Tenant Improvements	147	Commercial Tenant Improvements Use this bulletin for obtaining permits for minor, nonstructural, commercial tenant improvements.	August 2003	86K
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.	January 2009	200K
Water Heater Strapping Requirements	207	Strapping Requirements for Water Heaters Water heaters must be strapped in place. Here are two approved methods.	April 1999	36K
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	108K
Wireless Communication Facilities	536	Submittal Requirements and Procedure for Wireless Communication Facilities This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for wireless communication facilities.	September 2009	145K
Zone History	157	How to Obtain a Zone History Letter Use this as a guide for obtaining a zone history letter.	May 2005	74K