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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.	May 2005	120K
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
Alcoholic Beverage Outlets	143	Permitting Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets Use this fee schedule to determine permitting requirements for alcoholic beverage outlets.	September 2007	174K
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.	April 2008	117K
Accessible Parking Requirements	305	Accessible Parking Requirements This bulletin addresses parking standards for commercial buildings and public accommodations.	December 2005	790K
Building/Demolition Removal - 2007 Wildfires	710a	Building/Demolition Removal - 2007 Wildfires Use this bulletin to determine the procedures and required permits for demolishing or removing buildings or structures located in the City of San Diego that were destroyed in the 2007 Wildfires.	November 2007	124K
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.	January 2007	189K
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.	September 2006	99K
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.	January 2007	PDF: 111K
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.	February 2008	163K
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.	Revised July 2006	PDF: 122K
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.	February 2006	102K
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.	April 2008	118K
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.	July 2007	129K
Fee Schedule, Building Permit	501	Fee Schedule for Construction Permits - Structures Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees.	March 2006	370K
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.	October 2006	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.	May 2005	76K
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.	March 2006	169K
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.	August 2005	100K
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.	August 2003	114K
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.	May 2004	154K
Franchise Utility Companies	230	How to Obtain a Public Right-of-Way Permit for Franchise Utility Companies This bulletin describes permitting requirements for the trenching in or removal of sidewalk, curb, gutter, and street or alley pavement by franchise utility companies.	January 2008	111K
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.	May 2004	114K
Generators	186	Back-up Generators Permitting requirements and fees for Backup Generators.	May 2005	103K
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.	October 2006	139K
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).	January 2008	113K
Homeowner's Saturday Service	106	Homeowner's Saturday Service This information bulletin describes a Saturday plan check and permit issuance service exclusive for homeowners.	Currently being revised
Inclusionary Housing	532	Information Regarding Inclusionary Housing This information bulletin provides basic information regarding the The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.	October 2007	146K
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.	May 2005	77K

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.	December 2005	80K
Owner/Contractor Agreement	174	Owner Contractor Agreement Use this bulletin to make sure you are complying with Special Inspections and Costruction Materials Testing requirements.	August 2003	100K
Patio Covers	206	Specifications for Patio Covers Use this bulletin for patio cover construction for single family dwelling.	January 2007	191K
Permit Exemptions	115	Building Permit Exemptions Covers when construction permits and inspections are not needed.	July 2006	150K
Permit Expiration/Extention	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
Plot Plan	122	How to Prepare a Single Dwelling Unit Plot Plan and Vicinity Map Use this bulletin to assist in the preparation of plot/site plan and vicinity map for a single family residence.	May 2004	91K
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.	February 2008	213K
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.	September 2007	288K
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.	March 2008	116K
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 2007	128K
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.	November 2006	141K

Subject	Info Bulletin Number	Description	Revision Date	PDF Size
Records	110	Records Information This bulletin describes the types of records maintained by the Development Services Department and how to obtain copies of those records.	January 2005	70K
Residential Addition	140	How To Obtain a Permit to Build a Residential Addition Use this bulletin to prepare your plans for a Single-Story Roon 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.	February 2006	257K
Retaining Wall/Slope	222	Minimum Requirements for Retaining Wall/Sloping Backfill Use this bulletin for the construction of retaining walls with a sloping backfill.	February 2006	327K
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.	November 2006	172K
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 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.	August 2007	130K
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.	February 2007	122K
Span Tables	133	Roof and Floor Framing Span Tables This bulletin provides the allowable spans for roof and flooring joist rafters.	May 2006	120K
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.	June 2007	110K
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.	October 2006	126K
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.	May 2007	152K
Zone History	157	How to Obtain a Zone History Letter Use this as a guide for obtaining a zone history letter.	May 2005	74K