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Information Bulletins by Number

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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Bulletin Number
Subject Description Revision
Date
PDF Size
101 Building Valuation Building Valuation Schedule
Use to determine the valuation of new construction, miscellaneous building projects and alterations/additions to existing structures.
August 2003 55K
103 Fee Schedule, Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical Mechanical, Plumbing/Gas, Electrical Fee Schedule and Worksheet
Use for figuring fees for mechanical, plumbing, gas and electrical work.
May 2007 139K
104 Fee Schedule, Water & Sewer Schedule For Water And Sewer Fees
Charges listed for connection of water and sewer service by the city's Water Department.
October 2007 149K
108 Development Fee Deferrals 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

109

Development and Permit Information Development and Permit Information
The information provided by Development and Permit Information is offered to assist customers in designing their projects.
March 2009 204K
110 Records 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

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Bulletin Number
Subject Description Revision
Date
PDF Size
111 Sign Permits Sign Plan Check to Permit Issuance
Use this bulletin to apply and obtain permits for business sign installation.
November 2005 101K
112 Construction Specifications Construction Specifications
Use this bulletin for the construction of wood framed residential buildings.
August 2003 161K
113 Cross-Connection Control Cross-Connection Control
This information bulletin describes the City standards and minimum requirements related to cross-connection control/backflow protection review.
October 2007 124K
114 Master Plans 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
115 Permit Exemptions

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

July 2006 150K
116 Hazardous Materials 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
117 Permit Expiration/Extension

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

August 2003 63K
118 Plan Changes 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
119 Construction and Demolition Debris 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
120 Project Inspections How to Obtain Project Inspections
Use this information bulletin to guide you through the inspection process.
September 2007 117K
122 Site Plan 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
123 Renewal of Roof Covering 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
130 Single Dwelling Unit Minimum Construction Requirements for a Single Dwelling Unit
Use this bulletin when buildings are detached
single family residences.
August 2005 PDF: 136K
132 Framing Section 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

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133 Span Tables

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

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Bulletin Number
Subject Description Revision
Date
PDF Size
140 Residential Addition 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
142 Garage Conversion 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
143 Alcoholic Beverage Outlets Permitting Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets
Use this fee schedule to determine permitting requirements for alcoholic beverage outlets.
March 2009 175K
144 Adult Entertainment Adult Entertainment Establishments
Use this fee schedule for information on adult entertainment establishments and guidelines for location regulations.
March 2009 188K
147 Tenant Improvements Commercial Tenant Improvements
Use this bulletin for obtaining permits for minor, nonstructural, commercial tenant improvements.
August 2003 86K
157 Zone History How to Obtain a Zone History Letter Use this as a guide for obtaining a zone history letter. May 2005 74K
165 Public Right-of-Way Permits 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
166 Water, Sewer or Fire Service 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
174 Owner/Contractor Agreement

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

August 2003 100K
177 Traffic Control 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

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Bulletin Number
Subject Description Revision
Date
PDF Size
185 Addressing 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
186 Generators Back-up Generators
Permitting requirements and fees for Backup Generators.
July 2008 115K
201 Fireplaces 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
202 Swimming Pool/Spa 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
203 No-Plan Permits 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
205 Carport Specifications for Carports
Use this bulletin for carport construction for a single family dwelling.

March 2009 Updated per CBC 2007

768K
206 Patio Covers Specifications for Patio Covers
Use this bulletin for patio cover construction for single family dwelling.

March 2009 Updated per CBC 2007

810K
207 Water Heater Strapping Requirements Strapping Requirements for Water Heaters
Water heaters must be strapped in place. Here are two approved methods.
April 1999 36K
211 Decks How to Obtain a Permit for Residential Decks
Use this bulletin for deck construction for residential buildings.
August 2003 138K
220 Retaining Wall/Fence How to Obtain a Permit for a Retaining Wall/Fence
Use this bulletin for construction of a retaining wall or fence.
December 2005 76K
221 Retaining Wall/Level

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
222 Retaining Wall/Slope Minimum Requirements for Retaining Wall/Sloping Backfill
Use this bulletin for the construction with a sloping backfill.

August 2009
Updated per CBC 2007

814K
223 Fence 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
240 Commercial Coaches How to Obtain a Permit for Commercial Coaches
Use this bulletin when temporarily placing a transportable structure for non-residential use.
August 2003 78K
301 Solar Photo-Voltaic Permits Solar Photo-Voltaic Permits
Use this bulletin when constructing renewable energy projects.
March 2009 124K
305 Accessible Parking Requirements

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

December 2008
Updated per CBC 2007
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Bulletin Number
Subject Description Revision
Date
PDF Size

401

Environmental Review Process 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

500

Substantial Conformance Review

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

501 Fee Schedule, Building Permit Fee Schedule for Construction Permits - Structures
Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees.
July 2009 375K
501a Fee Schedule, Single Family Dwellings/Duplexes 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
502 Fee Schedule, Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits 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
503
Fee Schedule, Development Permits and Policy Approvals
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
504 Fee Schedule, Subdivision Approvals 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 504K
505 Appeal Procedure, Development Permits 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

510

Public Project Assessment

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

511

Public Project Reconnaissance and Testing

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
512 Public Noticing Information, How to Obtain 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

513

Preliminary Review 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

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Bulletin Number
Subject Description Revision Date PDF Size
515 Geotechnical Study Requirements 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
518 Self-Certification Self-Certification
Use this information bulletin to submit
a Map Waiver or Tentative Map
without being reviewed for completeness by
submittal staff.
October 2006 99K

519

Airport Land Use Commission

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

520

Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process

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

October 2008 136K
523 Sidewalk Cafe Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit
This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for a Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit.
March 2009 173K
532 Inclusionary Housing Information Regarding Inclusionary Housing
This information bulletin provides basic information regarding the The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance.
July 2009 151K
533 Temporary Use Permit Temporary Use Permit
Use this information bulletin for all actions requiring a Notice of Future Decision, Notice of Application
or a Notice of Public Hearing
February 2006 86K
534 Pushcarts 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

536

Wireless Communication Facilities

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

September 2009

145K

538 Affordable/In-Fill Housing Expedite Program 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

539

Condominium Conversion Regulations

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
540 Home Occupation 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
560 Site Reconnaissance and Testing 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
570 Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits Self Certification 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
576 Encroachments in the Right-of-Way 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
578 Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Consolidation 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
580 Potential Historical Resource Review 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
581 Designated Historical Resource Review 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
620 Community Planning Groups Coordination of Project Management with Community Planning Groups
Local planning group review procedures outlined
June 2007 318K
710 Demolition/Removal Permits 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

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