Development Services Department

Construction Industry

• Construction Industry Home
• Building Records Request
• Development Review Process
• Environmental Review Process
• Forms and Development Information
  • Codes, Regulations, Requirements
  • Condominium Conversion
  • Construction Industry Professionals
  • Construction Recycling Information
  • Development Project Manager
  • Earthquake Safety
  • Fire Safety Codes, Regulations and Information
  • Overlay Zones and Requests for Other Zoning Information
  • Plan Cover Sheet Formats and Templates
  • Special Inspection Information
  • Stormwater
  • Technical Policies
  • Traffic Control Forms, Requirements and Information
  • Transporation Development
  • Wireless Communication Facilities
• Hearing Officer
  • Docket (Agenda)
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Reports
• Incentive Programs
  • Sustainable Building Expedite Program
• Land Development Code
  • Amateur Radio Communication Amendments
  • Brush Management and Building Fire Safety Regulations
  • Coastal Development Permit Categorical Exclusion
  • General Plan Update Amendments
  • Land Development Manual
  • Large Retail Establishments and Superstores
  • Mini Dorms/Public Nuisance Rental Properties
  • Updates to the Land Development Code
• Other Development Agencies and Organizations
• Our Customer Service Commitment
  • Decision Makers (for Land Use and Development)
  • Tips on Making Effective Comments
• SimplEPermits
  • Frequently Asked Questions
• Solid Waste Local Enforcement Agency (LEA)
  • Contact Information
  • Environmental Concerns Associated with Solid Waste
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
  • Municipal Solid Waste Facility Permit Actions
  • Permitting and Inspections Programs
  • Used and Waste Tire Collection Event
  • Waste Tire Enforcement Program
• The San Diego Seismic Safety Study

Codes, Regulations, Requirements

Building Safety: Together we are Building a Safer World

Building Safety assures that homes and buildings are safe places where people can live, work and play. "Together We are Building a Safer World," reflects the importance of getting everyone involved in the prevention of safety and security hazards.

• Tips and Guidelines
• Codes and Regulations
• Disaster Preparedness
• Disaster Assistance
• Links for Kids
• Other Helpful Links

Tips and Guidelines

• Safety First: Disaster Preparedness Tips for Your Home and Family (PDF)
• Building Codes: How Do They Help You? (PDF)
• Benefits of Building Permits (PDF)
• Mold: Tips on Prevention and Remediation (PDF)
• Flood Cleanup: Safety and Salvaging (PDF)

Codes and Regulations

• City of San Diego Land Development Code
• International Code Council

Disaster Preparedness

• Building and Public Safety
• Family Disaster Plan
• Home Quake Safety Toolkit
• Preparing Your Business for Disasters
• San Diego Fire Department Disaster Preparedness Information
• San Diego Unreinforced Masonry (URM) Program
  Designed to save lives by minimizing the possibility of potential collapse of URM buildings during an earthquake.
• Putting Down Roots in Earthquake Country
  A Handbook Designed for the San Francisco Bay Region that has Application to San Diego.
• Earthquake Preparedness Publications

Disaster Assistance

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
• American Red Cross

Links for Kids

• Earthquake Info Kids Zone
• FEMA for Kids

Other Helpful Links

• US Geologic Survey Earthquake Hazards Program
• Earthquake Maps and Information
  Prepared by ABAG - Association of Bay Area Governments
• ICC - Building Safety Month