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.
See also
- Information Bulletins By Subject
- Information Bulletins Related to Fee Schedules
- Virtual DPI (PDF) - A visual guide to Development and Permit Information Bulletins
| Info Bulletin Number |
Subject | Description | Revision Date |
File Type |
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| 101 | Building Valuation | Building Valuation Schedule Use to determine the valuation of new construction, miscellaneous building projects and alterations/additions to existing structures. |
December 2009 | |
| 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. |
March 2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 111 | Sign Permits | Sign Plan Check to Permit Issuance Use this bulletin to apply and obtain permits for business sign installation. |
March 2013 |
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| 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. |
July 2012 | |
| 114 | Master Plans | 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 |
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| 115 | Permit Exemptions | Building Permit Exemptions Covers when construction permits and inspections are not needed. |
July 2006 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 118 | Construction Changes | How to Process Construction Changes to Permitted Plans If your project has already received its construction permits but changes need to be made to the plans, follow these directions. |
June 2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 120 | Project Inspections | How to Obtain Project Inspections Use this information bulletin to guide you through the inspection process. |
December 2009 | |
| 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 |
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| 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 | |
| 137 | Fire Alarm Systems |
How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems This bulletin covers the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire alarm system and applies to both required and voluntary National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 72 fire alarm system projects. |
April 2013 |
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| 139 | Fire Sprinkler Systems FC-01-01 |
How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Sprinkler Systems This bulletin covers the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire sprinkler system and applies to all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 and 13R sprinkler submittals. |
March 2013 |
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| 140 | Residential Addition/Alteration | How To Obtain a Permit to Build a Residential
Addition/Alteration Use this bulletin to prepare your plans for a Single-Story Room Addition and Accessory Structures for Single-dwelling units or Duplexes. |
March 2013 | |
| 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. |
March 2013 |
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| 143 | Alcoholic Beverage Outlets | Permitting Requirements for Alcoholic Beverage
Outlets Use this fee schedule to determine permitting requirements for alcoholic beverage outlets. |
December 2009 | |
| 144 | Adult Entertainment | Adult Entertainment Establishments Use this fee schedule for information on adult entertainment establishments and guidelines for location regulations. |
December 2009 | |
| 157 | Zone History | How to Obtain a Zone History Letter Use this as a guide for obtaining a zone history letter. |
September 2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
July 2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
December 2009 | |
| 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. |
December 2009 | |
| 187 | Electrical Vehicle Charging Systems | How to Obtain a Permit for Electrical Vehicle Charging Systems This information bulletin describes the permitting and inspection process for the installation of an Electrical Vehicle Charging System (EVCS) on an existing site or building. |
May 2012 | |
| 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 2010 | |
| 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. |
September 2011 | |
| 205 | Carport | Specifications for Carports Use this bulletin for carport construction for a single family dwelling. |
March 2013 |
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| 206 | Patio Covers | Specifications for Patio Covers Use this bulletin for patio cover construction for single family dwelling. |
March 2013 |
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| 207 | Water Heater Strapping Requirements | Strapping Requirements for Water Heaters Water heaters must be strapped in place. Here are two approved methods. |
April 1999 | |
| 208 | Graywater Systems | 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 | |
| 211 | Decks | How to Obtain a Permit for Residential Decks Use this bulletin for deck construction for residential buildings. |
March 2013 | |
| 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 | |
| 221 | Retaining Wall/Level | Minimum Requirements for Retaining Wall/Level
Backfill |
August 2009 |
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| 222 | Retaining Wall/Slope | Minimum Requirements for Retaining Wall/Sloping
Backfill Use this bulletin for the construction with a sloping backfill. |
January 2010 Updated per CBC 2007 |
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| 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 |
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| 240 | Commercial Coaches | How to Obtain a Permit for Commercial
Coaches Use this bulletin when temporarily placing a transportable structure for non-residential use. |
July 2012 | |
| 301 | Solar Photovoltaic Systems | Solar Photovoltaic Systems Use this bulletin when constructing renewable energy projects. |
June 2010 | |
| 305 | Accessible Parking Requirements | Accessible Parking Requirements This bulletin addresses parking standards for commercial buildings and public accommodations. |
June 2010 |
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| 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 | |
| 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. |
September 2012 | |
| 501 | Fee Schedule, Building Permit | Fee Schedule for Construction Permits - Structures Use this fee schedule to determine building permit and plan check fees. |
March 2013 |
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| 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. |
September 2012 | |
| 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. |
September 2012 | |
| 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. |
September 2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
January 2012 | |
| 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. |
March 2013 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
January 2012 | |
| 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. |
November 2011 | |
| 523 | Sidewalk Cafe | Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for a Sidewalk Cafe Neighborhood Use Permit. |
October 2010 | |
| 532 | Inclusionary Housing | Information Regarding Inclusionary
Housing This information bulletin provides basic information regarding the The Inclusionary Housing Ordinance. |
December 2011 | |
| 533 | Temporary Use Permit | 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. |
September 2012 | |
| 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. |
December 2012 | |
| 536 | Wireless Communication Facilities | Submittal Requirements and Procedure for Wireless Communication Facilities This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements for wireless communication facilities. |
September 2012 | |
| 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. |
March 2013 | |
| 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. |
November 2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
September 2011 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
December 2012 | |
| 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 | |
| 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. |
May 2013 | |
| 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 2013 | |
| 600 | Fire Resistance Column Protection BC-07-04 |
Fire Resistance Column Protection This information bulletin describes some acceptable methods of protecting the fire-resistive covering of columns that are subject to impact. |
April 2013 | |
| 601 | Floor Area Allowances BC-10-01 |
Floor Area Allowances This information bulletin is to establish floor area allowance per occupant for uses not listed in the California Building Code (CBC) Table 1004.1.1. |
March 2013 | |
| 602 | Residential Fire Sprinklers RC-03-01 |
Protection of Existing Buildings with Residential Fire Sprinklers This information bulletin clarifies requirements for when residential fire sprinkler systems are required for significant additions and alterations to existing dwellings. |
April 2013 | |
| 620 | Community Planning Groups | Coordination of Project Management with
Community Planning Groups Local planning group review procedures outlined. |
January 2013 | |
| 710 | Demolition/Removal Permits | Permit Instructions, Procedures for
Building Demolition/Removal This information bulletin describes the procedures and required permits for demolishing or removing buildings or structures located in the City of San Diego. |
May 2013 |