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City of San Diego Development Services Department Overview


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Public counters are open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday. All public counters are closed from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Walk-in services are not available after 3 p.m. and walk-in customers arriving after 1 p.m. may not be seen.

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Learn about the City's environmental review process in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and view Draft and Final Environmental Documents

Find current project information

Find current zoning information for properties

Find existing building records

Find code enforcement cases

Find existing permit information

View fee schedules from Development Services

Find a Development Services or Code Enforcement form

View current Historical Reviews

Find information bulletins from Development Services

Find invoices for permits

View office hours

View office locations

View plan templates

View information about Special Inspections

Find submittal requirements for permits

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Pay invoices for permits

Pay Property Value & Protection Ordinance (PVPO) Registration Fee

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Register for professional certification for:

  • Discretionary Completeness Review
  • Solar Photovoltaic Plan Review

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Register property per the Property Value and Protection Ordinance (PVPO) requirements

Register as a special inspector, renew registration, or add new classification

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Report a code violation (building or zoning) on private property

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Request the status of a project

Request a refund for fees charged

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Contact an inspector in Development Services

Contact a plan reviewer in Development Services

Contact a staff member in Development Services

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Call 619-446-5300

NOTE: The following services require appointments:

  • permits for single-family room additions
  • master plans
  • plan re-checks (please call the phone number listed on your "Issues Report")

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