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All new applications are required to be submitted electronically. DSD Information Bulletins and Forms are in the process of being updated as needed to reflect instructions for digital submittal processes.
If you don't find a form here, please call 619-446-5000 and request that the form be sent to you.
Note: Forms requiring signature will still need to be submitted to Development Services in hard copy with original signatures.
Agreement to Hold the City Harmless
FORM DS - 268
Use this form to obtain permission from the City of San Diego to permit the design and construction of improvements that will result in discharging public drainage onto private property.
Revised April 2023
Application - Alternate Materials, Design, or Construction Methods or Code Modification
FORM DS - 104
Revised March 2021
Application Extension Request for Grading/Right - of - Way and Mapping Projects
FORM DS - 4100
Use this form to request an application extension for Grading/Right-of -Way Permits or Process One mapping actions.
Revised October 2016
Application for Extension of Time for Grading/Right-of-Way Permits
FORM DS - 340
Use this form to apply for an extension of time for a Grading and/or Public Right-of-Way Permit which has not expired.
Revised May 2013
Application for Partial Release of Surety of Grading and/or Right-of-Way Permit
FORM DS - 3040
Use this form to apply for partial release of surety of grading and/or a right-of-way permit.
Revised February 2024
Application for Professional Certification Solar Photovoltaic Systems
FORM DS - 322
Use this form to apply for Professional Certification for Solar Photovoltaic Systems.
Revised January 2017
Application for Special Inspector Registration
FORM DS - 320
This application is required to be submitted to the Building Official of the City of San Diego for
consideration for approval as a Registered Special Inspector for inspection of the particular type of
construction or operation requiring special inspection regulated by the City of San Diego.
Revised March 2023
FORM DS - 104A
Use this form, in conjunction with any reports and drawings, to request Board of Appeals Advisors action based on an interpretation or application of a code provision or a finding on the equivalency to code requirements of an alternate material, design, or method of construction.
Revised April 2003
Building Demolition/Removal Questionnaire
FORM DS - 710
Revised March 2023
Building Permit Application Extension
FORM DS - 4102
Use this form to request a building permit application extension
Revised September 2018