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Updates to Information Bulletins (IB)
DSD continuously updates its publications to align with the latest building codes, construction practices, safety standards, design guidelines and regulatory changes. Here is a summary of the most recently updated IBs:
- July 8, 2025 | IB-414 "Senate Bill 684/1123 Tentative Maps"
- June 16, 2025 | IB-513 "Preliminary Review"
- June 16, 2025 | IB-503 "Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits"
- June 16, 2025 | IB-500 "Substantial Conformance Review"
- June 11, 2025 | IB-125 Residential Building Permits: Group R-2 vs. Group R-3
- May 27, 2025 | IB-701 "Project Management Services"
- May 21, 2025 | IB-150 "Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements"
- May 14, 2025 | IB-520 "Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process"
- May 2, 2025 | IB-306 "Expired Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits"
- April 16, 2025 | IB-501"Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- April 16, 2025 | IB-710 "Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition/Removal"
- March 28, 2025| IB-502 "Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- March 28, 2025| IB-501 "Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures."
- March 26, 2025| IB-140 "Residential Addition/Remodel"
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This Information Bulletin provides construction valuation amounts used to determine the building valuation for new construction, miscellaneous building projects as well as alterations and additions.
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Fee Schedule for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas Permits
This information bulletin explains the process and fees associated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits. Separate building and MEP permits are required for all non-residential and Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) construction.
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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.
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How to Obtain a Permit for Signs
This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining sign permits in the City of San Diego. General sign regulations can be found in Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 12 of the San Diego Municipal Code.
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City standards and minimum requirements related to cross-connection control and backflow protection.
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This information bulletin describes the process of establishing master plans for phased development of single dwelling/duplex units on single lots.
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How to Establish Master Plans for Miscellaneous Structures
This information bulletin describes the process of establishing master plans for miscellaneous structures
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This information bulletin describes the process of establishing master plans for phased development of Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU) buildings.
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Submittal Requirements for Hazardous Materials
This Information Bulletin contains guidelines to help applicants comply with the hazardous materials reporting requirements for the City of San Diego.
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Building Permit Extension & Expiration
This Information Bulletin describes Building Permit expiration rules and establishes requirements for Permit Extensions as authorized in the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) sections, 129.0216 through 129.0219.
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