Cross-Connection Control

City standards and minimum requirements related to cross-connection control and backflow protection.

Revised July 2014

Appeal Procedure

​​This Information Bulletin discusses the appeal procedures for decisions made at various process levels and environmental determinations. 

Revised August 2023

How to Obtain a Permit for Private Utilities

This   Information   Bulletin   describes   the procedure for   obtaining   a   permit to   install   private underground for domestic water and sewer.

Revised May 2025

Residential Addition/Remodel

This information bulletin describes the submittal requirements and permitting process for additions and remodels to single family dwelling and duplexes, not exceeding one story in height above grade or above crawl space.

Revised January 2025

Water Meter and Backflow Prevention Standards

This information bulletin provides guidance on the design standards of water meters and backflow preventers.

Revised May 2025

How to Obtain a Permit for Private Underground Fire Service and Hydrants

This Information Bulletin covers the procedure for obtaining a permit to install private underground fire service mains and fire hydrants per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 24 Standard.

Revised February 2024

How to Establish and Permit Master Plan Residential Phased Development for Multi-Dwelling Units (Buildings)

This information bulletin describes the process of establishing master plans for phased development of Multi-Dwelling Units (MDU) buildings. 

Revised February 2024

How to Obtain a Permit for Residential Fire Sprinklers

This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire sprinkler system per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D Standard in a single-family home, duplex, or townhome.

Revised January 2024

How to Calculate Exterior Wall Demolition within the Coastal Overlay Zone

This Information Bulletin provides general information concerning San Diego Municipal Code Section 126.0704(a)(5) and the demolition or removal of 50% or more of the existing exterior walls of existing structures within the Coastal Overlay Zone. 

Revised April 2023

How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Sprinkler Systems

This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to install a fire sprinkler system per the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13 or 13R Standards in non-residential or multi-dwelling unit buildings

Revised October 2025