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503

INFORMATION BULLETIN 503

Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits

This information bulletin (IB) lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.

Revised September 2026


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INFORMATION BULLETIN 538

Affordable, In-Fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program

This information bulletin (IB) describes the minimum submittal requirements and permit process for the Affordable, In-fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program (Expedite Program). The Expedite Program provides expedited discretionary and ministerial permit processing for all eligible affordable, in-fill housing and sustainable development permits and building projects (see Section III below).

Revised March 2023


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 514

Professional Certification for Discretionary Project Applications

This Information Bulletin describes the Professional Certificate Process Development Permit Completeness Review.

Revised October 2023


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 425

Tentative Map Exemptions

This Information Bulletin describes the eligibility and application process for subdivisions that are exempt from the requirement to obtain a tentative map.

Revised October 2024


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 536

Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)

This Information Bulletin (IB) describes requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) citywide.

Revised April 2026


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 576

How to Obtain a Permit for Encroachments in the Right-of-Way

Permitting requirements for encroachments into the public right-of-way or a public easement.

Revised November 2025


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 201

How to Obtain a Permit for a Fireplace

This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining a permit for a fireplace in residential buildings.  

Revised February 2024


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INFORMATION BULLETIN 510

​​Public Project Assessment​

​This Information Bulletin describes the optional service of a Public Project Assessment (PPA) offered by the Development Services Department (DSD). 

Revised May 2025


INFORMATION BULLETIN
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INFORMATION BULLETIN 170

Cannabis Businesses

This Information Bulletin describes the Municipal Code sections, required permits, and operational considerations for all types of cannabis businesses in the City of San Diego. It consolidates previous Information Bulletins 170 and 171.

Revised September 2026


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INFORMATION BULLETIN 402

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