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How to Obtain a Permit for a Sidewalk Café
This information bulletin (IB) describes the approval process and submittal requirements for a sidewalk café.
Revised January 2024
Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process
Federal Aviation Administration notification requirements for development projects.
Revised May 2025
Substantial Conformance Review
This Information Bulletin provides a summary of Substantial Conformance Reviews (SCR).
Revised September 2026
This Information Bulletin lists project management services to help customers navigate the regulatory and approval process for land development in the City of San Diego.
Revised September 2025
How to Obtain a Permit to Legalize Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units
The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the intent of California Senate Bill 1226 and California Assembly Bill 2533, and conditions by which it allows to legalize existing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) constructed without a building permit.
Revised May 2026
Starter Home Revitalization Act (SB 684/1123)
This Information Bulletin addresses the City of San Diego’s ministerial approval process and requirements to implement California Senate Bill 684 and California Senate Bill 1123 , which streamline the process for certain tentative maps for 10 or fewer residential units on qualified lots under 5 acres. It also describes the application requirements for filing a tentative map using provisions that allow a Process One ministerial approval.
Revised July 2026
This service helps you obtain the answers that you need to determine project feasibility and learn the steps to successfully submit the project for review.
Revised September 2026
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 April 2026
Fee Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions
This Information Bulletin lists fees and deposits for Grading Permits, Public Right-of-way Permits and mapping actions. For project submittal information, see Project Submittal Manual, Sections 3 and 5 .
Revised July 2026