Regulations Governing Condominium Conversions

Information on the process for converting existing rental apartment units into condominiums.

Revised July 2019

How to Obtain a Neighborhood Use Permit for a Home Occupation

Revised July 2020

Permit Procedures for Shared Mobility Devices

This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to operate a Shared
Mobility Device within the public right of way in the City of San Diego.

Revised July 2021

How to Obtain a Permit for Private Grading

This Information Bulletin describes private grading and the process for obtaining a grading permit on private property where building construction is proposed. Private grading is a new process that involves grading plan review, grading permit issuance, and grading inspection by Development Services.

Revised September 2022

Requirements for Site Reconnaissance and Testing in Environmentally Sensitive Lands

Permitting process and minimum requirements for a ministerial grading permit (Process 1) for reconnaissance and testing on Environmentally Sensitive Lands.

Revised January 2023

How to Obtain a Development Permit for a Pedestrian Plaza

Approval process and submittal requirements for a Pedestrian Plaza. Pedestrian Plazas are sometimes referred to as Parklets.

Revised August 2020

How to Obtain a Permit for Placemaking

Approval process and submittal requirements for Placemaking projects.

Revised October 2018

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 January 2023

How to Apply for a Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Consolidation

Lot line adjustment or lot consolidation application process.

Revised September 2018

Potential Historical Resource Review

When a project requires a construction permit, including No-Plan construction permits, and there is a structure 45 years old or older on any parcel affected by your project then it is subject to this review.

Revised October 2020