Information Bulletins
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:
- Sept. 9, 2026 | IB-170 "Cannabis Businesses"
- Sept. 8, 2026| IB 123 "Minimum Standards for Renewal of Roof Covering"
- Sept. 8, 2026|IB-240 "How to Obtain a Permit for State of California Approved Modular Buildings"
- Sept. 8, 2026|IB-146 "School Fees"
- Aug. 25, 2026| IB-519 "Airport Land Use Commission Consistency Determination Review Process"
- Aug. 14, 2026| IB-479 "SB 79: Transit-Oriented Housing Development Projects"
- Aug. 13, 2026| IB-118 "Construction Changes to Approved Plans"
- Aug.t 11, 2026 |IB-532 "Requirements for Inclusionary Affordable Housing"
- Aug. 11, 2026 |IB-418 "Affordable Student Housing"
- Aug. 11, 2026 |IB-409 "Multi-Dwelling Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits"
- Aug. 11, 2026 |IB-306 "Expired Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits"
- Aug. 10, 2026 |IB-143 "Information on Applying for ABC Licenses"
- Aug.10, 2026 |IB-126 "Bonding for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Maps"
- Aug. 6, 2026 |IB-501 "Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- Aug. 5, 2026| IB-585 "Certificate of Occupancy"
- July 23, 2026 | IB-148 "How to Obtain a Mobile Food Truck Permit"
- July 21, 2026 | IB-505 "Appeal Procedure"
- July 8, 2026 | IB-532 "Requirements for Inclusionary Affordable Housing"
- July 6, 2026 | IB-900 "Closeout Process for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits"
- July 2, 2026 | IB-718 "How to Obtain a Traffic Control Permit for a Storage Container or Dumpster"
- July 1, 2026 | IB-479 "SB 79: Transit-Oriented Housing Development Projects"
- June 22, 2026 | IB-304 "Spaces as Places"
- June 15, 2026| IB-568 "How to Obtain a Permit for Placemaking"
- May 21, 2026| IB-242 "How to Obtain a Permit to Legalize Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units
- May 8, 2026| IB-122 "How to Prepare a Site Plan and Vicinity Map"
- May 4, 2026| IB-100 "Estimated Due Dates for Building Permits"
- May 3, 2026 | IB-500 "Substantial Conformance Review"
- May 3, 2026 | IB-503 " Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits"
- May 3, 2026 | IB-513 "Preliminary Review
- May 1, 2026 | IB-111 "How to Obtain a Permit for Signs"
- May 1, 2026 | IB-502 "Fee Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- May 1, 2026 | IB-114 "How to Establish and Permit Master Plan Residential Phased Development for Single Dwelling/Duplex Unit"
- April 30, 2026 | IB-710 "Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition/Removal"
- April 30, 2026 | IB-505 "Appeal Procedure"
- April 30, 2026 | IB-353 "Grading & Right-of-Way Permit Issuance"
- April 30, 2026 | IB-153 "Building Permit Issuance"
- April 30, 2026 | IB-700 "Permit Express Plan Check Service"
- April 30, 2026 | IB-250 "How to Apply for a Change of Record"
- April 30, 2026| IB-185 "How to Obtain an Address Change"
- April 30, 2026| IB-115 "How to Establish and Permit Master Plan Residential Phased Development for Multi-Dwelling Units (Buildings)"
- April 30, 2026|IB-718 "How to Obtain a Traffic Control Permit for a Storage Container"
- April 30, 2026|IB-177 "How to Obtain a Public Right of Way Permit for Traffic Control"
- April 29, 2026|IB-301"How to Obtain a Permit for the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems"
- April 29, 2026|IB-585 "Certificate of Occupancy"
- April 29, 2026|IB-103 "Fee Schedule for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas Permits"
- April 29, 2026|IB-114a "How to Establish Master Plans for Miscellaneous Structures"
- April 28, 2026|IB-501 "Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- April 27, 2026|IB-559 "How to Obtain a Permit for Private Grading"
- April 24, 2026| IB-188 "Deferred Submittals"
- April 22, 2026 | IB-506 "Fee Schedule for Fire Permit Fees"
- April 22, 2026 | IB-187 "How to Obtain a Permit for Electric Vehicle Charging Systems"
- April 22, 2026 | IB-182 "How to Obtain a Permit for Private Utilities"
- April 22. 2026| IB-151"Request for Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or Code Modifications"
- April 22, 2026| IB-150 "Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements"
- April 22, 2026 | IB-143 "Information on Applying for ABC Licenses"
- April 22, 2026 | IB-157 "How to Obtain a Zone History Letter"
- April 20, 2026 | IB-533 "How to Obtain a Temporary Use Permit"
- April 16, 2026 | IB-711 "How to Apply for Building Permit for Relocation of Structures"
- April 8, 2026 | IB-117 "Building Permit Extension & Expiration"
- April 8, 2026 | IB-536 "Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)"
- April 8, 2026| IB-545 "Submittal Requirements and Procedures Small-Cell Wireless Communication Facilities"
- April 7, 2026| IB-205 "Carports"
- April 7, 2026 | IB-140 "Residential Addition/Remodel"
- April 7, 2026 | IB-141 "Single Family, Duplex, Townhome and Accessory Structure Soil Bearing Capacity"
- April 7, 2026 | IB-211 "Residential Decks"
- April 1, 2026 | IB-502 "Fee Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- March 2, 2026 | IB-166 Water, Sewer or Fire Service
- Feb. 24, 2026| IB-119 "Building Permit Application Extension & Expiration"
- Feb. 24, 2026| IB-559 "How to Obtain a Permit for Private Grading"
- Feb. 23, 2026 | IB-188 "Deferred Submittals"
- Feb. 11, 2026| IB-180 "How to Obtain Hydrant Flow Data"
- Feb. 5, 2026 | IB-117 "Building Permit Extension & Expiration"
- Feb. 3, 2026 | IB-498 "AB 98: Warehouse Design and Build Standards"
- Feb. 3, 2026 | IB-409 "Multi-Dwelling Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits"
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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
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
How to Obtain a Permit for Placemaking
This Information Bulletin describes the approval process and submittal requirements for Placemaking projects.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for Placemaking
Approval process and submittal requirements for Placemaking projects.
Revised
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
How to Apply for a Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Consolidation
Lot line adjustment or lot consolidation application process.
Revised
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
Designated Historical Resource Review
If the project site/structure is Designated Historical OR located within a Historical District, it is subject to this review.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the process of issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised
How to Obtain an Occupant Load Sign
Procedure for obtaining an Occupant Load Sign for assembly spaces within existing buildings.
Revised
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