Information Bulletins
Information Bulletins provide information on fees, submittal requirements or procedures.
Identifies building elements that qualify for deferred submittal and establishes related submittal procedures.
Revised April 2022
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 October 2020
Development Permit, Subdivision and Grading Permit Geotechnical Study Requirements
Minimum submittal requirements for geological/ geotechnical reports supporting development permits, subdivision approvals, or grading permits.
Revised October 2016
The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for installing a newly constructed Factory-Built Housing (FBH).
Revised November 2022
Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process
Federal Aviation Administration notification requirements for development projects.
Revised July 2020
Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures
This Information Bulletin lists the fees collected by the City of San Diego for construction permits for structures (building permits). Also listed are some, but not all, fees that may be required from agencies other than the City of San Diego.
Revised February 2023
Use this fee schedule to determine the fire permit and plan check fees.
Revised September 2022
Fee Schedule for Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing/Gas Permits
This information bulletin explains the process and fees associated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) permits. Separate building and MEP permits are required for all non-residential and Multi-Dwelling Unit (MDU) construction.
Revised October 2023
Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits
This information bulletin (IB) lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.
Revised April 2024
Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits & 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 February 2024