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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Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements
This information bulletin explains the process for the Professional Certification program for office tenant improvement building permit projects.
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Request for Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or Code Modifications
This Information Bulletin outlines the application and submittal requirements necessary for processing an Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or a proposed Code Modification.
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This Information Bulletin describes the documents typically required in order to issue a building permit.
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How to Obtain a Zone History Letter
This Information Bulletin is intended to provide direction for obtaining a Zone History Request.
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Obtaining a Public Right-of-Way Permit for Standard Public Improvements
This Information Bulletin provides information to apply online for a Minor Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit. Minor Right-of-Way projects are prepared on construction plans and are classified into two categories: Rapid Review Projects or Submitted Projects.
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This Information Bulletin covers procedures for obtaining a permit to install water services, fire services, and/or sewer laterals.
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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.
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How to Apply for a Conditional Use Permit Marijuana Production Facility
Information Bulletin 171 has been retired. Please refer to Information Bulletin 170 (Cannabis Businesses).
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How to Obtain a Public Right of Way Permit for Traffic Control
This information bulletin explains how to obtain a Traffic Control Permit.
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How to Obtain Hydrant Flow Data
This information bulletin describes the procedure for obtaining the available water flow and pressure at a fire hydrant for projects in the City of San Diego.
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