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Information Bulletins

All new applications are required to be submitted electronically. DSD Information Bulletins and Forms are in the process of being updated as needed to reflect instructions for digital submittal processes.

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Information Bulletins provide information on fees, submittal requirements or procedures.

INFORMATION BULLETIN 177

PDF icon How to Obtain a Public Right-of-Way Permit for Traffic Control

This informational bulletin contains the permitting requirements and fees for Public Right-of-Way Permits for traffic control.

Revised September 2022


INFORMATION BULLETIN 180

PDF icon How to Obtain Hydrant Flow Data

Hydrant flow data for the design of fire sprinkler or standpipe systems requiring hydraulic calculations.

Revised March 2022


INFORMATION BULLETIN 181


INFORMATION BULLETIN 182

PDF icon How to Obtain a Permit for Private Utilities

Permitting procedures for the installation of private underground domestic water and sewer.

Revised January 2022


INFORMATION BULLETIN 185

PDF icon How to Obtain an Address/Address Change

How to assign a new address for new projects or to request a change to an existing address.

Revised March 2021


INFORMATION BULLETIN 187

PDF icon How to Obtain a Permit for Electrical Vehicle Charging Systems

Permitting procedures for the installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Systems (EVCS) on existing sites or buildings.

Revised January 2022


INFORMATION BULLETIN 188

PDF icon Deferred Submittals

Identifies building elements that qualify for deferred submittal and establishes related submittal procedures.

Revised April 2022


INFORMATION BULLETIN 189

PDF icon Partial Permits

Submittal requirements for partial permits used when construction of an individual structure is divided into phases.

Revised April 2022


INFORMATION BULLETIN 190

PDF icon Shell Permits

New shell buildings and existing buildings returning to a shell configuration.

Revised March 2018


INFORMATION BULLETIN 191

PDF icon Standard Notes for Building Permits

The following Information Bulletin contains the most common standard notes that Development Services Department (DSD) requires to be located on building permit plans. This list is provided in order to help applicants comply with the with the San Diego Municipal Code and the California Building Standards. Note that only comments applicable to the specific project need to be added to plans.

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Revised June 2022


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