Deferred Submittals

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

Revised April 2022

Partial Permits

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

Revised April 2022

How to Obtain a Permit for a Shell Building

This Information Bulletin covers the procedures for obtaining permits for new shell buildings and existing buildings or portions of buildings returning to a shell configuration.

Revised October 2023

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

Affordable Housing Permit Now Program

This information bulletin describes the program for processing priority housing projects according to an enhanced approach called Affordable Housing Permit Now.

Revised March 2023

How to Obtain a Permit for a Fireplace

This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining a permit for a fireplace in residential buildings.

Revised February 2024

No-Plan Building Permit

This Information Bulletin establishes the procedure for the type of work which are eligible to obtain a building permit without a plan review for conformance with current building codes.

Revised July 2023

Specifications for Carports

Revised August 2022

Patio Covers

This Information Bulletin describes the minimum requirements for obtaining patio cover permits for residential buildings.

Revised April 2024

Gray Water Systems

Revised January 2022