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:
- Oct. 15, 2026 | IB-411 "Complete Communities Housing Solutions"
- Oct. 13, 2026 | IB-506 "Fee Schedule for Fire Permit Fees"
- Sept. 14, 2026 | IB-150 "Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements"
- Sept. 13, 2026 | IB-513 "Preliminary Review"
- Sept. 13, 2026 | IB-503 "Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits"
- Sept. 13, 2026 | IB-500 "Substantial Conformance Review"
- 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"
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How to Obtain a Permit for State of California Approved Modular Buildings
This information bulletin is to explain the policy of the City of San Diego concerning the use and permitting requirements of commercial coaches that are approved by the State of California.
Revised
The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for installing a newly constructed Factory-Built Housing (FBH).
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit to Legalize Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units
The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the intent of California Senate Bill 1226 and California Assembly Bill 2533, and conditions by which it allows to legalize existing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) constructed without a building permit.
Revised
How to Apply for a Change of Record
The purpose of this information bulletin is to outline the procedures for changing the property owner, contractor, permit holder, or the licensed design professional (architect/engineer) of record for a Building, Combination, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Sprinkler, or Fire Alarm Permit.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
This information bulletin explains the submittal and permitting process and the associated fees for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
Revised
Spaces as Places allows for the use of the public right of way and private property for outdoor dining and other uses through a menu of options, including Streetaries, Active Sidewalks, Outdoor Dining on Private Property, and Promenades.
Revised
Water Meter and Backflow Prevention Standards
This information bulletin provides guidance on the design standards of water meters and backflow preventers.
Revised
Expired Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits
This information bulletin explains streamlined processing options for expired Grading, Private Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits.
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This Information Bulletin describes VMT transportation impact analysis as part of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance for discretionary project applications.
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