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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:
- June 11, 2025 | IB-125 Residential Building Permits: Group R-2 vs. Group R-3
- May 27, 2025 | IB-701 "Project Management Services"
- May 21, 2025 | IB-150 "Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements"
- May 2, 2025 | IB-306 "Expired Grading and Public Right-of-Way Permits"
- April 16, 2025 | IB-501"Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- April 16, 2025 | IB-710 "Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition/Removal"
- March 28, 2025| IB-502 "Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- March 28, 2025| IB-501 "Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures."
- March 26, 2025| IB-140 "Residential Addition/Remodel"
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Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits
This information bulletin (IB) lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.
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This Information Bulletin discusses the appeal procedures for decisions made at various process levels and environmental determinations.
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Fee Schedule for Fire Permit Fees
This Information Bulletin lists the fees collected by the City of San Diego for construction permits for fire protection systems, including fire sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, and kitchen hood suppression systems.
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This Information Bulletin describes the optional service of a Public Project Assessment (PPA) offered by the Development Services Department (DSD).
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Requirements for Site Reconnaissance and Testing in Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Information Bulletin (IB) 511 has been eliminated; Please refer to IB-560.
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This service helps you obtain the answers that you need to determine project feasibility and learn the steps to successfully submit the project for review.
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Professional Certification for Discretionary Project Applications
This Information Bulletin describes the Professional Certificate Process Development Permit Completeness Review.
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Development Permit, Subdivision and Grading Permit Geotechnical Study Requirements
Minimum submittal requirements for geological/ geotechnical reports supporting development permits, subdivision approvals, or grading permits.
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