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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:
- 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"
- Jan. 22, 2026 | IB-400 "Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit"
- Dec. 31, 2025|IB-165 "Obtaining a Public Right-of-Way Permit for Standard Public Improvements"
- Dec. 19, 2025|IB-503 "Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits"
- Dec. 4, 2025| IB-501"Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- Nov. 17, 2025 | IB-502 "Fee Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- Nov. 13. 2025 | IB-414 "Senate Bill 684/1123 Tentative Maps"
- Nov. 13, 2025 | IB-585 "Certificate of Occupancy"
- Oct. 9, 2025 | IB-120 "Project Inspections"
- Oct. 8, 2025| IB-151 "Request for Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or Code Modifications"
- Oct. 8, 2025| IB-506 "Fee Schedule for Fire Permit Fees"
- Oct. 8, 2025 | IB-182 "How to Obtain a Permit for Private Utilities"
- Oct. 8, 2025 | IB-181 "How to Obtain a Permit for Private Underground Fire Service and Hydrants"
- Oct. 8, 2025 | IB-137 "How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Alarm Systems"
- Oct. 8, 2028|IB-139 "How to Obtain a Permit for Fire Sprinkler Systems"
- Oct. 8, 2025| IB-301 "How to Obtain a Permit for the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems"
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This Information Bulletin describes the eligibility and application process for subdivisions that are exempt from the requirement to obtain a tentative map.
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AB 98: Warehouse Design and Build Standards
This Information Bulletin addresses the implementation of California Assembly Bill (AB) 98, as amended by California Senate Bill (SB) 415, which establishes design and build standards for specified warehouse developments.
Revised
Substantial Conformance Review
This Information Bulletin provides a summary of Substantial Conformance Reviews (SCR).
Revised
Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures
This Information Bulletin lists the fees collected by the City of San Diego for construction permits for structures (building permits). Also listed are some, but not all, fees that may be required from agencies other than the City of San Diego.
Revised
Fee Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions
This Information Bulletin lists fees and deposits for Grading Permits, Public Right-of-way Permits and mapping actions. For project submittal information, see Project Submittal Manual, Sections 3 and 5.
Revised
Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits
This information bulletin (IB) lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.
Revised
This Information Bulletin discusses the appeal procedures for decisions made at various process levels and environmental determinations.
Revised
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.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the optional service of a Public Project Assessment (PPA) offered by the Development Services Department (DSD).
Revised
Requirements for Site Reconnaissance and Testing in Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Information Bulletin (IB) 511 has been eliminated; Please refer to IB-560.
Revised
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