New Development on a Site with a Utilized Development Permit

Utilized Development Permit

Revised March 2020

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

Office to Residential Conversations

This Information Bulletin addresses the City of San Diego’s land use regulations that are applicable to converting existing office buildings to residential uses.

Revised April 2024

Overview of the State of California and Federal Environmental Review Process

Requirements that projects must follow to comply with federal, state and local regulations regarding environment review, environmental impact reports (EIR), appeals and mitigation monitoring.

Revised June 2007

Partial Permits

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

Revised April 2022

Patio Covers

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

Revised April 2024

Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition/Removal

This Information Bulletin provides guidance on the Demolition/Removal Permit Procedures in Chapter 12, Article 9, Division 5 of the San Diego Municipal Code.

Revised March 2023

Permit Procedures for Shared Mobility Devices

This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to operate a Shared
Mobility Device within the public right of way in the City of San Diego.

Revised July 2021

Permit Records and Mapping Information

This bulletin describes the types of records maintained by the Development Services Department and how to obtain copies of those records.

Revised June 2022

Permitting Requirements for Residential Garage Conversions

Permit requirements to convert a garage of a single family or duplex to habitable (or non-parking) area.

Revised January 2016