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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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).
Revised
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.
Revised
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.
Revised
Airport Land Use Commission Consistency Determination Review Process
Information concerning the process and types of proposed development projects/actions that the City is required to submit to the Airport Land Use Commission.
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Airport Land Use Commission Consistency Determination Review Process
This information bulletin (IB) provides general information concerning development that requires a consistency determination from the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) for San Diego County prior to City approval.
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