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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:
- 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"
- Sept. 30, 2025|IB-205 "Carports"
- Sept. 26, 2025|IB-166 "Water, Sewer or Fire Service"
- Sept. 2, 2025 | IB-241 "Factory Built Housing"
- Aug. 13, 2025 | IB-502 "Fee Schedule for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- Aug. 8, 2025 | DS-126 "Bonding for Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Maps"
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Professional Certification for Discretionary Project Applications
This Information Bulletin describes the Professional Certificate Process Development Permit Completeness Review.
Revised
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.
Revised
Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process
Federal Aviation Administration notification requirements for development projects.
Revised
Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process
Federal Aviation Administration notification requirements for development projects.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for a Sidewalk Café
This information bulletin (IB) describes the approval process and submittal requirements for a sidewalk café.
Revised
Requirements for Inclusionary Affordable Housing
This bulletin summarizes the City of San Diego’s Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance. For more details, please see San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 13
Revised
How to Obtain a Temporary Use Permit
This information bulletin provides guidance on the City of San Diego’s requirements for obtaining a Temporary Use Permit for certain uses, for limited time periods, in locations where the uses would not otherwise be allowed by the applicable zone. Regulations for Temporary Use Permits can be found in San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) §123.0401.
Revised
Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)
This Information Bulletin (IB) describes requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) citywide.
Revised
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