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Information Bulletins
All new applications are required to be submitted electronically. DSD Information Bulletins and Forms are in the process of being updated as needed to reflect instructions for digital submittal processes.
Information Bulletins provide information on fees, submittal requirements or procedures.
Above-Grade Building Encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way
Revised July 2023
Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
This Information Bulletin provides guidance on City of San Diego requirements for obtaining a Building Permit to construct Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU). General Regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units and/or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units can be found in San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article 1, Division 3.
Revised March 2024
Affordable Housing Permit Now Program
This information bulletin describes the program for processing priority housing projects according to an enhanced approach called Affordable Housing Permit Now.
Revised March 2023
This Information Bulletin is a summary of the Affordable Student Housing Density Bonus regulations and does not include every requirement or restriction. To view all of the requirements and regulations please see San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 7 .
Affordable Student Housing is an optional affordable housing incentive program allowing more dense housing targeting lower income students. Lower income students are students who have a household income and asset level that does not exceed the level for Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B award recipients as set forth in Section 69432.7(k)(1) of the California Education Code.
Revised March 2024
Affordable, In-Fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program
This information bulletin (IB) describes the minimum submittal requirements and permit process for the Affordable, In-fill Housing and Sustainable Buildings Expedite Program (Expedite Program). The Expedite Program provides expedited discretionary and ministerial permit processing for all eligible affordable, in-fill housing and sustainable development permits and building projects (see Section III below).
Revised March 2023
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 July 2020
This Information Bulletin discusses the appeal procedures for decisions made at various process levels and environmental determinations.
Revised August 2023
Revised October 2022
Building Permit Extension & Expiration
This Information Bulletin describes Building Permit expiration rules and establishes requirements for Permit Extensions as authorized in the San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) sections, 129.0216 through 129.0219.
Revised March 2024
This Information Bulletin describes the documents typically required in order to issue a building permit.
Revised July 2023