Information on Applying for ABC Licenses

This Information Bulletin (IB) explains how to obtain a permit for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets.

Revised March 2023

School Fees

This informational bulletin explains how school fees are assessed for residential, commercial, and industrial buildings.

Revised April 2022

Mobile Home Permits

This Information Bulletin describes how to obtain a permit for the installation of a manufactured/mobile home (MH) or accessory structure located within a mobile home park in the City of San Diego.  

Revised December 2023

How to Obtain a Permit for a Mobile Food Truck

Mobile food trucks are motorized vehicles from which food or drink (prepared on-site or pre-packaged) is sold or served to the public, whether consumed on-site or elsewhere.

Revised June 2023

Cargo Containers

The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for using cargo containers repurposed as buildings.

Revised March 2024

Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements

This information bulletin explains the process for the Professional Certification program for office tenant improvement building permit projects.

Revised November 2023

Request for Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or Code Modifications

This Information Bulletin outlines the application and submittal requirements necessary for processing an Alternate Materials, Design or Construction Methods or a proposed Code Modification.

Revised January 2024

Building Permit Issuance

This Information Bulletin describes the documents typically required in order to issue a building permit.

Revised July 2023

How to Obtain a Zone History Letter

This Information Bulletin is intended to provide direction for obtaining a Zone History Request.

Revised October 2007

How to Obtain a Public Right-of-Way Permit for Standard Public Improvements

The procedures to obtain over-the-counter Public Right-of-Way Permits for minor improvements.

Revised February 2022