Development Services
All properties within the City of San Diego are zoned for a specific use, dictating how each can be developed and used. Proposed uses may require zoning verification for particular business types, including alcohol sales and consumption, California Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) regulated businesses, animal shelters, firearm sales and galleries and drug treatment facilities.
Step 1
Step 2
Complete or obtain:
Step 3
If your application is for a DMV-regulated business, complete the applicable Zoning Use Verification.
Step 4
If your application is for an Alcohol Beverage Control-regulated business that includes sales, distribution and consumption, complete the Alcohol Beverage Control (Form 255) and review
Information Bulletin 143.
Step 5
You will be required to upload the completed documents from Step 2 and, if applicable, Steps 3 or 4. Submitting without all the requirements will result in delays.