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Zoning Use Verification
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.
Plan Your Project
What You Should Know
- For Alcohol Beverage Control regulated businesses that include sale, distribution and consumption, please complete the Alcohol Beverage Control (Form 255) (do not complete items #9 - #14) and review Information Bulletin 143.
- Learn more about DMV-regulated businesses before applying for a Zoning Use Verification. Common applications include:
- For Animal Shelters, please review the San Diego County Department of Animal Control Services before applying for a Zoning Use Verification.
- For firearm sales, firearm manufacturing and outpatient facilities, please complete and submit the Zoning Use Verification Form (DS-690).
Fees
- Fees are required to be paid prior to review. Please review Information Bulletin 143 for the latest fee information.
Exemptions
- No exemptions
Apply for a Permit
Step 1
Step 2
Read the 
requirements for PDF file uploads.
Not following the PDF requirements will delay project review and approval.
Step 3
Complete or obtain:
- Zoning Use Verification Form (DS-690).
- Project Contacts Information (DS-345)
- Other forms required by state or local agencies.
Step 4
If your application is for a DMV-regulated business, complete the applicable Zoning Use Verification.
Step 5
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. Important: Do not complete items #9 - #14 on Form 255, as these questions are for City staff.
Step 6
Your PDF documents MUST meet our upload requirements. See Step 2 for more info.
Step 7
You will be required to upload the completed documents from Step 3 and, if applicable, Steps 4 or 5. Submitting without all the requirements will result in delays.
To select the correct "Record Type" for Zoning Use Verification applications when applying for the permit, find Miscellaneous Applications and click "Others."