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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:
- April 16, 2025 | IB-501"Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- April 16, 2025 | IB-710 "Permit Instructions, Procedures for Building Demolition/Removal"
- March 28, 2025| IB-502 "Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- March 28, 2025| IB-501 "Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures."
- March 26, 2025| IB-140 "Residential Addition/Remodel"
- Feb. 26, 2025 | IB-585 "Certificate of Occupancy"
- Feb. 10, 2025 | IB-114a "How to Establish Master Plans for Miscellaneous Structures"
- Feb. 10, 2025 | IB-513 "Preliminary Review"
- Feb. 10, 2025 | IB-503 "Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits"
- Feb. 10, 2025 | IB-500 "Substantial Conformance Review"
- Feb. 7, 2025 | IB-501 "Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures"
- Feb. 7, 2025 | IB-700 "Permit Express Plan Check Service"
- Jan. 28, 2025 | IB-118 "Construction Changes to Approved Plans"
- Jan. 21, 2025 | IB-502 "Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions"
- Jan 15, 2025 | IB-123 "Minimum Standards for Renewal of Roof Covering"
- Jan. 15, 2025 | IB-301 "How to Obtain a Permit for the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems"
- Jan. 13, 2025 | IB-185 "How to Obtain an Address Change"
- Jan. 10, 2025| IB-242 "How to Obtain a Permit to Legalize
Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units" - Jan. 7, 2025| IB-241 "Factory Built Housing"
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How to Obtain a Permit for Private Grading
This Information Bulletin describes private grading and the process for obtaining a grading permit on private property where building construction is proposed. Private grading is a new process that involves grading plan review, grading permit issuance, and grading inspection by Development Services.
Revised
Requirements for Site Reconnaissance and Testing in Environmentally Sensitive Lands
Permitting process and minimum requirements for a ministerial grading permit (Process 1) for reconnaissance and testing on Environmentally Sensitive Lands.
Revised
How to Obtain a Development Permit for a Pedestrian Plaza
Approval process and submittal requirements for a Pedestrian Plaza. Pedestrian Plazas are sometimes referred to as Parklets.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for Placemaking
Approval process and submittal requirements for Placemaking projects.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for Encroachments in the Right-of-Way
Permitting requirements for encroachments into the public right-of-way or a public easement.
Revised
How to Apply for a Lot Line Adjustment or Lot Consolidation
Lot line adjustment or lot consolidation application process.
Revised
Potential Historical Resource Review
When a project requires a construction permit, including No-Plan construction permits, and there is a structure 45 years old or older on any parcel affected by your project then it is subject to this review.
Revised
Designated Historical Resource Review
If the project site/structure is Designated Historical OR located within a Historical District, it is subject to this review.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the process of issuing a Certificate of Occupancy.
Revised
How to Obtain an Occupant Load Sign
Procedure for obtaining an Occupant Load Sign for assembly spaces within existing buildings.
Revised
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