How to Obtain a Temporary Use Permit

This information bulletin provides guidance on the City of San Diego’s requirements for obtaining a Temporary Use Permit for certain uses, for limited time periods, in locations where the uses would not otherwise be allowed by the applicable zone. Regulations for Temporary Use Permits can be found in San Diego Municipal Code (SDMC) §123.0401. 

Revised July 2024

How to Obtain a Temporary Use Permit

Information on what uses are allowed with a Temporary Use Permit

Revised September 2022

Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)

This Information Bulletin (IB) describes requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) citywide.

Revised January 2025

Submittal Requirements and Procedures Small-Cell Wireless Communication Facilities

This Information Bulletin (IB) describes requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) citywide.

Revised May 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

Regulations Governing Condominium Conversions

Information on the process for converting existing rental apartment units into condominiums.

Revised July 2019

How to Obtain a Neighborhood Use Permit for a Home Occupation

Revised July 2020

Permit Procedures for Shared Mobility Devices

This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to operate a Shared
Mobility Device within the public right of way in the City of San Diego.

Revised July 2021

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 September 2022

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 January 2023