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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:
- 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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Single Family, Duplex, Townhome and Accessory Structure Soil Bearing Capacity
The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to summarize the procedure determining soil bearing capacity for foundation design of a single family, duplex, townhome 3-stories or less in height, and for their accessory structures.
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Permitting Requirements for Residential Garage Conversions
Permit requirements to convert a garage of a single family or duplex to habitable (or non-parking) area.
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Information on Applying for ABC Licenses
This Information Bulletin (IB) explains how to obtain a permit for Alcoholic Beverage Outlets.
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The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to explain how the City of San Diego determines the assessable space for residential buildings and chargeable covered and enclosed space for commercial or industrial buildings for the purpose of assessing school fees.
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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.
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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.
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The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for using cargo containers repurposed as buildings.
Revised
Professional Certification for Office Tenant Improvements
This information bulletin explains the process for the Professional Certification program for office tenant improvement building permit projects.
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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.
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This Information Bulletin describes the documents typically required in order to issue a building permit.
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