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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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Specification For Solar Water Heating System
This Information Bulletin explains the permit process for solar water heating systems.
Revised
This Information Bulletin describes the procedures for obtaining a permit to build a retaining wall using the city of San Diego's standard drawings and specifications per Information Bulletin 221.
Revised
Standard Cantilevered Retaining Walls
This Information Bulletin provides prescriptive reinforced masonry cantilevered retaining wall designs compliant with the San Diego Municipal Code and approved by the City of San Diego.
Revised
This Information Bulletin provides prescriptive designs for the construction of masonry, chain link or wood fences that are seven feet or less in height and solely support their self-weight.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for State of California Approved Commercial Coaches
This information bulletin is to explain the policy of the City of San Diego concerning the use and permitting requirements of commercial coaches that are approved by the State of California.
Revised
The purpose of this information bulletin is to explain permitting requirements for installing a newly constructed Factory-Built Housing (FBH).
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit to Legalize Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units
The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the intent of California Senate Bill 1226 and California Assembly Bill 2533, and conditions by which it allows to legalize existing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) constructed without a building permit.
Revised
How to Apply for a Change of Record
The purpose of this information bulletin is to outline the procedures for changing the property owner, contractor, permit holder, or the licensed design professional (architect/engineer) of record for a Building, Combination, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Fire Sprinkler, or Fire Alarm Permit.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for the Installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems
This information bulletin explains the submittal and permitting process and the associated fees for the installation of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems.
Revised
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