Multi-Dwelling Unit Developments and Urban Lot Splits

This Information Bulletin addresses the City of San Diego’s regulations to implement California Senate Bill 9 (SB 9), which permits multi-dwelling unit development and lot splits, under specified circumstances, on parcels zoned for single dwelling unit development and Planned District Zones that permit single dwelling unit development. It also provides guidance on requirements for obtaining a building permit to construct a dwelling unit using those provisions.

Revised February 2024

New Development on a Site with a Utilized Development Permit

Utilized Development Permit

Revised March 2020

Complete Communities Housing Solutions

Complete Communities Housing Solutions (CCHS) is an optional affordable housing incentive program allowing more dense housing projects near high-frequency transit. The regulations are intended to create a variety of housing options for everyone, with an emphasis on low- and moderate-income levels.

Revised March 2024

Senate Bill 684 Tentative Maps

This Information Bulletin addresses the City of San Diego’s ministerial approval process and requirements to implement California Senate Bill 684, which streamlines the process for certain tentative maps for 10 or fewer residential units on qualified lots under 5 acres. It also describes the application requirements for filing a tentative map using provisions that allow a Process One ministerial approval. 

Revised July 2024

Affordable Student Housing

This Information Bulletin is a summary of the Affordable Student Housing Density Bonus regulations and does not include every requirement or restriction. To view all of the requirements and regulations please see San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article 3, Division 7 .

Affordable Student Housing is an optional affordable housing incentive program allowing more dense housing targeting lower income students. Lower income students are students who have a household income and asset level that does not exceed the level for Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B award recipients as set forth in Section 69432.7(k)(1) of the California Education Code.

Revised March 2024

Tentative Map Exemptions

This Information Bulletin describes the eligibility and application process for subdivisions that are exempt from the requirement to obtain a tentative map.

Revised October 2024

Substantial Conformance Review

This Information Bulletin provides a summary of Substantial Conformance Reviews (SCR).

Revised February 2025

Fee Schedule for Construction Permits-Structures

This Information Bulletin lists the fees collected by the City of San Diego for construction permits for structures (building permits). Also listed are some, but not all, fees that may be required from agencies other than the City of San Diego.

Revised March 2025

Grading/Public Right-of-Way Permits and Mapping Actions

​​This Information Bulletin lists fees and deposits for Grading Permits, Public Right-of-way Permits and mapping actions. For project submittal information, see Project Submittal Manual, Sections 3 and 5.​ 

Revised March 2025

Fee/Deposit Schedules for Development & Policy Approvals/Permits

This information bulletin (IB) lists fees and deposits for discretionary and policy approvals.

Revised February 2025