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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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Federal Aviation Administration Notification and Evaluation Process
Federal Aviation Administration notification requirements for development projects.
Revised
How to Obtain a Permit for a Sidewalk Café
This information bulletin (IB) describes the approval process and submittal requirements for a sidewalk café.
Revised
Requirements for Inclusionary Affordable Housing
This bulletin summarizes the City of San Diego’s Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance. For more details, please see San Diego Municipal Code Chapter 14, Article 2, Division 13
Revised
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
Submittal Requirements and Procedures Small-Cell Wireless Communication Facilities
This Information Bulletin (IB) describes requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) citywide.
Revised
Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs)
This Information Bulletin (IB) describes requirements for Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs) citywide.
Revised
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
Regulations Governing Condominium Conversions
Information on the process for converting existing rental apartment units into condominiums.
Revised
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
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