Land Development
The Land Development Division provides engineering and review services for construction and development projects throughout the unincorporated areas of San Diego County. The DPW Land Development Website hosts additional information related to processes under their ultimate authority.
NEW! Removing Barriers to Housing – Guaranteed Review Times
As directed by the Board of Supervisors (Board) on May 24, 2023,
under Short-Term Actions 1, 2, and 3a to go into effect on July 1,
2024., PDS has developed Guaranteed Review Timelines for certain
housing projects, including discretionary projects that are required
to go through environmental review per the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) as well as ministerial permits like building
permits. To qualify for a guaranteed review time, the project must a
be a deed restricted affordable housing project (all units), a
workforce housing project, or a housing project within a Vehicle Miles
Travelled (VMT) efficient and/or qualify as infill area as identified
in the County's Transportation Study Guide. For further information
please visit the Guaranteed Review
Times page.
Schedule an appointment online with Land Development Counter staff for the following appointment types:
We will require a flash drive in addition to the hard copy files for all new projects and resubmittals for the following permits:
- All Major Minor, and Stockpile Grading Permits
- All Major, Minor, and Public Improvement Plans
- Final Map Applications
- Parcel Map Applications
- Centerline Applications
- PDP SWQMP Referrals
Use Flash Drive Submittal Checklist for instructions on naming submittal documents
The Flash Drive MUST include individual PDF files of all required documents, plans, and reports. ZIP files, encrypted or password protected are not allowed. For questions please contact your Land Development Project Manager, or the Land Development Counter at ldpermitcounter@sdcounty.ca.gov