Building Forms and Handouts

This page provides handouts for the different applications submitted to the Building Division. If you have questions, call the Building Division hotline at (858) 565-5920.

Information on Building Permit Related Fees

This section provides information on many of the fees associated with obtaining building permits.  Every permit is different, so please review the information linked here and the handouts and forms linked from this page to determine which fees might apply.  Fee ordinance updates approved by the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors effective September 15, 2013.

Building Plan Check and Permit Fee Estimator Spreadsheet

A full list of building permit fees is available in the Building Fee Schedule

Parks Department Fees for Dwelling Permits

Park Fee Information

Transportation Impact and Drainage Fees Information

TIF and Drainage Fee Calculator

Additional Information

Use the Agency Contacts List for questions about fees charged by outside agencies.

The $87 screening fee charged by the Land Development counter is applicable for most permit types.

Permit Application Packages

Residential

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  • Residential Dwelling Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Form Number
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater(file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    BMP Installation Verification Form for Priority Development Projects 04/25 BMP VERIFY
    Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement 04/25 BMP MAINTENANCE
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Fire Resistive Eave Construction 01/24 PDS #198
    Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD Users 01/24 EAVE INDEX
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs and Impervious Area 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Landscape Documentation Package Checklist - Counter Submittal 05/22 PDS #404c
    Landscape Documentation Package Checklist - E-mail Submittal 05/22 PDS #404e
    Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet 03/16 PDS #405
    Landscape Certificate of Completion Checklist - Counter Submittal 05/22 PDS #406c
    Landscape Certificate of Completion Checklist - E-mail Submittal 07/24 PDS #406e
    Landscape Certificate of Completion Using Prescriptive Compliance Option 03/16 PDS #407A
    Landscape Certificate of Completion 03/16 PDS #407
    Water Use Application Using Prescriptive Compliance Option 02/16 PDS #410
    Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential 01/17 PDS #409
    Owner-Builder Information 11/19 PDS #421
    How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary 10/13 PDS #441a
    Checklist for Residential Construction 01/26 PDS #498
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
    Minimum Essential Items for Plans 01/23 PDS #658
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Sample Conditions of Approval 06/17
    PDS #712
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
    Agency Contacts List 04/19 PDS #804    
  • Residential Addition Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    BMP Installation Verification Form for Priority Development Projects 04/25 BMP VERIFY
    Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement 04/25 BMP MAINTENANCE
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Fire Resistive Eave Construction 01/24 PDS #198
    Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD users 01/24 EAVE INDEX
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs and Impervious Area 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential 01/17 PDS #409
    Owner-Builder Information 11/19 PDS #421
    How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary 10/13 PDS #441a
    Checklist for Residential Construction 01/26 PDS #498
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26
    PDS #613
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Sample Conditions of Approval 06/17
    PDS #712
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
    Agency Contacts List 04/19 PDS #804
  • Residential Remodel Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Fire Resistive Eave Construction 01/24 PDS #198
    Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD users 01/24 EAVE INDEX
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Owner-Builder Information 11/19 PDS #421
    How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary 10/13 PDS #441a
    Checklist for Residential Construction 01/26 PDS #498
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26
    PDS #613
    Minimum Essential Items for Plans 01/23 PDS #658
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Sample Conditions of Approval 06/17
    PDS #712
  • Manufactured Home on Private Lot Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    BMP Installation Verification Form for Priority Development Projects 04/25 BMP VERIFY
    Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement 04/25 BMP MAINTENANCE
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Manufactured Home on a Private Lot - Requirements 09/25 PDS #103
    Fire Resistive Eave Construction 01/24 PDS #198
    Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD users 01/24 EAVE INDEX
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs and Impervious Area 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Landscape Documentation Package Checklist - Counter Submittal 05/22 PDS #404c
    Landscape Documentation Package Checklist - E-mail Submittal 05/22 PDS #404e
    Water Efficient Landscape Worksheet 03/16 PDS #405
    Landscape Certificate of Completion Checklist - Counter Submittal 05/22 PDS #406c
    Landscape Certificate of Completion Checklist - E-mail Submittal 07/24 PDS #406e
    Landscape Certificate of Completion Using Prescriptive Compliance Option 03/16 PDS #407A
    Landscape Certificate of Completion 03/16 PDS #407
    Water Use Application Using Prescriptive Compliance Option 02/16 PDS #410
    Owner-Builder Information 11/19 PDS #421
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26
    PDS #613
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Sample Conditions of Approval 06/17
    PDS #712
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
  • Manufactured Home and Accessory Structures in Parks Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Mobile Home Park Construction Application (Interactive) 01/26 PDS #292
    MHP Plot Plan for Accessory 01/24 PDS #036
    MH Installation Information 01/17 PDS #055a
    Requirements for Placing a Manufactured Home in a Mobile Home Park 12/18 PDS #054
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
  • PDS Minor Grading (pursuant to 87.206-b) Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Grading Permit Application (Interactive) 01/25 PDS #352
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Low Impact Development Handbook 02/16 LID HANDBOOK
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    BMP Installation Verification Form for Priority Development Projects 04/25 BMP VERIFY
    Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement 04/25 BMP MAINTENANCE
    Minor (PDS) Grading Plan Checklist 06/17 PDS #009
    Minor Grading Certification Form 08/20 PDS #073
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Minor Grading Feasibility Worksheet 08/25 PDS #173
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs and Impervious Area 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
    Right of Entry 08/21
    PDS #620
    Environmental Review Questionnaire 08/21 PDS #646
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
    Grading Plot Plan & Supplemental Sheet PDF Format
    01/26 GRDPDS
    Grading Plot Plan & Supplemental Sheet AutoCAD 01/26 GRDPDS

    The grading plan template available above is the most current and only valid version.  Grading plans will not be accepted at the PDS Building counters unless drawn on this version of the unmodified template. Out-of-date or modified grading templates cannot be accepted at the Building counters. Please contact the County Building Division at 858-565-5920 for more information.

Commercial

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  • Tract Project Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    BMP Installation Verification Form for Priority Development Projects 04/25 BMP VERIFY
    Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement 04/25 BMP MAINTENANCE
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Tract Submittal Worksheet (print on 11x17 paper) 11/25 PDS #194
    Fire Resistive Eave Construction 01/24 PDS #198
    Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD users 01/24 EAVE INDEX
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Building Permit & Right-of-Way Permit Subcontractor Disclosure Guidance 02/23 PDS #295
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
    Tract Submittal Requirements 02/25 PDS #649
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
  • Commercial Tenant Improvements Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26 PDS #293
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Guards and Handrails 01/23 PDS #075
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Hazardous Materials Questionnaire - DEH:HM-9171
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Building Permit & Right-of-Way Permit Subcontractor Disclosure Guidance 02/23 PDS #295
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
    State Disability Access Notice for Commercial Building Applicants 11/21 Access Notice
  • New Commercial Shell Structure Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26 PDS #293
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    BMP Installation Verification Form for Priority Development Projects 04/25 BMP VERIFY
    Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement 04/25 BMP MAINTENANCE
    Guards and Handrails 01/23 PDS #075
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Valuation Multiplier 06/17 PDS #169
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 09/12 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Building Permit & Right-of-Way Permit Subcontractor Disclosure Guidance 02/23 PDS #295
    Checklist for Commercial Buildings 01/23 PDS #492
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26
    PDS #613
    Hazardous Materials Questionnaire - DEH:HM-9171
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
    State Disability Access Notice for Commercial Building Applicants 11/21 Access Notice
  • Commercial Sign Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #293
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
  • Accessibility Requirements for Multifamily Housing
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Checklist for Commercial Buildings 01/23  PDS #492
  • Accessibility Requirements for Public Accommodations & Commercial Buildings
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Checklist for Commercial Buildings  01/23
     PDS #492
    Disabled Access Requirements Hardship Exception Application  01/23  PDS #644
    State Disability Access Notice for Commercial Building Applicants  11/21  Access Notice

Minor Permits

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  • Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Permits
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #293
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Act 06/25 PDS #612
    Policy on Sea Cargo Containers 01/16 Policy MP-26
    Requirements for Placing Cargo Containers 02/24 PDS #726
  • Pool Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26 PDS #293
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Swimming Pool and Spa Requirements 02/26 PDS #379
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
  • Patio Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #293
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater(file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    Residential Decks 01/23 PDS #044
    Patio Covers and Carports 01/23 PDS #078
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
  • Retaining Wall Permit
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #293
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) 01/25 INTAKE FORM
    Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan 04/26 STANDARD SWQMP
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater(file size 22MB) 01/24 PDS #143
    Best Management Practices for Stormwater Design Manual 09/20 BMP DESIGN MANUAL
    Retaining Wall with Sloping Back Fill 01/23 PDS #083
    Retaining Wall with Level Back Fill 01/23 PDS #084
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Building Permit Fee Schedule 07/26 PDS #613
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
  • Renewable Energy Permits
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #293
    Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) 03/26
    PDS #291
    Pre-Review Project Feasibility Worksheet 02/26 PDS #192
    Minimum Plan Requirements to Solar Photovoltaic Projects 09/12 PDS #663
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential 01/17 PDS #409
    Online Roof Mount Solar PV Submittal Guidance 06/13 PDS #807
    How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary 10/13 PDS #441a
    Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units 06/18 PDS #799
    Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Permitting Process 02/20 PDS #808
    Zoning Ordinance - ZO Index

General Informations

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  • Planning for a Project
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    County Building Codes 01/26 BLDGCODE
    Consolidated County WUI Code 01/26 WUICODE
    Consolidated County Fire Code 01/26 FIRECODE
    Adoptive Ordinance Building Permit Requirements Exemptions 01/26 PDS #110
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Farm Employee Housing 04/24 PDS #390
    Guest Living Quarters 03/26 PDS #576
    Non-Habitable Structures 07/21 PDS #577
    Accessory Dwelling Unit 01/26 PDS #611
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
    Low Impact Development Handbook 02/16 LID HANDBOOK
    Determination of Legal Parcel 04/22 Policy G-3
    Types Of Accessory Dwelling Units 04/19 PDS #345
  • Minimum Construction Specification and Plot Plan Templates
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Minimum Construction Specifications Solar PV 02/26 PDS #081s
    Minimum Construction Specifications PDF Format 01/26 PDS #081
    Plot Plan Cover (not for grading)  PDF Format 01/26 PDS #040
    Plot Plan Cover (not for grading)  AutoCAD 01/26 PDS #040
    Grading Plot Plan & Supplemental Sheet PDF Format 01/26 GRDPDS
    Grading Plot Plan & Supplemental Sheet AutoCAD 01/26 GRDPDS
  • Wildfire Rebuilding
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    County Building Codes 01/26 BLDGCODE
    Consolidated County WUI Code 01/26 WUICODE
    Consolidated County Fire Code 01/26 FIRECODE
    Plot Plan Minimum Requirements 07/26 PDS #090
    Residential Plan Submittal Worksheet for Fire Survivors 09/12 PDS #186
    Fire Resistive Eave Construction 01/24 PDS #198
    Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD users 01/24 EAVE INDEX
    Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs 10/20 PDS #272
    Green Building Incentive Program 06/26 PDS #273
    Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements 01/24 PDS #664
    Firestorm Policy and Guidance Document 09/19 PDS #666
    Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet 09/21 PDS #800
    Firestorm Policy Document 10/13 PDS #806
    PDS Foundation Memo for Fire Survivors 10/07 Foundation Memo
    Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units 06/18 PDS #799
  • Misc. Forms Listed in Alpha-Numerical Order
    Form Name Date MM/YY Number
    Steel Building Guidance 08/25 PDS #002A
    Steel Building Construction Certification 08/25 PDS #003A
    Special Inspection Form 12/24 PDS #006
    Notching and Boring 01/17 PDS #013
    Affidavit for Release of Building Records 05/20 PDS #017
    Property Owner Release for Copies of Building Plans 01/24 PDS #018
    Weights of Materials 01/17 PDS #019
    Expansive Soil Foundation Design 01/23 PDS #065
    Fences 01/23 PDS #070
    Residential Roof-Mount Solar PV Building Code Plan Check 07/18 PDS #074
    Mobile Home Tie-Down Certification by Installer 09/12 PDS #076
    Naming or Renaming Private Roads 06/25
    PDS #096
    Change the Name of a County Road 06/23 PDS #098A/B
    433A Requirements for Recording 01/26 PDS #106
    Final Residential Inspection Requirements 09/12 PDS #117
    Who May Prepare Plans 09/12 PDS #118
    Inspection Form for Series Rated Combination 09/12 PDS #132
    Building Self-Certification Program 08/25 PDS #136
    Notice of Abandoned Plan Check or Permit 05/20 PDS #148
    Residential Fireplaces and Chimneys 01/23 PDS #180
    Circuit Card and Load Summary 01/15 PDS #184
    Wet Bar Limitations 08/17 PDS #195
    Fire, Plants, Defensible Space and You 09/21 PDS #199
    Private Outdoor Lighting Regulations 05/23 PDS #211
    Gnatcatcher Endangered Species Notification 03/23
    PDS #252
    Resolution Conference Request & Issue Resolution Procedures 07/06 PDS #266
    Building Ride Along 09/12 PDS #332
    Span Tables 03/14 PDS #415
    Burial Depths for Yard Piping 09/12 PDS #438ab
    Temporary Health Care Trailers 07/26 PDS #592
    Instructions for 24-hour Inspection Hotline 06/13 PDS #598
    Water Tank Standards for Fire Protection 04/26 CFA #600
    Post-Flood Permitting Support 01/26 PDS #614
    Expedited Plan Check Request 07/26
    PDS #617
    Appeal of Fire Code Official's Decision 09/12 PDS #622A
    Residential Re-Roof Referral Sheet 04/24 PDS #641A
    Multifamily Re-Roof Referral Sheet 04/24 PDS #641B
    Commercial Re-Roof Referral Sheet 04/24 PDS #641C
    Disabled Access Requirements Hardship Exception Application 01/23 PDS #644
    Plan Change Form 10/25 PDS #652
    Standard Lot Perimeter Protection Design 09/12 PDS #659
    County Standards Desilting Basin 09/12 PDS #660
    Fire Resistive Construction Requirements 09/12 PDS #662
    Water Heater Strapping Requirements 01/14 PDS #701
    Applicant Quick Guide for Construction in a Mobile Home Park 09/12 PDS #703
    Streamlined Starter Home Developments of 10 or Less Units (SB 684) 07/24 PDS #733
    Plan Change Guidance Document 07/26
    PDS #803
    Sample Placard for Alternate Power Source 09/12 PDS #805
    Verification of Agriculture Application 07/13 AWM Form

     

    Approved Construction Material Testing Laboratories and Special Inspection Agencies
    The County Building Division and most cities in the region do not have an approval system for construction materials testing laboratories and special inspection agencies.  For construction projects within the unincorporated areas of the County of San Diego requiring these services, please refer to the approved listing maintained by the City of San Diego online.

    - City of San Diego Approved Material Testing Labs

Accessory Dwelling Unit Information

View all information about ADU and JADU in San Diego County, or view and download pre-approved County Standard ADU plans.

Building Permits Issued and Newly Created Records Reports

Effective March 31, 2013, the Planning and Development Services, Building Division Building Permits Issued and Newly Created Records reports are available in Microsoft Excel format on the Accela Citizen Access portion of the County’s web site.

Please read the Accela Citizen Access How To Run Reports help guide for instructions.

With the deployment of the ability for our customers to run the Building Permits Issued and Newly Created Records reports using detailed parameters, publication of the pre-run, weekly ‘canned’ reports ceased on March 31, 2013.  More information is available at the Accela Updates web page.

The Building Permits Issued and Newly Created Records reports are provided "as is," free of charge, as a courtesy. Report criteria fields, format, file type and other characteristics of the report may change without notice. The County of San Diego has mad eevery effort to ensure that the data provided is accurate; however, the County disclaims any responsibility for the accuracy or correctness of the data.

In no event shall the County of San Diego become liable to users of this data, or any other party for any loss or damages, consequential or otherwise.

As the Building Permits Issued and Newly Created Records reports are provided as a courtesy service, no technical support is provided.