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.
Table of Contents
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.
Residential Packages
Commercial Packages
Minor Permit Packages
General Information
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
Transportation Impact and Drainage Fees Information
Additional Information
Use the Agency Contacts List for questions about fees charged by outside agencies.
The $60 screening fee charged by the Land Development counter is applicable for most permit types.
Minimum Construction Specification and Plot Plan Templates:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Minimum Construction Specifications Solar PV | 01/23 | PDS #081s |
| Minimum Construction Specifications PDF Format | 01/23 | PDS #081 |
| Plot Plan Cover (not for grading) PDF Format | 01/23 | PDS #040 |
| Plot Plan Cover (not for grading) AutoCAD | 01/23 | PDS #040 |
| Grading Plot Plan & Supplemental Sheet PDF Format | 01/23 | GRDPDS |
| Grading Plot Plan & Supplemental Sheet AutoCAD | 01/23 | GRDPDS |
Residential Dwelling Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Form Number |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 09/20 | BMP VERIFY |
| Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement | 10/19 | BMP MAINTENANCE |
Optional Pre-Intake Assistance Conference
| 06/23 | PDS #001 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | 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 | 09/12 | 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 | 05/22 | 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 | 05/20 | PDS #421 |
| How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary | 10/13 | PDS #441a |
| Checklist for Residential Construction | 01/23 | PDS #498 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | PDS #613 |
| Minimum Essential Items for Plans | 01/23 | PDS #658 |
| Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements | 01/24 | PDS #664 |
| Sample Conditions of Approval | 07/20
| PDS #712 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800 |
| Agency Contacts List | 04/19 | PDS #804 |
Residential Addition Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 09/20 | BMP VERIFY |
| Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement | 10/19 | BMP MAINTENANCE |
Optional Pre-Intake Assistance Conference
| 06/23
| PDS #001 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | 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 | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential | 01/17 | PDS #409 |
| Owner-Builder Information | 05/20 | PDS #421 |
| How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary | 10/13 | PDS #441a |
| Checklist for Residential Construction | 01/23 | PDS #498 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24
| PDS #613 |
| Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements | 01/24 | PDS #664 |
| Sample Conditions of Approval | 07/20
| PDS #712 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800 |
| Agency Contacts List | 04/19 | PDS #804 |
Residential Remodel Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 |
Optional Pre-Intake Assistance Conference
| 06/23
| PDS #001 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | 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 | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Owner-Builder Information | 05/20 | PDS #421 |
| How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary | 10/13 | PDS #441a |
| Checklist for Residential Construction | 01/23 | PDS #498 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24
| PDS #613 |
| Minimum Essential Items for Plans | 01/23 | PDS #658 |
| Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements | 01/24 | PDS #664 |
| Sample Conditions of Approval | 07/20
| PDS #712 |
Manufactured Home on Private Lot Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 09/20 | BMP VERIFY |
| Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement | 10/19 | BMP MAINTENANCE |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Mobile Home on a Private Lot - Requirements | 09/12 | 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 | 09/12 | 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 | 05/22 | 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 | 05/20 | PDS #421 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24
| PDS #613 |
| Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements | 01/24 | PDS #664 |
| Sample Conditions of Approval | 07/20
| PDS #712 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800
|
Manufactured Home and Accessory Structures in Parks Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Mobile Home Park Construction Application (Interactive) | 05/20 | 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) Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Grading Permit Application (Interactive) | 05/20 | PDS #352 |
| Low Impact Development Handbook | 02/16 | LID HANDBOOK |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 09/20 | BMP VERIFY |
| Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement | 10/19 | BMP MAINTENANCE |
| Minor (PDS) Grading Plan Checklist | 06/17 | PDS #009 |
| Minor Grading Certification Form | 08/20 | PDS #073 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Minor Grading Plan Intake Minimum Requirements | 02/17 | PDS #173 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs and Impervious Area | 10/20 | PDS #272 |
| Green Building Incentive Program | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | 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
| 01/23 | GRDPDS |
| Grading Plot Plan & Supplemental Sheet AutoCAD | 01/23 | 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.
Tract Processing Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 09/20 | BMP VERIFY |
| Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement | 06/17 | BMP MAINTENANCE |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Tract Submittal Worksheet (print on 11x17 paper) | 10/20 | 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 | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Building Permit & Right-of-Way Permit Subcontractor Disclosure Guidance | 02/23 | PDS #295 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | PDS #613 |
| Tract Submittal Requirements | 10/20 | PDS #649 |
| Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements | 01/24 | PDS #664 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800
|
Commercial Tenant Improvements Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21 | PDS #293 |
| Guards and Handrails | 01/23 | PDS #075 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Hazardous Materials Questionnaire | - | DEH:HM-9171 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs | 10/20 | PDS #272 |
| Green Building Incentive Program | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Building Permit & Right-of-Way Permit Subcontractor Disclosure Guidance | 02/23 | PDS #295 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | PDS #613
|
| State Disability Access Notice for Commercial Building Applicants | 11/21 | Access Notice |
New Commercial Shell Structure Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21 | PDS #293 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 09/20 | BMP VERIFY |
| Category I Structural BMP Maintenance Notification Agreement | 10/19 | BMP MAINTENANCE |
Optional Pre-Intake Assistance Conference
| 06/23
| PDS #001 |
| Guards and Handrails | 01/23 | PDS #075 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Valuation Multiplier | 06/17 | PDS #169 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs | 09/12 | PDS #272 |
| Green Building Incentive Program | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Building Permit & Right-of-Way Permit Subcontractor Disclosure Guidance | 02/23 | PDS #295 |
| Checklist for Commercial Buildings | 07/18 | PDS #492 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24
| 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 Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #293 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs | 10/20 | PDS #272 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | PDS #613
|
Accessibility Requirements for Multifamily Housing:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Code Applicability, Site Accessibility, Exterior Routes of Travel | 01/17 | PDS #625A |
| Parking Facilities | 07/18 | PDS #626A |
| Curb Ramps | 01/17 | PDS #627A |
| Ramps | 01/17 | PDS #628A |
| Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel | 01/17 | PDS #629A |
| Doors and Gates | 01/17 | PDS #630A |
| Stairways | 01/17 | PDS #631A |
| Elevators and Platform Lifts | 01/17 | PDS #632A |
| Common-Use Toilet Facilities | 01/17 | PDS #633A |
| Common-Use Shower and Bathing Facilities | 01/17 | PDS #634A |
| Drinking Fountains | 07/18 | PDS #635A |
| Public Telephones | 01/17 | PDS #636A |
| Alarms | 01/17 | PDS #637A |
| Common-Use Amenities | 01/17 | PDS #638A |
| Dwelling Units | 01/17 | PDS #639A
|
Accessibility Requirements for Public Accommodations & Commercial Buildings:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Site Accessibility and Exterior Routes of Travel | 07/18
| PDS #625B |
| Parking and Passenger Loading Zones | 07/18 | PDS #626B |
| Curb Ramps | 07/18 | PDS #627B |
| Ramps | 01/17 | PDS #628B |
| Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel | 01/17 | PDS #629B |
| Doors and Gates | 01/17 | PDS #630B |
| Stairways | 01/17 | PDS #631B |
| Elevators and Platform Lifts | 01/17 | PDS #632B |
| Toilet Facilities | 07/18 | PDS #633B |
| Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities | 07/18 | PDS #634B |
| Drinking Fountains | 01/17 | PDS #635B |
| Miscellaneous Elements | 07/18 | PDS #636B |
| Alarms | 01/17 | PDS #637B |
| Assembly Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 1 |
| Business and Office Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 2 |
| Educational Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 3 |
| Health Care Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 4 |
| Mercantile and Retail Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 5 |
| Hotel, Motel, and Other Transient Lodging Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 6 |
| Storage, Warehouse, and Factory Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 7 |
| Recreational and Outdoor Uses | 01/17 | PDS #638B 8 |
| Existing and Historical Buildings | 01/22 | PDS #639B
|
| State Disability Access Notice for Commercial Building Applicants | 11/21 | Access Notice |
Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Permits:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #293 |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 09/20 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs | 10/20 | PDS #272 |
| Green Building Incentive Program | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Act | 07/14 | PDS #612 |
| Policy on Sea Cargo Containers | 05/07 | Policy MP-26 |
| Requirements for Placing Cargo Containers | 09/22 | PDS #726 |
Pool Permit Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21 | PDS #293 |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs | 10/20 | PDS #272 |
| Green Building Incentive Program | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Swimming Pool Enclosure and Safety Feature Requirements | 05/20 | PDS #379 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | PDS #613 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800
|
Patio Permit Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #293 |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs | 10/20 | PDS #272 |
| Green Building Incentive Program | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | PDS #613 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800
|
Retaining Wall Permit Plan Submittal:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #293 |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Stormwater Intake Form (Interactive) | 02/19 | INTAKE FORM |
| Standard Project Stormwater Quality Management Plan | 09/20 | 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 | 05/17 | PDS #090 |
| Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs | 10/20 | PDS #272 |
| Building Permit Fee Schedule | 06/24 | PDS #613 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800 |
Renewable Energy Permits:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| Commercial Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #293 |
| Residential Building Permit Application (Interactive) | 10/21
| PDS #291 |
| Minimum Plan Requirements to Solar Photovoltaic Projects | 09/12 | PDS #663 |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | 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 | 12/19 | PDS #799 |
| Eligibility Checklist for Expedited Permitting Process | 02/20 | PDS #808 |
| Zoning Ordinance | - | ZO Index |
Wildfire Rebuilding - General Information:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| County Building Codes | 02/23 | BLDGCODE |
| Consolidated County Fire Code | 04/23 | FIRECODE |
| Plot Plan Minimum Requirements | 05/17 | 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 | 09/12 | 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 | 12/19 | PDS #799 |
Planning for a Project - General Information:
| Form Name | Date MM/YY | Number |
| County Building Codes | 02/23 | BLDGCODE |
| Consolidated County Fire Code | 04/23 | FIRECODE |
| Adoptive Ordinance Building Permit Requirements Exceptions | 01/23 | PDS #110 |
| Green Building Incentive Program | 09/12 | PDS #273 |
| Farm Employee Housing | 08/20 | PDS #390 |
| Guest Living Quarters | 09/12 | PDS #576 |
| Non-Habitable Structures | 01/20 | PDS #577 |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | 01/20 | PDS #611 |
| Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet | 09/21 | PDS #800 |
| Low Impact Development Handbook | 02/16 | LID HANDBOOK |
| Determination of Legal Parcel | 09/12 | Policy G-3 |
| Types Of Accessory Dwelling Units | 01/17 | PDS #345 |
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.
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.
