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business, and provide support for homeowners and contractors to get work done.</p> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-2 tbm-group active active-trail cell medium-5 submenu-major" aria-level="2" > <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-2 items-5 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Plan</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/purchasing/bids-contracts" class="tbm-link level-4"> Bid on a Contract </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/economic-development/tax-incentives" class="tbm-link level-4"> Explore Incentives </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/development-services/codes-regulations" class="tbm-link level-4"> Development Codes & Regulations </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Fix</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-2 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/publicutilities/customerservices" class="tbm-link level-4"> Set Up Utilities </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/development-services" class="tbm-link level-4"> Renovations & Remodels </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group active active-trail" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Build</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4 active active-trail" aria-level="4" > <a href="/development-services/permits" class="tbm-link level-4 active-trail"> Get Permits </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/development-services" class="tbm-link level-4"> Track Your Project </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/development-services/zoning" class="tbm-link level-4"> Learn about Zoning </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3"> <a href="/doing-business" style="margin-left: 50%">More Doing Business</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-2 tbm-group cell medium-3 submenu-minor" aria-level="2" > <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-2 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/treasurer/taxesfees/btax/btaxhow"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/business-tax.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Business Tax Certificate</div> </div></a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/economic-development/business/starting/keysteps"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/business-steps_0.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Ten Key Steps to Starting Your Business</div> </div></a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/green-business-network"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/2024-04/green-leaf-sm.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Go Green</div> </div></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-1 tbm-justify tbm-item--has-dropdown" aria-level="1" > <a href="/public-library" class="tbm-link level-1 tbm-toggle" title="Learn, Connect + Discover" aria-expanded="false"> Library </a> <div class="tbm-submenu tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-1 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="cell medium-4 tb-megamenu-block"> <h2>Library</h2> <p>The San Diego Public Library is a popular destination that connects our diverse community to free educational and cultural resources that will enrich their lives.</p> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-2 tbm-group cell medium-5 submenu-major" aria-level="2" > <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-2 items-5 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Programs & Events</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/news-events/onebook" class="tbm-link level-4"> One Book, One San Diego </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/librarymarket" class="tbm-link level-4"> Event Calendar </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/news-events" class="tbm-link level-4"> More Programs & Events </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Services</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/services/lending/finesfees" class="tbm-link level-4"> Fines & Fees </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/services/lending/renewhold" class="tbm-link level-4"> Renewals & Holds </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/services" class="tbm-link level-4"> More Services </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Kids & Teens</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/kidsandteens/hwcenter" class="tbm-link level-4"> Homework Help Center </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/kidsandteens/parentsteachers" class="tbm-link level-4"> Parents & Teachers </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/kidsandteens" class="tbm-link level-4"> More Kids & Teens </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">eCollection</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-2 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/public-library/elibrary" class="tbm-link level-4"> eBooks </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/ebsco" class="tbm-link level-4"> Digital Magazines </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3"> <a href="/public-library" style="margin-left: 50%">Library Website</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-2 tbm-group cell medium-3 submenu-minor" aria-level="2" > <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-2 items-4 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/bibliocommons"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/library-catalog.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Browse the Catalog</div> </div></a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/public-library/services/lending/librarycard"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/library-card.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Apply for a Library Card</div> </div></a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/volunteer-program/opportunities/communityservices/library"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/library-volunteer.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Volunteer</div> </div></a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/governmentjobs"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/employment.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Employment Opportunities</div> </div></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-1 tbm-justify tbm-item--has-dropdown" aria-level="1" > <a href="/public-safety" class="tbm-link level-1 tbm-toggle" title="Police, Fire + Lifeguards" aria-expanded="false"> Public Safety </a> <div class="tbm-submenu tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-1 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="cell medium-4 tb-megamenu-block"> <h2>Public Safety</h2> <p>The Police and Fire-Rescue departments work together within our communities to provide the highest level of quality service and protection. From neighborhood watch to 9-1-1 services, our team is here for you 24 hours a day, seven days a week.</p> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-2 tbm-group cell medium-5 submenu-major" aria-level="2" > <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-2 items-4 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Police</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-4 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/police/services/file-police-report" class="tbm-link level-4"> File a Police Report </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/police/services" class="tbm-link level-4"> Police Services </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/join-san-diego-police-department" class="tbm-link level-4"> Join SDPD </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/police" class="tbm-link level-4"> Police Website </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Fire-Rescue</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-4 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/fire/services" class="tbm-link level-4"> Fire Services & Programs </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/fire/fireprev" class="tbm-link level-4"> Community Risk Reduction </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/join-fire-rescue" class="tbm-link level-4"> Join Fire-Rescue </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/fire" class="tbm-link level-4"> Fire-Rescue Website </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3 tbm-group" aria-level="3" > <div class="mega-group-title tb-megamenu-no-link cell medium-5"> <h4 class="heading--snug">Lifeguards</h4> </div> <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-3 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/lifeguards/safety" class="tbm-link level-4"> Beach Safety </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/lifeguards/junior" class="tbm-link level-4"> Junior Lifeguards </a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-4" aria-level="4" > <a href="/lifeguards" class="tbm-link level-4"> Lifeguards Website </a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3"> <a href="/public-safety" style="margin-left: 50%">More Public Safety</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-2 tbm-group cell medium-3 submenu-minor" aria-level="2" > <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-2 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/police/community/neighborhood-watch"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/neighborhood-watch-logo.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Neighborhood Watch</div> </div></a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/oes/informed"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/alert-sd.jpg" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Get Emergency Alerts</div> </div></a> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-3" aria-level="3" > <a href="/oes"> <div class="grid-x nav__event"> <div class="cell small-3"><img alt="" height="74" src="https://www.sandiego.gov/sites/default/files/flag-th.png" width="74"></div> <div class="cell auto">Office of Emergency Services</div> </div></a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-1 tbm-justify tbm-item--has-dropdown" aria-level="1" > <a href="/city-hall" class="tbm-link level-1 tbm-toggle" title="City Officials + Departments" aria-expanded="false"> City Hall </a> <div class="tbm-submenu tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul class="tbm-subnav level-1 items-3 mega-nav grid-x grid-margin-x" role="list"> <li class="cell medium-4 tb-megamenu-block"> <h2>City Hall</h2> <p>Learn more about City government</p> </li> <li class="tbm-item level-2 tbm-group cell medium-5 submenu-major" aria-level="2" > <div class="tbm-group-container tbm-item-child cell medium-auto tb-megamenu-submenu" role="list"> <div class="mega-dropdown-inner"> <div class="tbm-row"> <div class="tbm-column span12"> <div class="tbm-column-inner"> <ul 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href="/sites/default/files/2024-02/building-permit-fee-waiver-fact-sheet.pdf">waiving the fees</a> charged by the Development Services Department (DSD) for building permits to help home, property and business owners reconstruct or repair structures damaged due to flooding from the Jan. 22, 2024 storm.</p></div><div class="grid-x grid-margin-x l-margin-bd"><div class="cell medium-7"><p>A permit is required for projects such as new construction, additions, remodeling or repairs to electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems. All new permits and approvals must be submitted online. Visit the <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications">Forms and Publications</a> page to obtain a complete listing of all building forms, <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/information-bulletins">information bulletins</a> and other helpful resources.</p></div><div class="cell medium-auto"> <div class="card card__cta card__cta--graphic entity entity-bean bean-bean-graphic-cta" style="background-image:url(/sites/default/files/cta-permit-timeline.jpg);background-repeat:no-repeat;background-size: cover;"> <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/permits/timeline" target="_blank"> <p>How Long Will It Take to Process My Permit Application?</p> <span class="btn btn--secondary">View Processing Timeline</span> </a> </div> </div></div><p>Select a permit or approval below to start your application. View our <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/permits/faqs">Frequently Asked Questions about permits</a>.</p><div><div class="view view-development-services view-id-development_services view-display-id-permits js-view-dom-id-1a8d2d5f841094616880602c306225e89e39afe52c0f52e44a3ee88cbb7e164c"> <div class="view-filters"> <form class="views-exposed-form" data-drupal-selector="views-exposed-form-development-services-permits" action="/development-services/permits" method="get" id="views-exposed-form-development-services-permits" accept-charset="UTF-8"> <div class="form--inline clearfix"> <div class="js-form-item form-item js-form-type-textfield form-type-textfield js-form-item-search form-item-search"> <label for="edit-search">Search</label> <input data-drupal-selector="edit-search" type="text" id="edit-search" name="search" value="" size="30" maxlength="128" class="form-text" /> </div> <div data-drupal-selector="edit-actions" class="form-actions js-form-wrapper form-wrapper" id="edit-actions--2"><input data-drupal-selector="edit-submit-development-services" type="submit" id="edit-submit-development-services" value="Apply" class="button js-form-submit form-submit" /> </div> </div> </form> </div> <div class="view-content"> <hr id="hr-1" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/affordable-housing-verification-documents" hreflang="en">Affordable Housing Verification Documents</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>Apply to submit requests to receive staff verification of information needed for application of local, state or federal affordable housing funding opportunities. This may include a project site鈥檚 residential zoning or adopted land use plan density, adopted land use designation, confirmation of required discretionary permits, impact fees and other requirements associated with a project that has not yet been submitted to the Development Services Department for discretionary or construction permit application. </p></p> <hr id="hr-2" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/alternate-methods-and-materials" hreflang="en">Alternate Methods and Materials</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>Apply to submit requests to use alternate materials, design or construction methods or a proposed code modification for your project. All changes, modi铿乧ations or alterations to the approved plans and speci铿乧ations during construction must be reviewed and approved by the City of San Diego prior to being incorporated into the construction documents.</p></p> <hr id="hr-3" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/building-permit" hreflang="en">Building Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit ensures that construction projects comply with local, state and federal standards for land use, zoning and construction, and verify compliance with the minimum standards that help safeguard life or limb, public health, property and welfare. Applications for an address/address change should also be submitted in this location. Eligibility for Rapid Review will be determined by staff based on project scope.</p> <hr id="hr-4" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/changes-engineering-permit" hreflang="en">Construction Change and As-Graded to Engineering Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>Apply to submit changes to approved grading and right-of-way permit or apply for a deferred As-Graded approval. For projects that were issued originally in a paper version, a scanned set of the approved drawings will be required to be uploaded for the reviewers.</p> <hr id="hr-5" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/changes-building-permit" hreflang="en">Construction Change to Building Permit & Deferred Submittals</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>Apply to submit changes to approved Building, Combination, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical and Sign permits and for deferred submittals. For projects that were issued originally in a paper version, a scanned set of the approved drawings will be required to be uploaded for the reviewers.</p> <hr id="hr-6" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/noise-permit" hreflang="en">Construction Noise Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required for all public improvement projects, construction projects and any construction activity taking place between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. during weekdays and all day on Sundays and holidays.</p> <hr id="hr-7" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits-inspections/contractor-and-subcontractor-verification" hreflang="en">Contractor and Subcontractor Verification</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This application is required to update contractor and subcontractor information for any additions or changes using the online permitting portal before commencing or continuing any work for required projects.</p> <hr id="hr-8" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/demolition-permit" hreflang="en">Demolition Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>Demolition/Removal permits are required for the complete demolition and/or removal of any structure and are reviewed for compliance with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare. These procedures aim to protect the public against personal injury or property damage and ensure completion of the demolition or removal and cleanup of the site. A Demolition/Removal Permit is not required to demolish part of a structure. Partial demolition will require a Building Permit.</p></p> <hr id="hr-9" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/discretionary-permit" hreflang="en">Discretionary Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required when a project may have impacts on the surrounding area due to a proposed use, design feature or project location. Substantial Conformance Review, amendment requests for existing discretionary permits, and development and policy approval requests described in <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/development-services/forms-publications/information-bulletins/503">Information Bulletin 503</a> should be submitted in this location.</p> <hr id="hr-10" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/electrical-permit" hreflang="en">Electrical Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required for the installation, alteration, addition or replacement of electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment, and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard life or limb, public health, property and welfare.<br><br> Photovoltaic (PV) permits not qualifying for the Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar PV Permit below and electric vehicle charging stations not requiring a building permit shall be submitted via this link. If the scope of work includes any structural modifications to an existing building, any new structures, or if PV panels are ground-mounted, a Building Permit is required to be submitted.</p> <hr id="hr-11" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/fire-permit" hreflang="en">Fire Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit or construction changes to a fire permit is required for the installation of fire suppression systems, fire alarm system, or component of such systems, and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety and welfare.</p> <hr id="hr-12" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/grading-permit" hreflang="en">Grading Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required when a project will change the topography of a property when conducting certain excavations or filling-in of an area. Construction changes to an existing Grading Permit, Site Reconnaissance and Testing applications.</p> <hr id="hr-13" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/individual-historical-resource-nomination" hreflang="en">Individual Historical Resource Nomination</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This application is required for an individual property requesting docketing for a Historical Resources Board (HRB) agenda.</p> <hr id="hr-14" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/mapping-action-approvals" hreflang="en">Mapping Action Approvals</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>This approval is required by state law and City Ordinance that the City Land Surveyor review and approve land title documents related to development projects to determine its conformity to the law (such as zoning), its satisfaction of a development condition of approval and its technical adequacy.</p></p> <hr id="hr-15" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/mechanical-permit" hreflang="en">Mechanical Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required for the installation, alteration, replacement or repair of addition or replacement of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, or refrigeration system, and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard life or limb, public health, property and welfare.</p> <hr id="hr-16" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/department/mills-act-agreement" hreflang="en">Mills Act Agreement</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This application is required to submit for a Mills Act Property Tax reduction.</p> <hr id="hr-17" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/mobile-food-truck-permit" hreflang="en">Mobile Food Truck Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>A mobile food truck permit is required for mobile food truck operations on private property.</p> <hr id="hr-18" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits-inspections/paper-digital-plan-conversion" hreflang="en">Paper to Digital Plan Conversion</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>Apply to convert existing paper applications and plans for Discretionary, Engineering, Building and Combination Building permits that started in paper form before July 1, 2020, into digital formats, helping you submit plans and other documents for your project online 24/7.</p> <hr id="hr-19" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/plumbing-permit" hreflang="en">Plumbing/Gas Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>This permit is required for the alteration, addition or replacement of a plumbing system or portion of a plumbing system within or on any structure or premises and to comply with the minimum standards necessary to safeguard public health, safety and welfare.</p></p> <hr id="hr-20" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/preliminary-review" hreflang="en">Preliminary Review</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>A Preliminary Review is a flat fee-based service offered before formal submittal to the City for required permits and reviews. It is limited and has a fixed number of hours to answer your questions. This service helps you determine project feasibility by obtaining responses to project-specific questions and documenting staff responses.</p></p> <hr id="hr-21" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/public-project-assessment" hreflang="en">Public Project Assessment</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>A Public Project Assessment (PPA) is an optional service for evaluating project feasibility on property owned, leased or maintained by the City. The process assists in determining whether a discretionary permit is required, establishing consistency with existing environmental approvals, or providing a stand-alone environmental determination. A determination will be documented and provided at the completion of the review.</p></p> <hr id="hr-22" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/solar-photovoltaic-permit" hreflang="en">Residential Rooftop-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required to install a rooftop-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system or a battery storage system for single-family homes or duplex structures. If the scope of work includes any structural modifications to the existing building, any new structure to support the panels, such as carports or shade structures, or if the PV panels are ground-mounted, a Building Permit is required to be submitted.</p> <hr id="hr-23" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/right-of-way-permit" hreflang="en">Right-of-Way Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required for any new construction or above-ground or underground improvements in the public right-of-way, including utilities such as water, sewer, gas and electric lines. The public right-of-way is located outside the boundaries of the private property lines. This permit is also required for encroachments into any public or private utility easement.</p> <hr id="hr-24" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/sign-permit" hreflang="en">Sign Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required for the installation or alteration of signs.</p> <hr id="hr-25" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/simple-permits" hreflang="en">Simple Permits</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>Homeowners, property owners and licensed contractors can now obtain a no-plan Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Permit, called Simple Permit, for minor installations online for many installations.</p> <hr id="hr-26" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/spaces-as-places" hreflang="en">Spaces as Places</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit allows for the use of the public right-of-way and private property for outdoor dining through Streetaries, Active Sidewalks, Outdoor Dining on Private Property and Promenades.</p> <hr id="hr-27" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/street-address-request-change" hreflang="en">Street Address Request or Change</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This application is to request new street addresses or street address changes not included in an existing building permit application. This application changes or assigns address numbers and is not used to change the street name.</p> <hr id="hr-28" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/street-tree-permit" hreflang="en">Street Tree Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p><p>Street tree plantings are processed by the City's Street Division through the application of a No Fee Permit. The Street Division also provides additional street tree maintenance services as funded, including trimming, removal or root pruning. <a href="https://www.sandiego.gov/trees/maintenance" target="_blank" title="https://www.sandiego.gov/trees/maintenance" rel="noreferrer noopener">Learn more</a>.</p></p> <hr id="hr-29" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/temporary-use-permit" hreflang="en">Temporary Use Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>A Temporary Use Permit (TUP) is for certain uses for limited time periods in locations where the uses would not otherwise be allowed in the applicable zone.</p> <hr id="hr-30" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/traffic-control-permit" hreflang="en">Traffic Control Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required for all public improvement projects, construction projects or other work encroaching into the public right-of-way, including the sidewalks, parking spaces, medians, alleys and streets.</p> <hr id="hr-31" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/transportation-permit" hreflang="en">Transportation Permit</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This permit is required for oversized and/or overweight vehicles over a designated route on a specified date.</p> <hr id="hr-32" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/zone-history-letter" hreflang="en">Zone History Letter</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>A Zone History Letter confirms past and current zoning and land use regulations that govern a specific property within the City of San Diego鈥檚 jurisdiction and outlines redevelopment rights if zoning and land use regulations change.</p> <hr id="hr-33" class="l-margin-vm"> <p><span class="text-accent--desktop"><a href="/development-services/permits/zoning-use-verification" hreflang="en">Zoning Use Verification</a></span><span class="pull-right"></span></p> <p>This approval is needed to request zoning use verifications for regulated uses by other agencies, including the sale, distribution and consumption of alcohol, animal shelters, vehicle dismantling or registration, out-patient medical clinics and related facilities, as well as firearm sales.</p> </div> </div> </div><div class="white-popup mfp-hide rounded-corners l-padding-am" style="max-width:800px;" id="project-modal"> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item"><div class="row"><div class="two columns text-center"><p><img alt src="/sites/default/files/icon-permits.png"></p></div><div class="ten columns l-padding-desktop-lm"><p><strong>To check your status or construction changes, select your application below.</strong></p><ul class="two-columns--desktop"><li><a 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