NEW & IMPROVED ONLINE PERMIT
APPLICATION SYSTEM · KIVANET
CITIZEN DEPLOYED JUNE 2nd, 2008!
The Land Use & Environment Group (LUEG) deployed KivaNet Citizen, an online system that enables you to submit a permit application for limited permit types without having to go to County offices in person.
As initially released, for parcels within the unincorporated areas of San Diego County ONLY, KivaNet Citizen can be used to apply to the Building Division for permits to replace residential water heaters, gas line repairs and lawn sprinkler installations online. (Note: Online permits for water heater replacements do not permit alteration or modification to the electrical or gas system.) These are no-fee, Homeowner Relief permits.
Click HERE for more information.
LAND INFORMATION & PERMIT RESEARCH
AVAILABLE ONLINE AS OF NOVEMBER 21, 2007
With the support of District 2 and the County's upper management, the Department of Planning and Land Use has deployed the KivaNet online land information system research tool that allows the public to research the permit history and other attributes of parcels within the unincorporated areas of San Diego County.
You will need the property address or Assessor Parcel Number (APN) to use the County of San Diego Land Information tool. Please review the help documentation in order to make best use of the land information system. Click the link below:
ONLINE PARCEL ZONING RESEARCH
AVAILABLE ONLINE AS OF SEPTEMBER 25, 2007
The Department of Planning and Land Use has deployed an online Geographic Information System (GIS) research tool that allows the public to research the Zoning attributes of property.
You will need the property address or Assessor Parcel Number (APN) to use the LUEG GIS tool. Click the link below to access this new resource:
NEW BUILDING CODES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2008
The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) unanimously adopted the 2007 editions of the California Building, Fire, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes on Tuesday, January 30, 2007. The California Codes were published on July 1, 2007 and local jurisdictions then have 180 days to complete their amendments, for an effective date of January 1, 2008.
The 2007 editions of the California Building codes will be based on the following model codes:
- 2006 International Building Code (IBC)
- 2006 International Fire Code (IFC)
- 2006 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC)
- 2006 Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC)
- 2005 National Electrical Code (NEC)
The new codes will be effective January 1, 2008 and will govern all projects that are submitted for plan check on or after the effective date. Permit applications that have been submitted and paid plan check fees prior to January 1, 2008 will be reviewed and permitted under the 2001 California Codes as long as the plan check has not expired.
The International Code Council (ICC), the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), many California state agencies, and local Building Departments have been diligently working for several years to adopt these codes. Their implementation will result in more uniform and consistent building regulations and bring California in line with other jurisdictions throughout the nation.
You can find more information at the Los Angeles Basin Chapter ICC web site and the California Building Officials (CALBO) web site.
Update: June 2, 2008: The e-mail application system for online permit applications has been replaced by an improved automated system. Please see above for information on KivaNet Citizen.
ONLINE EMAIL-IN BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS FOR
LIMITED PERMIT TYPES AVAILABLE JUNE 27, 2007!
Applicants for residential water heater replacements, gas line repairs or lawn sprinkler permits can apply online.
There are no fees for these permit types.
Adobe Acrobat 7 required. Please allow three working days to respond. Online permits for water heater replacements do not permit alteration or modification to the electrical or gas system.
NEW! CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS
RECYCLING ORDINANCE EFFECTIVE JULY 9TH, 2007
In order to meet the State's AB939 waste diversion goals, the County Board of Supervisors adopted sections 68.5087 through 68.518 of the County Code of Regulatory Ordinances in order ensure the recycling of construction and demolition debris on qualifying unincorporated county projects.
This permit will be issued by the Department of Public Works Building Counter.
A fully refundable performance guarantee will be required on projects 40,000 square feet or greater, or subsequent projects on commercial or tract projects where total build out is 40,000 square feet or greater.
Visit http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/dpw/recycling/c&dhome.html for detailed information.
COUNTY RAISES AWARENESS
ABOUT ASBESTOS IN YOUR HOME
"Don't Mess With Asbestos" · You may never even think about it because it's invisible, but it could be in the air you breathe if you are remodeling or demolishing your home.
Earlier this year, the County launched an educational campaign to raise public awareness about the hazards of asbestos. The campaign stressed that there is no known safe level of exposure to asbestos. The County is encouraging workers to 'Check Before You Wreck.' Check for asbestos before renovating or demolishing buildings or homes, especially if built before 1980.
For more information on asbestos, visit the County's new asbestos Web site at www.sdasbestos.org.
DID YOU KNOW?
THE NEW BUILDING DEPARTMENT
ISSUE RESOLUTION PROGRAM
Recently, the Building Division developed an Issue Resolution Program to help address conflicts resulting from plan check corrections and building inspections. In summary, the purpose of the program is to provide permit applicants an opportunity to quickly and inexpensively have their concern regarding plan check/inspection corrections heard and considered by County management.
Issues considered under this procedure can include disagreements with staff interpretations of codes or ordinances, requests for additional information or studies, complaints regarding customer service being provided by the County, or disagreements regarding project related processing requirements. With the exception of customer service complaints, it is required that the project applicant tries to resolve these issues with projects staff BEFORE applying for this process. The program was implemented the week of April 24th, 2006.
More detailed information on the Issue Resolution Program, including an application form, is available online.
BEGINNING AUGUST 1st, BPPR APPROVAL
REQUIRED FOR APPOINTMENTS
Too many missed appointments have caused increases in the wait time for an appointment at the offices of the Building Division. In an effort to reduce those wait times, as of August 1st, 2006, it is necessary to obtain approval from the BPPR counter before an appointment will be made.
To make an appointment, please present the original of the BPPR form packet with sign-off on page two to the Building counter along with your plans. Beginning August 1st we will no longer make appointments over the phone.
VISA AND MASTERCARD NOW ACCEPTED AT
COUNTY BUILDING DEPARTMENT OFFICE
The County DPLU, Building Division office now accepts Visa and Mastercard.
PERMITS ISSUED IN AREAS THAT
ARE NOW WITHIN CITY LIMITS
The County Building Department does not keep records of permits that were issued on properties that have since been annexed by a city. When an area is annexed, the County turns over all permit information to the annexing city.
If the city in which your property resides does not have the permit information you seek, please visit the County Assessor's office at 1600 Pacific Highway. Some limited summary information for permitted structures is kept by the Assessor for most parcels, but please note that they do not keep complete permit information.
BUILDING PLAN PRE-SUBMITTAL REVIEW (BPPR) NEWS
As we approach the 2nd anniversary of the BPPR counter, many customers are still unfamiliar with some of our requirements for the process. Here are a few tips to help get through our review the first time.
- Make sure that you have checked with the Zoning Counter for required setbacks, allowed uses and legal lot status.
- Always bring 2 complete sets of plans.
- Be sure that the plot plan meets all of the requirements of form DPLU #90. The plot plan must be drawn to a standard engineer's scale and the entire parcel must be shown, regardless of size.
- When submitting a minor grading plan, the plans must meet the requirements of DPLU form #90 and form #173. This means the grading plan must be prepared on an unaltered DPLU grading template and the entire parcel must be shown, there are no exceptions to this requirement.
- The grading plans and Grading Application (DPLU #352) must contain the owner's signature prior to BPPR approval. The Right-of-Entry (DPLU #620), Owner/Builder (DPLU #421) and Stormwater (LUEG-SW) forms must be signed by the owner at time of submittal to the Building Technician.
- A building permit for the SFD/structure must be submitted prior to a minor grading permit. The grading permit is then tied to the building permit. If there is no building permit, then the grading must be processed through the Department of Public Works.
- The BPPR staff will transfer all customers to the Department of Public Works (DPW) for review after BPPR approval (with the exception of roof mounted solar systems). There may be a charge for the review by DPW. If so, the fee must be paid at the time of the review. Only after approvals have been obtained by BPPR and DPW will the permit application be accepted by the Building Division Technician.
- Plan changes require clean copies of the plot plan with all changes clearly identified and no copies of any previous stamps.
ESGIL HAS TAKEN OVER PERMIT ISSUANCE
& INSPECTIONS FOR THE CITY OF DEL MAR
Effective May 3rd, 2004, the County of San Diego will no longer process building applications for Del Mar residents. Esgil, building consultant for the City of Del Mar, will now process all new construction permits for the City. Please contact Mary Jo Wilson, Del Mar Building Department, at (858) 755-9313 for more information.
