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This site provides handouts for various types of applications filed with the Building Division of the Department of Planning and Land Use.  Specific questions should be directed to the Building Division at (858) 565-5920.

Table of Contents

Special Information
Fees Related to Permits

Residential Packages:

Residential Dwelling Plan Submittal
Residential Addition Plan Submittal
Residential Remodel Plan Submittal
Manufactured Home on a Private Lot Plan Submittal
Manufactured Home and Accessory Structures in a Park Plan Submittal
DPLU Minor Grading (pursuant to 87.206-b) Plan Submittal

Commercial Packages:

Tract Processing Plan Submittal
Commercial Tenant Improvements Plan Submittal
New Commercial Shell Structure Plan Submittal
Commercial Sign Permit Plan Submittal
Accessibility Requirements for Multifamily Housing
Accessibility Requirements for Public Accommodations & Commercial Buildings

Minor Permit Packages:

Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Permits
Pool Permit Plan Submittal
Patio Permit Plan Submittal
Retaining Wall Permit Plan Submittal
Renewable Energy Permits

General Information:

All Forms Listed in Numerical Order
OCTOBER WILDFIRE REBUILDING - General Information
Planning for a Project - General Information
Building Permits Issued Weekly Report


 October 2007 wildfire victims should also review the information on the County's OCTOBER 2007 WILDFIRE REBUILD INFORMATION Web page.  Also for wildfire survivors, please see FIRE, DEFENSIBLE SPACE AND YOU ... with information about creating a defensible space around your home.

Many of the forms listed below are Adobe Acrobat PDF documents and require the Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing.  The Adobe Acrobat Reader can be downloaded for free from Adobe at ADOBE.COM/ACROBAT.

Some of the form packages listed below are in ZIP file format, an industry standard for archiving e-files.  If you are not using Microsoft Windows XP, you will have to use ZIP software such as WinZip to open the package.  WinZip is available at WINZIP.COM.

Permit applications for all permit types are not available electronically.  Paper copies are available at the Building Division office.  Directions to the Building Division office are available HERE.

Additionally, information about contractors licensed in California is available online at the California State License Board web site at CSLB.CA.GOV.


 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.


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 Fees Information


Additional Information

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

The $45 screening fee charged by the Land Development counter is applicable for most permit types.


 Residential Dwelling Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYForm Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks05/11DPLU #001
Minimum Construction Specifications02/11DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)02/11DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Fire resistive eave construction09/08DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users02/09EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List12/08DPLU #309
Application for Residential Outdoor Water Use08/10DPLU #401
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential01/10DPLU #409
Owner-Builder Information05/11DPLU #421
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary01/11DPLU #441a
Checklist for Residential Construction03/11DPLU #498
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits02/01DPLU #648
Minimum Essential Items for Plans03/11DPLU #658
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements05/09DPLU #662
Sample Conditions of Approval09/09DPLU #712
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800
Agency Contacts List10/11DPLU #804

 Residential Addition Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks05/11DPLU #001
Minimum Construction Specifications02/11DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)02/11DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Fire Resistive Eave Construction09/08DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users02/09EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List12/08DPLU #309
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential01/10DPLU #409
Owner-Builder Information05/11DPLU #421
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary01/11DPLU #441a
Checklist for Residential Construction03/11DPLU #498
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits02/01DPLU #648
Minimum Essential Items for Plans03/11DPLU #658
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements05/09DPLU #662
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements05/09DPLU #664
Sample Conditions of Approval09/09DPLU #712
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800
Agency Contacts List10/11DPLU #804

 Residential Remodel Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks05/11DPLU #001
Minimum Construction Specifications02/11DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)02/11DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Fire Resistive Eave Construction09/08DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users02/09EAVE INDEX
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List12/07DPLU #309
Owner-Builder Information05/11DPLU #421
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary01/11DPLU #441a
Checklist for Residential Construction03/11DPLU #498
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits02/01DPLU #648
Minimum Essential Items for Plans03/11DPLU #658
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements05/09DPLU #664
Sample Conditions of Approval09/09DPLU #712

 Manufactured Home on Private Lot Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Mobile Home on a Private Lot - Requirements01/10DPLU #103
Fire Resistive Eave Construction09/08DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users02/09EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Application for Residential Outdoor Water Use08/10DPLU #401
Owner-Builder Information05/11DPLU #421
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements05/09DPLU #664
Sample Conditions of Approval09/09DPLU #712
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800

 Manufactured Home and Accessory Structures in Parks Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
MHP Plot Plan for Accessory08/98DPLU #036
MH Installation Information03/10DPLU #055a
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800

 DPLU Minor Grading (pursuant to 87.206-b) Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Low Impact Development Handbook12/07LID HANDBOOK
Low Impact Development Handbook Appendices12/07LID APPENDICES
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
Minor (DPLU) Grading Plan Checklist02/10DPLU #009
Minor Grading Certification Form07/00DPLU #073
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Minor Grading Plan Intake Minimum Requirements10/07DPLU #173
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Right of Entry02/08DPLU #620
Environmental Review Questionnaire02/01DPLU #646
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements05/09DPLU #664
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 1 (Cover)*05/09GRDDPLU
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 2 (supplementary sheet)*05/09GRDDPLU2

* The grading plan template (consisting of two files) available above is the most current and only valid version.  Grading plans will not be accepted at the DPLU 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 NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Minimum Construction Specifications02/11DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)02/11DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Tract Submittal Worksheet (print on 11x17 paper)06/04DPLU #194
Fire Resistive Eave Construction09/08DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users02/09EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Tract Submittal Requirements08/06DPLU #649
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements05/09DPLU #664
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800

 Commercial Tenant Improvements Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Guards and Handrails05/09DPLU #075
Plot Plan minimum requirements03/11DPLU #090
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire-DEH:HM-9171
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613

 New Commercial Shell Structure Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks05/11DPLU #001
Guards and Handrails04/09DPLU #075
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Valuation Multiplier04/08DPLU #169
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Checklist for Commercial Buildings03/11DPLU #492
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire-DEH:HM-9171
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements04/09DPLU #664
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800

 Commercial Sign Permit Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613

 Accessibility Requirements for Multifamily Housing:

Code Applicability, Site Accessibility, Exterior Routes of Travel01/11DPLU #625A
Parking Facilities01/11DPLU #626A
Curb Ramps01/11DPLU #627A
Pedestrian Ramps01/11DPLU #628A
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel01/11DPLU #629A
Doors and Gates01/11DPLU #630A
Stairways01/11DPLU #631A
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts01/11DPLU #632A
Common-Use Toilet Facilities01/11DPLU #633A
Common-Use Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities01/11DPLU #634A
Drinking Fountains01/11DPLU #635A
Public Telephones01/11DPLU #636A
Alarms01/11DPLU #637A
Common-Use Amenities01/11DPLU #638A
Dwelling Units01/11DPLU #639A

 Accessibility Requirements for Public Accommodations & Commercial Buildings:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Site Accessibility and Exterior Routes of Travel01/11DPLU #625B
Parking, Passenger Drop-Off and Loading Zones, and Bus Stops01/11DPLU #626B
Curb Ramps01/11DPLU #627B
Pedestrian Ramps01/11DPLU #628B
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel01/11DPLU #629B
Doors and Gates01/11DPLU #630B
Stairways01/11DPLU #631B
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts01/11DPLU #632B
Toilet Facilities01/11DPLU #633B
Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities01/11DPLU #634B
Drinking Fountains01/11DPLU #635B
Public Telephones01/11DPLU #636B
Alarms01/11DPLU #637B
Assembly Occupancies-Uses01/11DPLU #638B1
Business and Office Occupancies-Uses01/11DPLU #638B2
Educational Occupancies-Uses01/11DPLU #638B3
Hospital, Long-Term Care, and Rehabilitation Occupancies-Uses01/11DPLU #638B4
Mercantile and Retail Occupancies-Uses01/11DPLU #638B5
Hotel, Motel, and Other Transient Lodging Occupancies-Uses01/11DPLU #638B6
Storage, Warehouse, Factory, & High-Hazard Occupancies-Uses01/11DPLU #638B7
Outdoor and Recreational Uses01/11DPLU #638B8
Existing and Historical Buildings02/12DPLU #639B

 Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Permits:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Act12/08DPLU #612
Policy on Sea Cargo Containers05/07Policy MP-26
Requirements for Placing Cargo Containers06/07DPLU #726

 Pool Permit Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Swimming Pool Enclosure and Safety Feature Requirements05/11DPLU #379
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800

 Patio Permit Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
Residential Decks05/09DPLU #044
Patio Covers and Carports06/10DPLU #078
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800

 Retaining Wall Permit Plan Submittal:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Retaining Wall with Sloping Back Fill05/09DPLU #083
Retaining Wall with Level Back Fill05/09DPLU #084
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800

 Renewable Energy Permits:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Minimum Plan Requirements to Solar Photovoltaic Projects07/10DPLU #663
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential01/10DPLU #409
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary01/11DPLU #441a
Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units09/04GEN UNITS
Zoning Ordinance-ZO Index

 October Wildfire Rebuilding - General Information:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
County Building Codes05/11BLDGCODE
Consolidated County Fire Code10-11FIRECODE
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Residential Plan Submittal Worksheet for Fire Victims02/08DPLU #186
Fire Resistive Eave Construction09/08DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users02/09EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements05/09DPLU #662
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements05/09DPLU #664
Firestorm 2007 Guidance Information10/07DPLU #665
Firestorm 2007 Commonly Asked Questions #210/07DPLU #666
Firestorm 2003 Policy Document #1 (What to Do)11/04DPLU #667
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800
DPLU Foundation Memo for Fire Victims10/07Foundation Memo
Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units09/04GEN UNITS

 Planning for a Project - General Information:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Adoptive Ordinance Building Permit Requirements Exceptions01/11BD #110
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Farm Employee Housing12/09DPLU #390
Guest Living Quarters12/09DPLU #576
Non-Habitable Structures12/09DPLU #577
Barns and Agriculture Storage Use Regulations01/11DPLU #578
Second Dwelling Unit12/09DPLU #611
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800
Low Impact Development Handbook12/07LID HANDBOOK
Low Impact Development Handbook Appendices12/07LID APPENDICES
Determination of Legal Parcel02/10ZC #013
Types Of Accessory Dwelling Units12/09ZC #042

 All Forms Listed in Alpha-Numerical Order:

Form NameDate MM/YYNumber
Adoptive Ordinance Building Permit Requirements Exceptions01/11BD #110
County Building Codes05/11BLDGCODE
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks05/11DPLU #001
Steel Building Plan Certification10/11DPLU #002A
Steel Building Construction Certification10/11DPLU #003A
Special Inspection Form06/09DPLU #006
Minor (DPLU) Grading Plan Checklist20/10DPLU #009
Notching and Boring12/99DPLU #013
Weights of Materials07/07DPLU #019
MHP Plot Plan for Accessory08/98DPLU #036
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)03/11DPLU #040_24x36
Residential Decks05/09DPLU #044
MH Installation Information03/10DPLU #055a
Expansive Soil Foundation Design06/09DPLU #065
Fences05/09DPLU #070
Minor Grading Certification Form07/00DPLU #073
Guards and Handrails05/09DPLU #075
Mobile Home Tie-Down Certification by Installer12/99DPLU #076
Patio Covers and Carports06/10DPLU #078
Minimum Construction Specifications02/11DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)02/11DPLU #081 CAD
Retaining Wall with Sloping Backfill04/09DPLU #083
Retaining Wall with Level Backfill04/09DPLU #084
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements03/11DPLU #090
Naming or Renaming Private Roads04/09DPLU #096
Change the Name of a County Road01/03DPLU #098A/B
Mobile Home on a Private Lot - Requirements01/10DPLU #103
Notice of Abandoned Plan Check04/10DPLU #108
Final Residential Inspection Requirements02/02DPLU #117
Who May Prepare Plans04/09DPLU #118
Inspection Form for Series Rated Combination01/03DPLU #132
Building Self-Certification Program01/12DPLU #136
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)04/10DPLU #143
Valuation Multiplier04/08DPLU #169
Minor Grading Plan Intake Minimum Requirements10/07DPLU #173
Residential Fireplaces and Chimneys09/09DPLU #180
Circuit Card and Load Summary06/07DPLU #184
Residential Plan Submittal Worksheet for Fire Victims02/08DPLU #186
Plan Self-Certification for Fire Damaged Structures02/04DPLU #188
Tract Submittal Worksheet (print on 11x17 paper)06/04DPLU #194
Wet Bar Limitations06/09DPLU #195
Fire Resistive Eave Construction09/08DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users-EAVE INDEX
Fire, Plants, Defensible Space and You06/04DPLU #199
Private Outdoor Lighting Regulations03/08DPLU #211
Gnatcatcher Endangered Species Notification06/99DPLU #252
Resolution Conference Request & Issue Resolution Procedures07/06DPLU #266
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs04/09DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program06/06DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List12/08DPLU #309
Building Ride Along-DPLU #332
Code Enforcement Ride Along-DPLU #335
Swimming Pool Enclosure and Safety Feature Requirements05/11DPLU #379
Farm Employee Housing12/09DPLU #390
Application for Residential Outdoor Water Use08/10DPLU #401
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential01/10DPLU #409
Span Tables05/09DPLU #415
Owner-Builder Information05/11DPLU #421
Burial Depths for Yard Piping02/08DPLU #438ab
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary01/11DPLU #441a
Planners Correction List04/06DPLU #446
Checklist for Commercial Buildings03/11DPLU #492
Checklist for Multi-Family Buildings03/11DPLU #495
Checklist for Residential Construction03/11DPLU #498
Guest Living Quarters12/09DPLU #576
Non-Habitable Structures12/09DPLU #577
Barns and Agriculture Storage Use Regulations01/11DPLU #578
Temporary Health Care Trailers02/10DPLU #592
Instructions for 24-hour Inspection Hotline04/10DPLU #598
Water Tank Standards for Fire Protection06/07DPLU #600
Second Dwelling Unit12/09DPLU #611
Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Act12/08DPLU #612
Building Permit Fee Schedule04/09DPLU #613
Expedited Plan Check Request05/09DPLU #617
New Pool Owner Permit Information03/00DPLU #618
Right of Entry02/08DPLU #620
Code Applicability, Site Accessibility, Exterior Routes of Travel01/11DPLU #625A
Site Accessibility and Exterior Routes of Travel08/10DPLU #625B
Parking Facilities01/11DPLU #626A
Parking, Passenger Drop-Off and Loading Zones, and Bus Stops08/10DPLU #626B
Curb Ramps01/11DPLU #627A
Curb Ramps08/10DPLU #627B
Pedestrian Ramps01/11DPLU #628A
Pedestrian Ramps08/10DPLU #628B
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel01/11DPLU #629A
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel08/10DPLU #629B
Doors and Gates01/11DPLU #630A
Doors and Gates09/10DPLU #630B
Stairways01/11DPLU #631A
Stairways08/10DPLU #631B
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts01/11DPLU #632A
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts08/10DPLU #632B
Common-Use Toilet Facilities01/11DPLU #633A
Toilet Facilities08/10DPLU #633B
Common-Use Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities01/11DPLU #634A
Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities08/10DPLU #634B
Drinking Fountains01/11DPLU #635A
Drinking Fountains08/10DPLU #635B
Public Telephones01/11DPLU #636A
Public Telephones08/10DPLU #636B
Alarms01/11DPLU #637A
Alarms08/10DPLU #637B
Common-Use Amenities01/11DPLU #638A
Assembly Occupancies-Uses08/10DPLU #638B1
Business and Office Occupancies-Uses08/10DPLU #638B2
Educational Occupancies-Uses08/10DPLU #638B3
Hospital, Long-Term Care, and Rehabilitation Occupancies-Uses08/10DPLU #638B4
Mercantile and Retail Occupancies-Uses08/10DPLU #638B5
Hotel, Motel, and Other Transient Lodging Occupancies-Uses08/10DPLU #638B6
Storage, Warehouse, Factory, & High-Hazard Occupancies-Uses08/10DPLU #638B7
Outdoor and Recreational Uses08/10DPLU #638B8
Dwelling Units01/11DPLU #639A
Existing and Historical Buildings02/12DPLU #639B
Disabled Access Requirements Hardship Exception Application02/12DPLU #644
Environmental Review Questionnaire02/01DPLU #646
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits02/01DPLU #648
Tract Submittal Requirements08/06DPLU #649
Minimum Essential Items for Plans03/11DPLU #658
Standard Lot Perimeter Protection Design02/03DPLU #659
County Standards Desilting Basin01/03DPLU #660
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements05/08DPLU #662
Minimum Plan Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Projects07/10DPLU #663
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements05/09DPLU #664
Firestorm 2007 Guidance Information10/07DPLU #665
Firestorm 2007 Commonly Asked Questions #210/07DPLU #666
Firestorm 2003 Policy Document #1 (What to Do)11/04DPLU #667
Water Heater Strapping Requirements06/08DPLU #701
Applicant Quick Guide for Construction in a Mobile Home Park06/09DPLU #703
Plumbing Checklist06/04DPLU #709
Mechanical Checklist06/04DPLU #710
Sample Conditions of Approval09/09DPLU #712
Residential Plan Submittal Worksheet10/02DPLU #713
Requirements for Placing Cargo Containers06/07DPLU #726
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet12/07DPLU #800
Plan Change Guidance Document05/09DPLU #803
Agency Contacts List10/11DPLU #804
Sample Placard for Alternate Power Source07/10DPLU #805
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire-DEH:HM-9171
Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD Users-EAVE INDEX
County Fire Code10/11FIRECODE
DPLU Foundation Memo for Fire Victims10/07Foundation Memo
Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units09/04GEN UNITS
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 1 (Cover)*05/09GRDDPLU
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 2 (supplementary sheet)*05/09GRDDPLU2
Low Impact Development Handbook12/07LID HANDBOOK
Low Impact Development Handbook Appendices12/07LID APPENDICES
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)05/10LUEG: SW
Policy on Sea Cargo Containers05/07Policy MP-26
Stormwater Background Information11/02STORMBOOK
Verification of Agriculture Application05/09AWM Form
Verification of Agriculture OperationsN/AAWM Form
Determination of Legal Parcel02/10ZC #013
Types Of Accessory Dwelling Units12/09ZC #042
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.
N/ACity of San Diego Test Labs

  Building Permits Issued Report

DPLU Building Division weekly Building Permits Issued report (posted each Tuesday for the previous calendar week) is available in Microsoft Excel and Word formats separately.  Please note that this is the same report made available in different formats for your convenience.

Building Permits Issued.xls

Building Permits Issued.doc

Permit types listed in the attached report are as follows:

  • 1001 PLAN CHECK - RESIDENTIAL
  • 1003 PERMIT - RESIDENTIAL
  • 1004 PERMIT - SFD ADDN
  • 1005 PERMIT - COMB-OTC
  • 1006 PERMIT - SFD ACCESSORY BLDG
  • 1007 PERMIT - ELECTRICAL
  • 1009 PERMIT - MECHANICAL
  • 1011 PERMIT - PLUMBING
  • 1012 PLAN CHECK TRACT MASTER PARENT
  • 1013 PLAN CHECK - TRACT MODEL
  • 1014 PRIORITY STORMWATER INSPECTIONS
  • 1015 PERMIT - TRACT HOMES
  • 1016 PLAN CHECK - COMMERCIAL MULTI BLDG PARENT
  • 1017 PLAN CHECK - COMMERCIAL
  • 1019 PERMIT - COMMERCIAL
  • 1021 PERMIT - OTC COMMERCIAL
  • 1023 PERMIT - POOL/SPA
  • 1026 DPLU MINOR GRADING PURSUANT TO 87.206-B
  • 1030 PERMIT - HOMEOWNER/BUSINESS OWNER RELIEF
  • 1031 PERMIT - RENEWABLE ENERGY
  • 1033 PERMIT - M.H. ON A PRIVATE LOT
  • 1035 PERMIT - M.H. IN A PARK
  • 1037 PERMIT - FARM EMPLOYEE HOUSING

The Building Permits Issued report is 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 made every 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 report is provided as a courtesy service, no technical support is provided.  The County of San Diego assumes or bears no responsibility or obligation to publish the report.  No guarantee is made that the report will be published, though every effort will be made to publish the report weekly.