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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.

Special Information
Fees Related to Permits

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 Name	Date MM/YY	Form Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks	05/11	DPLU #001
Minimum Construction Specifications	02/11	DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)	02/11	DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Fire resistive eave construction	09/08	DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users	02/09	EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List	12/08	DPLU #309
Application for Residential Outdoor Water Use	08/10	DPLU #401
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential	01/10	DPLU #409
Owner-Builder Information	05/11	DPLU #421
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary	01/11	DPLU #441a
Checklist for Residential Construction	03/11	DPLU #498
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits	02/01	DPLU #648
Minimum Essential Items for Plans	03/11	DPLU #658
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements	05/09	DPLU #662
Sample Conditions of Approval	09/09	DPLU #712
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800
Agency Contacts List	10/11	DPLU #804

Residential Addition Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks	05/11	DPLU #001
Minimum Construction Specifications	02/11	DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)	02/11	DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Fire Resistive Eave Construction	09/08	DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users	02/09	EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List	12/08	DPLU #309
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential	01/10	DPLU #409
Owner-Builder Information	05/11	DPLU #421
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary	01/11	DPLU #441a
Checklist for Residential Construction	03/11	DPLU #498
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits	02/01	DPLU #648
Minimum Essential Items for Plans	03/11	DPLU #658
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements	05/09	DPLU #662
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	05/09	DPLU #664
Sample Conditions of Approval	09/09	DPLU #712
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800
Agency Contacts List	10/11	DPLU #804

Residential Remodel Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks	05/11	DPLU #001
Minimum Construction Specifications	02/11	DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)	02/11	DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Fire Resistive Eave Construction	09/08	DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users	02/09	EAVE INDEX
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List	12/07	DPLU #309
Owner-Builder Information	05/11	DPLU #421
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary	01/11	DPLU #441a
Checklist for Residential Construction	03/11	DPLU #498
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits	02/01	DPLU #648
Minimum Essential Items for Plans	03/11	DPLU #658
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	05/09	DPLU #664
Sample Conditions of Approval	09/09	DPLU #712

Manufactured Home on Private Lot Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Mobile Home on a Private Lot - Requirements	01/10	DPLU #103
Fire Resistive Eave Construction	09/08	DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users	02/09	EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Application for Residential Outdoor Water Use	08/10	DPLU #401
Owner-Builder Information	05/11	DPLU #421
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	05/09	DPLU #664
Sample Conditions of Approval	09/09	DPLU #712
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800

Manufactured Home and Accessory Structures in Parks Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
MHP Plot Plan for Accessory	08/98	DPLU #036
MH Installation Information	03/10	DPLU #055a
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800

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

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Low Impact Development Handbook	12/07	LID HANDBOOK
Low Impact Development Handbook Appendices	12/07	LID APPENDICES
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
Minor (DPLU) Grading Plan Checklist	02/10	DPLU #009
Minor Grading Certification Form	07/00	DPLU #073
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Minor Grading Plan Intake Minimum Requirements	10/07	DPLU #173
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Right of Entry	02/08	DPLU #620
Environmental Review Questionnaire	02/01	DPLU #646
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	05/09	DPLU #664
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 1 (Cover)*	05/09	GRDDPLU
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 2 (supplementary sheet)*	05/09	GRDDPLU2

* 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 Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Minimum Construction Specifications	02/11	DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)	02/11	DPLU #081 CAD
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Tract Submittal Worksheet (print on 11x17 paper)	06/04	DPLU #194
Fire Resistive Eave Construction	09/08	DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users	02/09	EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Tract Submittal Requirements	08/06	DPLU #649
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	05/09	DPLU #664
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800

Commercial Tenant Improvements Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Guards and Handrails	05/09	DPLU #075
Plot Plan minimum requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire	-	DEH:HM-9171
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613

New Commercial Shell Structure Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks	05/11	DPLU #001
Guards and Handrails	04/09	DPLU #075
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Valuation Multiplier	04/08	DPLU #169
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Checklist for Commercial Buildings	03/11	DPLU #492
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire	-	DEH:HM-9171
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	04/09	DPLU #664
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800

Commercial Sign Permit Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613

Accessibility Requirements for Multifamily Housing:

Code Applicability, Site Accessibility, Exterior Routes of Travel	01/11	DPLU #625A
Parking Facilities	01/11	DPLU #626A
Curb Ramps	01/11	DPLU #627A
Pedestrian Ramps	01/11	DPLU #628A
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel	01/11	DPLU #629A
Doors and Gates	01/11	DPLU #630A
Stairways	01/11	DPLU #631A
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts	01/11	DPLU #632A
Common-Use Toilet Facilities	01/11	DPLU #633A
Common-Use Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities	01/11	DPLU #634A
Drinking Fountains	01/11	DPLU #635A
Public Telephones	01/11	DPLU #636A
Alarms	01/11	DPLU #637A
Common-Use Amenities	01/11	DPLU #638A
Dwelling Units	01/11	DPLU #639A

Accessibility Requirements for Public Accommodations & Commercial Buildings:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Site Accessibility and Exterior Routes of Travel	01/11	DPLU #625B
Parking, Passenger Drop-Off and Loading Zones, and Bus Stops	01/11	DPLU #626B
Curb Ramps	01/11	DPLU #627B
Pedestrian Ramps	01/11	DPLU #628B
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel	01/11	DPLU #629B
Doors and Gates	01/11	DPLU #630B
Stairways	01/11	DPLU #631B
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts	01/11	DPLU #632B
Toilet Facilities	01/11	DPLU #633B
Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities	01/11	DPLU #634B
Drinking Fountains	01/11	DPLU #635B
Public Telephones	01/11	DPLU #636B
Alarms	01/11	DPLU #637B
Assembly Occupancies-Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B¹
Business and Office Occupancies-Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B²
Educational Occupancies-Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B³
Hospital, Long-Term Care, and Rehabilitation Occupancies-Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B⁴
Mercantile and Retail Occupancies-Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B⁵
Hotel, Motel, and Other Transient Lodging Occupancies-Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B⁶
Storage, Warehouse, Factory, & High-Hazard Occupancies-Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B⁷
Outdoor and Recreational Uses	01/11	DPLU #638B⁸
Existing and Historical Buildings	02/12	DPLU #639B

Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Permits:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Act	12/08	DPLU #612
Policy on Sea Cargo Containers	05/07	Policy MP-26
Requirements for Placing Cargo Containers	06/07	DPLU #726

Pool Permit Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Swimming Pool Enclosure and Safety Feature Requirements	05/11	DPLU #379
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800

Patio Permit Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
Residential Decks	05/09	DPLU #044
Patio Covers and Carports	06/10	DPLU #078
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800

Retaining Wall Permit Plan Submittal:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Retaining Wall with Sloping Back Fill	05/09	DPLU #083
Retaining Wall with Level Back Fill	05/09	DPLU #084
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800

Renewable Energy Permits:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Minimum Plan Requirements to Solar Photovoltaic Projects	07/10	DPLU #663
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential	01/10	DPLU #409
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary	01/11	DPLU #441a
Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units	09/04	GEN UNITS
Zoning Ordinance	-	ZO Index

October Wildfire Rebuilding - General Information:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
County Building Codes	05/11	BLDGCODE
Consolidated County Fire Code	10-11	FIRECODE
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Residential Plan Submittal Worksheet for Fire Victims	02/08	DPLU #186
Fire Resistive Eave Construction	09/08	DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users	02/09	EAVE INDEX
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements	05/09	DPLU #662
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	05/09	DPLU #664
Firestorm 2007 Guidance Information	10/07	DPLU #665
Firestorm 2007 Commonly Asked Questions #2	10/07	DPLU #666
Firestorm 2003 Policy Document #1 (What to Do)	11/04	DPLU #667
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800
DPLU Foundation Memo for Fire Victims	10/07	Foundation Memo
Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units	09/04	GEN UNITS

Planning for a Project - General Information:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Adoptive Ordinance Building Permit Requirements Exceptions	01/11	BD #110
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Farm Employee Housing	12/09	DPLU #390
Guest Living Quarters	12/09	DPLU #576
Non-Habitable Structures	12/09	DPLU #577
Barns and Agriculture Storage Use Regulations	01/11	DPLU #578
Second Dwelling Unit	12/09	DPLU #611
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800
Low Impact Development Handbook	12/07	LID HANDBOOK
Low Impact Development Handbook Appendices	12/07	LID APPENDICES
Determination of Legal Parcel	02/10	ZC #013
Types Of Accessory Dwelling Units	12/09	ZC #042

All Forms Listed in Alpha-Numerical Order:

Form Name	Date MM/YY	Number
Adoptive Ordinance Building Permit Requirements Exceptions	01/11	BD #110
County Building Codes	05/11	BLDGCODE
Customer Acknowledgment of Liabilities & Risks	05/11	DPLU #001
Steel Building Plan Certification	10/11	DPLU #002A
Steel Building Construction Certification	10/11	DPLU #003A
Special Inspection Form	06/09	DPLU #006
Minor (DPLU) Grading Plan Checklist	20/10	DPLU #009
Notching and Boring	12/99	DPLU #013
Weights of Materials	07/07	DPLU #019
MHP Plot Plan for Accessory	08/98	DPLU #036
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 18x24 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_18x24
BLDG Plot Plan Template AutoCAD 24x36 (NOT for grading)	03/11	DPLU #040_24x36
Residential Decks	05/09	DPLU #044
MH Installation Information	03/10	DPLU #055a
Expansive Soil Foundation Design	06/09	DPLU #065
Fences	05/09	DPLU #070
Minor Grading Certification Form	07/00	DPLU #073
Guards and Handrails	05/09	DPLU #075
Mobile Home Tie-Down Certification by Installer	12/99	DPLU #076
Patio Covers and Carports	06/10	DPLU #078
Minimum Construction Specifications	02/11	DPLU #081
Minimum Construction Specs AutoCAD Template (24x36)	02/11	DPLU #081 CAD
Retaining Wall with Sloping Backfill	04/09	DPLU #083
Retaining Wall with Level Backfill	04/09	DPLU #084
Plot Plan Minimum Requirements	03/11	DPLU #090
Naming or Renaming Private Roads	04/09	DPLU #096
Change the Name of a County Road	01/03	DPLU #098A/B
Mobile Home on a Private Lot - Requirements	01/10	DPLU #103
Notice of Abandoned Plan Check	04/10	DPLU #108
Final Residential Inspection Requirements	02/02	DPLU #117
Who May Prepare Plans	04/09	DPLU #118
Inspection Form for Series Rated Combination	01/03	DPLU #132
Building Self-Certification Program	01/12	DPLU #136
Best Management Practices for Stormwater (file size 22MB)	04/10	DPLU #143
Valuation Multiplier	04/08	DPLU #169
Minor Grading Plan Intake Minimum Requirements	10/07	DPLU #173
Residential Fireplaces and Chimneys	09/09	DPLU #180
Circuit Card and Load Summary	06/07	DPLU #184
Residential Plan Submittal Worksheet for Fire Victims	02/08	DPLU #186
Plan Self-Certification for Fire Damaged Structures	02/04	DPLU #188
Tract Submittal Worksheet (print on 11x17 paper)	06/04	DPLU #194
Wet Bar Limitations	06/09	DPLU #195
Fire Resistive Eave Construction	09/08	DPLU #198
Fire resistive eave details for AutoCAD users	-	EAVE INDEX
Fire, Plants, Defensible Space and You	06/04	DPLU #199
Private Outdoor Lighting Regulations	03/08	DPLU #211
Gnatcatcher Endangered Species Notification	06/99	DPLU #252
Resolution Conference Request & Issue Resolution Procedures	07/06	DPLU #266
Sample Presentation for Stormwater BMPs	04/09	DPLU #272
Green Building Incentive Program	06/06	DPLU #273
Fire Plan Check List	12/08	DPLU #309
Building Ride Along	-	DPLU #332
Code Enforcement Ride Along	-	DPLU #335
Swimming Pool Enclosure and Safety Feature Requirements	05/11	DPLU #379
Farm Employee Housing	12/09	DPLU #390
Application for Residential Outdoor Water Use	08/10	DPLU #401
2008 Bldg Energy Efficiency Standards: Low-Rise Residential	01/10	DPLU #409
Span Tables	05/09	DPLU #415
Owner-Builder Information	05/11	DPLU #421
Burial Depths for Yard Piping	02/08	DPLU #438ab
How to Obtain a Building Permit Summary	01/11	DPLU #441a
Planners Correction List	04/06	DPLU #446
Checklist for Commercial Buildings	03/11	DPLU #492
Checklist for Multi-Family Buildings	03/11	DPLU #495
Checklist for Residential Construction	03/11	DPLU #498
Guest Living Quarters	12/09	DPLU #576
Non-Habitable Structures	12/09	DPLU #577
Barns and Agriculture Storage Use Regulations	01/11	DPLU #578
Temporary Health Care Trailers	02/10	DPLU #592
Instructions for 24-hour Inspection Hotline	04/10	DPLU #598
Water Tank Standards for Fire Protection	06/07	DPLU #600
Second Dwelling Unit	12/09	DPLU #611
Homeowners and Business Owners Relief Act	12/08	DPLU #612
Building Permit Fee Schedule	04/09	DPLU #613
Expedited Plan Check Request	05/09	DPLU #617
New Pool Owner Permit Information	03/00	DPLU #618
Right of Entry	02/08	DPLU #620
Code Applicability, Site Accessibility, Exterior Routes of Travel	01/11	DPLU #625A
Site Accessibility and Exterior Routes of Travel	08/10	DPLU #625B
Parking Facilities	01/11	DPLU #626A
Parking, Passenger Drop-Off and Loading Zones, and Bus Stops	08/10	DPLU #626B
Curb Ramps	01/11	DPLU #627A
Curb Ramps	08/10	DPLU #627B
Pedestrian Ramps	01/11	DPLU #628A
Pedestrian Ramps	08/10	DPLU #628B
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel	01/11	DPLU #629A
Entrances, Exits, and Interior Routes of Travel	08/10	DPLU #629B
Doors and Gates	01/11	DPLU #630A
Doors and Gates	09/10	DPLU #630B
Stairways	01/11	DPLU #631A
Stairways	08/10	DPLU #631B
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts	01/11	DPLU #632A
Elevators and Platform/Wheelchair Lifts	08/10	DPLU #632B
Common-Use Toilet Facilities	01/11	DPLU #633A
Toilet Facilities	08/10	DPLU #633B
Common-Use Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities	01/11	DPLU #634A
Shower, Bathing, and Locker Room Facilities	08/10	DPLU #634B
Drinking Fountains	01/11	DPLU #635A
Drinking Fountains	08/10	DPLU #635B
Public Telephones	01/11	DPLU #636A
Public Telephones	08/10	DPLU #636B
Alarms	01/11	DPLU #637A
Alarms	08/10	DPLU #637B
Common-Use Amenities	01/11	DPLU #638A
Assembly Occupancies-Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B¹
Business and Office Occupancies-Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B²
Educational Occupancies-Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B³
Hospital, Long-Term Care, and Rehabilitation Occupancies-Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B⁴
Mercantile and Retail Occupancies-Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B⁵
Hotel, Motel, and Other Transient Lodging Occupancies-Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B⁶
Storage, Warehouse, Factory, & High-Hazard Occupancies-Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B⁷
Outdoor and Recreational Uses	08/10	DPLU #638B⁸
Dwelling Units	01/11	DPLU #639A
Existing and Historical Buildings	02/12	DPLU #639B
Disabled Access Requirements Hardship Exception Application	02/12	DPLU #644
Environmental Review Questionnaire	02/01	DPLU #646
Worksheet for Residential (SFD) Permits	02/01	DPLU #648
Tract Submittal Requirements	08/06	DPLU #649
Minimum Essential Items for Plans	03/11	DPLU #658
Standard Lot Perimeter Protection Design	02/03	DPLU #659
County Standards Desilting Basin	01/03	DPLU #660
Fire Resistive Construction Requirements	05/08	DPLU #662
Minimum Plan Requirements for Solar Photovoltaic Projects	07/10	DPLU #663
Wildland Urban Interface Code Requirements	05/09	DPLU #664
Firestorm 2007 Guidance Information	10/07	DPLU #665
Firestorm 2007 Commonly Asked Questions #2	10/07	DPLU #666
Firestorm 2003 Policy Document #1 (What to Do)	11/04	DPLU #667
Water Heater Strapping Requirements	06/08	DPLU #701
Applicant Quick Guide for Construction in a Mobile Home Park	06/09	DPLU #703
Plumbing Checklist	06/04	DPLU #709
Mechanical Checklist	06/04	DPLU #710
Sample Conditions of Approval	09/09	DPLU #712
Residential Plan Submittal Worksheet	10/02	DPLU #713
Requirements for Placing Cargo Containers	06/07	DPLU #726
Fire Clearing FAQ Sheet	12/07	DPLU #800
Plan Change Guidance Document	05/09	DPLU #803
Agency Contacts List	10/11	DPLU #804
Sample Placard for Alternate Power Source	07/10	DPLU #805
Hazardous Materials Questionnaire	-	DEH:HM-9171
Fire Resistive Eave Details for AutoCAD Users	-	EAVE INDEX
County Fire Code	10/11	FIRECODE
DPLU Foundation Memo for Fire Victims	10/07	Foundation Memo
Permitting Requirements for Stand-Alone Generator Units	09/04	GEN UNITS
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 1 (Cover)*	05/09	GRDDPLU
Grading Plan Template for AutoCAD 2 (supplementary sheet)*	05/09	GRDDPLU2
Low Impact Development Handbook	12/07	LID HANDBOOK
Low Impact Development Handbook Appendices	12/07	LID APPENDICES
Stormwater Management Plan (Interactive)	05/10	LUEG: SW
Policy on Sea Cargo Containers	05/07	Policy MP-26
Stormwater Background Information	11/02	STORMBOOK
Verification of Agriculture Application	05/09	AWM Form
Verification of Agriculture Operations	N/A	AWM Form
Determination of Legal Parcel	02/10	ZC #013
Types Of Accessory Dwelling Units	12/09	ZC #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/A	City 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.