This section is responsible for inspection of County permitted private development projects in the unincorporated areas of the County. PDCI ensures projects are completed in accordance with approved plans as well as state and County requirements.
Inspection of permitted private development projects include:
- Major and minor subdivisions
- Curb grades
- Excavation permits
- Encroachment permits
- Construction permits
- Grading Permits
- Sewer construction permits
Another function PDCI is to enforce Right-Of-Way Encroachments and the Watercourse Ordinance. If there is a report of an illegal encroachment in the County ROW or a watercourse violation, we will investigate and obtain compliance.
In addition, PDCI also inspects projects to ensure they meet the County's minimum stormwater requirements. The developer is responsible to ensure their site is in compliance at all times. The developer is also responsible to immediately report any discharges to this section on Land Development projects. The following links provide guidance on the County's stormwater requirements:
Director's Letter of Instruction for Stormwater Management on Land Development Projects (DLI-LD-I)
Grading Ordinance
Watershed Protection Ordinance (WPO)

Major Subdivision | 
Excavation Permit |

Encroachment Violation | 
Watercourse Violation |
PDCI Lead Staff
Derek Gade
DPW Public Works Manager
John Thomas
Senior Civil Engineer
Responsible for the North and Central
sections of the County
Glen Gundert
Senior Civil Engineer
Responsible for the South and East
sections of the County
Private Development Construction Inspection
5201 Ruffin Road, Suite D
San Diego, CA 92123-4310 (MS-0336)
(858) 694-3165
(858) 694-2354 (fax)
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Land Development | Private Development
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