Overall processing time to obtain a new single family dwelling building permit is typically six months to one year from submittal to issuance of the permit. Plan check turnaround times for “log-in” plan checks vary due to workload.
A Building permit is required to construct any new structure or improve existing buildings and other structures. Learn about submitting for a building permit by reviewing the Guide to Project Submittal Process, Section 1.
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.
The California Building Code (CBC) states that no building or structure can be used or occupied until a building official has issued a certificate of occupancy. The penalties for operating without a certificate of occupancy in California can include fines of up to $1000 a day until the violation is corrected.
To request a copy of a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building, email the Development Services Department Records Division at DSDRCD@sandiego.
Permit Issuance Permit or ApplicationApproximate Business DaysProjects in Queue Building Permit 4 52 Building Permit Rapid Review 1 5 Building Permit & Construction Change - (Hybrid Process PTS/Accela) 1 0 Building Construction Change 5 33 more rows
A permit is required to construct, enlarge, alter, convert (including change of occupancy, use, or character), repair, move, or demolish a structure.
You may submit a request for building records to ARCCBuildingRecords.FGG@sdcounty.ca. To help expedite your request, please see the requirements below for requesting copies of building records. Requests from property owners – an email with parcel number or property address and a copy of their photo ID.
To request a copy of a Certificate of Occupancy for an existing building, email the Development Services Department Records Division at DSDRCD@sandiego.