For your convenience this page contains a list of the most commonly used permits.
City of san diego retaining wall permit.
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At the time of your appointment you will be advised on any zoning requirements.
Permitting procedures to build retaining walls or fences using city of san diego standard drawings.
For obtaining a permit to build a retaining wall or fence when using city of san diego standard draw ings for specifications.
County of san diego planning development services retaining walls with sloping backfill building division 5510 overland ave suite 110 san diego ca 92123 858 565 5920 888 336 7553 http www sdcpds org pds 083 rev.
The height of a retaining wall is measured from grade on the lower side of the retaining wall to the top of the retaining wall exposed height e sdmc 113 0270 b 2.
How to obtain a permit for a retaining wall fence.
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Retaining walls heights are also regulated by the zoning laws of the city as follows.
The appropriate san diego county regional standard may be used for.
The wall is supporting a surcharge or impound.
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.
Retaining walls require permits when.
Retaining wall permit fees.
Retaining walls of any size supporting a surcharge other than soil also require a building permit.
Parcel information checklist all proposed retaining walls must comply with the land development code of the city of san diego.
Retaining walls heights are also regulated by the zoning laws of the city as follows.
Permitting procedures to build retaining walls or fences using city of san diego standard drawings.
The wall is over three feet in height measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall.
To apply for a retaining wall permit you need to stop at our building counter in the public service building at 276 fourth avenue across the street from the library north west corner of 4th and f downtown chula vista for us to accept your permit application you must provide us with a complete submittal package.
These are paid at the initial plan check.
A permit is required for projects such as new construction additions remodeling or repairs to electrical mechanical and plumbing systems.
Fee ordinance updates approved by the county of san diego board of supervisors effective september 15 2013.
When is a permit required.
Retaining wall b 7 a building permit is required for retaining walls in excess of 4 feet.
This measurement is taken from the bottom of the footing to the top of the masonry.
