1. Local Development (San Diego)  Development Services is responsible for managing the majority of the construction and development project review services for the City of San Diego.  The Development Services Department draws its functions from the building inspection, engineering, fire, planning, zoning and water/sewer specialties.  Development Services Department handles construction and development review from long-range planning, to development review, to inspection.

2. Local Development (San Diego)  This includes the review of subdivision maps and public improvement and grading plans; compliance with land use regulations, community plans and environmental statutes; and review of construction plans and inspection of construction projects.  This includes review for transportation, park and recreation, and water/sewer elements.  The department is responsible for managing the land development process from concept to completion. Subdivision Map

3. Development Process in SD Overview 1. Define your project 2. Site information 3. Discretionary review 4. Plan review 5. Permits and approvals 6. Inspection 7. Occupancy

4. Private Development Construction Inspection  PDCI provides inspection of County permitted private development in the unincorporated areas of San Diego County, as well as permitted utility improvements within the County Maintained Rights-of-Way. Major Subdivision Excavation Permit

5. Private Development Construction Inspection  PDCI ensures projects and work are completed in accordance with approved plans and State and County requirements to assure safe, environmentally sound, and livable communities and roads are provided for the public. Encroachment Violation Watercourse Violation