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Understanding the Permitting Process

couple prepares to build This website summarizes the basic steps to getting a permit. The steps you go through will depend on the characteristics of your property and on your goals for developing the property. (Our thanks to the City of San Diego for sharing artwork, text, and navigation ideas with us.)

For specific information, the best approach is to get personal, one-on-one attention from a staff person at the Building Development Center. Click here for contact information.

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