Build-out and occupancy permits in San Diego
Plan review, building and occupancy approvals for the space.
Food facility plan check
County of San Diego Department of Environmental Health and QualitySan Diego
Submit at least three sets of plans with the application and fee to a DEHQ office; plans are approved before the building permit is issued.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed in person
- Takes
- Plans are approved or rejected within 20 working days of receipt.
Certificate of Occupancy
City of San Diego Development ServicesSan Diego
Issued after the final inspection of building permit work. Needed for a change of occupancy classification or a tenant improvement in a shell building; not needed for a change of owner or tenant when the occupancy doesn't change.
- Fee
- Varies
- Filed
- Filed on the agency's portal
- Takes
- San Diego doesn't publish a delivery time for a commercial Certificate of Occupancy; it's issued once every inspection under the permit has final approval (only affordable housing and shelters get set deadlines).
Guides for each business in San Diego
Agency requirements change. Check each agency's page before you file.
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