Construction of retaining walls except those less than 3 feet in height and not supporting surcharge requires a permit and is regulated by the 2013 california building code cbc as amended and adopted by the county of san diego.
Retaining wall permit san diego county.
San diego municipal code chapter 14 article 2.
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.
This form outlines the county s minimum requirements.
The building division accepts applications for permits online for residential permits for glazing window replacement with no net area change.
How to obtain a permit for a retaining wall fence.
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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.
Retaining wall permit forms.
The retaining wall is higher than 3 feet measured from the top of the footing to top of the wall.
San diego municipal code chapter 14 article 2.
Beside the items listed on the typical plot plan retaining wall plot plans must include the location of the wall on the property dimensions including height and.
Electric heat pump or ac repair or replacement or electrical service upgrade for existing main panel.
County of san diego planning development services building construction permit fees building division 5510 overland ave suite 110 san diego ca 92123 858 565 5920 888 336 7553 http www sdcpds org pds 613 rev.
County of san diego planning development services walls retaining walls zoning division note.
Retaining walls heights are also regulated by the zoning laws of the city as follows.
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.
In the san diego county a building permit is required for the building of a retaining wall in the following scenarios.
Permitting procedures to build retaining walls or fences using city of san diego standard drawings.
Fee ordinance updates approved by the county of san diego board of supervisors effective september 15 2013.
Heights denoted by h are subject to height regulations.
Retaining walls heights are also regulated by the zoning laws of the city as follows.
Construction codes are the way the city of san diego ensures building safety.
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