Training Videos and Webinars
View video tutorials and webinars to help you learn how to apply step-by-step for permits online, demonstrate new program features and provide helpful tips. Each webinar will be hosted using Zoom or Microsoft Teams and recorded.
After the meeting, all webinars will be posted in the View Webinars section below.
Upcoming Webinars
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View Video Tutorials
Development Services Department Overview
This short video provides a summary of what the Development Services Department does.
Research: How to Search for the Status of a Project
City of San Diego Development Services staff demonstrates how to search for the status of a project going on in your neighborhood.
Application Preparation Pt. 1: Getting Started with Online Permitting
City of San Diego Development Services staff demonstrates how to navigate, register for an account, and become familiar with services offered within the DSD online permitting section of the website.
Application Preparation Pt. 2: How to Prepare Construction Plans for Permit Submittal (AutoCAD to PDF)
City of San Diego Development Services staff demonstrates how to convert a construction plan to PDF format for permit submittal.
Application Preparation Pt. 3: How to Validate Plans in PDF Scout
City of San Diego Development Services staff demonstrates how to catch errors before uploading project documents online using PDF Scout.
Application: How to Verify Registration of Project Contractors and Subcontractors
This instructional video provides a step-by-step overview of updating contractor and subcontractor information required for projects in the online permitting portal.
Resubmittal: Generating a Report of Missing Documents in Recheck Required Status
This instructional video provides an overview of how to find the documents requested by the reviewer during an "Updates Required" or "Recheck" and how to name each document and upload them properly, so the project can be placed back into review.
Inspection: How to Manage Inspections for Your Project
This instructional video demonstrates how to schedule, reschedule, and cancel an inspection
Code Compliance: How to Submit a Building or Land Use Code Violation Online
Find out how to check if a property has an existing code complaint, how to submit a new one, and how to check on the progress of a complaint.
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How to Apply (by Permit/Review Type)
Apply for an Accessory Dwelling Unit
This webinar shows customers how to submit accessory dwelling unit building plans for a faster review. It also highlights the customer guide that provides step-by-step instructions to apply for a permit and provides an overview of a new tool that verifies PDF files uploaded as part of a permit application.
Apply for Building and Engineering Permits
This webinar shows customers how to apply and upload plans for Building, Grading, Right-of-Way, and Public Improvement Engineering permits, reviews a new customer guide that has step-by-step instructions on applying for a permit, and showcases a tool that verifies PDF files uploaded as part of a permit application.
Apply for a Communications/5G Permit
The webinar highlights the online permitting portal and helps customers navigate each screen for a perfect 5G project submittal.
Apply for a Construction Noise Permit
Apply for an Individual Historic Resource Nomination and Zone History Letter
This webinar highlights the new online permitting portal and helps customers navigate project submittals for Individual Historic Resource Nominations and Zone History Letters.
Apply for the Mills Act Program
This webinar highlights the online permitting portal and helps customers navigate each screen for a perfect Mills Act Program application submittal.
Apply for an Office Tenant Improvement Professional Certification Permit
Apply for a Preliminary Review
This webinar explains the purpose and stipulations of preliminary reviews and shows how to apply for one in the DSD online permitting portal.
Apply for a Spaces as Places Permit
This webinar provides an overview of the Spaces as Places program and addresses common questions from customers on application requirements for a streetary, promenade, active sidewalk, or outdoor dining on private property.
Application Tips and Guidelines
How to Flatten Your PDF Files, Plans, and Forms
This webinar shows customers how to prepare PDF plans and forms before submitting an application for a permit.
How to Look Up Projects, Permits, Code Enforcement and Zoning
This webinar shows customers how to research information on existing projects, verify permit information, learn how to look up Code Enforcement information, and submit requests for investigations.
Managing Contractor Verification in an Online Permitting Account
This webinar familiarizes customers with the Transparency Ordinance, the process of verifying contractor and subcontractor licenses, program requirements, and helpful tips.
Sheet Numbering for a Faster Review
This webinar covers how to format building and engineering plans for a faster review.
Project Record Updates
Converting PTS Hybrid Projects to Online Permitting
Regulatory Updates and Guidelines
Stormwater Quality Management Plan (SWQMP) Requirements
Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations in the City of San Diego
This webinar provides an overview of the latest changes to the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior ADU regulations and other recent amendments to the Land Development Code.
Urban Parkway Guidelines
This workshop covers when and how a project triggers right-of-way improvements.