May/June Publication Updates
July 7, 2025
Tips Updated New Director’s Rules
Changes to Our Covenant Forms
May 7, 2025
As part of your permit application, you may have been asked to complete a Potential Landslide Area Covenant, a Liquefaction-Prone Area Covenant, or a Peat Settlement-Prone Area Covenant. We’ve removed the suggested insurance language from the forms, and we’ve modified the signature page. We’ll still accept the older versions of the covenants…. [ Keep reading ]
Code Interpretations for Fire Wall Continuity Rescinded
February 4, 2025
Based on recent discussions with architects and consultation with the International Code Council, SDCI has withdrawn two Construction Code Interpretations relating to Fire Wall Horizontal Continuity. (706.5: Fire Wall Horizontal Continuity and 706.5: Fire Wall Horizontal Continuity at Offsets). Our technical code team will be working on developing amendments to… [ Keep reading ]
New Guide to Help Reduce Multifamily Building Permit Application Errors
February 4, 2025
During the permitting process, we often see recurring mistakes in applications such as Incorrect addresses across an application, incomplete information on plans, and missing permits from other city departments. To help you avoid errors that could require you to resubmit application information or wait through several permitting cycles, we have published… [ Keep reading ]
July Publication Updates
August 1, 2024
SDCI updated 8 Tips on permitting requirements and tree codes.