Where San Diego publishes approvals
The City of San Diego publishes issued development approvals as yearly files on its open data portal. Each row describes an approval, its scope of work, address and dates.
City vs. county
This data covers the City of San Diego. Other cities in San Diego County, such as Chula Vista or Oceanside, run their own systems.
Useful patterns
ADUs, solar and battery installs and coastal remodels are common. Reading the scope of work helps electricians, roofers, plumbers and remodelers find projects that fit.
