Idaho Street, San Diego, California

San Diego

Our quick take on San Diego: Moderately ADU-Friendly

SnapADU has permitted or is in the process of permitting numerous projects within the City of San Diego. As such, we know the city's regulations and processes very well. Turnaround times at the city are protracted right now, with the intake process alone taking 20+ days (as of September 2022). This process include a pre-screen and plan check fee component before plans will be reviewed, and the overall permitting timeline is currently expected to be 6-8 calendar months for permitting. San Diego requires digital submissions which helps keep costs and permit turnaround times down. Also, some of San Diego is in the coastal zone, which may add additional time and cost to the permitting process.