Are you looking to start a DIY project at your home and wondering how to navigate the permitting process? We will talk with Dan Scherer, Assistant Deputy Director of the Building, Construction, and Safety Division at DSD and learn about some commonly overlooked home projects involving mechanical, electrical, or plumbing work that require a permit. …

In this episode, meet Ali Fattah, Assistant Deputy Director of our Building, Construction & Safety division, and learn about DSD’s commitment to public health, safety, and the general welfare of San Diegans. He will explain why the permitting and building inspection process is so crucial for the safety of our community and why you should care that …

In this episode, connect with J.C. Thomas, Assistant Director of DSD, and learn about DSD’s digital transformation over the last four years. Prior to COVID, most of the department's work reviewing plans involved dozens employees looking at large bundles of paper with customers, and the City Operations Building where that happened was a beehive of a…

Wondering what Development Services Department (DSD) is all about? In this episode, Elyse Lowe, the department's Director explains DSD’s functions and its role in assisting a wide array of customers in the City of San Diego. You'll also learn more about Elyse and her professional journey, and hear how DSD defines development. DSD Homepage | About U…

Learn what City in Motion is about and meet your hosts, Gigi and Dave, from the City of San Diego Development Services Department. DSD Homepage | About Us | Contact UsAf City of San Diego Development Services Department