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Construction Information
Construction noise hours are limited to the following days and times:
- Monday through Friday - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday - 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sunday - No construction is allowed
- Holidays - No construction is allowed on holidays
Construction work includes all set-up, deliveries, and clean-up activities. As an exception to these rules, homeowners may individually perform work on their own homes on Sundays and holidays.
Construction & Demolition Waste Recycling
Projects subject to the CalGreen Building Code are required to divert 65% of construction related waste. For more information, click here.
Options for Temporary Bins
For information on options for temporary bins, click here.
Code Violations
Regulations are strictly enforced. In cases of violations, administrative citations may be issued to the individual violating the code, along with the general contractor for the project and the property owner. Additionally, no individual or company shall perform any excavation or trenching in a city right of way on days when the City of Del Mar offices are closed. Also included are all Saturdays and Sundays.
Construction Related Documents
- Clean Water Best Management Practices (PDF)
- Construction & Demolition Recycling Guide (PDF)
- Design Review Ordinance
- Encroachment Permit Application (PDF)
- Implementation Guidelines for Measure D (PDF)
- Jurisdictional Urban Runoff Management Plan Resource
- Temporary Construction Fences (PDF)
Please visit the development applications and guides resource for additional information.
Fee Schedules
Please read the notice regarding changes to fee schedules (PDF):
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Planning & Community Development
Need to submit an application? All submittals must be provided electronically by email to the Planning Department at Planning@delmar.ca.us Hard copy submittals will not be accepted. Note that all required fees must be paid before an application will be processed.
Should you need any assistance from Planning staff, please call (858) 755-9313 or email Planning@delmar.ca.us
Planning Counter Hours
In-Person & Remote Service
Monday and Wednesday Only
1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Remote Service Only
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Online Permitting
eTRAKiTMailing Address
1050 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014Phone: 858-755-9313
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BUILDING SERVICES
Del Mar City Hall
1050 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014Map
Ph: 858-375-9514
Email: Building@delmar.ca.usINSPECTION REQUESTS
Ph: 858-375-9528
Email: Inspector@delmar.ca.usBuilding COUNTER HOURS
24/7 Online Permitting
eTRAKiTPublic Building Counter:
In-Person & Remote Service
Monday and Wednesday Only
1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Remote Service Only
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Building Inspector:
Monday through Friday
(By Appointment)