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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.
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):
- Engineering Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Current Planning Application Fee Schedule (PDF)
- Pending Planning Fee Schedule (Effective 9/6/2020 - PDF)
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Planning & Community Development
Need to submit an application? Appointments are now required for all Design Review application submissions.
Please call 858-755-9313 or email the Planning Department to schedule an appointment. Please include the project location, the applicant’s contact information, a brief description of the project, and any preferred days/times for an appointment (morning hours preferred). Appointments are also available to discuss a planning issue or research a property.
For general inquiries and pickup/drop-offs please use the following hours.
Planning Counter Hours
Monday through Thursday
1 p.m to 5:30 p.m. (remote service only)
Mailing Address
1050 Camino del Mar
Del Mar, CA 92014
Phone: 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.usHOURS
Public Building Counter:
Monday through Thursday
(Remote Service)
1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Friday
(Remote Service)
12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.Building Inspector:
Monday through Friday
(By Appointment)