Residents

The Land Development Division provides services to business owners, developers, and residents. Services offered to residents include:

• Inspection Services
• Plan Design Review Services
• Project Planning Services
• Storm Water Management Program
• Support Assistance

Inspection Services

Inspection Services provides inspections for all new construction (including grading) with the exception of Transportation Inspections.

2nd Driveway Encroachment Permit A 2nd driveway encroachment permit application is required to be completed.

Verizon’s Fiber to the Premises Project (FTTP) Land Development Division issues permits to Verizon to work on their “Fiber to the Premises” (FTTP) project. This project is intended to bring high speed data services to residents and businesses throughout the City. Installation of the new data services began on the west side of the city and will continue towards the east and north. Service will be active throughout the City by December 2010.

Importing Dirt
Reference the Support Assistance Section Link to section on Land Development Website for Stockpile Permit information.

Related information...

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Truck Haul Route
• Verizon Contact Information call: (877) 825-760

Plan Design Review Services

This section identifies the general information for individuals developing single-lots for single-family residents or existing lots for granny units.

Related information...

• Plan Design Review Definitions and Municipal Code References
• Lot Line Adjustment Form
• Parcel Merger Form
• Submittal Requirements and Processing for: Single Family Home Precise Grading Plans

Project Planning Services

The entitlement section works with the Planning Division in their review of custom home planning applications. The checklists below are provided to assist the home owner by providing information required on plans.

Plan Review Checklists

• Custom Homes (Granny Units/2nd Dwelling Units/Room Additions) Check List
• Custom Homes (Granny Units/2nd Dwelling Units/Room Additions) Submittal Requirements

Storm Water Management Program (SWMP)

The SWMP is responsible for the City’s compliance with the state mandates found within the Santa Ana River Watershed Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (NIS4) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit. The permit required the City reduce pollutants in urban runoff to the Maximum Extend Practicable. SWMP staff formulates and implements City policy and programs to comply with permit mandates.

In addition; SWMP staff is involved in various regional/global Technical Advisory Committees to formulate regional policy and studies to protect inland streams, lakes, surface and ground waters for present the future generations.

Flood Plan Management services are also provided here and including participation in the National Flood Insurance Program and Community Rating System Program.

“Remember…Only Rain in the Drain!”

Also of Interest…

• Public Education
• Kid’s Section
• Flood Plain Management
• GIS Flood Maps
• One Water/One Watershed (SAWPA)

Support Assistance

This section provides support assistance services to the Division including, but not limited to, permit issuance for special events.

Permit Requirements and Issuance

A permit is required for all work in the public right-of-way or grading. Land Development Division issues various permits. They include grading, stockpile, encroachment, and special event permits. The applications for these permits can be found at the Land Development Forms.

Special Events

Special Events that will block the public right-of-way (streets and/or sidewalks) for less than 24 hours (excluding block parties), are processed in accordance with the City’s Special Events Policy LDD# 2007-12.

• Policy 2007-12 Special Event Policy

Which department to contact for other types of Special Events:

• On private property (e.g., parking lot) - Planning for Temporary Use Permit, 951.413.3206
• Block Party - Land Development (Permit Technician for Encroachment Permit), 951.413.3120
• In a City Park - Parks and Community Services to reserve a park via a Special Event Permit and Application form 951.413.3280
• Involve closures of the public right-of-way (includes rolling closures) - All of these events will be processed through City staff, and the Moreno Valley Sheriff’s Department to assure public safety is maintained, and to provide minimum disruption to residents and visitors to Moreno Valley.

Related information...

• Fee Schedule
• Current Special Events (05/08)