City of Riverside Permiting Process

City of Riverside ADU Workshop

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Planning Clearance --> Plan Check --> Permit Issued --> Build --> Occupancy

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Planning Clearance

Complete, sign and submit the form to Planningclearance@Riversideca.gov. A Planner will review and return this form to you completed and ready for upload into the Public Permit Portal to enable plan check once approved. Please contact the Planning Division at (951) 826-5371 with any questions.

1. This form is required for all projects that:
2. propose modifications to any exterior element of a building (either residential or commercial);
3. add square footage;
4. change use of existing space;
5. require entitlements;
6. propose new construction of buildings; or
7. include facilities requiring screening and clearance.

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Plan Check

Forms

• Expedited Plan Review Request Form
• Structural Observation Form
• Drop Off Transmittal Form

Handouts

• Building Plan Review Turnaround Times
• CAL Green R-3 Mandatory Measures Checklist
• Building Plan Check and Permit Fees
• California Green Code Requirements - Residential
• (R-3) Residential EV Charger and EV Meter Panel Requirements
• Plan Review Submittals Matrix
• Water Heater Installation Guidelines

Express Solar Permit Forms for One & Two Family Dwellings

• Going Solar in Riverside
• Express Permit Submittal Guidelines
• Eligibility Checklist Form
• Standard Conditions Form

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Permit Issued

Building permits are valid for 12 months. Time extensions are possible.

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Build

Ongoing inspections to insure compliance with codes.

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Occupancy

Final sign off
by City
• All fees paid
and
inspections
passedAfter final sign off by City and all fees paid and inspections passed.