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Moreno Valley, California Building Permits & Zoning

Regulatory data for residential homebuilders and land developers

6.1

Friction Index Moderate Regulatory Environment

Permit Timeline

38 days

5-6 weeks

Total Fees Est.

$37,200

per residential lot

Impact Fees

$33,000

per lot

Permit Fee

$2,800

residential

Plan Review Fee

$1,400

per application

Delay Risk

22%

probability of delay

Zoning & Requirements

Overlay Districts

Permitted By-Right Uses

Permitting Requirements

✓ Building permit application with stamped plans (CA licensed architect/engineer)
✓ CEQA categorical exemption or IS/MND
✓ Title 24 Part 6 energy compliance — HERS-rated, mandatory solar + EV-ready
✓ CALGreen checklist
✓ Grading permit + soils report
✓ WQMP stormwater plan
✓ Riverside County Fire Department review
✓ TUMF payment — WRCOG zone
✓ MSHCP mitigation fee
✓ Water availability — Eastern Municipal Water District
✓ School impact fees — Moreno Valley Unified School District

Process Notes

Staffing & Operations

Large Inland Empire city with active residential development. Online permit portal. Processing times comparable to other IE cities. Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) serves most of city — reliable water supply. TUMF and MSHCP fees add to cost stack.

Recent Changes

Housing Element HCD-certified 2024. March Business Center area generating industrial + mixed-use activity. New residential Specific Plans filed for SR-60 corridor. EMWD water rates adjusted 2025.

Rezone Probability

68%

Contact Information

Permit Office Phone

(951) 413-3206

Official Website

https://www.moval.org/city-hall/departments/community-development

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