Planning Division
The Planning Division recommends and implements land use policies, processes land use applications and prepares and processes updates and revisions to the General Plan, Municipal Code, Landscape guidelines and Design guidelines. This division provides staff support to City Council, the Planning Commission, Environmental and Historical Preservation Board, and Project Review Staff Committee.
Division Services
View Planning Records Online
Use our web-based system called SimpliCITY to view and search for planning records such as home occupation permits, entitlements and planning plan checks. Information is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Policy and Standards
Resources
Helpful Links
Planning
- Accessory Dwelling Units
(ADU) Information - Planning & Impact Fees
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 2006 General Plan
- Planning Commission
- Environmental & Historical Preservation Board
- Environmental (CEQA)
Consultant List - CEQA Document Prep Guidelines
Environmental Agencies
- Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
- Cal Environmental
Protection Agency - Cal Env. Quality Act
- Riverside County
Environmental Health - SoCal Air Quality
Management District (AQMD) - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services
Government
General Plan/Zoning Maps
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In response to a Riverside County Superior Court Order (Writ) issued in May 2024, the City was required to rescind approval of the 2040 General Plan Update and related zoning. As such, please be advised that the zoning designations set forth in the current Zoning Atlas have been revised accordingly. However, all applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the City's Planning Division at 951.413.3206 or planning email@moval. to confirm the applicable zoning designations for their subject parcels.
Landscaping
Division Contacts View all
Main line: 951.413.3206
Fax line: 951.413.3210
Email: PlanningEmail@moval.org