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Here's where you can find links to all of the online resources you might need for a project in the City of Moreno Valley.

Contact Public Works

Call 951.413.3100 for general Public Works Information. See Department Contacts for specific division contacts.

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To facilitate document review and approval for develsopment projects, upload additional items through the SimplyCITY portal.

Questions? Call 951.413.3120.

Public Landscaping Questions & Answers

  • I need to ballot or annex into an existing district to satisfy a condition of development.

    • Is there a cost to conduct the mail ballot proceeding or annexation?
      Yes, there is an administrative fee to cover the cost of preparing all required documents.  The current fee can be found under the Special Districts section of the City Fee Table.

    • How much time do I need to complete this process?
      From start to finish, it is about 90 days, which includes the required 45-day noticing period.  Also taken into consideration is the time to prepare the required documents and the scheduling of the public meeting and public hearing at two separate regularly scheduled City Council meetings.

    • How do I start the ballot or annexation process?
      Contact the Special Districts Division at 951.413.3470 or sdadmin@moval.org.

  • The project I am constructing requires the installation of median or parkway landscaping.

    • Who should I contact regarding submittal of landscape plans?
      Contact the Special Districts Division at 951.413.3480 or sdlandscape@moval.org.

    • Is there a cost to review the landscape plans?
      Yes. A landscape plan check fee will need to be paid at the same time as submittal of the landscape plans.  The current fee can be found under the Special Districts section of the City Fee Table.

    • Is there a specific format to submit the landscape plans?
      Yes. Please use the Title Sheet and Plan Sheet (pdf and dwg formats) and the Landscape Design Guidelines when preparing the landscape plans.

    • What is the turnaround time to plan check landscape plans?
      Corrections are typically returned to the applicant within two weeks.

    • Is there a cost for inspections during construction of the landscaping?
      Yes.  A landscape inspection fee will need to be paid prior to the commencement of construction.  The current fee can be found under the Special Districts section of the City Fee Table.

  • I will be installing street lights as part of the project I am constructing.

    • Are there any fees that I need to pay?
      Yes.  There is an administrative fee and an Advanced Energy Fee per street light pole.  The current fee can be found under the Land Development sections of the City Fee Table.  A copy of the fee receipt needs to be provided to the City’s Special Districts Division prior to permit issuance and can be emailed to streetlights@moval.org.

    • Do I need to obtain an authorization to install the street lights?
       Yes.  In addition to any plans required by the City or utility provider, a Street Light Authorization form will be required.  The Street Light Authorization form is to be completed by the developer and submitted to the Special Districts Division for authorization.  The Street Light Authorization form is a requirement prior to energization of the street lights.  Please contact the Special Districts Division at 951.413.3480 or specialdistricts@moval.org to obtain the Street Light Authorization form.

    • Once the street lights are installed, who will be maintaining the facilities and paying the utility bills?
      Street lights installed on publicly maintained streets are typically maintained by the utility provider.  The monthly utility costs associated with the newly installed street lights will be paid through the Moreno Valley CSD, which are funded through taxes or charges collected by property owners through payment of their property tax bills.