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A list of department-specific requirements are summarized below. The attached tables provide a summary of ADU requirements. For all requirements applicable to ADUs, please refer to Section 9.09.130 of the Municipal Code. Also attached is the minimum plan submittal requirements and how to request a new address for an ADU (not Jr. ADU) .  \nPLANNING DIVISION  \n• ADUs plan submittals can be submitted directly to Building Division via SimpliCITY portal as provided for in Municipal Code Section 9.09.130 (C) . Please confirm with Planning staff prior to submittal. Hardcopy plans are not accepted.  \n• Multi-Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP) Fee -A pass-through MSHCP fee will apply for ADUs that are 750 square feet or larger.  \n• City’s Development Impact Fees (DIF)– DIF fees will apply to ADUs that are 750 square feet or larger.  \nBUILDING AND SAFETY DIVISION  \n• Address Request – all Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU’s) require a new address. Once we create the address, you will be sent a “New Address Assignment” letter. Junior ADU’s (JADU) are exempt.  \no  Follow the directions on the attached New Address Request Requirements  \no  Request new ADU address [at](at www. moval.org/simplicity)[ www. moval.org/simplicity](at www. moval.org/simplicity)  \n• Water and Sewer Acknowledgement-A release for water and sewer is required prior to issuance. Utility Purveyors vary by location. Contact our division to determine your purveyor contacts. A form will be sent to you prior to routing 1st submittal to be completed by applicant and property owner.  \n• School District Fees – Your school district will have fees related to creating an additional dwelling unit on your property. District fees vary by school district which is based on location.  \n• Junior ADU (JADU)–JADU’s must have its own entrance but may also have connectivity to the residence. The bathroom may be shared with the residence. An efficiency kitchen is required. A new address is not required (see Municipal Code  \nSection 9.09.130 (G) for more detailed requirements) .  \n• A pad compaction report is required for ADUs requiring a new foundation. A soils report may be required as determined by Building & Safety.  \n• 6 mil (mm) vapor barrier is required –The ADU plans must specify the installation of 6mil (mm) minimum, with a top-coat slab over the existing concrete. Most garages have a step down and are sloped, so the topcoat slab provides a cover for the 6mil (mm) and also levels the floor for the new remodeled living space.  \n• Required Project Plans - Site Plan (including sufficient information regarding drainage and grading), Roof Plan (include Pitch), Preliminary Floor Plan, and complete Architectural Plan (All Sides of the Structure + Compatibility with Primary Residence) . See attached “SFD/ADU/Room Addition Guidelines” for complete details  \n• Formal submittal via SimpliCITY portal – submit an online application for plan submittal via SimpliCITY portal only AFTER you have requested and received your formal new address letter. Upload full plans as PLANS, any calcs, specs, or reports as SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, and the New Address Letter as OTHER ATTACHMENTS (for ADU’s only) . For ADU’s the plans must be updated to the new address but reference the house address in the site plan.  \nSee subsequent pages for further information.  \nDIVISION CONTACTS  \nPlanning:  \n[PlanningEmail@moval.org](PlanningEmail@moval.org)  \n(951) 413-3206  \nBuilding and Safety:  \n[permitcounter@moval.org](permitcounter@moval.org)  \n(951) 413-3350  \nSpecial Districts:  \n[sdadmin@moval.org](sdadmin@moval.org)  \n(951) 413-3470  \nFire Prevention:  \n[fireprevention@moval.org](fireprevention@moval.org)  \n(951) 413-3370  \nLand Development  \n[landdevelopment@moval.org](landdevelopment@moval.org)  \n(951) 413-3120  \nSPECIAL DISTRICTS  \n• Building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property adds to the n","cbCaiuFengIFXVqO","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuFengIFXVqO","pdf",747491,"English","# Planning Division\n## Building and Safety Division\n## Special Districts\n# Fire Prevention Division","[{\"question\":\"Where can ADU plan submittals be submitted, and are hardcopy plans accepted?\",\"answer\":\"ADU plan submittals can be submitted directly to the Building Division via the SimpliCITY portal. 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