Covina, CA · Los Angeles County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Application
Property owners or their representatives use this application to request Planning Division review of a proposed accessory dwelling unit in Covina.
What this form is
Covina’s Planning Division uses this application to review proposed accessory dwelling units and provide the Planning Approval or Clearance required for Building Plan Check. The application asks for project, applicant, and property-owner information, unit type and size, parking details, and owner or representative certification. Applicants must include the listed plans, ownership documentation, checklist, and filing fee; the package also includes an accessory dwelling unit survey.
Who needs it
Property owners or their legal representatives proposing an accessory dwelling unit in Covina need to complete and submit this application to the Planning Division.
How to submit it
Submit in person at the Planning Division counter at 125 East College Street, Covina, or email the package to [email protected]. The form lists a $837 filing fee and specifies plan-copy and file-size requirements.
About notarization
This application is signed and dated without a notary; the document does not identify any attachment or related step that must be notarized or sworn.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Accessory Dwelling Unit Application and review its filing requirements.
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Complete The Application
Provide project, applicant, and property-owner information, describe the proposed unit, and complete the applicable certification.
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Gather Required Materials
Include the filing fee, updated deed or title report, required plans, and the completed application checklist.
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Submit To The Planning Division
Submit in person at the Planning Division counter or email the package to [email protected], following the stated plan and file-size requirements.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Application?
- No. This application is signed and dated without a notary, and the document does not identify any notarized or sworn attachment or step.
- How do I submit the Accessory Dwelling Unit Application?
- Submit it in person at the Planning Division counter at 125 East College Street, Covina, or email the package to [email protected].
- What materials must accompany the application?
- The listed materials include the filing fee, an updated deed or title report, and site, floor, and elevation plans. The plan-copy requirements depend on the submission option.
- Does Planning Approval or Clearance serve as a building permit?
- No. The form says Planning Approval or Clearance is not a permit, but is required for Building Plan Check.
Need something notarized?
This Accessory Dwelling Unit Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Covina form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.