Colton, CA · San Bernardino County
Accessory Dwelling Unit Planning Application
Property owners use this application to request city approval for a proposed accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit in Colton.
What this form is
The application collects the property address, applicant and owner details, proposed ADU or JADU type, and project information such as unit size, bedrooms, parking, and utilities. It includes an owner certification and an agreement to toll the 60-day review period while plans are in the applicant’s possession. For a conversion or rebuild, it requests copies of permits for the existing structure.
Who needs it
Property owners applying to Colton for approval to construct an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit need this application.
How to submit it
Submit the completed application to the Development Services Department, Building Division, at 659 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the owner certifies the application under penalty of perjury and signs the attached review-period agreement.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Accessory Dwelling Unit Planning Application PDF.
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Complete The Application
Enter the property, applicant, owner, ADU or JADU, and project details requested on the form.
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Gather Supporting Documents
For a conversion or rebuild, include copies of building permits for the existing structure; obtain the legal description from the County Assessor or property deed.
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Sign And Submit
The property owner signs and dates the application and review-period agreement, then submits them to the Building Division at the address on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What information does the Colton ADU planning application request?
- It asks for property, applicant, and owner details; the proposed ADU or JADU type; and project information such as size, bedrooms, parking, utilities, and flood zone.
- Do I need a notary for the Accessory Dwelling Unit Planning Application?
- No. This document is signed without a notary. The owner certifies the application under penalty of perjury and signs the attached review-period agreement.
- How do I submit the Colton ADU application?
- Submit it to the Development Services Department, Building Division, at 659 North La Cadena Drive, Colton, CA 92324.
- What supporting documents does the application mention?
- For a conversion or rebuild, the application asks for copies of building permits for the existing structure. It also notes that the legal description is needed from the County Assessor or property deed.
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