Development Services 

plandropoffCOVID-19: Plan Review During City Hall Public Closure

  1. Call (951) 304-2489 (the main City number) to schedule an appointment to drop off plans, permit applications, or other submittal documents, for:
  • Building
  • Planning
  • Engineering
  • Business licenses

Drop-off bins are located just outside the front door of City Hall, under a pop-up tent. Any submittals should be placed in plastic sleeves (which the City provides), and placed in the bin.

Payments can be made by:

  • Calling with your credit card information at (951) 304-2489. We have waived the maximum amount that can be charged on a credit card.
  • Mail or overnight a check (UPS, USPS, or FedEx) to the City.

We will contact the applicant if we have questions, and to let them know when plans are ready for pick-up. Plans to be picked up will then be placed in a pick-up bin in the same location as the drop off bins.


The Development Services Department (DSD) is responsible for implementing the land use goals, policies and regulations as established by the Murrieta City Council for both private and public development projects. To effectively carry out these responsibilities, DSD is comprised of the following four separate, but interrelated divisions. Feel free to select from the links to learn more about their respect roles and responsibilities.

  • Planning
    Implements and updates the City’s land development regulations through plan review and long range planning functions, respectively.
  • Economic Development
    Develops and implements a cohesive and untied approach to recruitment, attraction, and growth of business in the City.
  • Building & Safety
    Ensures new development meets state and local construction standards through plan check and building inspection.
  • Code Enforcement
    Ensures residents and businesses comply with the City’s various land use codes and nuisance regulations.