ADU permits in Chino are processed ministerially through the Planning Division and Development Services per CMC Chapter 20.11 and Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(b). State law requires the city to act on a complete ADU application within 60 days without discretionary review or public hearings. Apply via the city's Accela Citizen Access portal at aca-prod.accela.com/CHINO.
Per the City of Chino Development Services Permitting Process page (cityofchino.org/584), ADU applications are submitted through the Citizen Access online permit portal (aca-prod.accela.com/CHINO/Default.aspx). State law (Cal. Gov. Code §65852.2(b)(1)) requires ministerial - not discretionary - review with no public hearing, and mandates approval or denial within 60 days of a complete application. Plans must include site plan, floor plan, elevations, and Title 24 energy compliance. Pre-approved ADU plans available through the city eliminate plan-check delays. Building permits (CBC/CRC/Title 24) and any utility connection permits apply separately.
Constructing an ADU without permits or occupying before final inspection violates CMC Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) and the California Building Code. Stop-work orders, daily penalties up to $1,000 (Gov. Code §36900), and required remediation apply.
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