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Riverside Plan Check Set Printing, Counted by Project Type
By Eli Gewirtzman, Owner · Last checked Nov 5, 2026 (prices and City of Riverside Building & Safety Division sources)
Riverside’s Paper Plan Review Submittals Matrix assigns copy counts by project type. Depending on the work, a paper filing needs five to seven full sets, sometimes with extra site or floor plans for individual reviewers. Match your project to the matrix below before ordering. Upload one PDF and choose the number of copies at $1.95 a sheet in black and white or $3.75 in color, on 20 lb bond. Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.
Prices (flat, 17×22 to 36×48)
| Per sheet | |
|---|---|
| Black & white | $1.95 |
| Color | $3.75 |
How many sets Riverside wants (Table 2 of the matrix)
| Type | Typical projects (from Table 1) | Sets of plans |
|---|---|---|
| A | R-3 additions/alterations or accessory structures without panel upgrades or fire sprinklers; patios, decks, pools, spas, fences; JADUs and major remodels | 5 full sets |
| B | R-3 additions/alterations with meter panel upgrades or fire sprinklers; tenant improvements with no added square footage or change of use | 5 full sets |
| C | New single-family homes, duplexes, additional units (including tracts) | 5 full sets + 4 site plans + 2 floor plans |
| D | Tenant improvements for restaurants, dental offices, car washes and projects with grease interceptors; commercial change of use | 6 full sets |
| E | New ADUs, including garage conversions; new multifamily (3+ units) | 5 full sets + 3 site plans + 2 floor plans |
| F | New office, commercial, industrial and restaurant buildings, and additions that add square footage | 7 full sets + 4 site plans |
Source: Bulletin #100, Building Plan Check Submittal Guidelines / Paper Plan Review Submittals Matrix, linked as “Bulletin 101” on the City’s Forms, Handouts & Bulletins page.
| Other rule | What the City says | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Wet stamps | “These plans must be wet stamped and signed by the design professional(s) responsible for the project in accordance with the State Business & Professions Code.” | Bulletin #100 |
| Supporting documents | “Two sets each of the following supporting documents are required based on the project scope of work”: structural calculations, Title 24 energy forms, and the soil report where required. | Same |
| Where plans go in | Plans are submitted at permit application at the One Stop Shop; the plan check page notes plans “are formally submitted and accepted at the One Stop Shop or online.” | Plan Check |
| Plan check life | A plan check expires one year after fees are paid and plans are accepted; a 180-day extension can be requested in writing from the Building Official. | Same |
| Review time | New projects generally get a 20 business day review, with resubmittals checked within 10 business days. | Same |
| Office | Building & Safety Division, 3900 Main Street, 3rd Floor (951.826.5697). | Bulletin #100 |
Building a Riverside order
- Find your letter. Match the project to Table 1, then read the set count from Table 2. A new house is Type C; a new office building is Type F.
- Order the extras as partial sets. Types C, E and F ask for extra site plans or floor plans on top of the full sets. Upload those pages as a separate file and order just those copies instead of more full sets.
- Wet stamps go on after printing. The matrix wants wet-stamped, signed plans, so your design professional stamps the printed sheets. Leave time for that before you head to the One Stop Shop.
- Supporting documents print in two sets. Calcs, Title 24 forms and soil reports are letter-size documents for an office printer, so keep them out of the large-format order.
- See plan printing for permit expediters and preparing a PDF plan set.
Building & Safety confirms the required drawings and copy counts. We print your uploaded PDF; your team handles City filing and any wet stamps or signatures needed afterward.
Riverside work we print for
- New homes and ADUs in Orangecrest, Canyon Crest and La Sierra.
- Restaurant and retail tenant improvements downtown and along Magnolia Avenue (Type D, six full sets).
- Industrial and logistics buildings in the Sycamore Canyon business park area off the 215.
- Unincorporated land around the city goes through the County of Riverside’s own Building and Safety Department, and Corona and Moreno Valley are separate cities. This page covers the City of Riverside.
Sample Riverside submittal orders (prints only; shipping chosen at checkout)
| Job | What you order | Sheets | Print total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type A patio cover, 24×36 B&W | 5 full sets of 3 sheets | 15 | $29.25 |
| Type C new home, 24×36 B&W | 5 full sets of 14 sheets + 4 site plans + 2 floor plans | 76 | $148.20 |
| Type D restaurant TI, 24×36 B&W | 6 full sets of 20 sheets | 120 | $234.00 |
| Type F new industrial building, 30×42 B&W | 7 full sets of 40 sheets + 4 site plans | 284 | $553.80 |
Frequently asked questions
How many sets of plans does Riverside require?
It depends on project type. The City’s Paper Plan Review Submittals Matrix asks for 5 full sets for Types A and B, 5 full sets plus 4 site plans and 2 floor plans for new homes (Type C), 6 for Type D, 5 plus 3 site plans and 2 floor plans for Type E, and 7 plus 4 site plans for Type F.
Do Riverside plans need wet stamps?
The matrix says the plans must be wet stamped and signed by the responsible design professionals under the State Business & Professions Code. Minor projects may not need a licensed architect or engineer.
Who gets all those Riverside sets?
Each reviewer on the matrix gets one, including Building & Safety, Planning, Riverside Public Utilities, Fire Prevention and the County Assessor, depending on project type.
Can I submit Riverside plans online?
The City’s plan check page says plans are formally submitted and accepted at the One Stop Shop or online. The set counts on this page come from the paper submittal matrix.
Does this cover unincorporated Riverside County?
No. The County of Riverside has its own Building and Safety Department. This page covers the City of Riverside.
When does a Riverside order ship?
Order by 3 PM ET, ships same day.