How long are the resident visa's good for both duration and expiration?

my soon to be wife is Chinese and I am an American. Once we are married we want to live in her hometown, if I get my L type renewed and then upon arrival at her hometown can I immediately apply for a resident permit? I saw this posted above and wanted to know what else do I need to apply for?

Basic Requirements for Application
1. Your passport (with current visa and certificate of Temporary Residency);
2. Temporary Registration Form issued from the local Public Security Bureau.
3. Very recent photographs with receipt, they must be specified standard and less than 1-month old;
4. Application fee. (Expect change from 1, 000 RMB)