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Aliso Viejo council introduces corrected ADU/JADU ordinance to align with state rules

Aliso Viejo City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary

The council voted to introduce a corrected ADU/JADU ordinance and to find the measure exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code 21080.17; staff said four architectural code sections were removed to comply with Housing and Community Development guidance.

The Aliso Viejo City Council voted Jan. 20 to introduce for first reading a corrected ordinance updating local rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior ADUs (JADUs) so the city remains consistent with recent state housing law.

Senior planner Rose Rivera told the council the revised draft removes four architectural requirements that had been reintroduced in error after the ordinance’s initial…

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