Ordinance No. 25-03 Adopting Zoning Code Text Amendment ZCA 25-001 (ADUs and JADUs)
Summary
SCH Number
2025100414
Public Agency
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Document Title
Ordinance No. 25-03 Adopting Zoning Code Text Amendment ZCA 25-001 (ADUs and JADUs)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/9/2025
Document Description
An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rancho Santa Margarita adopting Zoning Code Text Amendment ZCA 25-001 amending and restating Section 9.04.190 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter 9.04 (Regulations For Special Uses And Structures) in accordance with State Law.
Contact Information
Name
Derek Bingham
Agency Name
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Rancho Santa Margarita
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Other Information
Citywide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
Public Agencies (Sections 15060(c)(2) & (c)(3)) & Local Ord. Regulating ADUs (Section 21080.17 CA Public Resources Code)
Reasons for Exemption
Pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) and (c)(3) of CEQA Guidelines and Section 21080.17 of the California Public Resources Code, the adoption of local ordinances regulating construction of dwelling units and second units by public agencies are exempt. The project is an amendment to the City’s local ordinances regulating accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Therefore, the project is exempt from further review under CEQA.
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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