ZA-2026-02004:Objective Design Standards (ODS)
Summary
SCH Number
2026060296
Public Agency
City of Aliso Viejo
Document Title
ZA-2026-02004:Objective Design Standards (ODS)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/8/2026
Document Description
The proposed Zoning Code Amendment to Section 15.62 of the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code establishes objective design standards to provide clear, measurable requirements for new residential developments with 20% or more of base units affordable to low-income households on Housing Element Sites and SB35 qualifying projects with 10% or more of base units affordable to low-income households.
Contact Information
Name
Rose Rivera
Agency Name
City of Aliso Viejo
Job Title
Senior Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Aliso Viejo
Counties
Orange
Regions
Citywide
Zip
92656
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Other
Type, Section or Code
15061(b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Section 15061(b)(3) because it will not have a significant environmental impact. This “common sense” exemption applies when it is clear that an activity cannot meaningfully affect the environment. ZA-2026-01004 only creates objective design standards for residential projects, as required by State law, and does not allow construction or development on its own. Individual projects will still be reviewed under CEQA if they require discretionary approval. Projects approved ministerially under SB 35 are exempt from CEQA under Government Code Section 21080(b)(1).
County Clerk
Orange
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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