ApprovedGeneral Plan Amendment

Code Amendment (CA) 26-002 — ADU Ordinance

Description

Ordinance update conforming the city's ADU and junior ADU rules to 2025 state laws; introduced on first reading with no public testimony.

Impact summary

The changes will shape how and where housing gets built citywide — from minimum densities to setbacks to who gets first shot at affordable units.

Applicant

Name
City of San Juan Capistrano

At a glance

Hearings
2
Public comments
0
Total mentions
2

Last vote · City Council

Approved3–0

Last discussed May 5, 2026.

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