Building Setbacks & Zoning in Aliso Viejo, CA (2026)
2 verified building setbacks & zoning rules for Aliso Viejo, California, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Setback Rules
In the City of Aliso Viejo, Table 15.10.030 prints a 10 foot front setback and a 10 foot rear setback for single-family detached and attached homes. Detached lots print 10 feet on one side only, or 10 feet aggregate, and the multifamily columns print a 20 foot minimum perimeter setback. Setbacks are measured from the ultimate street right-of-way line.
Aliso Viejo Residential Yard Setback Minimums
Some RestrictionsAliso Viejo Municipal Code § 15.10.030
MINIMUM BUILDING SETBACKS2: RL RM RH RVH PRD3 Single-Family Detached Single-Family Attached For single-family detached and attached: same setbacks as RL; otherwise, n/a n/a n/a As approved for each project Front: 10 feet 10 feet Side: 10 feet for one side only; or 10 feet aggregate for both sides 0 feet on attached side; 10 feet on open side Rear: 10 feet 10 feet Minimum perimeter setback n/a n...
Structure Height Limits
In the City of Aliso Viejo, Table 15.10.030 sets maximum structure height at 35 feet and 2 stories in the RL district, 35 feet in RM, 45 feet in RH and 65 feet in RVH. PRD projects are as approved for each project. Chapter 15.30 AVMC adds measurement rules and exceptions.
Residential Structure Height Limits in Aliso Viejo, California
Some RestrictionsAliso Viejo Municipal Code § 15.10.030
TABLE 15.10.030: RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS HEIGHT AND AREA STANDARDS: RL Low Density Residential RM Medium Density Residential RH High Density Residential RVH Very High Density Res. PRD3 Planned Res. Development Maximum structure height1 35 feet, maximum 2 stories (lofts do not count as a separate story) 35 feet 45 feet 65 feet As approved for each project ... 1See Chapter 15.30 AVMC fo...
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