Aliso Viejo · Land use · Single-family home
Where is a single-family home allowed in Aliso Viejo?
In Aliso Viejo, a single-family home is allowed in 2 base zones (RL and RM) and not allowed in 2 (Aliso Viejo use tables, read October 2026).
Key points
- Allowed: RL and RM
- Not allowed: RH and RVH
Find your lot's zone on the city zoning map, then read its row. Every status below was read from the Aliso Viejo Municipal Code use tables (read October 2026). Base zones only. General information, not legal advice — check with the city before you apply.
Zones where a single-family home can go
Aliso Viejo's code calls this use “Single-family dwellings, detached”. Each row links to the use table it comes from. A zone marked “see note” has a condition in the code, for example upper floors only or a larger lot.
| Zone | Status | Code |
|---|---|---|
| RL Low Density Residential | Allowed | § 15.10.020 |
| RM Medium Density Residential | Allowed | § 15.10.020 |
Zones where it is not allowed
What else applies
- "Single-family dwellings, attached": P in all four residential zones. "Individual manufactured homes ... on single-family lots": RL P, RM P, RH NP, RVH NP.
- State law: State law lets most single-family lots add an ADU and a JADU (California ADU law) and a second home or a lot split under SB 9 (Gov. Code § 65852.21).
- Not covered here: PRD and Specific Plan districts (uses come from the base district or the specific plan, not in the packet).; Health facilities and outpatient medical uses overlay district.. Overlay zones and specific plans can also change the answer.
Other uses in Aliso Viejo
Who this affects
Frequently asked questions
Can I have a single-family home in the RH zone in Aliso Viejo?
No. Aliso Viejo's use table does not allow it in RH (High Density Residential) (§ 15.10.020).
Can I have a single-family home in the RL zone in Aliso Viejo?
Yes. Aliso Viejo's use table lists it as allowed in RL (Low Density Residential) (§ 15.10.020).
General information, not legal advice.
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