DR 2024-0658, CDP 2024-0657 Zhou Residence

The Zhou Residence project, identified by DR 2024-0658 and CDP 2024-0657, involves the demolition of an existing 1,278 square foot single-family residence and the subsequent construction of a new 4,002 square foot, two-story single-family home. Located at 31526 Valido Road in Laguna Beach, California, the development is situated within an R-1 residential Low Density Zoning District. The scope of work includes the installation of an attached garage, elevated decks, grading, and landscaping to complete the site improvements. The City of Laguna Beach serves as the lead agency for this project. Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project has been granted a categorical exemption pursuant to Section 15303 for the new construction of small structures, as no significant environmental impacts are anticipated. While the provided documentation consists of regulatory filings and a Notice of Exemption rather than a procurement contract, it identifies Heather Steven as the Senior Planner and Gabriel Ponciano as the Designer. The project was officially filed with the Orange County Clerk-Recorder in September 2025.