Urban Planning & Zoning Code Development

The City of Aliso Viejo is seeking a subcontractor to develop objective design standards for residential developments that include affordable housing components, ensuring full compliance with SB 35 and California’s state housing goals. This effort aims to establish clear, measurable, and enforceable urban design criteria that streamline approval processes while promoting high-quality, equitable, and inclusive communities. The work will focus on aligning local planning practices with state mandates to remove barriers to affordable housing production and encourage density, transit access, and sustainable development patterns within the city’s jurisdiction. The project is classified under NAICS code 541620 for urban and regional planning services and is expected to be performed in Aliso Viejo, California, with a posted date of June 8, 2026. It is part of a broader initiative to modernize zoning and land use policies in response to statewide housing demands, requiring the contractor to engage deeply with regulatory frameworks, community input, and best practices in affordable housing design. The successful subcontractor will deliver actionable, legally defensible standards that support faster permitting, reduce discretionary review, and ensure new residential projects meet both environmental and social equity goals without compromising neighborhood character or infrastructure capacity.