Council adopts housing-code updates to implement state housing element; council keeps local preferences and targeted inclusionary options The City Council approved code amendment 21-006 to implement the certified housing element, clarifying reasonable-accommodation procedures, removing subjective development standards, adding minimum densities in some zones, and allowing local preferences and specific-plan 15% inclusionary options; public commenters urged prioritizing affordability and preserving neighborhood character.

San Juan Capistrano City Council just approved significant updates to housing codes, aiming to enhance local affordability while aligning with state requirements—are the changes enough to meet community needs?

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San Juan Capistrano approves Orange County WISE agreement and CR&R rate adjustments after public hearing After a public hearing, the City Council approved joining OC Waste & RecyclingWISE agreement and adopted updated CR&R residential and commercial rates to cover county disposal increases and CPI adjustments; staff said most of the increase is county-imposed disposal cost and six written protests were received before the meeting.

San Juan Capistrano's City Council just approved a new waste agreement, but residents might feel the pinch from rising disposal costs!

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