When does Ordinance No. 772 take effect?

The ordinance takes effect within 30 days after its April 28, 2026 adoption.

Where can I read the full ordinance text?

You can inspect it at City Hall, 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, or view it at www.pvestates.org.

Who can I contact for more information about the ordinance?

Contact the City Clerk’s office at (310) 378-0383 for additional information.

Ordinance — 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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The Palos Verdes Estates City Council adopted Ordinance No. 772 on April 28, 2026, amending municipal code Chapter 18.45 to update rules for Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior ADUs to conform with recent state law changes. The ordinance takes effect within 30 days of adoption.

Key Takeaways

Ordinance No. 772 adopted April 28, 2026
Updates Chapter 18.45 on ADUs and junior ADUs
Ordinance effective within 30 days of adoption
Ordinance found exempt from CEQA
Ordinance available at City Hall and online

Published: May 7, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Palos Verdes Estates
Address

340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA · 6 filings

Research context

6 filings at this address 2 ordinance notices in Palos Verdes Estates (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Review the ordinance text
Inspect Ordinance No. 772 at City Hall between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday–Thursday, or view it online at www.pvestates.org.
2
Contact City Clerk
Call the City Clerk’s office at (310) 378-0383 for clarification on how changes affect your property.
3
Plan for compliance
If you own property with ADU potential, review the amended Chapter 18.45 and adjust plans before the ordinance takes effect within 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

When does Ordinance No. 772 take effect?: The ordinance takes effect within 30 days after its April 28, 2026 adoption.
Where can I read the full ordinance text?: You can inspect it at City Hall, 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, or view it at www.pvestates.org.
Who can I contact for more information about the ordinance?: Contact the City Clerk’s office at (310) 378-0383 for additional information.

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Legal terms in this notice

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU): A secondary housing unit on the same lot as a primary single-family home.
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU): A smaller ADU created within an existing single-family residence, typically under specific size limits.
CEQA: California Environmental Quality Act; laws requiring environmental review for certain projects.

Full Notice Text

ORDINANCE NO. 772CITY OF PALOS VERDES ESTATESNOTICE OF ADOPTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Palos Verdes Estates City Council adopted Ordinance No. 772 at a regular meeting held on April 28, 2026, with the following roll call vote:
AYES:COUNCILMEMBERS:MCGOWAN, QUINN, LAZZARO, AND KEMPSNOES:COUNCILMEMBERS:NONEABSENT:COUNCILMEMBERS:LOZZIABSTAIN:COUNCILMEMBERS:NONE
SUMMARY OF ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PALOS VERDES ESTATES MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 18.45 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) RELATING TO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNTS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS TO COMPLY WITH THE RECENT CHANGES IN STATE LAW AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
This ordinance takes effect within 30 days after its adoption. A copy of this ordinance may be inspected at Palos Verdes Estates City Hall, 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA 90274 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and may be viewed on the City’s website at www.pvestates.org . Additional information may be obtained from the City Clerk’s office by telephone at (310) 378-0383.
/s/Tameka J. Cook__Tameka J. CookCity Clerk
Dated:April 29, 2026Publish:May 7, 2026Palos Verdes Peninsula NewsPublished: 5/7/26

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Ordinance — 340 Palos Verdes Drive West, Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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The City of Palos Verdes Estates invites electronic sealed bids for the Annual Slurry Seal Project (City Project No. PW-720-25). Bids are due electronically by 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and require a 10% bid guarantee and appropriate contractor licensing.

Ordinance No. 772 amends accessory dwelling unit regulations.

There is a vacancy on the Investment Policy Advisory Committee.

There is a vacancy on the Investment Policy Advisory Committee.

Public hearing on employee vacancy report scheduled for April 28, 2026.

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