BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
Attached for adoption is an ordinance adding Chapter 9.116 Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits to Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, in accordance with SB 9 enacting the California legislature.
On March 13, 2024, the City Council conducted a public hearing and moved to introduce the proposed ordinance, attached to this agenda report.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Other than standard staff costs associated with preparation of the ordinance and associated reports, no adverse fiscal impact will occur.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Objective: Cathedral City is valued and respected as a community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an abundance of high quality and affordable housing options and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are attractive, well-maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness have been compassionately addressed with thoughtful, coordinated, and collaborative programs.