Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.K
Meeting Date: July 9, 2025
From: Andrew Firestine, Community and Economic Development Director Title: Second Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 and Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002
RECOMMENDATION:
To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002 amending Chapter 9.18 of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add single family dwellings as a permitted use in the RM (Multiple-Family Residential) District subject to certain conditions, and to adopt an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002 amending Specific Plan 87-26C to allow single family dwellings in the specific plan when permitted in the underlying zoning district subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Attached for adoption is an ordinance amending Chapter 9.18 of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add single family dwellings as a permitted use in the RM (Multiple-Family Residential) District for lots no greater than 10,000 square feet, that are surrounded by existing development on two adjacent properties, and that do not have frontage on an Arterial Highway.
Also attached for adoption is an ordinance approving Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002 amending Specific Plan 87-26C to allow single family dwellings in the specific plan when permitted in the underlying zoning district and to clarify that single family dwellings are subject to the development standards of the underlying zoning district.
On June 25, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and moved to introduce the proposed ordinances, attached to this agenda report, for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Other than the costs associated with staff time, implementation of the proposed ordinances will have no fiscal impact.
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.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Adopting Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0002
2. Ordinance Adopting Specific Plan Amendment 25-0002