Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.I
Meeting Date: January 28, 2026
From: Andrew Firestine, Community and Economic Development Director Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0001 – A proposal of King’s Schools of the Desert to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow schools in the RR (Resort Residential) zone district, subject to a conditional use permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0001 amending Section 9.24.030.B of Chapter 9.24 of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add schools as a conditionally permitted use in the Resort Residential district.
BACKGROUND:
On January 14, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing for the proposal of the King’s Schools of the Desert to amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow schools in the RR (Resort Residential) zone district, to construct an additional 36,170 square feet of school facilities, and to allow a 10% increase in building height for the gym building component of the Project located at 67675 Bolero Road (APNs 681-310-019 and -040).
The City Council voted unanimously to approve Conditional Use Permit Revision 25-0008 and Administrative Variance 25-0006, and to introduce an ordinance to approve Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0001.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for adoption is an ordinance amending Section 9.24.030.B of Chapter 9.24 of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code to add schools as a conditionally permitted use in the Resort Residential district.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is 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 25-0001
2. Staff Report from City Council Meeting on January 14, 2026