Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.E
Meeting Date: March 25, 2026
From: Sandra Molina, Acting Community and Economic Development Director Planner
Title: Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0005 - An amendment to Chapter 9.114 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 9 Planning and Zoning of the Cathedral City Municipal Code for consistency with new State legislation regulating accessory dwelling units.
RECOMMENDATION:
To provide second reading, by title only, and adopt an ordinance amending Chapter 9.114 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 9 Planning and Zoning of the Cathedral City Municipal Code for consistency with new State legislation regulating accessory dwelling units.
BACKGROUND:
On February 25, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing for Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 25-0005, which proposes to update the City’s accessory dwelling unit regulations, as provided in Chapter 9.114 of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code, for consistency with new State legislation. The City Council voted unanimously to find the proposed zoning ordinance amendment exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, and to introduce an ordinance to adopt ZOA 25-0005.
DISCUSSION:
Attached for adoption is an ordinance amending Chapter 9.114 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Title 9 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code for consistency with new State legislation regulating accessory dwelling units.
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 25-0005
2. Staff Report from City Council Meeting on February 25, 2026