Cathedral City City Council
April 22, 2026

12 Land Use Elements
Goal 1
Goal 2
Policy 1 Ongoing
Description: The General Plan land use designations and zoning districts establish areas to be preserved as open space.

Policy 2 Ongoing
Description: The General Plan Open Space and Conservation Element and Safety Element, as well as specific plans, the associated EIRs, and the CVMSHCP provide mapping of open space and conservation areas as well as environmental hazard areas.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Description: Development proposals with the potential to impact sensitive resource areas shall be subject to environmental review, and, if necessary, mitigation measures shall be applied.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
On-going
Ongoing
Major development proposals are evaluated for potential opportunities for the donation of open space lands.

Policy 5 Ongoing
Description: Efforts to facilitate public access to open space lands are ongoing. Construction of the CV Link segments in Cathedral City, including the CV Link community connector with Esperanza Park, were completed in 2025. The Public Works Department will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the wilderness trail plan as funding becomes available. Policies in the Conservation and Open Space Element of the General Plan support conservation of the natural ecosystem, and environmental review is required for projects with potential to damage the ecosystem.

The preservation of open-space land as necessary for the maintenance of the economy of the City and region, and for the assurance of the continued availability of land for the enjoyment of scenic beauty, for recreation and for the use of natural resources.

Implementation Status
The City shall explore and exploit all legitimate and appropriate opportunities to secure and protect valuable open space and conservation lands for the benefit of the entire community.

The General Plan and supporting documents shall provide comprehensive descriptions and mapping of open space and conservation areas that are valued for their community-wide asset value, including the Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan areas, and/or areas identified as constituting environmental hazards such as flood plains, high voltage electric transmission corridors, earthquake fault zones and blowsand hazard areas.

All development proposals shall be reviewed for the degree or extent to which they encroach upon sensitive resource areas or may subject people and/or improvements to damage from environmental hazards. Mitigation measures shall be promulgated, to the extent practicable, to avoid significant impacts and determine the feasibility of development proposals.

Environmental resources that are protected through the establishment and preservation of managed and conserved open space areas, which also protect residents and property from environmental hazards while providing recreational opportunities and enhancing the beauty and attractiveness of the community.

Preservation and enhancement of the City as a balanced mix of built and natural environments that contribute to the overall quality of life for its citizens and visitors, while preserving scenic resources of the desert and mountains.

Program 4.A
Allow for appropriate public access to open space lands for recreation activities while protecting and restoring the natural ecosystem and minimizing environmental damage, as appropriate.

OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION LAND USE PROGRAMS
Through all available contacts and opportunities, including those associated with the granting of development permits, the City shall provide opportunities and mechanisms for public and/or private donations of open space lands to the City or appropriate conservation land management entity for the benefit of its residents and the entire community.

13 Circulation and Mobility Element
Goal 1
Goal 2
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works,
Planning, City
Engineering, Planning
Commission, City
Council
2020, On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing. For example: HSIP grants (Cycle 9, 10, and 11) awarded to the City for intersection and road safety improvement project based on accident data. Pavement repair projects prioritized based on the City's Pavement Management Program (PMP).

Program 1.B
The Public Works Department shall establish and implement a prioritized roadway and intersection study and analysis program to assure the provision of adequate future rights-of-way and facilities at critical roadways and intersections. This program may be incorporated into the five-year Capital Improvements Program, which should be reviewed and amended, as necessary, annually.

Public Works,
Planning, City Engineer
2020, On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Five Year CIP Plan for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030 was presented to the City Council in April 2025. This plan establishes the Public Works Department's priorities for roadway improvements and reconstruction. HSIP funded projects also ongoing to improve critical roadways and intersections. Roadway and intersection improvements are also incorporated into development proposals, as required by the Engineering Department.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works,
Planning, City Engineer
2020, On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development Application and Tentative Map Application checklists completed in January 2026. There is no checklist for planning and engineering project review that covers roadway components. However,compliance with the provisions of the Circulation and Mobility Element as well as the ATP are evaluated through the development review process.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works,
Planning, City Engineer
2020, On-going
Ongoing
The Circulation and Mobility Element and supporting reports shall be periodically reviewed as needed. There is currently no program to update the Circulation and Mobility Element.

Program 3.B
Identified roadway segments and intersections projected to operate at LOS E or worse at General Plan buildout are hereby designated as “Special Study Zones” where detailed analysis shall be conducted to minimize further degradation of operating conditions at these locations.

Planning, Engineering,
Transportation
Commission
Immediately, On-going
Ongoing
Underway; Studies and projects are underway to improve Varner Road and East Palm Canyon, roadway segments identified as operating at LOS E during preparation of the General Plan.

The Varner Road Improvement project is in the design phase (30% PS&E), and the East Palm Canyon Drive Widening project is also in the design phase (95% PS&E).

Transit stops and pedestrian, bicycle and LSEV paths shall be sited in conformance with the General Plan roadway classifications and the City Active Transportation Plan. Standards and guidelines shall be applied in a manner that encourages the use of alternatives modes of transportation and provides safe, convenient access to commercial and employment centers, as well as institutional and recreational land uses.

Chapter V

CIRCULATION AND MOBILITY ELEMENT
The City circulation and mobility network shall be planned and developed to assure the provision of safe and efficient vehicular, pedestrian, bicycle and LSEV access to all parts of the community, effectively linking residents and visitors to the full range of residential, employment, shopping, and recreational land uses.

Implementation Status
An intra- and inter-city transportation system that provides for the safe, efficient, diverse and cost-effective movement of people and goods, and enhances commerce and the overall economic well-being of the entire community.

A City-wide and neighborhood-specific transportation system that is responsive to, and which implements the New Urbanism principles of community design, through land use and transportation planning.

Program 1.A
The City shall establish a schedule to study and evaluate “Special Study Zones” identified in the General Plan where detailed analysis shall be conducted to minimize further degradation of operating conditions at these locations to assure that these areas are appropriately designed, and improvement funding is planned to address projected impacts.

Implementation Status
The City shall assure that the current and future City roadway segments and intersections maintain minimum operating standards that do not exceed Level-of-Service (LOS) “D” during peak hours of traffic. Along roadway segments and intersections where LOS D may not be achievable after applying all practicable measures, the City shall find LOS “E” during peak hours to be provisionally acceptable.

Program 3.A
The Circulation and Mobility Element and supporting technical reports shall be periodically reviewed to compare current conditions with the goals and policies of the element, and to assure that adopted facility standards and classifications are consistent with actual and projected traffic volumes.

Implementation Status
Program 2.A
A planning and engineering project review checklist will be developed, which addresses all major roadway components and ensures compliance with the provisions of the Circulation and Mobility Element and the Active Transportation Plan. The checklist will be used in reviewing development proposals. Page 8 14 Circulation and Mobility Element
Program 3.C
The City shall develop and implement roadway improvement standards which limit direct access to arterial roadways and provide raised median islands, to the greatest extent practical, in order to maximize roadway capacity and limit turning movement conflicts.

Planning, Engineering,
Transportation
Commission
2020, On-going
Ongoing
The Engineering Department reviews the site access and circulation proposed by development projects in order to maximize roadway capacity and limit potential turning movement conflicts.

Program 3.D
The City shall coordinate with Caltrans, City of Rancho Mirage, CVAG and other interested parties in the planning, design, engineering and development of an Interstate-10 interchange with Da Vall Drive, extended.

Public Works, City
Engineer, Planning
Commission, City
Council, Caltrans,
CVAG, Rancho Mirage
Immediately, On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Project study and development for Da Vall Drive Interchange project underway in collaboration with CVAG and Rancho Mirage. Project study report completed in 2023, next step will be environmental review. 2025 update: This project remains in the planning stage.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, City
Engineer, Public
Works, Planning
Commission, City
Council
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Project review by Development Services Committee, including Engineering Department, includes consideration of potential traffic impacts from mid-block segments or intersections, and fair-share mitigation where necessary. Project-specific traffic studies may be required for major development proposals, as determined necessary by Engineering.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering,
Transportation
Commission, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediately, On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Complete Streets design concepts and standards have been incorporated into the General Plan Master Roadway Classifications, Multi-Modal Facility and Pedestrian Facility Maps, as well as the Active Transportation Plan. New development applications are required to conform to these plans, including dedication of the full ROW with sidewalks and bike lanes.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works,
Planning, City
Engineer, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Project review by Development Services Committee, including Engineering Department, includes review for consistency with General Plan roadway classifications.

Implementation of ATP is ongoing, with construction of East Palm Canyon Drive Bicycle Lanes complete, Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Date Palm Drive Expansion projects underway as of August 2024.

Program 6.B
On Arterial Highways the minimum intersection spacing shall be 1,060 feet. The design speed shall be 50 mph. Left-turn median cuts may be authorized if the proposed turn pocket does not interfere with other existing or planned left-turn pockets. Right in/right out access driveways shall meet or exceed the following minimum separation distances (in all cases, distances shall be measured between the curb returns):
• more than 250 feet on the approach leg to a full turn intersection; • more than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection; • more than 275 feet between driveways.

All access configurations shall require City Engineer review and approval.

Public Works,
Planning, City
Engineer, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development applications are reviewed for compliance with the intersection spacing standards established in the General Plan. All access configurations continue to require City Engineer review and approval.

Given the programmatic nature of the General Plan traffic analysis, development proposals which may generate traffic volumes or other impacts beyond the scope of the General Plan analysis should be required to conduct project-specific traffic studies to assure that project impacts are adequately mitigated.

Implementation Status
Implementation Status
Mixed-use and other integrated development plans may propose the construction of public and/or private streets that conform with the New Urbanism and Complete Streets design principles, assuming sufficient technical support to argue for their safe and efficient use is provided, and the concerns of all public service and protection providers are satisfied.

In order to preserve the capacity of the City’s major roadways and assure a safe and economical circulation system, development proposed along arterial roadways shall be designed to limit access to these arterials to the minimum needed to effectively serve the development.

Program 6.A
The City shall apply to all development plans the adopted roadway classifications, and implement the Active Transportation Plan to maximize walking, bicycling, and use of LSEVs, and assure safe and efficient connections to City-wide and regional multi-modal facilities.

Implementation Status
Program 5.A
The City shall encourage and if necessary require developers to explore alternative designs of streets and other transportation facilities by providing, as appropriate, information on Complete Streets design concepts and standards that may meet basic performance and safety needs, while still being responsive to the New Urbanism principles.

Program 4.A
City staff shall analyze development proposals to determine the potential of the project to adversely impact mid-block segments or intersections. Development impacts shall be identified, and fair-share mitigation shall be established and incorporated into the conditions of approval.

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Program 6.C
On Major Highways, the minimum intersection spacing shall be 600 feet. The design speed shall be 40 mph. Full access to adjoining property shall be avoided and shall exceed the following minimum separation distances (in all cases, distances shall be measured between the curb returns):
• more than 250 feet on the approach leg to a full turn intersection; • more than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection; • more than 250 feet between driveways.

All access configurations shall be subject to City Engineer review and approval.

Public Works,
Planning, City
Engineer, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development applications are reviewed for compliance with the intersection spacing standards established in the General Plan. All access configurations continue to require City Engineer review and approval.

Program 6.D
On Collectors, the minimum intersection spacing shall be 300 feet. The design speed shall be 30 mph. Access driveways shall exceed the following minimum separation distances (in all cases, distances shall be measured between the curb returns):
• more than 250 feet on the approach leg to a full turn intersection; • more than 150 feet on the exit leg from a full turn intersection; • more than 250 feet between driveways.

All access configurations shall be subject to City Engineer review and approval.

Public Works,
Planning, City
Engineer, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development applications are reviewed for compliance with the intersection spacing standards established in the General Plan. All access configurations continue to require City Engineer review and approval.

Policy 7
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works, City
Engineer, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediately; Every
two years
Ongoing
Ongoing; Biennial monitoring of the roadway network has generally been replaced by implementation of the pavement management program (PMP). The City's Five Year CIP Plan for fiscal years 2025/2026 through 2029/2030 was presented to the City Council in April 2025.

Buildout of ATP continues, including completion of East Palm Canyon Drive Bicycle Lanes, Cathedral Canyon Sidewalks and Multiuse Trail, Date Palm Drive Expansion, and Perez Road protected bike lane in 2025.

Program 7.B
Based on annual monitoring of the roadway network, establish and maintain a roadway pavement management program (PMP) that sets forth timelines and schedules for the maintenance of existing roads in the community. The program shall establish funding levels each fiscal year.

Public Works, City
Engineer, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediately; Annually
Ongoing
Ongoing; Pavement Management Program (PMP) was approved by City Council in 2023. PMP is updated based on new development on an ongoing basis, and is in use for determining roadway maintenance priorities. An update on the PMP was presented to the City Council in October 2025.

Program 7.C
On Local streets, the minimum intersection spacing shall be 250 feet. The design speed shall be 25 mph. All access configurations shall be subject to City Engineer review and approval.

Public Works,
Planning, City Engineer
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals are reviewed both at pre-entitlement stage and during plan check of construction plans. Access configurations subject to City Engineer review and approval where applicable.

Program 7.D
Within subdivisions, private streets may be designed to provide a reduced minimum paved width of 28 feet with no on-street or restricted on-street parking, subject to City Engineer and Fire Department approval, and in consideration of other improvements that encourage pedestrian, bicycle and LSEV use.

Public Works,
Planning, City Engineer
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals are reviewed both at pre-entitlement stage and during plan check of construction plans. Project review of subdivision applications with private street allows minimum width of 28 feet, subject to City Engineer and Fire Department approval.

Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works,
Planning, City
Engineer, CVAG TAC
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to coordinate with CVAG and other jurisdictions on preserving and improving capacity of major roadways serving inter-city traffic. Projects to improve such corridors are underway, including: CVAG traffic signal synchronization project, as well as Ramon Bridge widening and future Vista Chino Bridge projects in collaboration with the City of Palm Springs.

The City shall maintain a liaison with adjoining cities, Caltrans, CVAG, Riverside County planning and engineering staffs to study and implement effective means of preserving and improving capacity along major roadways serving inter-city traffic.

Strategies shall include but are not limited to synchronized signalization and other improvements to major roadways and intersections.

Implementation Status
Program 8.A
The City shall periodically review and update its transportation system Capital Improvement Program to ensure that it keeps pace with the need for network improvements that continue to provide an acceptable level of service and a safe and efficient system.

The implementation of this element may require flexibility in applying and adapting roadway design standards and specifications, therefore, the Public Works Director is authorized to make consistency findings to permit modifications that do not compromise the operational capacity of the subject roadway or intersection.

Program 7.A
Based on biennial monitoring of the roadway network, maintain a transportation Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that sets forth timelines for the construction of new roadway, bike and LSEV lanes and paths, and other transportation infrastructure in the community. The program shall plan in five-year increments.

Implementation Status

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Policy 9 Ongoing
Description: There is existing wayfinding signage in the City's downtown providing direction to major destinations. The City is working on a Wayfinding Signage project to install updated directional and landmark signage throughout the community. The updated wayfinding signage design was presented to City Council at a Study Session in September 2025 and received their support. Installation is now targeted for 2026.

Policy 10 Ongoing
Description: The City's representative on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission shall continue to ensure that the airport meets the City's existing and future transportation, commercial, and emergency response needs.

Policy 11
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works,
Planning, City Engineer
Immediately; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City consults with Sunline when there is a bus stop or route in proximity to new development proposals. Effort to include SunLine in regular development project review is ongoing.

Implementation Status
On an ongoing basis, the City shall confer and coordinate with the SunLine Transit Agency on the expansion of routes, facilities, services and ridership especially in congested areas and those with high levels of employment and commercial services, and encourage the use of most energy efficient and least polluting transportation technologies.

11.A
The City shall facilitate the design, installation and maintenance of a community locational/directional sign program to efficiently direct traffic to high use areas, including the downtown/civic center, parks, golf courses, Palm Springs International Airport, and other facilities and major attractions and destinations in and around the City.

The City shall coordinate and cooperate with the Palm Springs Airport Commission and the Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission to assure that the Palm Springs International Airport continues to meet the City’s existing and future transportation, commercial and emergency response needs.

When initiating review of development proposals, the City shall consult and coordinate with SunLine and solicit comments and suggestions on bus stops and other public transit facilities and design concepts, including enhanced handicapped access, should be integrated into project designs.

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Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department
Annually through 2029
Ongoing
The list of affordable housing sites in Table 37 is maintained. The inventory and associated map are available on the City's website. Staff use a spreadsheet to track the development of these sites and the number of resulting units.

Program 1.A.2
Maintain land use and zoning designations in the General Plan and zoning maps that allow for diversity of housing types and densities.

Planning & Building
Department
On-going throughout
the planning period Complete
Land use and zoning were reviewed as part of the Housing Element Update, which was certified in 2023. Ongoing Development Code Update includes review zoning designations to promotes a diversity of housing types and densities.

Program 1.A.3
Maintain a Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit ordinance which allows flexibility in development standards to encourage housing construction while preserving natural resources.

Planning & Building
Department
On-going
Complete
Complete; Chapter 9.94 (Planned Unit Development) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code is maintained. PUD Ordinance being reviewed as part of ongoing Development Code Update.

Program 1.A.4
Negotiate the inclusion of affordable housing including units targeted for extremely- low-income households when feasible, in Specific Plans, PUDs, and Tentative Tract Maps with each developer as application is made. The City will strive to negotiate for 10 lower income units throughout the community annually. The negotiation may include the provision of financial incentives, if available, accelerated review process, or development standard concessions in exchange for deed restricted affordable units within each project with priority for projects that include extremely-low-income units. The City shall establish a list of active affordable housing developers in the region and shall annually meet with those developers and the County Housing Authority to identify development opportunities, such as incentives, priority processing and fee waivers and assisting with funding or supporting funding applications for the development of affordable housing.

Planning & Building
Department
On-going with each
development
application; Develop
list of regional
affordable housing
developers by June
2023; Annually meet
with affordable
housing developers
and County Housing
Authority.

Complete
When new discretionary development applications are submitted, options to encourage inclusion of affordable housing are evaluated. As part of the ongoing Development Code Update (planned for adoption in late 2026), tools to promote housing production, including housing affordable to a range of income levels, are being considered.

List of regional affordable housing developers was completed in 2023:

Abode Communities (Website: https://abodecommunities.org; Email:
[email protected]; Phone: (213) 629-2702), Chelsea Investment Corporation (Website: https://chelseainvestco.com; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (619) 584- 2600), Coachella Valley Housing Coalition (CVHC) (Website: https://www.cvhc.org; Email:
[email protected]; Phone: (760) 347-3157), Community Housing Opportunities Corporation (CHOC) (Website: https://www.chochousing.org; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (707) 759-6043), Jamboree Housing Corporation (Website: https://jamboreehousing.com; Email:
[email protected]; Phone: (949) 263-8676), Meta Housing Corporation (Website:
https://metahousing.com; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (310) 575-35), National CORE (National Community Renaissance) (Website: https://nationalcore.org; Email:
[email protected]; Phone: (909) 483-2444), Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services (NPHS) (Website: https://nphsinc.org; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (909) 988-5979), Palm Communities (Website: https://palmcommunities.com, Email:
[email protected], Phone: (949) 878-9399), The Pacific Companies / Pacific West Communities (Website: https://tpchousing.com; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (208) 461-0022), USA Properties Fund (Website: https://usapropfund.com; Email:
[email protected]; Phone: (916) 773-6060), West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation (Website: https://whchc.org; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (323) 650-8771) Program 1.A.5
Provide technical assistance to property owners and developers in support of lot consolidation, including identifying opportunities for potential consolidation and incentives to encourage consolidation of parcels, as appropriate.

Planning & Building
Department, Housing
Successor Agency
On-going as part of the
development
application process
Ongoing
Ongoing; Continue to provide technical assistance under the Community Development Dept.

No financial incentives available after the dissolution of the Redevelopment Agency.

Chapter VI

HOUSING ELEMENT
Ensure that sufficient residentially designated lands and appropriate zoning exist to meet the City’s future housing needs.

Program 1.A.1
Maintain the list of affordable housing sites as shown in Table 37, Inventory of Available Vacant Lands, and update the list to include lands in the North City Specific Plan area as infrastructure is extended to this area.

Implementation Status
A broad range of housing types located in all the City’s neighborhoods, which meet the needs of all existing and future households.

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Program 1.A.6
Promote development of three mixed use projects in the Downtown area during the planning period which combine high density residential with local commercial services. The City will develop a list of incentives such as permit streamlining, fee reductions, and Economic Development assistance and distribute it to developers as projects are proposed.

Housing Successor
Agency, Economic
Development
On-going as part of the
development
application process;
Prepare incentives list
2023/34.

Ongoing
Construction and entitlement for the Cathedral Cove Center (mixed-use project in the Downtown area) is ongoing. Entitlements for Phase 1 (commercial - PUD 21-001, TPM 37876) were approved on September 28, 2022, and this phase is now under construction.

Entitlements for Phase 2 (residential - PUD 25-0001 and TTM 25-0001) are currently under review.

The Community and Economic Development Department (including Economic Development and Planning Divisions) continue to work towards a list of incentives. Potential incentives are being considered in tandem with the ongoing Development Code Update, which is planned for adoption in late 2026.

Policy 1.A.i Owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential development that have 20 percent of the units reserved for lower-income households shall be allowed by-right.

19 Housing Element
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department
2022
Complete
Change of Zone No. 21-001 approved through Ordinance No. 861, adopted by the Cathedral City City Council on 9/13/2022.

The proram to allow by-right developments that have 20 percent of units reserved for lower- income housholds is not yet implemented, but it is being considered as part of the ongoing Development Code Update (planned for adoption in late 2026).

Program 1.A.8
Implement the formal ongoing (project-by-project) evaluation procedure pursuant to Government Code Section 65863 to ensure sufficient residential capacity is maintained to accommodate the current cycles RHNA. Should an approval of development result in a reduction of capacity below the residential capacity needed to accommodate the remaining need for lower income households, the City must identify replacement sites to accommodate the shortfall and ensure "no net loss" in capacity to accommodate the RHNA.

Housing Successor
Agency, Planning &
Building Department
On-going as part of the
development
application process.

Ongoing
Ongoing; Development review process includes consideration of the RHNA allocation and Housing Element land inventory. Should an approval result in a reduction of residential capacity, appropriate actions shall be taken to ensure no net loss.

Program 1.A.9
Develop and establish incentives for subdividing large lots (10 acres or greater) or creating new parcels to make the development of affordable housing projects more feasible (lot sizes of 0.5 to 10 acres) while encouraging a range of development sizes. Affordable housing projects will be allowed by-right, and the City will establish fee waivers, flexible development standards, and expedited processing in its incentive program. The City shall continue to work with the owner and developer of site #2 to subdivide the 79-acre site to allow 7 acres for lower income housing (252 units), 6 acres of moderate-income housing (120 units), and 20 acres of above-moderate income housing (100 units). In order to assure the development of these units, the city and landowner shall amend the North City Specific Plan to specifically call out the units required for lower-, moderate-, and above-moderate-income households on this site.

Housing Successor
Agency, Planning &
Building Department
Develop incentive
package by January
2024. On-going as part
of the development
application process.

City shall continue to
work with the current
landowner of site #2
until project approved.

Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to work with landowner of site #2 to ensure that the RHNA allocations are maintained; Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 23-002 permitting two-unit residential developments and urban lot splits, consistent with Senate Bill 9. Incentives for affordable housing projects and the subdivision of large lots are being considered as part of the ongoing Development Code Update (planned for adoption in late 2026).

Program 1.A.10
Review, revise and/or create a secondary dwelling unit/accessory dwelling units ordinance consistent with Government Code 65852.2 and Section 50053 of the Health and Safety Code for very low-, low-, or moderate-income households. The City shall strive to approve 20 ADU applications annually throughout the community. The ordinance shall incorporate an incentive program that includes, but is not limited to, fee waivers, flexible development standards, and expedited permit processing. The Zoning Code shall be updated accordingly no more than 1 year after adoption of the Housing Element update.

Planning & Building
Department
Within one year of
adopting the Housing
Element update.

Complete
Complete: The revised ADU Ordinance (ZOA 23-001) was adopted by City Council on December 13, 2023, and became effective on January 12, 2024.

Zoning Ordinance Amendment 25-0005, which amends the City's ADU regulations for consistency with State legislation enacted in 2025 and 2026, was recommended for City Council review in November, 2025. Adoption by the City Council is expected in early 2026.

In 2025, building permits were issued for 66 ADUs.

Policy 1.B
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department, Housing
Successor Agency
Annually review CIP to
include infill
improvements.

Program one CIP
project in infill
neighborhoods
annually.

Ongoing
Tools to facilitate infill development are being considered as part of the ongoing Development Code Update (planned for adoption in late 2026).

Provide a sufficient variety of housing types to meet the housing needs of all residents, regardless of race, religion, sex, marital status, ancestry, sexual orientation, nationality, or color.

Program 1.A.7
The City shall rezone Assessor’s Parcel No. 677-420-016 (Site #6) and 680-190- 037 (Site #9) from R-2 to R-3 to allow a density of at least 16 units per site and 20- 24 units per acre, with higher densities of up to 36 units per acre for sites the city is consulting with directly. The proposed density of Sites #6 and #9 is 22 units per acre for a total of 647 and 155 units, respectively. Owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential development that have 20 percent of the units reserved for lower-income households shall be allowed by-right.

Implementation Status
Implementation Status
Program 1.B.1
In order to reduce infrastructure cost, the City will encourage infill development in areas that are already services with adequate infrastructure, including streets and water and sewer lines and the remodeling or addition to existing homes to support build-out of the neighborhood through the use of expedited processing and financial incentives, if available.

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Program 1.B.2
Work with private organizations -- including Urban Housing Communities, National Core, the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition, the Senior Center, Desert AIDS Project, Desert Arc or Braille Institute -- in assisting whenever possible in the housing of disabled residents or those with special housing needs in the City. The City shall consider fee waivers, reductions in development standards, or financial assistance if feasible, and will target five disabled residents throughout the community being helped annually.

Housing Successor
Agency, Planning &
Building Department
On-going as part of the
development
application process;
annual outreach
Ongoing
The City's Economic Development Department continues to work to with outside agencies in the development of this type of housing.

Cathedral City participates in Lift to Rise's various committees (Policy and Pipeline, Housing Collaborative Action Network (CAN), Housing Action Planning (2026-2028)). The efforts put forward by Cathedral City been highlighted by Lift to Rise. Economic Development Manager has been awarded the Changemaker Award for the contributions at the Resident Leadership Table (RLT), Housing CAN, and Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

Cathedral City has attended the Forum on Homelessness where collaborations with local and regional agencies have occurred, including active involvement and communications with Riverside County's Housing Workforce Solutions (HWS), Homeless Outreach Mediation Education (H.O.M.E.) Court, Cal-Cities, Home connect Coordinated Entry System (CES), Riverside County's District Attorney's Office, Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS), other County law enforcement departments.

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Program 1.B.3
Continue to enforce the provisions of the Federal Fair Housing Act. All complaints regarding discrimination in housing will be referred to the Riverside County Office of Fair Housing. Information on the Fair Housing Act, as well as methods of responding to complaints shall be made available at City Hall and at the Library.

Housing Successor
Agency
Annual coordination
with the Riverside
County Office of Fair
Housing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Staff, and particularly the Code Compliance Division, continue to ensure Federal, State, County and City housing related laws are followed, and refer residents to the Riverside County Office of Fair Housing as needed. The City also allocates a portion of CDBG funding for fair housing services in partnership with the Fair Housing Council of the County of Riverside.

Program 1.B.4
Continue to work with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments toward a regional solution for homelessness, including the Homeless Liaison Police Officers funded through the City.

City's Manager's office,
Housing Successor
Agency, Police
Department
Annual coordination
with CVAG, City
currently has two
Homeless Liaison
Officers
Ongoing
The City is currently working with Lift to Rise, CVAG and other regional agencies to address homelessness and affordable housing.

Cathedral City has attended the Forum on Homelessness where collaborations with local and regional agencies have occurred, including active involvement and communications with Riverside County's Housing Workforce Solutions (HWS), Homeless Outreach Mediation Education (H.O.M.E.) Court, Cal-Cities, Home connect Coordinated Entry System (CES), Riverside County's District Attorney's Office, Riverside University Health Systems (RUHS), other County law enforcement departments.

Program 1.B.5
Consistent with the requirements of AB 101, amend the Zoning Ordinance to allow Low Barrier Navigation Centers in nonresidential and multifamily zones.

Planning & Building
Department
2021-2022
Complete
Completed. Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22-002, approved through the adopted of Ordinance No. 862 by the Cathedral City City Council on 9/13/2022.

Program 1.B.6
Work with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments to determine the need for affordable “Workforce Housing” and promote development of such.

City Manager's Office,
CVAG Workforce
Housing Planning
Committee
On-going coordination
with CVAG Complete
Completed; Employee Housing added as a permitted use in most residential zoning districts through Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22-002.

Program 1.B.7
The city shall identify sites within or in proximity to the area of “High Segregation and Poverty” to increase affordable housing options for segments of the population subject to overpayment, low income, and higher rates poverty. Of the 13 primary sites identified in the 6th cycle housing element, the City has identified four sites in the area of “High Segregation and Poverty,” three of which are for lower-income households totaling 178 units, and one is for moderate-income households totaling 155 units. The lower-income sites are as follows:
- 20 units south of Ramon Road, west of Canyon Vista Road (Site #3, APN 680-260- 025);
- 79 units south of Ramon Road, east of Cathedral Canyon Drive (Site #4 APN 680- 260-031);
- 79 units south of Ramon Road, east of Cathedral Canyon Drive, north of Corral Road (Site #5 APN 680-260-032).

The City shall continue to work with private and public organizations to encourage affordable housing projects. The City will contact each property owner annually, and encourage the use of the incentives developed in Program 1.A.9 to facilitate these units on these sites. In addition, the City will annually seek funding and will review its Capital Improvement Program and include one project annually in areas of high segregation and poverty to improve the living environment and reduce the risk of displacement. Examples of projects include street improvements, multi- modal investments, safe routes to school, parks, community facilities and amenities, infrastructure, and other investment toward community revitalization.

Planning & Building
Department
2022 and annually
through 2029.

Ongoing
Ongoing; Efforts to encourage affordable housing projects in the identified areas are ongoing through the Economic Development Division. Capital Improvement Program projects are also underway in the area, including road repairs and painting of new bike lanes on Date Palm Drive from Ramon Road to Dinah Shore Drive.

Policy 1.C
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department,
Environmental
Conservation Division
On-going as part of the
development
application process
Ongoing
Ordinances, Programs, and Plans have been adopted in support of Green Building and this effort will continue. The City has adopted the 2022 California Building Code, effective January 1, 2023.

The City shall ensure that new and rehabilitated housing is efficient in its use of energy and natural resources.

New development and rehabilitation efforts will be required to incorporate energy efficiency architectural and landscape design and the use of renewable resources and conservation of resources. Expand the City’s support for green building and LEED certified projects to encourage private development participation in these programs as part of future housing projects for all income levels through the pre- application and application review process.

Implementation Status
Program 1.C.1

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Program 1.C.2
A list of known incentives for energy and water conservation measures shall be maintained by the Planning & Building Department and made available for developers and property owners at the City’s reception desk and on the City's web site.

Planning & Building
Department,
Environmental
Conservation Division
Annual review and
update of energy and
water conservation
measures
No Action

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Policy 1.D
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department, Housing
Successor Agency
Annual outreach to
stakeholders as part
of the Housing
Element review
process. Work with
Housing Authority to
support one of their
projects annually.

Ongoing
Continue (Redevelopment Agency dissolved). The City continues to work collaboratively with local and regional agencies partners.

Through the ongoing Development Code Update process, the City has continued to work with stakeholders to identify housing need and is considering options to promote these housing types.

Policy 1.E
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department
On-going as part of the
development
application process
Ongoing
As part of the development review process for new projects, the City consults with Sunline when there is a bus stop or route in proximity to project proposals. When relevant, Sunline is included in the external agency review process for new development applications.

Program 1.E.2
The City shall work with Riverside County and local non-profit organizations to support housing mobility and access to higher resource areas, including Downtown and the neighborhoods adjacent to Cathedral Canyon and Date Palm Drives. High resources areas are those in proximity to transit, affordable housing, schools, employment centers, parks and other personal services. Services and or programs may include, but are not limited to, home loan assistance programs and rental assistance programs.

Housing Successor
Agency
Monthly coordination
at Lift to Rise CAN
meetings with
Riverside County and
non-profit
organizations; annual
outreach to nonprofits
through individual
meetings.

Ongoing
On-going; The Economic Development Division continues to attend Lift to Rise meetings and to conduct outreach to nonprofits.

Policy 1.F
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department, City
Manager's Office
On-going coordination
with CVAG and Tribal
government
Ongoing
On-going; A new tribal casino has been constructed in the Downtown which may encourage the development of workforce housing in the area. Employee Housing added as a permitted use in most residential zoning districts through Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22-002.

The City meets quarterly with the Tribe in an effort to coordinate and collaborate on future projects.

Goal 2
Policy 2.A
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department, Housing
Successor Agency
On-going coordination
as part of the
development
application process
and annual Housing
Element review. Work
with CVHC and
Habitat for Humanity
to target 10 new self-
help units in the
planning period.

Ongoing
Redevelopment Agency dissolved; efforts ongoing under the Community and Economic Development Department.

Program 2.A.2
Continue to distribute the City’s information for developers and low income households which detail the programs available to both parties for assistance in the development and rehabilitation of low income housing at City Hall, the Senior Center, and the Desert Valleys Builders Association (DVBA) offices.

Planning & Building
Department, Housing
Successor Agency
Annually update
posting of information.

Ongoing
Redevelopment Agency dissolved; efforts ongoing under the Community and Economic Development Department. The Economic Development Division continues to meet with developers and residents, as needed, to discuss opportunities for the development of affordable housing.

Encourage the development of appropriate unit sizes in affordable multi-family rental projects and second units on single family lots.

Ensure that affordable housing projects are available for hotel and service industry employees.

Implementation Status
High-density, affordable and senior projects shall be located with convenient access to shopping, public transit, schools, parks, and public facilities such as streets and sidewalks.

Require developers of affordable and senior housing to confer with SunLine Transit regarding the provision of services to the project.

Implementation Status
Implementation Status
In order to leverage local investment, promote and facilitate the use of State and federal monies for the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing in the community.

The City shall encourage and assist self-help housing funded by non-profit organizations for single family, infill development to prevent displacement in the lower Cove neighborhood and Panorama neighborhoods.

Implementation Status
Facilitate the development of affordable housing for extremely-low-, very-low-, low- and moderate-income households.

Program 1.D.1
Work closely with housing advocates and stakeholders to identify needs throughout the community based on household size, and develop and support projects which meet those needs. This should include the full range of potential units, from single room occupancy units to 4- and 5- bedroom units, depending on the need foreseen in the City during the planning period, through bond financing for affordable housing through the County Housing Authority or other appropriate means.

Program 1.E.1
Program 1.F.1
Continue to work with CVAG and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians toward development of workforce housing, including Tribal parcels in the City which may be appropriate for affordable housing.

Program 2.A.1

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Program 2.A.3
Should the City be notified of intent to sell or convert Nova Ocotillo Place, all possible funding sources, including CDBG and appropriate grant funds, if available, will be considered to facilitate purchase of such a project. The City will continue to monitor at-risk housing, inform tenants of potential conversion to market rate status, and educate tenants on the potential purchase of units. All non- profit organizations that have expressed an interest in purchasing such projects, including the Riverside County Economic Development Agency Housing Authority and other non-profit groups will be notified immediately. Non-profit groups include but are not limited to National Core, Urban Housing Communities, Habitat for Humanity, and Community Preservation Partners. This will be done in accordance with AB 987. The City will communicate with the property owner at least one year prior to the earliest release date.

Housing Successor
Agency
On-going monitoring;
coordination with
owners of properties
proposed for
conversion and non-
profit organizations
one year prior to the
earliest release date.

Ongoing
Redevelopment Agency dissolved; efforts ongoing under the Community and Economic Development Department.

Program 2.A.4
Maintain the City's existing database of information on the 535 self-help ownership units in existence in the City, including current affordability status, year of potential conversion, and current ownership. This database will be used to encourage that these units be conserved at the same income level as the currently exist, following lapse of existing covenants. An annual report of the status of these units will be made to the Council.

Housing Successor
Agency
Database update in
2022. Updated
annually thereafter.

Ongoing
Database up to date through June 30, 2025.

Program 2.A.5
Work with Habitat for Humanity and the Coachella Valley Housing Coalition to identify locations and develop funding for self-help ownership housing units.

Planning & Building
Department,
Environmental
Conservation Division
Establish strategy in
2022-2023, annually
throughout planning
period and as parcels
become available
No Action
Establish strategy in 2026.

Program 2.A.6
Review requests for density bonuses in affordable housing projects on the basis of its requirements.

Planning & Building
Department
On-going as part of the
development
application process
Ongoing
On-going; requests for density bonuses are evaluated through the development review process.

Policy 2.B
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department,
Engineering and Public
Works
On-going as part of the
annual budget
process
No Action
This program will not be continued.

Program 2.B.2
Maintain the City’s database of affordable housing projects and units, and the Housing Replacement Plan, and develop action plans should these units be converted or destroyed per AB 987.

Housing Successor
Agency
On-going as required
by AB 987 Ongoing
The City's database of affordable housing projects and units continues to be maintained (up to date through June 30, 2025).

Program 2.B.3
The Planning Division shall work with affordable housing development partners and the County Housing Authority to identify innovative housing solutions for extremely- low-, very-low-, low-income households and the elderly.

Planning & Building
Department
On-going as part of the
annual Housing
Element review
process.

Ongoing
Ongoing; Cooperation with the County Housing Authority ongoing under the Community and Economic Development Department.

Policy 2.C
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department, Housing
Successor Agency,
Code Compliance
Division
On-going Code
Compliance Division,
and as part of the
Planning Department
review of any proposal
to convert a mobile
home park.

No Action
No action in 2025.

Program 2.C.2 Maintain a mobile home rent control ordinance which protects all mobile home residents who do not have long-term lease agreements.

Housing Successor
Agency
On-going per City
ordinance
Ongoing Ongoing through maintenance of Ordinance No. 48 (Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission).

The Housing Successor Agency shall expend housing set aside funds as effectively as possible to generate the development of new affordable housing units.

Implementation Status
Promote and preserve mobile home parks for their value as extremely-low-, very-low-, low- and moderate-income housing opportunities.

Any conversion of existing mobile home parks to permanent housing will continue to be regulated by ordinance to ensure that an appropriate relocation plan for park residents is developed and implemented. In addition, the City will seek to ensure that existing mobile home parks meet current standards until such time that they are converted to permanent housing.

Implementation Status
Program 2.B.1
In older neighborhoods where extremely-low, low- and very-low-income households are a significant portion of the residents, including the lower Cove and Panorama neighborhoods, assign bond proceeds in coordination with annual review of the CIP for the improvement of streets, water, sewer, and flood control improvements to bring these facilities into compliance with current standards.

Target one improvement project annually in the CIP.

Program 2.C.1

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Policy 2.D
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department, Economic
Development
Department, City
Manager's Office
On-going as part of the
development review
process and the
annual Housing
Element review
Ongoing
As part of the ongoing Development Code Update (planned for adoption in late 2026), standards to promote higher density housing and mixed use development in the Downtown area, as well as along major commercial corridors) are being explored.

Program 2.D.2
Maintain provisions in the Zoning Ordinance which allow for residential uses in the second story of commercial centers in the Downtown area.

Planning & Building
Department
On-going per City
ordinance Complete
Complete; Various zoning designations and specific plans have been revised to permit mixed used and live/work units.

Program 2.D.3
Develop incentives for consolidating smaller parcels to better accommodate affordable housing projects with focus on the Downtown area. Incentives may include, but are not limited to, expedited processing, reduced fees and flexible development standards such as reduced parking requirements. The City shall consolidate all parcels that comprise Sites #1 (all City-owned), #11, and #12.

Planning & Building
Department, Economic
Development
On-going as part of the
development review
process. Site #1
parcels shall be
consolidated no more
than 3 years after
approval of this
Housing Element
update.

Ongoing
On-going; As part of the ongoing Development Code Update incentives to accommodate affordable housing projects are being considered.

PUD 19-001B and TTM 37755 (aka Mountain View Estates) have been approved for Site #11, final map is still in progress. PUD 22-001 and TTM 38269 (aka Desert Bloom Villas) have been approved for Site #12, final map is still in progress.

Parcels comprising Site #1 are not yet consolidated.

Policy 2.E
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department
On-going as part of the
development review
process
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development Services Committee review during entitlement process includes consideration for security and defensible space.

Program 2.E.2 All existing assisted affordable housing projects will provide safe, defensible space accessible to Police and Fire Departments.

Housing Successor
Agency, Code
Compliance Division,
Policy Department,
Fire Department
On-going as part of the
inspection process
Ongoing
Ongoing; Police and Fire Department continue to review projects as part of the entitlement process. Code Compliance continues to ensure that existing affordable housing projects are compliant with the CCMC.

Implementation Status
Continue to redevelop the Downtown with higher density housing and encourage mixed use development where residential units are above commercial businesses.

Continue to pursue prototype higher density housing in the Downtown area, to further the concepts of mixed use in the urban core.

Implementation Status
Program 2.E.1
Program 2.D.1
The City shall encourage safe housing for all projects constructed in the City.

All projects shall be reviewed by the Planning Department to ensure that adequate security and ‘defensible space’ is provided.

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Policy 2.F
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Goal 3
Policy 3.A
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning & Building
Department, Code
Compliance Division
On-going enforcement
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Building and Code Compliance Divisions continue with these efforts.

Program 3.A.2
The City shall develop a Housing Rehabilitation Program that provides access to low interest loans funded by CDGB funds to low-income families who need to make improvements to make their homes safe to occupy to prevent displacement risks. As part of this new program, the City shall also conduct a City-wide windshield survey every 3 years to identify general housing conditions to estimate the number of residential structures in need of rehabilitation or replacement. The program should target short-, medium-, and long-range plans for the rehabilitation of existing units, and the development of quality single-family housing. Special attention should be made to the area north of Dinah Shore Drive, generally west of Date Palm Drive, known as the Whitewater neighborhood. The City shall strive to assist 40 very low- and low-income households during the planning period.

Housing Successor
Agency, Code
Compliance Division
Develop the Housing
Rehabilitation
Program no more than
1 year after approval
of the housing
element update. The
Program shall include
a schedule for
windshield surveys 3
years apart. Code
enforcement is on-
going.

No Action
The City is currently using CDBG funds for the Sidewalk Repair Assistance Program and for fair housing services in partnership with the Fair Housing Council of the County of Riverside.

Ensure that the quality of dwelling units in existing neighborhoods is improved, conserved, rehabilitated and maintained.

To remove government constraints to the development of affordable housing, a comprehensive update of the Zoning Code and Zoning Map shall be completed within 2 years of the approval of the Housing Element to ensure complete zoning consistency with the General Plan and to remove governmental constraints to the provision of all housing types: Allow transitional and supportive housing by-right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses pursuant to Government Code Section 65651; Update Zoning Code map to include P/IH overlay zone; Update emergency shelter parking standards per Government Code Section 65583 (a) (4); Add ministerial considerations for second dwelling/accessory dwelling units and permit by-right in residential zones pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.2; Update the definition of "family" to remove the limit of five unrelated persons; "Group homes" shall be defined and allowed in all residential zones by-right in the same manner as other residential uses; "Employee housing" shall be defines and permitted by right if 6 or fewer dwelling units, 7 or more dwelling units will be permitted per similar dwelling types of the same size in the same zone; "Manufactured homes" should only be subject to the same development standards that a conventional single- family residential dwelling on the same lot would be subject to, with the exception of architectural requirements, for roof overhand, roofing material, and siding material; Affordable Housing Streamlined Approval (AB 35), establish a streamlined, ministerial review process for qualifying multi-family residential projects; In Chapter 9.104.060B "Grounds for approving application" under "Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities", remove item 3 which states "the potential impact on adjacent properties" shall be considered when approving reasonable accommodation applications.

Planning & Building
Department
2022-2023
Complete
Program 3.A.1
All City codes, including the California Building Code, will be enforced in the City’s Building Division and Code Enforcement Division, so that existing units are maintained in good repair.

Implementation Status
The City shall remove governmental constraints to development affordable housing by regularly reviewing the Zoning Code and updating as necessary.

Implementation Status
The maintenance and rehabilitation of the City’s residential neighborhoods.

Complete; All proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments pursuant to ZOA No. 22-002 have been made except: in Chapter 9.104.060B "Grounds for approving application" under "Reasonable Accommodations for People with Disabilities", remove item 3 which states "the potential impact on adjacent properties" shall be considered when approving reasonable accommodation applications.

Program 2.F.1

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Program 3.A.3
Maintain an inventory that lists existing neighborhoods with substandard infrastructure, including partially paved roads, substandard water lines, flooding problems, absence of sewer service and lack of street lighting, quantify the need for improvements and identify funding sources. Assign bond proceeds in coordination with annual review of the CIP for the improvement of streets, water, sewer, and other substandard infrastructure improvements to bring these facilities into compliance with current standards. Target one improvement project annually in the CIP.

Planning & Building
Department, Public
Works Division
Once every 5 years
Ongoing
No action in 2025.

Program 3.A.4
The Code Enforcement Department of the Fire Department shall continue to maintain and upgrade living conditions in those neighborhoods with serious endemic problems to ensure safe, sanitary, and healthy living condition throughout all neighborhoods of the City through existing and future programs such as the Graffiti Elimination Program. Target 25 homes annually for living condition upgrades.

Planning & Building
Department, Code
Compliance Division,
Engineering & Public
Works Department
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Code Enforcement Department, now under the Community Development Department, continues to manage these efforts. Graffiti abatement has been contracted out which has resulted in more effective abatement of graffiti. In 2025, the Code Compliance Division resolved 42 cases involving State Housing Law violations. These cases included enforcing State Housing Law, addressing building code violations, and addressing safety hazards.

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No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has continued to offer diverse activities programming in 2023-2024 and 2025, including: Spring Fest, Summer Swimming Program at Cathedral City High School, Mary Pickford Free Movies for Kids, the Butterfly Festival, Cathedral City LGBT Days, Taste of Jalisco, Taste and Sounds of Cathedral City, Yoga at the Amphitheater.

In 2025, the City joined the Desert Recreation District (DRD). Effective July 1, 2025, DRD assumed responsibility for maintenance of six city parks. DRD also began offering a diverse array of recreation opportunities, including art classes, youth and adult sport leagues, seasonal events, and more. DRD will also now operate the ongoing Summer Swim Program at Cathedral City High School, and held other recreational events at city parks in 2025, such as the Splash Bash at Dennis Keat Soccer Park, Ice Cream Arts & Crafts at Esperanza Park, Century Park, and Panorama Park, and the Back to School Skate Jam at Ocotillo Park.

Program 1.B
Periodically conduct a needs assessment for recreation programs and services with local residents.

City Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Every five
years No Action
Program 1.C
Maintain and where possible expand use of joint-use agreements with the Palm Springs Unified School District to use school properties for public use during non- school hours.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Agreement between the City of Cathedral City, the Palm Springs Unified School District, and the Desert Recreation District developed in 2022 for the use and operation of the Cathedral City High School swimming pool for a summer swim program. The program has operated through the summers of 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 .

Program 1.D
Update the 2005 Cathedral City Parks and Recreation Master Plan to include an updated facilities and program analysis, and five to ten-year master plan for future park and open space lands and recreation programs.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Every ten
year
Ongoing
Ongoing; Efforts to update the 2005 Cathedral City Parks and Recreation Master Plan started in 2019. However, the project was on hold as the City explored the potential of joining the Desert Recreation District. Measure W, which will provide funding for annexation into DRD, was passed in November 2024. Effective July 1, 2025, DRD assumed responsibility for maintaining six city parks and began offering a diverse array of recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Staff are working with DRD on scope of services for the City’s annexation into the district.

Program 1.E
Concurrent with the update to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, evaluate the distribution of existing and planned park and recreation lands, and the distribution of under-served or otherwise disadvantaged neighborhoods, and ensure that the need of all sectors of the community are well served.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Every ten
years
Ongoing
Ongoing; Efforts to provide new parks in underserved areas are in progress. New parks under planning/development include Esperanza Park (construction completed in 2025, now open ), Panorama Dog Park, and the Downtown Dog Park. The preparation of a Parks and Recreation Master Plan update is on hold while the City explores the potential to join the Desert Recreation District. Measure W, which will provide funding for annexation into DRD, was passed in November 2024. Effective July 1, 2025, DRD assumed responsibility for maintaining six city parks and began offering a diverse array of recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. Staff are working with DRD on scope of services for the City’s annexation into the A City-wide system of parks, open space and other recreational amenities and programs that at a minimum satisfy Quimby Act standards.

An active transportation system that accommodates pedestrians, bicyclists and others and connects them to City and regional parks, recreation opportunities and open space.

A wide offering of facilities and programs supporting and encouraging physical activity, social interaction,and enhanced social cohesion in the community parks, recreation and open space areas.

Ensure that the city has a diverse and equitably distributed system of parks, playgrounds, and open space that adequately serve current and future needs of residents. Ensure that parks, playgrounds, and open spaces are well maintained and safe for families, children, and seniors, and maximize the use of existing resources to serve current and future needs of residents.

Program 1.A
Maintain and, where appropriate, upgrade existing facilities and diversify activities programming.

Implementation Status
Chapter VII

PARKS AND RECREATION ELEMENT
No. Description of Goal/Policy/Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Description of Implementation Status

29 VII PARKS + REC
Program 1.F
Upon completion of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan update the City shall adopt population-based parkland acreage standards for all sizes and types of parks and recreation areas.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development, City
Council.

Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
No action; The City has not adopted a parkland acreage standard other than for the calculation of Quimby Fees. Per Section 9.106.040 of the CCMC (DEDICATION OF LAND FOR PARK AND RECREATIONAL PURPOSES AND PAYMENT OF IN-LIEU FEES), three net acres of useable parkland for each one thousand persons residing within a subdivision shall be devoted to parks.

Program 1.G
Investigate the broad range of sources of purchase financing and operating revenue, including Development Impact Fees, Mello Roos special districts, public/private ventures, state and federal grant opportunities, developer fees and inter-agency joint use agreements to supplement revenues collected for parks and recreation projects.

Parks and Recreation
Division, City Council,
Planning Commission
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City adopted a new Development Impact Fee schedule in September 2023. The City continues to use Community Facilities District No. 2006-1, across multiple improvement areas, to fund law enforcement, fire, paramedic, park and general maintenance services. The City also continues to apply the Parks Facility Use Fees for group reservations and events. The Community and Economic Development Department and the Engineering and Public Works Department continuously investigate potential grant opportunities.

No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Implementation of ATP continues, with construction of East Palm Canyon Drive Bicycle Lanes, Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks, and Date Palm Drive Expansion projects completed in 2025
.

Program 2.B
Implement the General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element, the ATP and other components of the City’s transportation plan that address safe pedestrian, bicycle and ADA access to transit connections and facilities, especially those located between residential neighborhoods and parks and open space.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Implementation of the General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element is underway as discussed in Part 1 of the APR. Implementation of ATP is ongoing, with construction of East Palm Canyon Drive Bicycle Lanes, Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Date Palm Drive Expansion projects completed in 2025
. In 2025, staff submitted a SB 821 grant application for the construction of a Class III Bake Route on Avenida Maravilla.

Review of new development proposals includes review for consistency with the General Plan and ATP, including for the provision of safe multi-modal transportation connections between residential neighborhoods and parks.

Program 2.C
Develop and explore programs that encourage bicycle commuting or testing innovative facility designs to accommodate bicycles, scooters and LSEVs.

City Council,
Community
Development, Public
Works
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Implementation of the ATP and ongoing buildout of CV Link will encourage increased bicycle commuting. Testing of innovative facility designs to accommodate bicycles, scooters and LSEVs is yet to start.

Program 2.D
Enhance accessibility throughout the planning of park areas and facilities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and include increased wheelchair accessibility and other requirements needed for the elderly and disabled.

Community
Development, Public
Works Department
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Plan check process, including review by Planning, Engineering, and the Building and Safety Division, of new park areas and facilities includes review for compliance with ADA requirements. ADA improvement projects for Dennis Keat Soccer Park (ADA concrete path of travel and parking lot improvements), Century Park (crosswalks and ADA ramps), and Ocotillo Park (crosswalks and ADA ramps) included in FY 2025/26 Parks Improvement Plan budget.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council,
Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will include an update of the City's Design Guidelines, and may include guidelines supporting safety in common and recreation areas in new developments. Guidelines specific to public spaces, including parks and playgrounds, will need to be explored as a separate future initiative.

Program 3.B
Require new development, redevelopment, and public works projects to incorporate these guidelines when developing streets, parks, playgrounds, and other public places.

City Council,
Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 3.A
Adopt design and planning guidelines that enhance safety in parks, playgrounds, streets, and public places.

Implementation Status
No. Description of Goal/Policy/Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Promote the City’s Active Transportation Plan (ATP) as an integral part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, supporting the expansion of pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit access to City parks, recreation areas and open space lands.

Program 2.A
Improve and expand pedestrian and bicycle access and connections to regional parks and open space by implementing the City ATP, including the striping and/or construction of new and improved sidewalks and multi-class bikeways.

Implementation Status
Improve the quality of the built and natural environment in the city to support a thriving community and to enhance human and environmental health, especially for low-income and disadvantaged populations and all members of the community.

Description of Implementation Status

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Program 3.C
Encourage or require the provision of recreation space in private development. City Council, Community
Development,

Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; New development projects involving Planned Unit Development and/or TTM/TPM applications are subject to specific standards for the provision of recreation space and/or fees in lieu.

Program 3.D
Recreation space and amenities should be required and provided in large developments, especially in areas of high population and building density.

City Council,
Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; New development projects involving Planned Unit Development and/or TTM/TPM applications are subject to specific standards for the provision of recreation space and/or fees in lieu.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
The ATP was adopted in tandem with the 2040 General Plan Update in July, 2021. There is currently no program to update the ATP.

Program 4.B
Identify and program physical improvements, such as crosswalks, sidewalk improvements, signs, and traffic signalization, that would make bicycle and pedestrian travel safer to parks and recreational facilities.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Community
Development,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Recent projects to enhance bicycle and pedestrian connections to parks and recreational facilities include: the installation of a crosswalk at Avenida Maravilla and Jarana Road for Panorama Park (complete); and construction of a CV Link connection to Esperanza Park (complete
). Improvement projects for Dennis Keat Soccer Park (ADA concrete path of travel and parking lot improvements), Century Park (walking path and parking lot lighting, crosswalks and ADA ramps), and Ocotillo Park (crosswalks and ADA ramps) included in FY 2025/26 Parks Improvement Plan budget.

Program 4.C
Provide children with safe and appealing opportunities for walking and bicycling to school in order to decrease rush hour traffic and fossil fuel consumption, encourage exercise and healthy living habits, and reduce the risk of injury.

City Council,
Community
Development,
Environmental
Conservation
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Stakeholder engagement for development of the Active Transportation Plan included school principals for Rio Vista Elementary, Landau Elementary, and James Workman Middle School. The goals, objectives, and proposals for routes and wayfinding in the ATP address safe routes to schools - the ongoing implementation of the ATP will implement these objectives.

Program 4.D
Collaborate with CVAG, Coachella Valley jurisdictions, and other relevant agencies to support the completion of all planned CV Link segments and expansion of community connector links, particularly those in Cathedral City and neighboring communities.

City Council,
Community
Development,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Construction of the CV Link segments in Cathedral City, including the CV Link community connector with Esperanza Park, were completed in 2025.

Promote bicycle, pedestrian, and public transportation rider safety.

Program 4.A
Regularly review and, as necessary, update the Active Transportation Plan to ensure a comprehensive and convenient bicycle and pedestrian transportation network.

Implementation Status

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Goal 1
Policy 1 Ongoing
Description: The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will include updating the development standards to implement current best practices in planning and design.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Architectural
Review Committee,
Public Works, Planning
Commission, City
Council
2020; Every five years
Ongoing
Ongoing; The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will include review of the Downtown Design Guidelines.

Program 2.B
The City-Wide Design Guidelines and Zoning Ordinance shall be periodically reviewed and, as appropriate, revised and updated to reflect the changing urban pattern and needs of the community.

Planning 2021; Every five years
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City is currently reviewing and updating the Zoning Ordinance, which will include review of the City-Wide Design Guidelines.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Description: The review of new development proposals, implementation of ATP projects such as construction of bike paths and multi-modal trails, and support for infill development through the ADU Ordinance, Pre-Approved ADU Program, and two-unit residential developments and urban lot split ordinance, all work towards realizing community design principles such as new urbanism, smart growth, and social equity.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public Works 2020; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Construction of Cathedral City’s portion of CV link is complete other than the branch east of Date Palm Drive. Development applications for projects in the North City Specific Plan shall be reviewed for consistency with include the regional multi-use trail network proposed in the specific plan.

The Public Works Department will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the wilderness trail plan as funding becomes available.

Goal 2
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Planning
Commission; City
Council
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; the City continues to require the dedication of land, or payment of in-lieu fees, for parks and open space through Chapter 9.106 of the Zoning Ordinance (Quimby Fees) for new subdivisions. Chapter 9.94 of the Zoning Ordinance also establishes open space requirements for Planned Unit Developments. Phasing of development is managed through Conditions of Approval prepared on a per-project basis.

Policy 2 Ongoing
Description: The City's Design Guidelines aim to ensure that design, architecture, and landscaping in the City is compatible with the natural setting. The Zoning Ordinance update will include updated development standards that support this policy.

Chapter VIII

COMMUNITY DESIGN ELEMENT
The City shall apply the design standards and associated Municipal Code to the processing of all development proposals within the City’s designated Downtown district as set forth in the Downtown Design Guidelines.

The City recognizes the importance of quality planning and design and shall develop and update standards and guidelines that address all areas of community design.

A high quality of life through careful, meticulous planning, and sustainable community design and development that balances aesthetic, economic, social and environmental needs and goals, while ensuring a highly livable urban and natural environment for future generations.

Program 1.A
The City shall require the incorporation of parks and open space into new development projects, and shall ensure that new parks and open space are developed in the early phases of development projects.

Implementation Status
Neighborhoods shall establish a well-defined edge or boundary, consisting of landscaping, green belts, open space, and/or entry monumentation, in appropriate locations to help create a unique community image and sense of place.

Implementation Status
The City shall confer and consult with Riverside County Flood Control and CVWD to expand the use of stormwater channels, levees and service roads for hiking and other appropriate recreational uses.

The City shall continue to take bold and decisive steps to realize a livable, vibrant and sustainable community based on the principles of New Urbanism, Smart Growth and social equity, and focused on a vision and strategy of economic development and life-enrichment for all of its members.

A community that is beautiful as well as healthy, spacious, clean and well-balanced.

Program 4.A
Consistent with multi-use agreements with flood control agencies to use stormwater channels, levees and service roads for portions of CV Link, the City shall seek to expand the use of channel levees and service road for hiking and other appropriate recreational uses.

Implementation Status
Program 2.A
The City shall initiate a review of the 2002 Downtown Design Guidelines and shall update this document in a manner that builds from and extends the aesthetic, functionality and values reflected in the Community Design Element and the other General Plan elements.

Community design, architecture, and landscaping standards and guidelines shall be compatible with and enhance the City’s desert setting and natural scenic resources.

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Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works, Engineering,
Planning Commission,
City Council
2020; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; the City is currently reviewing and updating the Zoning Ordinance - shall include review of the Lighting Ordinance.

Goal 3
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works, Planning
Commission, City
Council
2020; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Sustainability of new developments required through compliance with the Title 24 Green Building Standards. Conformity to the policies and programs in the General Plan Land Use, Circulation and Mobility, Community Design, Healthy and Sustainable Community, Open Space and Conservation, and Air Quality and Climate Stability Elements also guides the sustainability of development projects.

Policy 2 Ongoing
Description: The review of landscape plans and architectural elevations includes consideration for the surrounding context, both natural and built. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will include updated design guidelines, with consideration for the relationship between buildings and the surrounding environment.

Policy 3 No Action Description: The City's Sign Ordinance prohibits new billboard signs, however a program has not yet been established to retire existing billboards.

Policy 4 Ongoing
Description: Chapter 9.62 of the zoning code, the City's Sign Ordinance, is maintained and continues to be enforced, including specific provisions for the Auto Center.

Policy 5 Ongoing
Description: Efforts to underground the overhead utility lines continue, both incrementally as improvements required from individual development proposals, as well as through larger projects such as the East Palm Canyon Widening and Master Undergrounding Plan, which is currently in the design phase with SCE.

Goal 4
Policy 1 Ongoing
Description: Efforts to promote affordable housing are ongoing, and recent zoning ordinance amendments to implement the ADU Ordinance and Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits support a variety of housing types. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will further explore methods of supporting the development of housing types for residents of various income levels and family situations. Additional efforts to promote housing affordable to a range of income levels are implemented through the Housing Element policies and programs.

Goal 5 A community-wide multi-modal transportation system that addresses the City’s desire to facilitate all modes of travel and reduce dependency on the use of motor vehicles, while helping to meet the City’s other community design goals.

Implementation Status
The City shall apply the principles of sustainability in all aspects of community design, development and regulation on both a public and private sector level.

Program 1.A
The City design review process, whether for public or private development projects, shall include a thorough assessment of how and to what extent projects are sustainable, and a sustainability check list derived from the City Sustainability Plan, this element and other regulatory and policy documents, shall be developed and used to assess all project’s sustainability.

Implementation Status
Program 3.A
To preserve and restore the community’s night sky, the City shall review and, as appropriate, update the Lighting Ordinance to require outdoor lighting to be shielded, limit in height, number, and intensity of fixtures to the minimum needed to provide sufficient security and identification on residential, commercial, and other development.

To the greatest extent practicable, promote residential development that provides a variety of housing types and affordability within a single neighborhood, instead of separating people by income level, age or family situation.

Native desert landscape materials and site-sensitive architectural designs shall be incorporated into all public and private building projects to complement and enhance the functional and aesthetic relationships between the natural and built environments.

The City shall actively pursue land use agreements with individual landowners to retire billboards located within the City limits.

The City shall maintain and enforce a general Sign Ordinance and the Auto Center Sign Ordinance, which define permitted sign locations, sizes, maintenance, and other related requirements.

Overhead utility lines shall be undergrounded to the greatest extent practical through the establishment of an undergrounding program and guidelines.

The City shall pro-actively work to preserve and restore the community’s night sky by updating and revising the Lighting Ordinance based on the guidelines set forth by the International Dark Sky Association.

A community where principles of sustainability and environmental stewardship are an inherent and fully integrated part of the design and development of the entire city.

A communitywide development pattern of multi-level functional design that supports and promotes social equity and environmental justice.

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Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Design Guidelines are consulted during the development review process, including consideration of streets, pedestrian paths, and bike paths. Review process with Development Services Committee includes review of plans by engineering for consistency with transportation plans, including the Circulation and Mobility Element and the Active Transportation Plan.

Program 1.B
The City shall implement its Active Transportation Plan and Complete Streets principles in a manner that encourages pedestrian and bicycle use and shall be spatially defined by buildings, trees and lighting, and discourages high speed traffic.

Public Works, Planning On-going
Ongoing
The City's Active Transportation Plan was approved by City Council on February 8, 2023; implementation is on-going. Progress includes: restriping of the East Palm Canyon Bike Lanes (completed) and Cathedral Canyon multiuse path/bike lanes and Date Palm Drive bike lane and sidewalk projects (under construction).

Program 1.C
The City shall review proposed and existing commercial development for opportunities to enhance pedestrian and other multi-modal circulation, safe and convenient ingress and egress, screening of outdoor storage/loading and other unsightly areas, lighting, signage, and the planting of mature landscaping.

Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Planning and Engineering departments conduct this review as part of the development review process and require applicable improvements as part of the conditions of approval on new developments.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Design Guidelines are implemented during the development review and plan check process. The guidelines will be updated as part of the forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update.

Program 2.B
To ensure that development proposals are initiated consistent with the City’s community design principles and values, the City shall maintain comprehensive development application packages that provide detailed information on and direct applicants to City design guideline documents, ordinances and other requirements, standards and guidelines.

Planning On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Planning application process reviewed during development of EnerGov online applications to ensure that requirements are up to date. Updated Development Application and Tentative Map Application Checklists completed in 2026.

Program 2.C
Promote development plans that are based on the principles and values set forth in the Community Design and other General Plan Elements that define and support positive and unique qualities of existing and planned neighborhoods.

Planning; Planning
Commission; City
Council
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Planning review and approval of development projects includes consideration of conformity with the General Plan, including policies in the Community Design and other General Plan Elements that define and support positive and unique qualities of existing and planned neighborhoods.

Program 2.D
New residential development proposals shall be reviewed by City staff to assure compliance with applicable design standards and guidelines, and promote design features, such as entry statements, recreational facilities, neighborhood parks and schools, and landscaping along public rights-of-way.

Planning; Planning
Commission; City
Council
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Planning review and approval process continues to include review of new residential development proposals to ensure compliance with development standards and design guidelines to the greatest extent practicable.

Program 2.E
The City shall continue to implement its program of City entry monumentation that reflects the community’s character and dedication to quality design.

Planning; Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; At the March 26, 2025, City Council meeting, staff presented an overview of size options and cost estimates for the standardized “Mountain Cathedrals” entryway monument.

Engineering staff subsequently programmed five (5) entryway monuments into the 5-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to be constructed annually (subject to available funding) at the following locations:
- East Palm Canyon Drive (East) – FY 2025/2026
- East Palm Canyon Drive (West) – FY 2026/2027
- Ramon Road (West) – FY 2027/2028
- Date Palm Drive (North of Vista Chino) – FY 2028/2029 - Dinah Shore Drive (East) – FY 2029/2030
Program 2.F
Require the submittal of detailed landscape, architectural, and special signage designs for project entries and other design features in or adjacent to the public realm to assure compliance with community design standards and guidelines, and compatibility with the natural and built environments.

Planning On-going
Ongoing
Submittal requirements do not specify requirements pertaining to project entries and other design features adjacent to the public realm; however, these materials may be required per planning staff's discretion, particularly for larger developments.

Public and private sector development proposals shall be subject to citywide design guidelines and standards that reflect principles of New Urbanism, Smart Growth, and which are intended to promote economic development and justice, protect the community’s natural resources, provide community cohesion, and enhance the image of the City.

Implementation Status
As many services and activity areas as possible, including commercial, professional and health services, should be located with convenient multi-modal access, including within easy walking or biking distance of transit stops.

Program 1.A
The full range of community design principles shall be applied to all public and private development proposals to ensure that streets, pedestrian paths and bike paths contribute to a system of fully-connected, interesting routes to all destinations.

Implementation Status
Program 2.A
The City shall strive for population densities around prospective transit and other multi-modal stops to provide the critical mass of people and activities in these areas needed to make transit and other alternative modes of travel practicable and economically viable.

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Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; School
District
On-going
Ongoing
Agreement with PSUD ongoing for the use and operation of the Cathedral City High School swimming pool for a summer swim program in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Current agreements do not include other use of school grounds. 2025 update: Use of the Cathedral City High School pool for the summer swim program continues.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Code Compliance,
City Council
2020; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Code Compliance Department continues to enforce the City's Municipal Code (including Title 13), and is also in the process of developing special programs to maintain neighborhood quality and character, such as abandoned shopping cart retrieval, street vendor enforcement, and trash can storage education.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works, Planning
Commission, City
Council
2022; Ongoing
No Action
Expansion of the City's active transportation and multi-modal trail network is ongoing.

However, there has been no action to adopt an ordinance specific to NEV/LSEVs.Program 5.A To the greatest extent practicable, the City shall support the development of an expanded NEV/LSEV network through the adoption of an ordinance that allows greater use of NEV and other LSEVs on City streets and wherever else feasible in the City.

Implementation Status
Implementation Status
Implementation Status
The City shall support and conduct a high level of Code Enforcement to encourage neighborhood beautification and to maintain property values and quality of life.

The City shall support the development of an ordinance and management plan that maximizes the use of NEVs and other LSEVs throughout the community.

Actively pursue joint use agreements with the Palm Springs Unified School District to promote public school grounds as integral parts of neighborhood activity areas.

Program 3.A
The City shall develop and adopt a program of Code compliance standards for existing and future neighborhoods, and enforce the program through regular Code Compliance inspections.Program 4.A
Community and Neighborhood Activity Centers, including squares, plazas and piazzas, shall be established at appropriate locations to encourage public social interaction and a sense of public space.

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No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has partnered on events such as the Celebrating Agnes Pelton open house in partnership with the Agnes Pelton Society, the Taste of Jalisco festival in partnership with Agua Caliente Casino, the Desert Art Tour held during Modernism Week, and the Butterfly Festival held in partnership with SCRAP Gallery and the Riverside County Library System.

Program 1.B
Promote programs and events through a range of media, including the City website, newsletters, news outlets, community outreach, and marketing endeavors.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Efforts to promote programs and events include the use of cathedralcitypublicarts.org and discovercathedralcity.com, the Discover Digest newsletter, and various social media platforms. The City has also partnered with CiviSocial to develop a new social media strategy, including use of City staff ambassadors to create social media stories, and expanding social media presence. The City undertook a comprehensive redesign of the website in 2025, with the new website officially launched on January 22, 2026.

Program 1.C
Continue to encourage and sponsor arts and cultural awareness and education programs at local schools, colleges and universities, as well as community centers, and private facilities.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Parks and
Recreation
Department, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; In 2025, the City continued to partner on events encouraging arts and culture such as the Butterfly Festival with the S.C.R.A.P Gallery at Panorama Park and the Summer Movie Series at the Mary Pickford Theater. The Public Arts Commission also hosts quarterly art exhibits at the Cathedral City Library, showcasing local artists from Cathedral City.

Additionally, the Public Arts Commission launched the Community Arts Grant to fund art education, performances, and other cultural events. The first grants were awarded in 2024; three of the recipients were youth-involved or youth-targeted initiatives. In 2025 the Community Arts Grant Program continued. Six grants were awarded in June 2025, including projects focused on youth-involvement and bringing the arts to accessible community facilities.

Program 1.D
Increase participation in regional partnerships and alliances that promote and market Cathedral City and Coachella Valley cultural tourism to broader audiences, including western Riverside County and southern California.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to host the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival which targets a broader audience. Through participation in the annual Palm Springs Pride parade, the City markets the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the Cathedral City LGBTQ+ Days.

The City also supports various regional events such as the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and supports regional organizations such as the Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, Coachella Valley Economic Partnerships, and Visit Greater Palm Springs.

Program 1.E
Explore marketing approaches that showcase community arts programs, events, and resources as a means for expanding tourism.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing. For example: The Perez Art District's Fourth Fridays events continue, and marketing is supported through cathedralcitypublicarts.org which includes page displaying art galleries in The Perez Art District. The Discover Cathedral City website also promotes arts events and programs such as the ongoing Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City series, the temporary public art exhibit by Karen and Tony Baron in the Town Square Park, and the Color the Spectrum Autism Art Festival.

Description
Pursue and maintain public-private partnerships with artists, historical societies, cultural and civic groups, the Agua Caliente Tribe, schools, and private enterprises to offer community programs and events that appeal to all segments of the population.Program 1.A
Recognize and promote the arts, history, and community identity as valuable cultural and economic resources of the community.

Artistic and cultural facilities, services and events that enhance the quality of life for residents and visitors, promote cultural awareness and expression, and are relevant to the City’s diverse population.

Implementation Status
Chapter VIIII

ARTS AND CULTURE ELEMENT
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status

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No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to expand the events programming offered at the Community Amphitheater.

The Communications/Events Department is currently working on proposal to update wayfinding signage in the City, including more emphasis on the Community Amphitheater, the Perez Arts District and Agua Caliente Casino. The updated wayfinding signage design was presented to City Council at a Study Session in September 2025 and received their support.

However, production has experienced delays due to the sophisticated and detailed nature of the design. Installation is now targeted for 2026.

The Discover Cathedral City website continues to promote events hosted downtown as well as the Perez Arts District First Fridays. The City also continues to collaborate with Riverside County to cross-promote arts and cultural events, including participation in the Riverside County Arts and Culture Month.

Program 2.B
When reviewing development proposals, consider the inclusion of plazas, squares, parks, and other community gathering spaces that benefit residents and visitors.

Considerations should include accessibility, parking, street furniture, lighting, landscaping, and other design elements that enhance the use and enjoyment of the space.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Parks and
Recreation, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Review of new development proposals by the Development Services Committee (DSC) includes consideration of design elements that support the use, enjoyment, and access to gathering spaces, and, when appropriate, recommendations on how to enhance these facilities. For projects subject to the Art in Public Places Fee, DSC review of development proposals also provides the opportunity for proactive discussion about the incorporation of public art into projects or the payment of the in-lieu fee.

Program 2.C
Where feasible, incorporate public art into public spaces. AIPP Commission, Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Art in Public Places Fee, an in-lieu fee for commercial and industrial developments, in intended to raise funding for public art. Other ongoing efforts to incorporate art into public places include the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission's project to get twenty-five benches in Ocotillo Park painted by local artists.

Program 2.D
Strengthen the identity of the Perez Road corridor between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive as a vibrant, cohesive art district. Potential improvements may include enhanced signage, street furniture, pedestrian walkways, street lights, and/or landscaping treatments.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Communications/Events Department is currently working on proposal to update wayfinding signage in the City, including more emphasis on Perez Arts District and the Community Amphitheater. The updated wayfinding signage design was presented to City Council at a Study Session in September 2025 and received their support. Installation is now targeted for 2026.

Protected bike lanes were constructed on Perez Road in 2025.

Program 2.E
Consider the installation of signage, monuments, and/or other design features at key intersections and roadway corridors to increase awareness and recognition of Cathedral City as an arts and culture community.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Engineering Division has allocated funding in the FY 2026–FY 2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the installation of one entryway monument each year, subject to funding availability.

The Communications & Events and Community & Economic Development teams are also currently considering proposals and researching costs for new wayfinding signage at key points throughout the City, including updates to emphasize key landmarks such as The Perez Arts District, the Community Amphitheater, and the Agua Caliente Casino. The updated wayfinding signage design was presented to City Council at a Study Session in September 2025 and received their support. Installation is now targeted for 2026.

Schedule Implementation Status
Program 2.A
Facilitate the development of new, and enhancement of existing, arts and cultural features and venues that contribute to community identity and economic vitality.

DescriptionProgram No. Program Responsible Parties
Implementation StatusContinue to promote the downtown/civic center area as the City’s primary arts and entertainment district and extend and connect to the Perez Road arts district.

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Program 2.F
Continue to develop multi-modal circulation plans that maximize access to the downtown area and its arts and cultural venues, including the Festival Lawn and new amphitheater.

AIPP Commission,
Civic Arts Committee,
Community
Development
Department, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Numerous ATP projects to increase multi-modal access to the downtown area and its arts and cultural venues were completed in 2025, including: bicycles lanes on Cathedral Canyon Drive, East Palm Canyon Drive, and Perez Road, as well as CV Link (complete except the segment east of Date Palm Drive).

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Goal 1
Policy 1 Complete Description: The land use designations in the 2040 General Plan Update facilitate a range of uses.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing No Action

2.B
Continue to streamline and expedite the development review process without compromising development quality through concurrent application processing and efficient design review.

Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Adoption of Citizen Self Service (CSS) portal will facilitate submittal and plan check process, forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will be designed to streamline the development process without compromising quality.
2025 update: CSS portal has been adopted, facilitates submittal and plan check process.

2.C
Establish and maintain partnerships with educational institutions, business groups, and private and non-profit organizations to offer relevant, high-quality workshops, classes, and other programs that support a range of educational and employment interests.

Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to work with partners to provide relevant workshops, classes and programs. In 2025, the City launch the IGNITE Program to support entrpreneurship through networking, workshops, and resource-sharing for new and growing businesses. The program includes free business counseling, quarterly workshops, and 4-week workshops.

2.D
Maximize use of the City’s website, newsletters, news media, and other outlets to disseminate information about current and future community projects and programs, workforce training and employment opportunities, and information for developers and businesses.

Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City actively updates the City website, Discover Cathedral City website and Discover Digest newsletter to disseminate information for residents, developers, and businesses. A comprehensive update to the City website was launched in early 2026.

2.E
Provide incentives to existing small and startup businesses, including minority and women-owned businesses, to facilitate their expansion and job creation.

Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Policy 3 Ongoing
Description: The City continues to promote infill development, including through implementation of SB 9. The Zoning Ordinance update will also consider ways to encourage higher density infill development.

Policy 4 Ongoing
Description: One of the goals of the Zoning Ordinance update is to better facilitate a range of housing products at different affordability levels. Employee Housing added as a permitted use in most residential zoning districts through Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 22-002.

Policy 5 Ongoing
Description: The City's relationship with the ACBCI continues to be maintained. The City, including representatives from the City Manager's Office, Economic and Community Development Department, and Engineering and Public Works Department, meet quarterly with the Tribe in an effort to coordinate and collaborate on ongoing and future projects.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Planning Division is currently updating the Zoning Ordinance, including review of how code addresses needs of new industries.

The City shall continue to cultivate a cooperative relationship with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians and Bureau of Indian Affairs, particularly regarding development of Indian lands within the City and sphere-of-influence.

6.A
Assure that appropriate development standards, applications, and review processes are in place to address the needs of new industries.

Implementation Status
Chapter X

ECONOMIC AND FISCAL HEALTH ELEMENT
The City shall promote business development and retention, workforce training, and professional development.

The City shall explore and target opportunities to attract new businesses and industries with well-paying occupations that match or can enhance the skill base and training capacity of local residents. Industries that may be particularly well-suited to the community include sustainable technologies, allied health services, hospitality industries, cannabis cultivation and distribution, arts and culture related ventures, and other economic development opportunities where Cathedral City may have a comparative advantage.

The General Plan land use map and designations shall facilitate a range of residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and mixed-use development opportunities that are dispersed throughout the planning area.

A balanced, broad-based economy that provides a range of employment opportunities, high standards of development, and environmental protection.

2.A Maintain a list of “shovel-ready” sites for interested developers and businesses.

Implementation Status
The City shall continue to encourage higher density infill development and that which uses existing utilities, infrastructure, and services.

The City shall facilitate development of a variety of housing products that are affordable to all segments of the workforce.

39 Economic and Fiscal Health Element
Goal 2
Policy 1 Ongoing
Description: The circulation plan and ATP support a multi-model transportation network connecting a range of destinations. Implementation of these plans is ongoing.

Policy 2 Ongoing
Description: Construction of the Cathedral City segments of CV Link was completed in 2025, with the exception of the branch east of Date Palm Drive.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Description: In 2025, the City's Emergency Operations plan and Local Hazard Mitigation were updated. These plans are intened to help reduce impacts, including economic disruptions, from natural disasters and extreme weather.

Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; In 2025, the Fire Department worked with consultants, Jacob Greene and Associates, to update the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Emergency Operations Plan is complete. The draft of the LHMP has been submitted to the Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES) and is currently in review.

Goal 3
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing; For example: cathedralcitypublicarts.org includes page displaying art galleries in The Perez Art District.

1.B
Continue to enhance the walkability and identity of Perez Road between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive, and promote it as a vibrant and cohesive community arts district.

Public Works,
Planning, Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to promote the Perez Art District. Construction of the Perez Road bike lane, between Cathedral Canyon Drive and Date Palm Drive, was completed in 2025.

Policy 2 Ongoing
Description: Efforts to promote the Downtown area are ongoing, including the Wayfinding Signage project which aims to highlight key destinations in the City including the Agua Caliente Casino.

The updated wayfinding signage design was presented to City Council in September 2025 and received their support. Installation is now targeted for 2026.

Goal 4
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Economic
Development, Public
Works
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing relationship between the City and LAFCO. LAFCO presented to the City Council in September 2023 providing a refresher on the annexation process.

The circulation plan shall support multi-modal transportation choices that provide logical, efficient connections between residential, employment, shopping, and other land uses to minimize commute times.

The City shall continue to promote special events and activities that support and celebrate its history and diverse population.

The City shall strive to reduce economic disruption from natural disasters and extreme weather events, such as flooding, earthquakes, and blow sand.

The City shall support completion of all segments of CV Link, particularly those within its boundaries.

Adequate roads, multi-modal infrastructure, utilities, and other improvements that support economic activity and growth.

3.A

1.A

1.A
The City shall maintain a close and ongoing relationship with LAFCO and various Riverside County Department to ensure the City is apprised of public and private development activities in the Sphere. City staff shall provide timely input to County regarding proposed changes in land use in the Sphere.

Implementation Status
Implementation Status
Explore marketing approaches that showcase community arts programs, events, and resources as a means for expanding tourism and employment opportunities.

Implementation Status
A rich cultural identity that attracts visitors and residents, supports City businesses, and contributes to long-term economic vitality.

Regularly review, evaluate, and revise, as needed, the City’s Emergency Preparedness Plan.

The City shall continue to monitor all proposed development proposal, flood control, infrastructure and other development facilitated by Riverside County within the City's Sphere and provide guidance regarding such proposals and activities.

The Downtown area shall continue to be promoted and recognized as the City’s premier entertainment district.

A City Sphere-of-Influence that provides logical and economically beneficial opportunities for continued, long-term community development.

40 XI ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, Palm
Springs Unified School
District
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Agreement with PSUD ongoing for the use and operation of the Cathedral City High School swimming pool for a summer swim program in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Current agreements do not include other use of school grounds. In 2025 the summer swim program at Cathedral City High School continued, now operated by the Desert Recreation District. The City also continues to maintain its partnership with American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) to provide soccer programs at Dennis Keat Soccer Park.

Program 1.B
Pursue support from federal, state, and private funding sources to assist with acquisition, design, and construction of parks and recreation facilities.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to apply for grant funding, including from the Proposition 68 Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program Grant and State Parks Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant, to support the acquisition, design, and construction of parks and recreation facilities. Funding from the Prop 68 grant was awarded for the Esperanza (Dream Homes) Park. Staff continue to explore grant funding opportunities to help offset construction costs for the Downtown Dog Park project.

Goal 4
Policy 1 Ongoing
Ongoing; The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will review zoning districts and their impact on the distribution of housing types throughout the City, and will explore measures to promote mixed-income neighborhoods. The Two-Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Split (SB 9) Ordinance, adopted in 2023, will also support mixed-income neighborhoods.

Policy 2 Ongoing
Ongoing; The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will consider mechanisms to promote a range of housing types serving a broad socio-economic spectrum. The ADU Ordinance, Pre- Approved ADU Program, and Two-Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Split (SB 9) Ordinance also encourage a range of housing types.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Economic Development Division continues to explore opportunities for federal, state, and local grants for affordable housing, and is working with the City Council to explore opportunities in providing more housing at different affordability levels in Cathedral City.

Program 3.B
Assist in and otherwise support the repair, rehabilitation, and improvement of residential structures; demolish and replace structures which are dilapidated and beyond repair.

City Council, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
No action; However, the Housing Element includes programs to support the repair and rehabilitation of the existing housing stock, including Program 3.A.2. In accordance with Housing Element Program 3.A.4, the Code Compliance Division continues to ensure healthy living conditions through enforcement of State Housing Law, building code violations, and safety hazards.

SAFE AND SANITARY HOUSING PROGRAMS
A range of safe and sanitary housing opportunities for all segments of the community, including and especially the socio-economically disadvantaged.

Promote an equitable distribution of housing types for all income groups throughout the city and promote mixed-income neighborhoods.

Encourage new projects to include a range of housing types that serve a broad socio-economic spectrum, and include single-family residences, townhomes, condominiums and rental units.

Increase, preserve, and improve the community’s affordable housing stock.

Program 3.A
Pursue and maximize the use of all appropriate state, federal, local, and private funding for development, preservation, and rehabilitation of housing affordable for extremely low, very low, low, and moderate-income households, while maintaining economic competitiveness in the region.

Implementation Status
Program 1.A
Maintain a joint use agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District and look for additional opportunities to partner in expanding resident access to shared facilities.

Implementation Status
Chapter XI

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ELEMENT
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Description Community environmental justice that effectively addresses issues of health, land use economic opportunity and access to regardless of age, culture, ethnicity, gender, race, socioeconomic status, or geographic location.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
Effective individual and community health through prevention, screening, education, and treatment strategies regarding nutrition and physical activity related health issues.

Improved health, safety, and mental well-being of residents by creating convenient and safe opportunities for physical activity.

Pursue partnerships for the construction and maintenance of parks and recreation facilities, through joint use agreements, private corporations, outside funding, and community volunteers.

41 XI ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Program 3.C
Allow and encourage non-traditional housing types that can provide affordable housing, such as accessory dwelling units.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 23-001 (ADU Ordinance) and Pre-Approved ADU Program encourage the construction of ADUs. The Two-Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Split (SB 9) Ordinance also allows and encourages non-traditional housing types, such as duplexes, on single family lots. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will revise the residential development standards and consider flexible development standards to allow and encourage other non-traditional housing types.

Program 3.D
Encourage and facilitate the development of senior housing and assisted living facilities, especially near transit, recreational facilities, medical centers and hospitals, pedestrian facilities, and access to healthy foods.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Goal 5
Policy 1 Ongoing
Ongoing; When reviewing new development projects with grocers and markets, the City encourages tenants to provide fresh produce.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, Public
Works, Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 2.B
Support food banks, pantries, and other sources that help provide federal food assistance to low-income resident so that all families, seniors, schools, and community-based organizations are able to access, purchase, and increase intake of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other nutritious foods.

City Council, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to partner with FIND Food Bank on the edible food recovery program required by SB 1383. The City recognizes the FIND Food Bank Hunger Action Month by lighting up the City Hall in solidarity. The City also supports the Cathedral City Senior Center (CCSC) Food Bank through the allocation of CDBG funding.

Goal 6
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Implementation of policies and programs that promote infill and efficient development patterns in the Land Use, Housing, and Community Design Elements will support reductions in vehicle trips. Implementation of ATP supports increased adoption of active transportation. Forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will explore mechanisms to support efficient land uses while maintaining community character.

Program 1.B
The city shall require new development with sensitive uses located adjacent to pollution sources be designed with consideration of site and building orientation, location of trees, and incorporation of ventilation and filtration to lessen and minimize any potential health risks.

City Council, Planning,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; When applicable, new development proposals are subject to environmental review (including health risk assessments as required). When necessary, appropriate mitigation measures will be applied to minimize any potential health risks.

No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 7

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS
A fully engaged and involved cross section of residents, businesses, and organizations in all aspects of the community planning process.

Description

POLLUTION REDUCTION PROGRAMS
Integrated air quality, land use, and transportation planning, policy and infrastructure that reduces emission of criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases from mobile and stationary sources.

Improve or maintain air quality for the promotion of population and environmental health.

Program 1.A
To the greatest extent practicable, require that development be located and designed to reduce vehicular trips (and associated air pollution) by utilizing compact development patterns while maintaining community character.

Implementation Status
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status

FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS
Access to a wide variety of healthy foods sources in all neighborhoods of the community.

Promote development of green grocers, organic markets and produce, and other sources of healthy foods.

Promote nutrition education and access to healthy foods.

Program 2.A
Increase access to healthy foods/beverages. Support neighborhood-oriented, specific sources of healthful foods, such as farmers’ markets and local outlets.

Implementation Status
DescriptionProgram No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status

42 XI ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, City
Engineer/Public
Works, Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Commercial and industrial development projects with the potential to cause significant adverse pollution, noise, odor, vibrations, lighting and glare impacts would require environmental review pursuant to CEQA. Projects subject to environmental review are required to adhere to the CEQA public noticing requirements, including public review periods.

Program 1.B
Ensure that affected residents have the opportunity to participate in decisions that impact their health.

City Council Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development projects requiring a Planning Commission and/or City Council public hearing are noticed in accordance with Government Code Sections 65090 and 65091. In July 2025, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 891 to amend Municipal Code Chapter 9.09 (Public Notification and Community Meetings) to expand the public hearing noticing requirements. Instead of mailing a notic with pertinent project and hearing information to property owners within a 300-foot radius of the project site, the updated requirements provide this notice to property owners within a 500 foot radius (or 750-foot radius for project sites of 10 acres or more), as well as business owners and occupants of non-owner occupied properties. Ordinance No. 891 also estblished a requirement for applicants of projects requiring discretionary approvals and on sites of 5-acres or larger to hold a community engagement meeting early in the development review process. Projects subject to environmental review continue to be required to adhere to the CEQA public noticing requirements, including public review periods.

Program 1.C
Ensure that low-income and minority populations have equal access and influence in the land use decision-making process through such methods as bilingual notices, posting bilingual notices at development sites, conducting information meetings with interpreters, etc.

City Council, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 1.D
Provide staff and City officials training on the principles and methods of comprehensive public participation with an emphasis on empowering disadvantaged populations.

City Council,
Administrative
Services
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to undertake initiatives to facilitate public participation, particularly with disadvantaged communities. For example, after training staff across departments, the City is now a Certified Autism Center. In 2025 , the Fire Department
continued to provide CERT and emergency preparedness training in both English and Spanish.

The City is also in process of developing a communications strategy related to diversifies methods of outreach and prioritizing where residents get their news and information.

Educate decision makers and the general public on the principles of environmental justice.

Program 1.A
Ensure that low-income and minority populations understand the potential for adverse pollution, noise, odor, vibrations, lighting and glare when new commercial and industrial developments are proposed.

Implementation Status

43 XII HEALTHY + SUSTAINABLE
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Construction of segments within Cathedral City is ongoing. Construction on the segment connecting with Palm Springs is expected to begin in September 2024. Build out of CV Link was completed in 2025, except for the branch east of Date Palm Drive.

Buildout of
Active Transportation Plan is also ongoing. Development applications for projects in the North City Specific Plan shall be reviewed for consistency with include the regional multi- use trail network proposed in the specific plan. The Public Works Department will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the wilderness trail plan as funding becomes available.

Program 1.B
Work with Sunline Transit Agency to ensure transit access is provided to health care facilities, supermarkets, senior centers, child daycare centers, recreational sites, major employment and commercial centers, and educational institutions.

City Engineer, Public
Works, Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; As part of the development review process, the City consults with Sunline when there is a bus stop or route in proximity to new development proposals. The Community and Economic Development Division aims to work with SunLine more regularly on the coordination of land uses and transit routes.

Program 1.C
Participate in regional transportation planning efforts with other jurisdictions, Sunline Transit Agency, and other appropriate organizations to enhance regional circulation, mobility and interconnections.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Engineering Department also regularly coordinates with CVAG and other jurisdictions, such as the City of Palm Springs, on regional circulation projects.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to offer fitness programs such as Yoga at the Amphitheater.

Effective July 1, 2025, DRD assumed responsibility for maintaining six city parks and began offering a diverse array of recreational opportunities for residents of all ages. These offerings include art classes, youth and adult sports leagues, seasonal events, and more.

Program 2.B
To the greatest extent practicable, require the planning and development of parks, trails, and open space resources as part of community development projects.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Applications for residential Planned Unit Developments are subject to specific standards for the provision active recreational amenities. In accordance with the Quimby Act, new residential Tentative Tract Map applications are required to dedicate park land and/or pay fees in-lieu equivalent to three net acres of useable parkland for each one thousand persons residing within the proposed subdivision. Development review process also considers the provision of trails consistent with the General Plan and ATP.

Program 2.C
Maintain joint-use agreements with school districts to use school properties for public use during non-school hours.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District ongoing for the use and operation of the Cathedral City High School swimming pool for a summer swim program in 2022, 2023, and 2024. Current agreements do not include other use of school grounds. In 2025 the summer swim program at Cathedral City High School continued, now operated by the Desert Recreation District.

Program 2.D
Consider locations where new parks can be located near neighborhoods and community facilities, such as schools, senior centers, and recreation centers.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to consider neighborhoods and community facilities when exploring locations for new parks. For example, Esperanza Park is located near the existing Dream Homes neighborhood and the Downtown Dog Park is located near the downtown/City Hall community facilities.

The City shall encourage and support increased physical activity in the daily routines of its citizens.

Program 2.A
Consult and coordinate with community groups to initiate and continue sports leagues, fitness programs, and walking, cycling, and recreational clubs that meet the health and recreation needs of all segments of the population.

Implementation Status

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PROGRAMS
A sustainable community that supports the health and well-being of its citizens.

The City’s land use and circulation plans shall maximize connections between neighborhoods, retail and employment centers, community facilities, and recreational sites to reduce reliance on motor vehicles, increase opportunities for physical activity, and enhance access between various land uses.

Program 1.A
Support the completion of CV Link and other multimodal transportation facilities, including bike lanes, complete sidewalk networks and NEV paths.

Implementation Status
Chapter XII

HEALTHY AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ELEMENT
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Description

44 XII HEALTHY + SUSTAINABLE
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Program 2.E
Encourage pedestrian-scale activity and social interaction in the downtown and other public gathering areas through the use of carefully designed open spaces areas with public art, shade features, fountains, landscape elements, and street furniture.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Efforts to promote pedestrian-scale activity downtown include ongoing implementation of the ATP (including buildout of bicycle trails on East Palm Canyon), the potential project to update wayfinding signage, the future Downtown Dog Park project. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will include updated Design Guidelines with consideration for pedestrian-scale urban design. Activities and events hosted in the downtown, such as Yoga at the Amphitheater, the Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City series, the Taste of Jalisco festival, and the International Hot Air Balloon Festival, also continue to encourage social interaction in the downtown.

Program 2.F
Provide wellness programs for City employees and promote similar programs at other public and private workplaces. Activities may include workday seminars about health topics, improved food quality in vending machines, and physical fitness programs, among others.

City Council, City
Manager, Planning,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City offers employees a wellness benefit as well as discounts on gym memberships.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, Community
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; In 2025, the City continued to promote health care events at the Cathedral City Senior Center such as the Fall Wellness Expo (including vaccines, hearing tests, and other community resources), and free cognitive behvioural therapy sessions.

The City also hosted health care events such as the Living Healthy Expo at the Amphitheater, which included health screenings and wellness workshops. All of the above services were free to the public.

Program 3.B
Work with local health care providers to provide culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate health care literature, notifications, and other materials for the diverse communities of Cathedral City.

City Council, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 3.C
Work with health care providers, community groups, and educational speakers to increase public awareness about available health facilities and wellness programs, good nutrition, healthy lifestyles, preventive care, and health screenings. Particular focus should include outreach to the most vulnerable populations.

City Council, Planning,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues working on improved public awareness about health and wellness programs, including those for vulnerable populations. For example, promotion of events at the Cathedral City Senior Center such as a vaccine clinic for shingles and pneumonia, a Covid-19 vaccination clinic, the "PD in Motion" event for people with Parkinson's Disease, as well as the Fall Prevention Symposium.

Program 3.D
Ensure a full range of mental health services, from outpatient to acute care, by fostering collaborative partnerships between medical professionals, community- based agencies, schools, service providers, law enforcement, and funding agencies.

City Council, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; City Council and staff are in the early stages of discussion about potentially locating an elderly care facility, with a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) model of care, in Cathedral City. Staff to contact Wel Be Health to discuss possibilities for future expasion in Cathedral City.

The Police Department has a County Mental Health Technician that is part of the City's Homelessness Liaison Officer team that works directly in the field to help connect members of the unhoused population with resources.

Program 3.E
Assure the City Zoning Code supports development of assisted living facilities, low- income independent senior housing, adult day health care, “age-in-place” housing that includes universal design features such as wheelchair accessible entrances, and alcohol, drug, and mental health treatment facilities.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Zoning Code, as amended by Ordinance 862 in 2022, permits supportive housing, transitional housing, low barrier navigation centers, and group homes in residential districts and in areas within the Public Institutional Housing Overlay District.

Description
The City shall support health equity for all segments of the population.

Program 3.A
Work with health care professionals and community and advocacy groups to expand opportunities for health services that reduce the need for driving, such as mobile health care and dental clinics, one-stop health care centers, and improved transit access to health clinics and hospitals.

Implementation Status
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status

45 XII HEALTHY + SUSTAINABLE
Policy 4
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Program 4.A
Assure the Zoning Code and land use plan adequately support urban agriculture in the form of community gardens, farmers’ markets, and farm stands and other regular outlets that increase access to healthy and affordable fresh foods.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will consider new land uses in support of this program.

Program 4.B
Work with community groups to expand community garden opportunities throughout the City, including in public spaces, schools, and senior residential facilities.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 4.C
Encourage farmers markets to accept programs that benefit low-income families, such as WIC, CalFresh, and coupons.

City Council, Planning,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 4.D
Support the efforts of food banks, pantries, and other support facilities to provide food assistance to low-income and other disadvantaged residents.

City Council, Planning,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to partner with FIND Food Bank on the edible food recovery program required by SB 1383. The City also supports the Cathedral City Senior Center (CCSC) Food Bank through the allocation of CDBG funding.

Program 4.E
Create strategies that encourage existing neighborhood grocers, convenience stores, and ethnic food markets to carry fresh produce, and attract new retailers that offer fresh produce and healthy staples. Coordinate strategies with appropriate City departments, and assure the program includes a marketing component.

City Council, Planning,
Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Goal 2
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to build out bicycle and multi-modal paths consistent with the ATP. Street safety improvement projects funded by the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) are also ongoing, including pedestrian crosswalk upgrades, signalized pedestrian crossings, and traffic signal hardware upgrades.

Program 1.B
Assure that development standards and plan reviews address adequate security lighting, defensible spaces, easily identified ingress and egress, and other features that maximize public safety.

City Council, City
Engineer/Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Review of new development proposals, as well as the plan check process, include review by the Fire and Police Departments for public safety features. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update, including update of the Design Guidelines, may consider incorporating standards and guidelines supporting public safety.

Program 1.C
Continue to evaluate the need for, and implement as necessary, all-weather crossings over the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel to minimize the impacts of flooding on emergency response, human safety and the local economy.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge (Cathedral Canyon Drive over the Whitewater Storm Channel) was mostly completed in 2022, with repairs and formal completion in 2023.

The City is also partnering with the City of Palm Springs on the Ramon Bridge widening and future Vista Chino Bridge projects.

A safe and resilient city that maximizes sustainability and minimizes community health and safety risks.

The City shall assure a safe and diverse transportation network that minimizes traffic hazards and provides sustained accessibility during emergency events.

Program 1.A
Identify traffic safety issues associated with the City's Complete Streets program and implement, as needed, roadway and multimodal path design improvements, such as reduced speeds, enhanced roadway markings and signage, separated facilities and traffic calming mechanisms.

Implementation Status
Description
Increase access to nutritious foods and locally grown foods.

Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status

46 XII HEALTHY + SUSTAINABLE
Policy 2
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Program 2.A
Implement and routinely update the City’s Climate Action Plan, Green for Life program, Energy Action Plan, and Sustainability Plan to assure they adequately address existing conditions and anticipate the future needs of the community.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City is working with CVAG and other participating cities to develop a Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

Program 2.B
Continue to work collaboratively with local utility providers and regulatory agencies to assure the City is implementing the most appropriate and effective energy and resource conservation strategies.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City coordinates regularly with local utility providers, including Southern California Edison, Coachella Valley Water District, and Desert Water Agency. The development review and plan check process require approval from the water agencies, when applicable, to ensure water efficient landscaping requirements are met.

Program 2.C
Provide permitting-related and other incentives for energy- and water-efficient building projects, e.g. by giving green projects priority in plan review, processing, and field inspection services.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Building and Safety Division review of residential roof-mounted photovoltaic plans are streamlined through the use of SolarAPP+.

Program 2.D
Partner with community services agencies to fund energy-efficiency projects, including heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC), lighting, water heating equipment, insulation, and weatherization projects, for low income residents.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 2.E
Target local funding, including utility programs and Community Development Block Grant resources, to assist affordable housing developers in incorporating energy efficient designs and features.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager,
Public Utilities
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 2.F
Develop and make available to developers, designers, and other interested parties informational materials about green building strategies and programs, including LEED and LEEDND rating systems and certification programs.

City Council, City
Engineer, Public Works,
Planning, Environmental
Conservation Manager
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has adopted the 2022 California Building Code, effective January 2023, including green building requirements. Staff in the Community and Economic Development Department are available to help connect developers and other interested parties with resources about green building strategies upon request.

Description
The City shall promote a sustainable future through reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, alternatives to gas-powered vehicles, implementation of green building standards, reduced waste, and conservation of energy and water.

Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status

47 XIII OPEN SPACE + CONSERVATION
No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Parks and
Recreation,

CVCC/CVAG
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Cathedral City Public GeoHub and Staff GeoHub are routinely updated, including maps displaying open space lands, parks, and related facilities.

Program 1.B
Where appropriate, environmental hazard zones, including earthquake fault lines, floodways and floodplains, and steep or unstable slopes, shall be designated as open space on the General Plan land use map, project development plans and/or subdivision maps.

Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; General Plan land use designations for Open Space - Other, Open space - Parks and Public Open Space, and Open Space - Watercourse are applied to environmental hazard zones such as the Whitewater River, other floodways, and over steep slopes in the northern and southern extremities of the City.

Policy 2 Hillsides with slopes in excess of 10% shall be permanently preserved as undeveloped open space.

Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Manager’s Office;
City Council
Ongoing
No Action
Program 2.B All but essential hillside modification on slopes steeper than 10% shall be prohibited.

City Engineer; Building Ongoing No Action
Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Ongoing Ongoing Ongoing; The City continues to maintain and enforce CCMC Chapter 9.52 (HILLSIDE PROTECTION REGULATIONS) to preserve the natural scenic value of hillsides.

Program 3.B
Expand the existing Hillside Protection Ordinance to include Edom Hill, the Indio Hills and the Santa Rosa Mountains.

Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Hillside Protection Ordinance (CCMC Ch. 9.52) includes the Santa Rosa Mountains, specifically in the mountainous area surrounding the Cathedral Canyon Cove south of Highway 111. The Ordinance does not currently include Edom Hill or the Indio Hills.

Portions of Edom Hill that are located within the City's Sphere of Influence are protected by the Hillside Reserve General Plan land use designation.

Policy 4 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to expand its network of parks and open space corridors, including the ongoing construction of CV Link and Esperanza Park (completed in 2025).

Additionally, as funding becomes available, the City plans to develop a wilderness trail plan in accordance with Strategic Plan Action B-3.

Policy 5 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to expand its network of parks and open space corridors. For example, Esperanza Park in the Dream Homes neighborhood is currently under construction and CV Link continues to be built out were completed in 2025.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public works, Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The majority of CV Link is located in the Whitewater River drainage channel maintenance road. In accordance with Strategic Plan Action B-3, as funding becomes available, the City plans to develop a wilderness trail plan, which may include flood control levees, watercourses, and utility easements.

The City shall provide for a comprehensive, interconnected recreational trails system.

Program 6.A
Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District, Riverside County Flood Control District, and utility purveyors to maximize use of flood control levees and watercourses and utility easements for inclusion in the City and regional multi-use trails systems.

Implementation Status
Development on hillsides with slopes less than 10% shall be subject to special hillside development standards.

Program 3.A
Maintain and enforce a Hillside Preservation Regulations, which establish appropriate design standards that preserve the natural scenic value of hillsides.

Implementation Status
Expand and enhance an integrated network of open space to support recreation, natural resources, historic and tribal resources, habitat, water management, aesthetics, and other beneficial uses.

Create a network of regional parks and open space corridors that highlight unique resources and recreational opportunities for a variety of users.

Preservation, conservation, and effective management of open space which provides for the protection of important natural resources, including sensitive plant and animal species and habitats, and water, cultural, energy and mineral, recreational, and scenic resources.

Identify and assess lands in the City and its sphere-of-influence that are suitable for preservation as public or private, passive or active open space.

Program 1.A
With the assistance of CVCC and/or CVAG, develop and routinely update maps and other information about various open space land and facilities in the City and SOI.

Implementation Status
Program 2.A
Where appropriate, the City shall seek passive recreational usage and/or ownership of desirable hillside lands currently owned by public agencies or private entities by negotiating public access provisions or establishing a transfer of development rights (TDR) program.

Implementation Status
Chapter XIII

OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Description

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Policy 7
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Engineer, Public
Works, CVWD,

RCFCWCD
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Restoration efforts are required as part of CVWD and RCFCD permitting for the City to do maintenance in flood control channels.

Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, City Council Continuous Ongoing Ongoing; The City's General Plan, as well as the North City Specific Plan and North City Extended Specific Plan, implement the CVMSHCP.

Program 8.B
Investigate the costs of additional land acquisition, maintenance, and other administrative functions, and encourage the transfer of public open space and conservation properties to existing land trusts for local property management, where feasible.

Public Works; City
Manager, CVCC
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals are reviewed for compliance with the CVMSHCP, which conserves significant areas of natural desert, watercourse, and hillside habitat. The City establishes additional conservation easements as required, including as mitigation measure for projects with unavoidable impacts to biological resources (e.g. unavoidable take of protected species).

Program 8.C
Cooperate with other agencies to assure the adequate maintenance of open space lands, including for purposes of blowsand control, vegetation management, removal of debris and trash, and access restrictions, where necessary.

Public Works, Building Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to cooperate with other agencies and private property owners to ensure and enforce maintenance of open space lands.

Policy 9
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, City Council Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's southern boundary (south of Highway 111 and adjacent to the Santa Rosa Mountains) and northern boundary (north of I-10, adjacent to the Willow Hole and Edom Hill Conservation Areas) include open space areas that will help to conserve the functional and visual edge of the City.

Policy 10
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning,
Utilities/Agencies
Continuous Ongoing
Ongoing; During the development review process, staff recommends the integration of utility corridors and drainage areas as open space areas when possible.

Policy 11
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Architectural
Review Committee;
Planning Commission,
City Council
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The development review process includes review of landscape plans, including both preliminary landscape plans during the entitlements stage, and final/construction landscape plans during the plan check stage. Projects subject to review and approval by the ARC, PC, and/or City Council will include landscape plans.

Policy 12 Ongoing
According to the City's General Plan EIR, there are no mapped or exploited mineral resources within the City or its SOI. Should mineral resources be discovered within the City or its SOI, appropriate development regulations may be established.

Policy 13 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Hillside Protection Ordinance (CCMC Ch. 9.52) includes the Santa Rosa Mountains, specifically in the mountainous area surrounding the Cathedral Canyon Cove south of Highway 111. This area is also protected under the MSHCP as the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains Conservation Area.

The City shall, to the greatest extent possible, regulate development in the vicinity of significant mineral resources located in the City and its sphere-of-influence.

Support and cooperate with the hillside and habitat conservation management programs of the Santa Rosa Mountains Conservancy.

Where possible, new development shall integrate existing pipeline, utility corridors, and other easements into a functional open space network.

Policy 10.A
Develop open space assessments of associated utility corridors concurrent with initial development plans and tentative subdivision maps to plan and create continuous open space networks.

Implementation Status
Native landscaping materials and oasis-like design features shall be incorporated into parks, public rights-of-way, golf courses, and other open space lands, as appropriate, to enhance, retain and preserve the natural desert environment and enhance human and wildlife habitats.

Program 11.A
The development and design review process shall assess the adequacy of proposed design features and landscaping materials.

Implementation Status
The City shall participate in the preservation of significant areas of natural desert, watercourse, and hillside habitat, including migration corridors and wildlife preserves, in order to maintain and enhance the preservation of sensitive biological resources.

Program 8.A
Support and cooperate with local and regional habitat conservation efforts, including the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (MSHCP).

Implementation Status
Where feasible, the City shall preserve permanent open space edges or greenbelts which define the physical limits of the City and provide physical separation between adjoining neighborhoods.

Program 9.A
The Land Use Map and Zoning Ordinance shall regulate development at the boundaries of the planning area to assure the preservation of a well-defined, functional, or visual edge.

Implementation Status
The City shall preserve all substantial watercourses and washes necessary for regional community flood control and drainage for open space and/or multi-purpose recreational purposes.

Program 7.A
Confer and coordinate with the Riverside County Flood Control, Coachella Valley Water District and other appropriate agencies to conduct optimum revegetation management in flood control channels and drains in order to retain wildlife habitat and as natural an appearance as possible without compromising functionality.

Implementation Status

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Policy 14
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Public Works Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has an agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District ongoing for the use and operation of the Cathedral City High School swimming pool for a summer swim program in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The program continued in 2025 under the operation of DRD.

Policy 15 Ongoing
Ongoing; Measure W passed in November 2024, which will allow the City to begin the process of exploring a future community center, including consideration for potential sites as well as evaluation of the City's needs for size and type of facilities, including consideration for adaptability to changes in demand and population. Community center site selection and feasibility study completed in early 2026.

Policy 16 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues striving to locate new parks and recreation facilities near existing community facilities. For example, Esperanza Park (construction completed in 2025) is located in proximity to the Agua Caliente Elementary School and includes connections with CV Link. Furthermore, as the City explores potential locations for a future community center, proximity to other parks and recreation facilities can be taken into consideration.

Policy 17 Ongoing
Ongoing; For example, the concept for Esperanza Park had significant community input, including six neighborhood workshops and an eight-day online outreach event by the City and in conjunction with Agua Caliente Elementary School staff, students, and parents. Also, the Ocotillo Park Bench Painting Project provided 25 benches painted by local artists to the existing park, incorporating local identity, nature, culture, and history.

Goal 1
Goal 2
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, CVCC Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Coachella Valley Conservation Commission maintains accurate and regularly updated maps of sensitive plans and animal species and habitat in the Coachella Valley, including in Cathedral City and its SOI.

Program 1.B
The City shall continue to implement and abide by the provisions of the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan, including collection of development impact fees and implementation of land use adjacency guidelines for development within or adjacent to MSHCP-designated Conservation Areas.

Planning, CVCC Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development projects on parcels that share a common boundary with any parcel in a Conservation Area will be reviewed pursuant to the Land Use Adjacency Guidelines set forth in Section 4.5 of the MSHCP. As stated in the North City Specific Plan and North City Extended Specific Plan, projects that may be located adjacent to the Willow Hole or Edom Hill Conservation Areas must also comply with applicable avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures presented in Section 4.4 of the MSHCP. These mitigation measures include payment of the Local Development Mitigation Fee (LDMF) for all development on previously undisturbed land.

Program 1.C City staff will continue to request biological resource surveys for new development in compliance with applicable state and federal requirements.

Planning Continuous Ongoing Ongoing; New development proposals that require CEQA review will involve biological resource surveys as applicable.

Program 1.D
When considering development proposals near the Willow Hole CA and the Willow Hole-Edom Hill Preserve, the City will require developers to consider the impacts of their project on wind-blown sand transport, and encourage creative design techniques, such as units clustering and open space areas, in project design that sustain these ecological processes.

Planning, Public Works Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; In accordance with the North City Specific Plan, development that is allowed in and adjacent to MSHCP Conservation Areas, including the Willow Hole-Edom Hill Preserve, is required to adhere to strict guidelines for non-native and invasive plant species, and the location of wind barriers and other such construction, to minimize impacts of development on the fragile ecosystem of the habitats.

Program 1.E
The City shall continue to work closely with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians to help assure that development on tribal lands in the planning area conforms to the provisions of the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan.

Planning, ACBCI Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to coordinate and consult with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians, including to ensure that development on tribal lands conforms to the Tribal Habitat Conservation Plan.

The City shall continue to participate in the preservation of habitat for endangered, threatened, and sensitive species.

Program 1.A
Through the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission, maintain an accurate and regularly updated map of sensitive plant and animal species and habitat in Cathedral City and its planning area.

Implementation Status
Develop, wherever possible, recreation facilities that have multi-use capabilities and high degrees of adaptability to more intensive uses as recreation demand changes and/or population density increases.

Locate new local parks and recreation facilities near other community-oriented public facilities, such as schools, libraries, and recreation centers, where feasible, so that they may function as the heart of the community.

Design parks that reflect community character and identity, incorporate local natural and cultural landscapes and features, and consider surrounding land uses and urban form and cultural and historic resources.

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES SUB-ELEMENT
Preservation and protection of the unique biological resources in the City and region.

A functional, productive, harmonious, and balanced relationship between the built and natural environments.

The City shall provide a high-quality network of parks and recreational facilities that meet the needs of families, young adults, seniors, children, and disabled individuals.

Program 14.A
Work with the Palm Springs Unified School District to provide joint-use facilities in areas where park and recreation facility deficits exist. Mitigate issues associated with school open space, such as vandalism, wear and tear, maintenance, and school expansion.

Implementation Status

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Program 1.F
The City shall continue to implement and abide by the provisions of the US Fish & Wildlife Service Casey’s June Beetle management plan, requiring surveys and mitigation where appropriate, and implementing land use adjacency guidelines of the CVMSHCP, where appropriate.

Planning, CVCC Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to enforce the USFW Casey's June Beetle management plan and CVMSHCP land use adjacency guidelines for applicable projects.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Continuous
No Action
Program 2.B
The City shall distribute a listing of planting materials which emphasizes native vegetation, but may also include non-native, plants which are compatible with the local desert. A list of prohibited plants shall also be made available to land developers and the general public.

Planning Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; CVWD's Lush and Efficient Landscaping Guide for lists of native, desert-friendly, and prohibited plants is available for reference at City Hall. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will include updated design guidelines, which may include a list of planting materials.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Riverside
County Flood Control,
CVWD, Southern
California Edison,
others
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; CV Link, a multi-model transportation path, is primarily being constructed on top of flood control levees and at the top of stormwater channel slopes, including in the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel in Cathedral City . The project is being lead by CVAG, and involves coordination between Cathedral City and regional agencies such as CVWD and RCFCD. Buildout of CV Link was completed in 2025, except the branch east of Date Palm Drive.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Planning
Commission, City
Council
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Where appropriate, the General Plan establishes open space buffers along the City's southern boundary adjacent to the Santa Rosa Mountain Conservation area, and north of I-10 adjacent to the Willow Hole and Edom Hill Conservation Areas.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
No Action
Promote the protection of biodiversity and proactively encourage an appreciation for the natural environment and biological resources.

Program 5.A
Encourage the Palm Springs Unified School District and other organizations, such as The Living Desert, Friends of the Desert Mountains and others to provide educational programs that offer an understanding of the region's natural environment and make the public aware of the importance and value of biological resource issues.

Implementation Status
Encourage and cooperate with other agencies in establishing multiple-use corridors that take advantage of drainage channels and utility easements as wildlife movement corridors, public access ways, and linkages between open space areas and the built environment.

Program 3.A
Consult and coordinate with relevant public and quasi-public agencies, including Riverside County Flood Control, CVWD and Southern California Edison, to encourage the establishment of a system of multiple use wildlife and public access corridors.

Implementation Status
Assure that sensitive habitat and wildlife areas, as well as state and federal lands, are appropriately buffered from the built environment and associated edge effects.

Program 4.A
Where appropriate, the General Plan Land Use, Circulation, and Open Space and Conservation Elements shall recognize, reflect, and provide an effective buffer between urban land use and development and valuable and sensitive habitats and natural communities within the Santa Rosa Mountains, the Willow Hole-Edom Hill Preserve, MSHCP Conservation Plan, ACBCI Tribal Habitat Conservation Areas, and other open space and conservation lands.

Implementation Status
As part of the development review process, projects shall be evaluated for their impacts on existing habitat and wildlife, and for the land's value as viable open space.

Program 2.A
The City shall encourage developers to recover native and drought tolerant plant materials, and incorporate them into project landscaping, to provide or enhance habitat and serve to extend the local desert environment into the urban design of the City.

Implementation Status

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Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Cathedral City
Historical Society;

ACBCI THPO
2018-2020
No Action
Program 1.B
City staff shall require, early in the project review process, the preparation of focused cultural resource surveys in areas of known sensitivity.

Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Focused cultural resource surveys shall be required as applicable for development proposals that require CEQA review and that have the potential for impacts to cultural resources.

Program 1.C
The City shall adopt specific standards for the identification, preservation and maintenance of archaeological and historic sites. In consultation with the ACBCI THPO, these standards shall be developed to include professional qualifications for persons performing site-specific surveys.

Planning; ACBCI THPO 2020
No Action
Program 1.D
The City shall work closely with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office to help assure that development near culturally sensitive areas conforms to the provisions of the Tribal Historic Preservation Management Plan and the ACBCI THPO Ordinance.

Planning; ACBCI THPO Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Pursuant to SB 18 and SB 52, the City continues to consult with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians THPO for applicable projects, including to ensure that development near culturally sensitive areas conforms to the provisions of the Tribal Historic Preservation Management Plan and the ACBCI THPO Ordinance.

Program 1.E
As part of the development review process, the City shall transmit development review applications to the Eastern Information Center for comment on potential impacts to historic resources.

Planning Ongoing
No Action
Program 1.F
In the event that archaeological resources are identified during construction, the City shall require that development cease, the appropriate Tribe shall be contacted, and if necessary a professional archaeologist shall be employed to examine and document the site, and in consultation with the Tribe the City shall determine subsequent actions.

Planning; ACBCI THPO;
Tribes
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Projects subject to CEQA review include Program 1.F as a standard mitigation measure.

Program 1.G
The City shall develop a historic preservation ordinance, in consultation with the ACBCI THPO, that establishes a Cathedral City Register of Historic Resources and the criteria and procedures to designate buildings, structures, and objects for inclusion on that Register and consistent with the provisions of the ACBCI THPO Ordinance. The ordinance shall also include procedures for review of proposed changes to designated resources for appropriateness.

Planning; ACBCI THPO 2018-2025
No Action
Program 1.H
In the event that culturally significant resources are identified during construction, the City shall require that development cease, and the appropriate Tribe is contacted and, if deemed necessary, a cultural monitor shall be employed, if not already appointed per AB 52, to examine and document the site to determine subsequent actions.

Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Projects subject to CEQA review include Program 1.H as a standard mitigation measure.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Projects subject to CEQA review and involving cultural resource assessments will maintain mapping or site-specific information regarding sensitive archaeological and historical resources as confidential.

The City will ensure that sites in archaeologically and historically sensitive areas are surveyed prior to development.

Program 1.A
Develop and maintain a database of archaeological and historic resources, incorporating information from the Eastern Information Center (EIC) at the University of California-Riverside, General Land Office Survey, site surveys conducted in the planning area, and other data sources.

Implementation Status
The City shall make every effort to protect sensitive archaeological and historic resources from vandalism and illegal collection.

Program 2.A
Mapping and site-specific information shall be kept confidential, and access shall be given only to those with appropriate professional credentials.

Implementation Status

CULTURAL RESOURCES SUB-ELEMENT
Identification, preservation, and revitalization of significant cultural, historical, and archaeological resources that are valuable to the City of Cathedral City's heritage.

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Program 2.B
The preservation of sensitive sites or artifacts in-situ should be considered whenever feasible.

Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; In the event that cultural resources are discovered during ground disturbing activities, the City shall coordinate with the archaeologist and tribal monitor/THPO (in the case of tribal cultural resources) to determine the appropriate approach to mitigate impacts to the find. The preservation of cultural resources in-situ may be considered as appropriate.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; ACBCI THPO;
Cathedral City

Ongoing No Action
Program 3.B
The City will evaluate and consider participating in the Certified Local Government program in order to secure better local control over the management of cultural resources.

Planning; City Council Ongoing
No Action
Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; ACBCI THPO Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to coordinate with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians pursuant to SB 18 and SB 52.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Economic
Development; ACBCI
THPO
Ongoing
No Action
Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works, Planning Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the plan check process, the City continues to enforce State requirements for water-conserving appliances and fixtures in new development.

Program 1.B
Provide information to developers, contractors, property owners and other appropriate parties on the usage and benefits of water conserving bathroom fixtures.

Planning, Building Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the plan check process, the Building and Safety Division continues to require that new buildings comply with the Title 24 efficiency standards, including water conserving bathroom fixtures as appropriate.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to maintain and implement CCMC Chapter 8.57, which adopts by reference the Coachella Valley Water District Ordinance No. 1302.1, titled "An Ordinance of the Coachella Valley Water District Establishing Landscape and Irrigation System Design Criteria" ("CVWD Ordinance No. 1302.1").

Program 2.B
Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency to expand and strengthen educational materials and programs that inform residents of the methods and benefits of water-saving techniques available.

Planning, Building,

CVWD, DWA
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; A copy of the CVWD Lush & Efficient: Desert-Friendly Landscaping in the Coachella Valley is available at City Hall for public reference.

The City shall require the use of water-conserving appliances and fixtures in all new development, as mandated by State law.

Program 1.A
Require the installation and application of water-conserving technologies, in conformance with Section 17921.3 of the Health and Safety Code, Title 20, California Administrative Code Section 1601(b), and other applicable sections of Title 24 of the Public Code.

Implementation Status
Continue to encourage the use of low water-consuming, drought-tolerant landscape plantings as a means of reducing water Program 2.A
The City shall maintain, update and fully implement a water conserving landscape ordinance, which requires the use of natural and drought-resistant planting materials and efficient irrigation systems in new development.

Implementation Status
Consider offering economic incentives, such as low-interest loans from all possible sources, and application/permitting fee reductions or waivers, to property owners to encourage the maintenance of significant historical and cultural buildings and sites.

Program 5.A
Provide property owners with information and guidance on property rehabilitation measures and financing alternatives.

Implementation Status

WATER RESOURCES SUB-ELEMENT
A sustainable, long-term supply of clean and healthful domestic water available for existing residents and future growth.

The City shall encourage the Cathedral City Historical Society to establish a program to qualify and list locally significant resources on available state and federal registers.

Program 3.A
The City, Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office and Historical Society shall cooperate to complete a city-wide cultural resource inventory to include both prehistoric and historic resources.

Implementation Status
Encourage public participation and appreciation of archaeological and historic resources.

Program 4.A
Continue to coordinate and cooperate with the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in the identification, preservation, and protection of sensitive Cahuilla Indian sites. The City will work with the THPO to educate the public.

Implementation Status

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Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public Works,

CVWD, DWA
Continuous Ongoing
Ongoing; The Public Works Department continues to coordinate with CVWD on their ongoing effort to expand reclaimed wastewater lines towards Cathedral City.

Policy 4
Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Manager’s Office,
Public Works, CVWD,

DWA, CRWQCB
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City is currently working through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund process to secure funding for an engineering design team to design sewer systems for unsewered areas of the City. In January 2026, city staff and representatives from the Coachella Valley Water District met with the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) to discuss project updates and options for requesting amendments to the project scope and budget, including the acquisition of utility easements.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Manager’s Office,
Planning, CVWD, DWA,
CRWQCB
Continuous
No Action
Program 6.B
Evaluate all proposed land use and development plans for their potential to create groundwater contamination hazards from point and non-point sources, and confer with other appropriate agencies to assure adequate review.

Planning, CVWD, DWA,
CRWQCB
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Engineering and Public Works departments consider the potential for groundwater contamination during the plan review process. The City also coordinates with the Regional Water Quality Control Board on long term monitoring and mitigation for groundwater contamination.

Policy 7 Ongoing
Ongoing; As part of the development review process, the Engineering Department reviews project-specific, on-site stormwater retention and detention facilities to ensure they are consistent with local and regional drainage plans and requirements.

Policy 8 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues efforts to protect aquifer recharge facilities, including through working with the CRWQCB on long term monitoring and mitigation for groundwater contamination.

Policy 9 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City encourages the use of drainage plans that maximize natural drainage patterns when possible.

Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; Development projects that meet the criteria for requiring a project-specific WQMP must incorporate site design, source controls, storm water treatment, runoff reduction measures, and BMPs to protect water quality as appropriate.

Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review process, the City encourages new developments to minimize impervious surfaces and requires stormwater retention for run-off caused from the development footprint.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Manager’s Office Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's website provides information on energy saving programs offered by utilities. The Economic Development Division is available to provide energy efficiency data and resources to developers as needed.

Program 1.B
Encourage Southern California Edison and other providers to facilitate the transfer of data, information and technologies to enhance public education on energy conservation.

City Manager Continuous
No Action
The appropriate use of energy and mineral resources to assure that both limited and renewable resources are sustainable in the long-term.

Encourage conservation in the planning and construction of urban uses and in the regional transportation system.

Program 1.A
The City shall provide developers with available data on energy efficient and conserving building design and technologies. This information the City's Green for Life handbooks and may also include information from utilities, trade organizations, state agencies and other system resources that can enhance overall energy conservation.

Implementation Status
Establish and enforce guidelines for the development and maintenance of project-specific, onsite storm water retention/detention facilities in a manner consistent with local and regional drainage plans and community design standards.

The City shall protect aquifer recharge facilities from degradation of water quality and reduction of recharge.

Maximize stormwater filtration and/or infiltration in areas that are not subject to high groundwater by maximizing the natural drainage patterns.

Require new development to protect the quality of water bodies and natural drainage systems through site design, source controls, storm water treatment, runoff reduction measures, and best management practices (BMPs).

Require new development to minimize the use of directly connected impervious surfaces and to retain stormwater run off caused from the development footprint at or near the site of generation.

ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES SUB-ELEMENT
Program 5.A
Coordinate with CVWD and DWA regarding the feasibility and financing of extending sewer facilities to the unsewered areas of the City.

Implementation Status
The City shall coordinate with other appropriate agencies to minimize the potential for groundwater contamination within and in the vicinity of the city.

Program 6.A
Coordinate with the Coachella Valley Water District, Desert Water Agency, California Regional Water Quality Control Board and other appropriate agencies to share information on potential groundwater contamination sources, and develop and maintain a system of record and information sharing with these agencies.

Implementation Status
Encourage the expanded use of tertiary treated wastewater as a means of reducing impacts of development on groundwater resources.

Program 3.A
Coordinate with CVWD and DWA regarding the continued use and future expansion of recycled and reclaimed wastewater to serve new and existing development projects.

Implementation Status
The City shall require the connection of all new development to the community sewer system.

The City shall require existing development currently connected to septic tanks to connect to the sewer system when it becomes available

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Program 1.C
The City shall participate in the energy management and conservation efforts of SunLine Transit and encourage the expanded use of compressed natural gas, hydrogen fuel cell and other alternative-fuel buses with bike racks and other system improvements that enhance overall energy efficiency and conservation.

City Manager, Economic
Development, City
Council
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to encourage SunLine Transit's expanded use of alternative-fuel buses and other system improvements. SunLine plans to have the fixed route bus fleet converted entirely to zero-emissions buses by 2035.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Review of proposed amendments to the land use map and Land Use Element include consideration for efficient land use patterns, including proximity of residential land uses with shopping, services, and transportation facilities.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, City Council,
CVAG.

Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to participate in regional efforts to provide reliable and sustainable energy, including through participation in the CVAG Energy & Sustainability Committee.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Building Continuous
No Action
Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; City Council Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City is continuing to build out the Active Transportation Plan, including bicycle lanes, sidewalks, and multi-use trails along East Palm Canyon Drive (complete), Cathedral Canyon Drive (complete), and Perez Road (complete). The City also continues to build out CV Link.

Program 5.B
The City shall make available information on ridesharing, ride-booking and SunLine Transit services available to residents and businesses, throughout the City.

Public Works, SunLine
Transit
Ongoing
No Action
Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works Ongoing No Action
Program 6.B
Implement the City’s Commissioning/Retro-Commissioning practice and procedures to identify and plan for maintenance and enhancement of energy and cost efficiencies, as well as ensuring optimal comfort and human satisfaction in City workspaces.

Public Works, Building Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Facilities Master Plan, including a Facilities Condition Assessment, Ten-Year Budget Forecast and a Preventative Maintenance Program, was completed in August 2023.

Implementation ongoing.

Program 6.C
The City will leverage state and federal incentives for energy efficiency to augment incentives provided by Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and others. Consider energy efficiency in capital improvement budget discussions.

Public Works, Building Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City strives to leverage state, federal, and utility (SCE, SoCalGas) incentives and grants to the greatest extent possible, including for energy efficiency projects. The capital improvement budget for 2023-2024 describes the funding sources for CIPs.

Program 6.D
The City shall seek grants and partnerships to increase the development of solar PV systems, and the continued market growth in Electric Vehicle and Compressed Natural Gas vehicles, and associated charging/refueling stations at City facilities and elsewhere throughout the community.

Planning, Public Works Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires the incorporation of PV systems in new development consistent with the Title 24 requirements. The City also seeks grant opportunities on an ongoing basis, including to support the uptake of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure.

The City shall continue to explore and update policies that increase energy efficiency and the use of alternative sources for the economic, environmental and social benefit of the City.

Program 6.A Establish a revolving loan fund for internal efficiency upgrades. Rules for use of the fund and its reimbursement will be established.

Implementation Status
Continue to proactively support and participate in local and regional efforts to develop and operate alternative systems that take advantage of local wind, solar and other renewable resources.

Program 4.A
As a part of Green for Life, Energy Action Plan and other City programs, continue to evaluate the use of co-generation and other energy management systems for new larger industrial and commercial businesses in the City as they arise.

Implementation Status
To further reduce nonrenewable energy use in transportation, the City shall facilitate provision of information on bike and NEV routes, bus routes and the transit network, ridesharing and ride-booking services to residents and businesses.

Program 5.A
Facilitate the development of a community-wide and regional multi-modal path system to provide residents and visitors with alternatives to motor vehicle transportation
Implementation Status
Program 2.A
Amendments to the land use map and Land Use Element shall consider the provision of convenient neighborhood shopping, medical and other professional services appropriately located to minimize travel and facilitate the use of alternative means of transportation.

Implementation Status
Support long-term strategies, consistent with state and federal legislation and regulations, that assure affordable, reliable and environmentally sustainable production and delivery of electrical power to the community.

Program 3.A
The City shall participate in regional efforts to provide affordable, dependable electric power to its residents and businesses, including CVAG efforts and regular consultation with SCE.

Implementation Status
The General Plan and other City documents, such as the 5 Year Capital Improvement Program, shall assure an efficient circulation system and land use pattern in the City which minimizes travel.

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No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Policy 1 Ongoing Ongoing; The City is working with CVAG and other participating cities to develop a regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Building, Public Works,
Planning, CVAG,
SCAQMD
Continuous and On-
going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to enforce the Coachella Valley Dust Control Ordinance (CCMC Chapter 6.16), including the requirement for the preparation of the Fugitive Dust Control Plan for all projects requiring a grading permit, or involving more than 5,000 sf of soil disturbance of 100 cy of material import/export per day. The City also provides data to SCAQMD through the permitting process for specified construction equipment types.

Program 2.B
The City shall maintain records of historic and current regional and local air quality trends and make them available to the public. Access to data may be made available via an Internet link, printed material, or other means.

Public Works, Planning,

CVAG, SCAQMD
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Historic and current regional and local air quality trends are available to the public on the SCAQMD website.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, CVAG, SCAQMD On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The General Plan Land Use Map was developed to provide a buffer between sources of air quality emissions and sensitive receptors, consistent with the guidelines established in CARB's Air Quality and Land Use Handbook. Prior to the adoption of future amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map, spacing between sensitive receptors and air pollution point sources will be considered.

Program 3.B
Buffer zones between sensitive receptors and potential air pollutant emitters shall be incorporated into new and proposed residential developments and other developments, to the greatest extent feasible.

Planning On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the review of new development proposals, and in accordance with applicable zoning code regulations, the proximity of residential developments and potential or existing air pollutant emitters is taken into consideration.

City land use planning efforts shall assure that sensitive receptors are separated from polluting point sources, to the greatest extent practicable.

Program 3.A
The General Plan Land Use Map and Element shall be developed and maintained to identify and locate air pollution point sources, such as manufacturing operations and highways, at an appropriate distance from sensitive receptors, including hospitals, schools, hotels/motels, and residential neighborhoods.

Implementation Status
Preservation and enhancement of local and regional air quality to assure the long-term protection of the community’s health and welfare.

The City shall be proactive in regulating local pollutant emitters and shall cooperate with Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the South Coast Air Quality Management District to assure compliance with air quality standards.

The City shall fully implement dust control ordinances, and coordinate and cooperate with local, regional, and federal efforts to monitor, manage, and reduce the levels of major pollutants affecting the City and region, with particular emphasis on PM10 emissions.

Program 2.A
On an on-going basis, the City shall continue to cooperate and participate in efforts to monitor and control PM10 emissions from construction and other sources, and all other air pollutants of regional concern. The City shall coordinate with CVAG and the SCAQMD to provide all reporting data for SCAQMD annual report.

Implementation Status
Chapter XIIII

AIR QUALITY AND CLIMATE STABILITY ELEMENT
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Description

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Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; When appropriate, projects subject to CEQA review and that have the potential to adversely affect local or regional air quality will be required to prepare a detailed air quality analysis.

Program 4.B
Projects that may generate significant levels of air pollution shall be required to conduct detailed impact analyses and incorporate mitigation measures into their designs using the most advanced technological methods practicable. All proposed mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits.

Planning, Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; When appropriate, projects subject to CEQA review and that may generate significant levels of air pollution shall be required to incorporate mitigation measures, subject to City review and approval.

Program 4.C
The City shall continue to enforce a Fugitive Dust Emissions Ordinance to reduce and control local PM10 emissions. All dust control mitigation plans prepared by contractors, developers, and other responsible parties shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits Building, Public Works,
Planning
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to maintain and enforce Chapter 6.16 (FUGITIVE DUST EMISSIONS) of the CCMC, including requirements for the preparation of dust control mitigation plans subject to City review and approval.

Program 4.D
Provide consistent and effective code enforcement of construction and grading activities and off-road vehicle use to assure that the impacts of blowing sand and fugitive dust emissions are avoided or minimized.

Code Enforcement
Department; Police
Department
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Public Works Department and Code Compliance Division continue to enforce the City's Fugitive Dust Control Ordinance (CCMC Chapter 8.54) and Fugitive Dust Emissions Ordinance (CCMC Chapter 6.16).

Ongoing; When appropriate, projects subject to CEQA review and that could result in the location of sensitive receptors near sources of substantial toxic air contaminants will be subject to a health risk evaluation. In general, the City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance are designed to provide buffers between residential land uses and commercial or industrial land uses that have the potential to emit toxic air contaminants.

Development proposals brought before the City shall be reviewed for their potential to adversely impact local and regional air quality, and shall be required to mitigate any significant impacts.

Program 4.A
The City shall conduct an Initial Study and, where appropriate, require a detailed air quality analysis for all proposals that have the potential to adversely affect local or regional air quality.

Implementation Status
Program 3.C
Health Risk Evaluation: Prior to project approval, the City or project applicant shall evaluate health risks when proposed developments would result in new sensitive receptors near existing sources of substantial toxic air contaminants (TACs) or the development of sources of substantial toxic air contaminants near existing sensitive receptors. Evaluation would be based on consideration of the California Air Resource’s Board Air Quality and Land Use Handbook: A Community Health Perspective distance recommendation between sources and receptors. If the project would not meet the distance recommendations between sources and receptors, the City shall require the applicant to ensure that TAC impacts would be below the carcinogenic threshold (i.e., probability of contracting cancer for the Maximally Exposed Individual would be less than 10 in one million) and below the non-carcinogenic threshold (i.e., result in a Hazard Index less than 1 for the Maximally Exposed Individual). In addition, several measures to reduce potential risk from commercial or industrial land uses that would be considered include:
• Proposed commercial or industrial land uses that have the potential to emit toxic air contaminants (such as loading docks for diesel delivery trucks) would be located as far away as possible from existing and proposed sensitive receptors. • Signs would be posted at all loading docks and truck loading areas which indicate that diesel-powered delivery trucks must be shut off when not in use for longer than 5 minutes on the premises in order to reduce idling emissions. • Proposed commercial and industrial land uses that have the potential to host diesel trucks would incorporate idle reduction strategies that reduce the main propulsion engine idling time through alternative technologies such as, Idle Aire, electrification of truck parking, and alternative energy sources for transport refrigeration units to allow diesel engines to be completely turned off.

Planning Continuous and On-
going
Ongoing

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Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Manager’s Office On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City complies with the California Advanced Clean Fleet requirements as applicable to local governments, including the purchase of electric vehicles as required and when cost-effective.

Program 5.B
Site plans shall incorporate energy-efficient design elements, including appropriate site orientation, possibility for incorporation of active and/or passive solar design, and the use of shade and windbreak trees, to reduce fuel consumption for heating and cooling. Planning, Public Works On-going Ongoing
Ongoing; During the development review process, the City recommends the incorporation of energy-efficient design elements as appropriate.

Program 5.C
The City shall support and promote the use of roof-top solar electric systems in new and existing development, and shall review the City Zoning Ordinance to ensure that City regulations do not create an undue burden on those who wish to install solar electric systems.

Planning, Building On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; As adopted by reference in Title 8 of the CCMC, the City continues to implement the most current Title 24 (California Code of Regulations) regulations, including requirements for roof-top photovoltaic systems in new residential developments. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will provide an opportunity to consider the City's regulations pertaining to solar electric systems.

Program 5.D
To encourage the use of alternative energy sources, installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be encouraged in all new development and in major retrofits.

Planning, Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; As adopted by reference in Title 8 of the CCMC, the City continues to implement the most current Title 24 regulations, including requirements for EV-ready parking spaces and EV charging stations.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element, as well as the Active Transportation Plan, encourage the expansion of multi-modal infrastructure, including pedestrian, bicycle, and NEV/LSEV vehicle trails. There are no immediate plans to update these plans.

Program 6.B
The City shall pursue land use patterns and mechanisms, including Mixed-Use development and a balance of employment and housing opportunities that encourage pedestrian and other non-motorized transportation and minimize vehicle miles traveled.

Economic Development,
Planning
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance Update will include review and updating of the City's development standards and Design Guidelines, and may include consideration of mechanisms to promote mixed-use development and other efficient land uses such as infill.

Program 6.C
The City Active Transportation/NEV Plan shall be funded and implemented to the maximum extent practicable in order to make safe and convenient alternative modes of travel the norm in the City
Planning, Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; As detailed in the APR for the Circulation and Mobility Element, implementation of ATP projects is ongoing, including construction of bicycle lanes on East Palm Canyon Drive and Cathedral Canyon Drive.

Program 6.D
The City shall draft new or modify existing ordinances that implement the Active Transportation Plan and that otherwise facilitate the use of LSEVs on City streets and other appropriate portions of the transportation network to the greatest extent practicable.

Planning, Public Works 2020
No Action
Policy 7
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public Works,
Sunline Transit Authority
On-going
No Action
Program 7.B
Promote and support the development of ridesharing, carpooling, flexible work scheduling, telecommuting, and Park and Ride programs among public and private employers to decrease existing and future traffic levels in the Coachella Valley.

Planning, Public Works,
Sunline Transit Authority,
Major Employers
On-going
No Action
Program 7.C
The City shall consider adopting a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance that applies to new or change-of-use non-residential developments employing 100 or more persons, and which requires the project proponent to demonstrate how the development will reduce the number of project-generated vehicle trips.

Planning, Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City maintains a TDM Ordinance (CCMC Chapter 9.102) applicable to non- residential projects based on employee generation factors per type of use, as detailed in Section 9.102.030 of the Municipal Code.

The City shall encourage and promote the use of clean alternative energy sources for transportation, heating and cooling, lighting and other power needs.

Program 5.A
Where cost-effective, vehicles that use alternative fuel sources, such as compressed natural gas and electricity, shall be purchased and maintained for use in the City’s vehicle fleet.

Implementation Status
The City shall encourage and support the development of facilities and projects that facilitate and enhance the use of alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian-oriented retail and activity centers, dedicated bicycle and LSEV paths and lanes, and community- wide multi-use trails.

Program 6.A
The General Plan Circulation and Mobility Element shall encourage the incorporation of appropriate alternatives to motor vehicles in the transportation network, and shall be periodically reviewed and updated to assure the future expanded use of such alternatives.

Implementation Status
The City shall promote the expanded availability of mass transit services, coordinating with Sunline Transit Authority to link residential, commercial and resort businesses, and employment centers with the City’s residential neighborhoods and nearby communities.

Program 7.A
Coordinate with CVAG, SCAG, Sunline Transit Agency and other public and private service providers to improve, expand, and optimize cost-effective regional mass transportation services.

Implementation Status

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Policy 8 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to provide the City-Wide Sweeping Program and continues to implement standard operating procedures for post-windstorm/blowsand events. The City's street sweeping service schedule is available on the Public GeoHub GIS map.

Policy 9
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Building, Public Works On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Coachella Valley Fugitive Dust Control Handbook (adopted by the City in 2004) is available on the City's website.

Policy 10
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Every 3-5 years
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City is working with CVAG and other participating cities to develop a regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.

Program 10.B
Projects that require CEQA analysis shall be required to conduct detailed impact analyses and incorporate mitigation measures into their designs using the City’s current Climate Action Plan prescribed reduction measures for achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. All proposed mitigation measures shall be reviewed and approved by the City prior to the issuance of grading or demolition permits.

Building, Public Works,
Planning
On-going
Ongoing
Ongoing; Projects that require CEQA analysis are required to conduct air quality impact analysis, as appropriate, and to incorporate mitigation measures when necessary. All proposed mitigation measures shall be subject to City review and approval. The forthcoming regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan may include updated recommended mitigation measures.

Program 9.A
Prepare and distribute to developers, contractors, consultants and others an air quality management manual that describes effective and appropriate methods of controlling and reducing development-related air pollutants, particularly PM10 emissions.

Implementation Status
The City shall continue to implement and update policies, regulations, and action plans that promote climate stability and greenhouse gas emission reductions, including but not limited to the Climate Action Plan, Energy Action Plan, Greenhouse Gas Inventory and Green for Life program.

Program 10.A
Update the City’s Climate Action Plan, Greenhouse Gas Inventory, Energy Action Plan and Green for Life program materials to include current trends in technology, climate regulations, and to track the City’s efforts to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions.

Implementation Status
The City shall promote public educational programs that describe the causes of air pollution, encourage the use of alternative energy sources, and recommend methods for reducing the impacts of blowsand.

The City shall continue to implement effective street sweeping and post-windstorm cleanup programs to reduce the cumulative impacts of blowsand and nuisance dust resulting from construction activities, natural processes, and other sources.

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No Action Underway/Ongoing Complete
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
Policy 1 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City supports the enhanced resilience of new utility facilities when possible, on a case-by-case basis.

Policy 2 Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review process, the City ensures that proposed sites for new critical public facilities are located outside 100-year floodplains to the greatest extent possible.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Engineering Department's Truck Route Map, updated August 2020, designates the travel routes for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes.

Policy 4 Complete
Ongoing; According to the General Plan Land Use Element (p. LU-3), the updated Land Use Map includes no existing or planned land uses that are incompatible with the PSP Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). All development projects are reviewed for conformance with the PSP ALUCP.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works;
Engineering
Continuous
No Action
Program 1.B
Monitor and periodically update the Storm Drain Master Plan, in coordination with the County and CVWD, to reflect changes in local and regional drainage and flood conditions.

Public Works;
Engineering; RCFCD,
CVWD
Continuous
No Action
Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works;
Planning; CVWD,
RCFCD
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; CV Link, a multi-model transportation path, is primarily constructed on top of flood control levees and at the top of stormwater channel slopes, including in the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel in Cathedral City . The project is being lead by CVAG, and involves coordination between Cathedral City and regional agencies such as CVWD and RCFCD.

Buildout of CV Link in Cathedral City was completed in 2025, except the branch east of Date Palm Drive.

Program 2.B
Work closely with responsible agencies to design drainage and flood control facilities that minimize negative aesthetic impacts, blend with surrounding lands, and retain natural groundcover and vegetation to the greatest extent practicable.

Public Works;
Planning; CVWD;
RCFCD
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to coordinate with CVWD and RCFCD to design drainage and flood control facilities that are context-sensitive and retain natural vegetation when practicable.

Major drainage facilities shall be designed to maximize their use as multi-purpose recreational or open space areas, consistent with the functional requirements of these facilities.

Program 2.A
Coordinate and cooperate with responsible regional agencies in multi-use agreements within flood control channels and designing safe, attractive recreational facilities while maintaining the functional requirements of the drainage facilities.

Implementation Status
The City shall identify and establish specific travel routes for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes, with key considerations being capacity to safely accommodate additional truck traffic, avoidance of residential areas, and use of interstate or state divided highways as preferred routes.

The City shall work to achieve consistency between the General Plan land use and related policies and the Palm Springs International Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan, as appropriate. Measures may include restrictions on permitted land uses, limitation on the intensity of a use, and such development criteria as height restrictions.

FLOODING AND HYDROLOGY SUB-ELEMENT
The protection of lives and property from local and regional flooding hazards.

Update the City Storm Drain Master Plan to reflect new hydraulic analysis, built facilities, changing conditions and the evolving needs of the City.

Program 1.A
Local regulations and guidelines shall be established and updated consistent with the Storm Drain Master Plan to direct the management of runoff and provide for local drainage facilities which support the effective use of local and regional facilities.

Implementation Status

GENERAL SAFETY ELEMENT GOALS AND POLICIES
City policies and programs that effectively reduce potential short and long term risk of death, injuries, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, and other hazards.

A land use plan and pattern that avoids the placement of people and property at risk from seismic, flooding, wildfires, excessive noise and other environmental hazards.

A City that fully cooperates and coordinates with local and regional emergency services, transportation agencies, public utilities, and other entities providing first responder services during local and regional emergencies.

The City shall promote the enhanced resilience of future water, sewer, electric and other utilities, the retrofit and rehabilitation of existing weak structures and lifeline utilities, and the relocation or strengthening of certain critical facilities to increase public safety and minimize disruption of services
The City shall ensure to the greatest extent practicable the siting of critical public facilities, including hospital and healthcare facilities, emergency shelters, police and fire stations, and emergency communications, facilities outside 100-year flood plains.

Chapter XV

SAFETY ELEMENT
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Description

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Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works, Planning Continuous No Action
Program 3.B
Coordinate and cooperate with responsible regional agencies in achieving multi- use agreements within flood control channels and designing safe, attractive recreational facilities which maintain the functional requirements of the drainage facilities.

Public Works,
Planning, CVWD,
RCFCD
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; CV Link, a multi-model transportation path, is primarily constructed on top of flood control levees and at the top of stormwater channel slopes, including in the Whitewater River Stormwater Channel in Cathedral City . The project is being lead by CVAG, and involves coordination between Cathedral City and regional agencies such as CVWD and RCFCD.

Buildout of CV Link in Cathedral City was completed in 2025, except the branch east of Date Palm Drive.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works;
Engineering; CVWD;
RCFCD
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to cooperate in the filing of FEMA application materials to amend the City's FIRM maps as needed.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works;
Engineering
Continuous No Action
Program 5.B
Explore and pursue County funding, state funding under the Cobey-Alquist Flood Plain Management Act, other State programs, and federal funding options for local and area-wide flood control projects.

Public Works;
Engineering
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City explores and pursues relevant county, state, and federal funding sources on a regular basis, including funding for flood control projects, as applicable.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Public Works; Planning Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Stormwater retention requirements for new development projects are reviewed by engineering during development review process and during plan check for grading plans.

Policy 7 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to strive to provide all-weather crossings where necessary. The City is currently collaborating with the City of Palm Springs on the Ramon Road Bridge widening project and on the construction of the future Vista Chino Bridge. The Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge (Cathedral Canyon Drive over the Whitewater River) was completed in 2022.

Policy 8 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Via De Anza Street Improvement Project, for example, included the construction of sidewalk, curb and gutter, curb ramps, driveway approaches, and new asphalt concrete.

Construction of this project was completed in September 2024.

Policy 9
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Public Works Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals, including for critical facilities, are reviewed by the Engineering Department, including review for locations in flood plains and requirements for drainage and flood-proofing improvements as necessary. All development proposals are also subject to the City's Floodplain Management Ordinance (CCMC Chapter 8.24). Projects that require CEQA analysis are also reviewed for location in relation to the 100-year flood plain, and flood-proofing mitigation measures are required as necessary.

Critical health and safety facilities shall not be located within the 100-year flood plain unless flood-proofing or other mitigation measures are implemented.

Program 9.A
The Land Use Map and Zoning regulations shall prohibit the construction of critical facilities within the 100-year flood plain unless flood-proofing or other mitigation measures are implemented, and shall only permit residential development if adequate flood-proofing measures have been implemented.

Implementation Status
All new development shall be required to incorporated adequate flood mitigation measures, such as grading that prevents adverse drainage impacts to adjacent properties, on-site retention of runoff, and the adequate siting and sizing of structures located within flood plains.

Program 6.A
Stormwater retention for the 100-year storm shall be enforced through the development review process and routine site inspection.

Implementation Status
Assure adequate, safe, all-weather and low-flow crossings over flood control channels are provided where necessary, and are maintained for passage during major storm events.

Investigate the need for the construction of curbs and gutters in neighborhoods lacking sufficient street drainage improvements.

The City shall cooperate with CVWD and RCFCD in securing FEMA map amendments for planning areas and projects, as they occur.

Program 4.A
The City shall coordinate and cooperate in the filing of appropriate FEMA application materials to secure amendments to the Flood Insurance Rate Maps for the City, consistent with existing and proposed improvements.

Implementation Status
Pursue all viable sources of funding for local and regional drainage improvements needed for adequate flood control and protection.

Program 5.A
Consider the establishment of Area Drainage Plans or Assessment Districts to fund drainage improvements.

Implementation Status
Continue to actively participate in regional flood control and drainage improvement efforts to develop and implement mutually beneficial drainage plans.

Program 3.A
Capital Improvement Plans for drainage management and control shall be developed, updated and maintained and shall be based upon the Storm Drain Master Plan project descriptions.

Implementation Status

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Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; Pursuant to Chapter 8.24 of the CCMC, development permits (subject to review and approval by the City Engineer) must be obtained before any construction or development within any area of special flood hazard as defined by FEMA. Such development applications must demonstrate compliance with the construction standards set forth in CCMC Section

8.24.050.

Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to consider the use of floodplains as open space and recreation facilities that can withstand period inundation on a case-by-base basis.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, California
Geologic Survey,
County Geologist,
Consulting
Geologists
2019-20; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City coordinates with Riverside County to provide the fault zone data on the City's GIS map. Further consultation or coordination may occur in the future as updates to the data are needed.

Program 1.B
Establish and maintain a GIS database and mapping of the various geotechnical conditions, hazards and constraints within the City.

Planning 2019-20; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The CityMap GIS map includes mapping of geotechnical conditions and other hazards such as fault lines, Alquist-Priolo Fault Zones, fire hazard severity zones, and flood hazard zones.

Program 1.C
Secure available publications from trade organizations and the state, and make available to developers, property owners, and other appropriate parties, regarding geotechnical investigations that must be carried out within Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones.

Engineering, Building 2019-20
Ongoing
Ongoing; Geotechnical investigations continue to be required in Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones. The City may provide information related to these investigations as required.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning,
Engineering/Consultin
g Geologist
2019; Routine
updating Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has adopted the California Fire Code and California Building Code by reference, and shall maintain the updated codes (including seismic requirements) in response to updates adopted by the state.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the plan check process, the City ensures that all new developments are constructed in accordance with the seismic design requirements contained in the most recent edition of the California Building and Fire Codes.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering 2019-20 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City coordinates with external geologists (County, State, or contract) to review geotechnical and fault hazard studies when necessary.

Policy 5 No Action
Program 4.A
The City shall pursue a cooperative agreement with the Riverside County Geologist, State Geologist, or contract geological engineer to review and determine the adequacy of geotechnical and fault hazard studies.

Implementation Status
Promote and encourage the strengthening of older, inadequately reinforced structures in the City by retrofitting to better resist the effects of strong ground shaking.

Continue to regularly update building and fire codes to provide for changes or advancements in seismic safety design.

Program 2.A
Regularly consult and coordinate with the California Geological Survey, other relevant state and federal agencies, and surrounding communities to establish, maintain, and update building, seismic and fire codes.

Implementation Status
All new development shall be constructed in accordance with the prevailing seismic design requirements contained in the most recently adopted edition of the California (International) Building and Fire Codes and as otherwise required by the City.

The City shall require geological and geotechnical investigations in areas of potential seismic or geologic hazards as part of the environmental and development review process. The City shall not approve proposals and projects for development or redevelopment which do not provide for mitigation of seismic or geologic hazards to the satisfaction of the responsible agencies.

GEOTECHNICAL SUB-ELEMENT
The protection of human life, public and private property, utility structures, and land from the adverse effects of seismic and geologic hazards.

The City shall establish and maintain an information database containing maps and other information which describe seismic and other geotechnical hazards occurring within the City boundaries, sphere-of-influence and planning area.

Program 1.A
Consult and coordinate with surrounding communities, the California Division of Mines and Geology, Riverside County, other applicable state and federal agencies, and professional engineering geologists to establish, improve and routinely update the database.

Implementation Status
The flood-prone areas designated on Exhibit S-1 and as defined by FEMA shall be considered inappropriate for conventional urban development without adequate flood control facilities. Applications for development at urban or suburban densities in areas where there is a serious risk to life shall demonstrate appropriate and cost-effective solutions before City grants approvals.

The City shall consider the use of floodplains as parks, nature trails, equestrian parks, golf courses, or other types of recreational facilities or joint-use facilities that can withstand periodic inundation.

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Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering 2019-2020
No Action
Program 6.B
Coordinate with CVWD, DWA, SCE, SCG, Frontier Communications, Spectrum and other appropriate agencies, to develop and implement strategies to safeguard major utility systems, and to strengthen or relocate facilities that are in potentially hazardous areas.

Planning, Public
Works, Engineering,
public and quasi-
public agencies
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City coordinates with utility companies as needed.

Program 6.C
Coordinate and cooperate with Caltrans, County Transportation and adjoining cities to maximize the resilience of local and regional transportation systems, including US Interstate-10 and other major transportation corridors in the event of a major quake.

Public Works,
Engineering, Caltrans,
County
Transportation,
Adjoining Cities, CVAG
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City is represented by City Councilmembers on the CVAG Transportation and Public Safety Committees. The Engineering Department also coordinates with CVAG and Caltrans as needed for the design of regional transportation corridors.

Policy 7 Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review process, proposed sites for new structures, particularly critical facilities, shall be reviewed for vulnerability to geological hazards.

Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires geological studies when necessary on a project-specific basis.

Geological studies may be required for developments proposed within the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces, as determined by the Director of Engineering. The City shall cooperate with county, state, and/or federal agencies if they are conducting geological investigations.

Program 8.B
The City shall require geological studies, such as fault-trenching, of the defined traces of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces shown on Exhibit S-4. The studies shall be conducted by State-certified engineering geologists following the guidelines established in the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Studies Act. The City Geologist shall review the fault studies to ensure that excavations were conducted with an acceptable level of effort to determine whether there are active faults through the proposed development, and that suitable fault setbacks are defined.

Planning, Engineering,
County Geologist
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires geological studies when necessary on a project-specific basis.

Geological studies may be required for developments proposed within the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces, as determined by the Director of Engineering.

Program 8.C
The City shall require geological studies of the less well-defined traces of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas faults shown on Exhibit S-4 for critical facilities proposed within this zone. The studies shall be conducted by State-certified engineering geologists.

Planning, Engineering Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires geological studies when necessary on a project-specific basis.

Geological studies may be required for developments, including critical facilities, proposed within the Garnet Hill and San Andreas fault traces, as determined by the Director of Engineering.

Policy 9 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City requires the preparation of site-specific geotechnical investigations for developments proposed in areas subject to geotechnical hazards, as determined by the Director of Engineering, on a case-by-case basis.

Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to enforce applicable fugitive dust control ordinances and regulations for all grading, earthwork, and construction activities.

To avoid and minimize soil erosion, all grading, earthwork, and construction activities shall be in accordance with applicable fugitive dust control ordinances and regulations, including those established by the City, CVAG, SCAQMD, and other appropriate agencies.

To the extent feasible, regulate the location of new structures, including utilities, schools, hospitals, healthcare and eldercare facilities, police and fire stations, and emergency communication facilities, in and near areas that would directly be affected by seismic or geologic hazards.

Development proposed for human occupancy on lands within a City Fault Hazard Management Zone and where the location of the fault has not been firmly determined, fault trenching and other geotechnical investigations shall be required. Based on these investigations the City may restrict or prohibiting construction of structures for human occupancy across the fault trace.

Program 8.A
The City shall cooperate with county, state and federal agencies in conducting geological investigations of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas faults. The City shall investigate the possibility of partnering with the Earthquake Hazards Program of the U.S. Geological Survey to better identify the active traces of the Garnet Hill and San Andreas faults.

Implementation Status
Where development is proposed in areas identified as being subject to geotechnical hazards (including, but not limited to slope instability, soil collapse, liquefaction and seismically induced settlement), the City shall require the preparation of site-specific geotechnical investigations by the applicant prior to completion of CEQA studies and development approval. All such studies shall include mitigation measures that reduce associated hazards to insignificant levels.

The City shall encourage the strengthening of such critical public facilities such as utilities, schools, hospitals, healthcare facilities, eldercare facilities, police and fire stations, and emergency communication facilities.

Program 6.A
The City shall prepare and distribute informational to residents, business owners and property owners, that encourage and facilitate retrofitting of privately-owned structures, including describing appropriate methods of rehabilitation, and possible methods of financing such improvements.

Implementation Status

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Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City cooperates with CVWD and DWA on groundwater conservation and recharge efforts, including as outlined in the 2022 Indio Subbasin Sustainable Groundwater Management Plan. Through the plan check process, the City also requires water agency approval of the water use calculations in landscape construction plans to support water conservation efforts.

Policy 12
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering,
Consulting Geologist
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review and plan check processes, the Planning Division and Engineering Department ensure that grading is minimized beyond what is necessary. The Engineering Department also conducts regular inspections of grading operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.

Program 12.B
In the hillside or mountainous areas of Cathedral City, the City shall discourage excessive grading of slopes greater than 3:1 (horizontal:vertical), and shall encourage varied slope ratios on design slopes to reduce the visual impact of grading. Cut or fill slopes steeper than 2:1 shall not be permitted.

Planning, Engineering Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the development review and plan check processes, the Planning Division and Engineering Department ensure that potential visual impacts resulting from grading of hillside or mountainous areas is minimized to the greatest extent practicable.

Policy 13 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) includes inventories of critical facilities and analysis of population vulnerability to ensure that planning for geological disasters accounts for dependent care and high-occupancy facilities.

Policy 14 Ongoing
Ongoing; In addition to annual inspections of businesses, care facilities and schools, the Fire Department conducts community training and outreach with these institutions to provide emergency preparedness and fire safety education.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire; County
Environmental Health;
Regional Water Quality
Control Board
Continuous
No Action
Program 1.B
Coordinate with responsible agencies to assure enforcement of state and federal regulations for the testing and monitoring of underground fuel storage tanks for leakage.

Public Works;
Planning; Fire
Department; State and
US EPA; County Health
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department continues to coordinate with responsible agencies to test and monitor underground fuel storage tanks as required by state and federal regulations.

Program 1.C
A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) shall be required for all new development that generates, transports, or stores hazardous materials and shall be so reflected in the City's Zoning Ordinance.

Planning, Fire Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; According to Section 9.72.010 of the CCMC, the conditional use permit is intended for those types of land uses which require special consideration because they possess unique characteristics or present special issues that make being a permitted use impractical or undesirable. Though hazardous uses are not explicitly stated in Section 9.72.010, land uses that involve the generation, transportation, or storage or hazardous materials are not permitted by right in any of the City's zoning districts.

The City shall ensure to the fullest extent possible that, in the event of a major geologic disaster, dependent care and high- occupancy facilities will remain safe.

The City’s Fire Department, as part of their annual inspections of businesses and dependent care facilities and schools, shall encourage and educate the owners or operators about maintaining accessibility following and earthquake, emergency backup power, and securely anchored shelves, computers and other equipment, and other non-structural elements.

HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SUB-ELEMENT
A community and environment that is safe from the threat of hazardous conditions and hazardous and toxic materials.

Utilizing the resources available through the County of Riverside and the Regional Water Quality Control Board, maintain current data on hazardous materials users within the planning area.

Program 1.A
Update the City’s data on hazardous materials users quarterly, by regularly contacting the County Department of Environmental Health and the Regional Water Quality Control Board and reviewing online databases or lists.

Implementation Status
To minimize the potential impacts of subsidence due to the extraction of groundwater, the City shall actively support and participate in local and regional efforts at groundwater conservation and recharge.

Restrict development along the foothills to minimize the potential impacts of slope failure. In addition, minimize grading and modification to the natural topography to prevent potential for man-induced slope failures.

Program 12.A
The City shall discourage any grading beyond that necessary to create adequate and safe building pads. The Engineering and Consulting Geotechnical Engineer shall conduct regular inspection of grading operations to maximize site safety and compatibility with community character.

Implementation Status

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Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire; State and federal
EPA; County Health
Department; CRWQCB
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department continues to coordinate with responsible agencies to monitor cleanup efforts for hazardous sites.

Policy 3 Ongoing
Ongoing; Projects that require CEQA analysis are reviewed for their proximity to facilities or sites identified as meeting the Cortese List requirements. Development proposals for lands directly adjacent or in proximity to known contaminated sites shall be analyzed thoroughly to ensure the site is safe for development.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Fire, Police Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Truck Route Map establishes the permitted routes for the transport of hazardous and toxic materials and wastes. Roads not listed in the Truck Route Map shall be avoided for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes.

Program 4.B Enforce roadway access restrictions and consider the implementation of fines or penalties for violations.

Public Works; Fire,
Police
Continuous No Action
Policy 5 Complete
Complete; In 2025, The Fire Department worked with consultants, Jacob Greene and Associates, to update the department's Emergency Operations Plan. The updated plan is complete.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Environmental
Conservation
Manager, County
Environmental Health
Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Recycling, Refuse, Water Conservation & Energy Programs Public Works (Environmental) section of the City website includes information regarding the proper management and disposal of household hazardous and toxic wastes. This information is also available in the City's Refuse and Recycling Guide.

Program 6.B
Implement the Household Hazardous Waste Element (HHWE) as prepared by the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and its member cities.

Engineering, Public
Works
Immediate;
Continuous No Action
Policy 7 Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals for hazardous or toxic waste dumps, landfills, or industrial processes would be carefully reviewed by the City, and would not be approved if the proposed location could result in adverse impacts to the City and its Sphere-of-Influence.

Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works; DWA; CVWD
Continuous Ongoing Ongoing; Development proposals are reviewed by the Public Works Department to ensure that new projects are connecting go the sewer system whenever possible.

Policy 9 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's Truck Route Map, as designated by the Engineering Department, also provides the designated routes for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes. The Truck Route has sufficient capacity and avoids residential areas.

Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; Potentially hazardous sites susceptible to leak or collapse during earthquake are analyzed and identified on a project-by-project basis.

Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance prohibit land uses involving hazardous facilities in residential areas, and generally arrange land uses as to create buffers between sensitive land use districts and industrial land uses that may involve hazardous materials.

Hazardous sites susceptible to leak or collapse during earthquakes shall be identified.

The location and number of the hazardous facilities close to the schools, hospitals, and residential areas shall be regulated properly and introduce buffer zones between the hazardous facilities and sensitive facilities and/or receptors.

The City shall actively oppose plans for hazardous or toxic waste dumps, landfills, or industrial processes that may potentially adversely affect the City and its Sphere-of-Influence, and shall participate in the identification of alternative sites.

Confer and coordinate with the CVWD, DWA, and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board in the regulation, monitoring, and phased removal of subsurface sewage disposal systems.

Program 8.A
The development review process shall be used to assure that all new development connects to the sewage collection systems of the Coachella Valley Water District and Desert Water Agency where that service is available.

Implementation Status
The travel route for the transport of hazardous materials and wastes shall have adequate capacity to safely accommodate additional trucks and shall avoid the residential areas.

Program 4.A
Coordinate with the Fire Department, Police Department, neighboring jurisdictions, and other appropriate agencies to identify segments of highway or local roads that shall be restricted from transporting hazardous and toxic materials.

Implementation Status
The Fire Department shall maintain a citywide Emergency Operations Plan, which provides for emergency services in the event of a hazardous spill or airborne release.

Encourage households and small businesses to dispose of hazardous and toxic wastes in accordance with county, state, and federal regulations.

Program 6.A
Continue to distribute information materials provided by the County and the Regional Water Quality Control Board regarding proper management and disposal of household hazardous and toxic wastes, and also post information on the City web site.

Implementation Status
Encourage and facilitate the adequate and timely cleanup of existing and future contaminated sites within the City and its sphere- of-influence.

Program 2.A
Coordinate with responsible county, state and federal agencies to activate cleanup procedures, and monitor the status of cleanup efforts on an ongoing basis.

Implementation Status
The City shall thoroughly evaluate development proposals for lands directly adjacent or in proximity to sites known to be contaminated with hazardous or toxic materials.

The City shall designate appropriate access routes to facilitate the transport of hazardous and toxic materials and wastes.

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Policy 12 Ongoing Ongoing; The City continues to minimize the exposure to hazardous substances to the greatest extent practicable.

Policy 13 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Recycling, Refuse, Water Conservation & Energy Programs Public Works (Environmental) section of the City website includes information regarding the proper management and disposal of household hazardous and toxic wastes. This information is also available in the City's Refuse and Recycling Guide.

Policy 14 No Action
Policy 15 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City shall support reductions in the use of hazardous fuels in the event that such opportunities arise.

Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Police, All Other
City Departments
On-going;
Comprehensive
update minimum once
every five years
Ongoing
Ongoing; In 2025, the Fire Department worked with consultants, Jacob Greene and Associates, to update the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Emergency Operations Plan is complete. The draft of the LHMP has been submitted to the OES and is currently in review.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Engineering, Public
Works, Fire, Police,
Riverside County
Emergency
Management, Other
City Departments
Annual Report
Ongoing
Ongoing; In 2025, the Fire Department worked with consultants, Jacob Greene and Associates, to update the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The Emergency Operations Plan is complete and includes sections addressing plan implementation and maintenance.

Program 2.B
The City shall coordinate with responsible flood control agencies and shall jointly develop long-term strategies and capital improvement plans that, to the extent practicable, eliminate or minimize significant flooding hazards which threaten lives, property and emergency access.

Engineering, Public
Works, County Flood
Control, CVWD
2019-2020; Update
every five years Ongoing
Ongoing; The Engineering and Public Works Departments coordinate with RCFD and CVWD as needed.

Program 2.C
The City shall ensure that responsible domestic water providers comply with State requirements for water storage and distribution systems to withstand strong ground shaking and other seismic hazards.

Engineering, Public
Works, Desert Water
Agency, CVWD
Ongoing
No Action
Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
City Manager,
Engineering, Public
Works, Neighboring
Cities, Riverside
County Emergency
Management,
Caltrans, CVAG
2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Cathedral City Council is represented on the CVAG Public Safety Committee via a Councilmember. This committee facilitates emergency preparedness and cooperation between the City, the County, and neighboring cities, and other relevant agencies.

The City emergency response plans shall recognize and accommodate the physical, environmental and other conditions that could pose potentially significant hazards, and shall take proactive steps to minimize these threats to the community’s residents, businesses, visitors and economy.

Program 2.A
The City shall evaluate the full range of physical and other constraints to the effective implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan, shall develop or update strategic planning to address and minimize the effects of these constraints, and periodically report to the City Council on progress made in addressing these constraints.

Implementation Status
The City shall identify and establish emergency evacuation and supply routes and plans to preserve or reestablish the use of East Palm Canyon Drive, Date Palm Drive, Dinah Shore Drive, Ramon Road, Vista Chino, Interstate-10 and other essential transportation routes.

Program 3.A
Establish and appoint a staff liaison with adjoining cities, Riverside County, CVAG and Caltrans to facilitate the designation of emergency evacuation and supply routes, and for the development of a multi-agency emergency response plan that provides expeditious and timely repair to major streets and highways damaged by earthquakes, flooding or other disasters.

Implementation Status

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SUB-ELEMENT
A detailed, integrated and effective emergency preparedness plan for the City ensuring a high level of readiness and responsiveness to man-made and natural disasters of any scope, and which maximizes response capabilities of the City, County, State and Federal governments.

The City shall give priority to maintaining and updating of all hazard summaries and responses of the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Plan
Program 1.A
The City shall periodically review and update the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan and the Emergency Operations Plan, including but not limited to fire protection, law enforcement, communications, alternative access, public health services, damage assessment and other emergency response parameters of Emergency Operations Plan.

Implementation Status
The City shall minimize exposure to hazardous substances where ever possible.

Encourage and promote practices in the community to reduce the use of hazardous materials and the generation of hazardous waste at their source, recycle the remaining hazardous wastes for reuse, and treat those wastes which cannot be reduced at the source or recycled.

Engage the community in overseeing remediation of toxic sites. Promote the permitting and monitoring of potentially hazardous industrial uses. Develop a response plan to address existing contaminated sites in the city.

The City shall support reductions in the use of hazardous fuels to minimize their impacts to the human health and environment.

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Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Police, County
Geologist, USGS
2019; Continuous
No Action
Program 4.B
Once available, the City shall take part in the ShakeAlert program developed by the US Geological Service, which will issue public warnings of potentially damaging earthquakes and provide warning parameter data to the City and other government agencies, and private users on a region-by-region basis.

Fire, Police, USGS 2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City has promoted the ShakeAlert program to residents on the Discover Cathedral City website.

Policy 5
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Police, Riverside
County Emergency
Management, SCE,

SCG, DWA, CVWD
2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; In 2025, the Fire Department worked with consultants, Jacob Greene and Associates, to update the Emergency Operations Plan and Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The update process involved stakeholder engagement with local government agencies.

Program 5.B
Coordinate with local schools and appropriate public and quasi-public agencies to ensure that they are adequately prepared for and are a part of a city-wide and regional emergency response when disaster strikes.

Fire, Palm Springs
Unified School District
2019; Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department provides public education and outreach to schools and community organizations to share emergency preparedness information. For example, the Fire Department provides Teen Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for high school students.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Engineering,
Public Works, Fire,
Police
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; As part of the development and environmental review processes, the proposed location for new critical facilities will be reviewed for hazard vulnerability.

Policy 7
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, gated
communities
2019, Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department continues to provide CERT classes. The classes are open to the community, including members of private and gated communities. Teen CERT classes are provided to high school students. The Fire Department has also provided disaster preparedness presentations to communities such as the Desert Sands Mobile Home Park, informing senior about how to stay safe and be prepared in the event of disaster.

Program 7.B
Develop and maintain a record-keeping system indicating which private and gated communities have participated in the CERT training, and communicate with those communities on an annual basis to schedule training updates and coordinated response planning.

Fire, private/gated
communities.
2020-22, Annually
No Action
Policy 8 Ongoing
Ongoing; The General Plan Land Use Map is consistent with the land use restrictions established in the Palm Springs ALUCP. Development projects are reviewed for consistency with the ALUCP, and are submittal for ALUC review as required.

Policy 9 Ongoing
Ongoing; In October 2024 the City launched the CodeRED community notification system, beginning with street sweeping alerts. Residents are also encouraged to sign up for Alert RivCo for emergency alerts.

The City shall make every effort to minimize the risk of hazards associated with aircraft operations of the Palm Springs International Airport and through the adoption and implementation of land use plans and policies consistent with the County Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.

Continue to encourage residents, business-owners and others in the community to sign up for the automated emergency Cathedral City Notification System to get critical information quickly in the event of severe weather alerts, unexpected road closures, missing person alerts, and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods.

The City shall thoroughly consider and assess vulnerability to natural and manmade disasters or emergencies when reviewing proposals for the siting and development of critical and essential public/quasipublic facilities.

Program 6.A
In order to assure the maximum possible protection from environmental and manmade hazards, including earthquakes and flooding, the City shall consider vulnerability to natural and manmade disasters and emergencies when reviewing proposals for critical and essential facilities, as well as sensitive land uses.

Implementation Status
Where practicable, the City shall encourage the development of critical facilities within private residential communities, including congregate care and similar facilities, in order to ensure preparedness and maximum safety during periods of disaster which may limit accessibility and resources.

Program 7.A
Coordinate with management within local private and gated communities to train and educate residents, and develop, maintain and implement emergency preparedness plans, including stockpile essential supplies, in accordance with the Citizens Emergency Response Teams (CERT) program, to ensure their self- sufficiency for a period of at least 72 hours following an emergency or disaster.

Implementation Status
Formal lines of communication shall be established and maintained between the City, County Geologist, and the US Geological Service and/or the California Institute of Technology to assure the provision of earthquake predictions and alerts that may help minimize impacts to the City and surrounding area.

Program 4.A
The City shall coordinate with the County Geologist and contact Caltech and the appropriate office of the US Geological Survey and establish a liaison and procedures by which these organizations contact and inform the City of updated earthquake predictions that may affect the community.

Implementation Status
The City shall cooperate and coordinate with Riverside County Emergency Management, local utilities purveyors and other agencies and utilities in the preparation and distribution of public information materials to assist residents, visitors and business owners on how to prepare for and respond to local disasters and emergencies.

Program 5.A
Coordinate and cooperate with Riverside County Emergency Management, Desert Water Agency, CVWD, Southern California Edison, Southern California Gas, and other agencies and utilities in the development and dissemination of information and instructions on appropriate actions in the event of a local disaster or emergency.

Implementation Status

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Policy 10 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Fire Department is currently updating the local hazard mitigation plan (LHMP) and emergency operations plan (EOP), and may consider the incorporation of programs addressing social and emotional support.

Policy 11 Ongoing
Ongoing; During the summer of 2024, the Cathedral City Library served as the official Riverside County Community Action Partnership (CAP) cooling center. After Tropical Storm Hilary, the library also hosted the Local Assistance Center (LAC) run by the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services in partnership with Riverside County.

Policy 12
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Planning 2020-22, Annually
Ongoing
Ongoing; Information on drought-resistant landscaping are available in the Community and Economic Development Department, and resources on fire-resistant plants are available on the Fire Department website. Through the forthcoming update to the Zoning Ordinance and Design Guidelines, the City may consider the establishment of landscape guidelines for areas subject to fire hazards or soil erosion.

Policy 13 Ongoing
Ongoing; New development proposals, including subdivision maps in SRAs of VHFHSZs, are subject to review by the Fire Department to ensure compliance with local and state fire safety regulations such as the SRA Fire Safe Regulations, as applicable.

Policy 14 No Action
Policy 15 Ongoing
Ongoing; VHFHSZs are limited to the southern portion of the City, most of which is developed.

The location of essential public facilities will be considered during the development review process, and these facilities will either be located outside fire hazard areas or subject to adequate mitigation measures.

Policy 16 No Action
Policy 17 Ongoing
Ongoing; All new development and major rebuilding is subject to the California Building and Fire Codes, including projects within a SRA or VHFHSZ.

Policy 18 Ongoing
Ongoing; An approved site-specific fire management plan shall be required for new development proposed within a SRA or VHFHSZ.

Policy 19 Ongoing
Ongoing; An approved roadside fuel reduction plan shall be required for the approval of new development proposed within a SRA or VHFHSZ.

Policy 20 No Action
Policy 21 Ongoing
Ongoing; The Cathedral City Fire Department has a current Strategic Plan for 2023-2026. The Plan may be reviewed and updated as needed.

Approval of development proposed within a State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall require site-specific fire management plans that address fuel modification or incorporate open space and other defensible space areas, as well as multiple points of ingress and egress.

Approval of development proposed or to be rebuilt in a State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) shall be contingent upon a City-approved roadside fuel reduction plan, and otherwise provide for the long-term maintenance of defensible space clearances around structures, subdivisions and other development, and include fire breaks in the VHFHSZ where appropriate.

The City Fire Department shall periodically survey, monitor and plan to address conditions within the City’s State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) zones to identify and plan for the evacuation of at-risk occupants or residents and meet their special needs.

The City Fire Department Strategic Plan shall be periodically reviewed and updated as appropriate to ensure that its goals, standards and training programs and regimes are current with state requirements and the needs of the department and the community.

Implementation Status
Pursuant to Gov. Code 66474.02, prior to approval of subdivision maps in State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), the City shall condition the map to meet SRA Fire Safe Regulations and other fire hazard reduction regulations, particularly those regulations that ensure adequate and maintainable roadways for ingress, egress, and fire and other emergency equipment access.

The City shall make every effort to direct development away from State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), and minimize the extension of services and facilities that induce development in these areas.

Every effort shall be made to avoid the location of essential public facilities outside State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) without comprehensive mitigation that precludes or minimizes the threat to these facilities.

As resources are available, the Planning Department shall incrementally develop a database that identifies properties that are not in conformance with the City’s building and fire codes in terms of roads standards and vegetative hazard, and make an ongoing effort to bring such properties or structures into conformance.

New development and major rebuilding within a State Responsibility Areas (SRAs) or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall be constructed according to current building standards and fire safe design in accordance with the California Building and Fire Codes, including but not limited to Gov. Code Section 51175-51189 and Public Resources Code 4290.

The City shall review its emergency preparedness plans and ensure that it includes programs that address the need for social and emotional support following an emergency or major disaster.

The City shall coordinate with the Palm Springs School District, City Senior Center, Library and the Salvation Army, and other organizations that can serve as emergency shelters for displaced residents in the event of a major disaster.

The City shall require all new development in areas within or adjacent to a very high fire hazard severity zone to use retardant landscaping, non-flammable roofing materials and other construction materials and techniques that reduce their fire hazard.

Program 12.A
The City shall provide information on and encourage residents to plant and maintain drought-resistant, fire-retardant landscape species to reduce the risk of brush fire and soil erosion in areas adjacent to canyons; and to develop stringent site design and maintenance standards for areas with high fire hazard or soil erosion potential.

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Goal 1
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning; Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; A Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis was prepared as part of the EIR for the General Plan Update, including analysis of transportation, operational, and construction noise resulting from implementation of the Land Use Map. The Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis also established mitigation measures where necessary to noise to acceptable levels.

Program 1.B
Prior to development plan approvals for new noise-sensitive development projects, require submittal of noise impact and mitigation analyses to the Planning Department identifying practicable noise mitigation measures ensuring compliance with City standards.

Planning, Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals for noise-sensitive uses that are subject to CEQA analysis shall be required to prepare noise impact analyses when noise might be a significant concern (e.g., when the sensitive use is proposed in proximity to sources of significant transportation or operational noise).

Program 1.C
Prior to development plan approvals for new residential and similar noise sensitive projects, require submittal of noise impact and mitigation analyses to the Planning Department that demonstrates that the interior noise levels in all habitable rooms will satisfy the 45 dBA CNEL interior noise level standard of the General Plan and Title 24, Part 2, of the California Building Code.

Planning, Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development proposals for residential and other noise-sensitive uses that are subject to CEQA analysis shall be required to prepare noise impact analyses when noise might be a significant concern (e.g., when the sensitive use is proposed in proximity to sources of significant transportation or operational noise). Demonstration of compliance with the 45 dBA CNEL interior noise level standard may also be required as a condition of approval.

Program 1.D
Prior to development plan approvals for new noise-sensitive development projects within 150 feet of UPRR railroad tracks, require submittal of a final vibration study, which identifies all practicable mitigation measures to satisfy the 72 VdB noise- sensitive and 75 VdB non-noise-sensitive vibration level standards, as defined by the FTA for frequent rail events.

Planning, Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Development projects proposing noise-sensitive uses within 150 feet of the UPRR railroad tracks shall require submittal of a final noise vibration study.

Program 1.E
Maintain, update and enforce the City’s Noise Ordinance that establishes community-wide noise standards and identifies measures designed to resolve noise complaints.

Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to maintain and enforce the Noise Ordinance as set forth in Chapter 11.96 of the CCMC, both during the development review process and through code enforcement responses to noise complaints.

Program 1.F
Require major stationary noise-generating sources throughout the City to install additional noise buffering or reduction mechanisms on development sites and/or within facilities to reduce noise generation levels to the lowest extent practicable prior to the renewal of conditional use permits or business licenses or prior to the approval and/or issuance of new conditional use permits for said facilities.

Planning Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Noise impacts shall be considered during the issuance or renewal of conditional use permits for major sources of stationary noise, and mitigation measures shall be included in the conditions of approval as needed.

Program 1.G
Parking lots, loading zones, and large trash bins shall be located the greatest distance practicable from adjacent residential properties, and designed is a manner that reduces associated noise impacts to levels allowable by the City’s Noise Ordinance.

Planning Immediate;
Continuous Ongoing
Ongoing; The location of parking lots, loading zones, and large trash bins in relation to sensitive uses shall be considered during the development review process. These noise sources shall be located as the greatest practicable from sensitive uses to ensure compliance with the City's Noise Ordinance.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning Immediate;
Continuous
Ongoing
Ongoing; The General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Ordinance both account for land use compatibility , including noise generation and sensitivity. The forthcoming Zoning Ordinance update will continue to consider noise compatibility.

Program 2.B
Develop guidelines and minimal criteria requirements for noise analyses for future development projects and in compliance with the General Plan Noise Study.

Studies shall evaluate project impacts and the effectiveness of proposed mitigation measures.

Planning, Public Works 2020; Every five years
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City continues to implement the requirements for the preparation of noise analyses for new developments as set forth in the mitigation measures in the Cathedral City General Plan update Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis.

Program 2.C Periodically review and amend the Land Use map as appropriate to assure reasonable land use/noise level compatibility.

Planning Annually No Action
Protect noise sensitive land uses, including residential neighborhoods, schools, hospitals and assisted living facilities, libraries, churches, resorts and community open space, from high noise levels generated along major transportation corridors.

Program 1.A
Develop and maintain an inventory of existing and future noise sources and areas of incompatibility and establish procedures, methods and standards to reduce the noise levels in these areas to acceptable levels.

Implementation Status
The relationship between land use designations in the Land Use Element and changes in the circulation pattern of the City, as well as individual developments, shall be monitored and mitigated.

Program 2.A
The City Zoning Ordinance and development review standards shall be used to limit land use patterns and project designs to those that are compatible with the existing and long-term noise environment.

Implementation Status

NOISE SUB-ELEMENT
A community noise environment that complements the City’s low density, resort residential character and its various land uses.

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Policy 3 Ongoing Ongoing; Through the development review and plan check processes, the City ensures that new development proposals comply with the California Noise Insulation Standards.

Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
2021
Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's truck routes are designated on the Truck Route Map, updated in August 2020, available in the Engineering section of the City's website. The designated truck routes are also available on the Staff GeoHub GIS map.

Program 4.B
Development projects which result in through-traffic in residential neighborhoods shall be discouraged through the development review process, and most viable alternative routes shall be identified and adhered to.

Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The development review process includes consideration for traffic impacts, particularly for residential neighborhoods. To the greatest extent practicable, the City requires traffic to be directed to arterial roads.

Policy 5 Ongoing
Ongoing; The City's representative on the Palm Springs International Airport Commission shall continue to ensure that flight paths and airport improvements and operations are generally consistent with those established in the ALUCP and analyzed in the City's General Plan EIR.

Policy 6 No Action
Policy 7 Ongoing Ongoing; The City continues to enforce the permitted hours for construction work as established in Section 11.96.070 of the Cathedral City Municipal Code.

Coordinate with adjoining municipalities to ensure noise-compatible land uses across jurisdictional boundaries.

The City shall restrict grading and construction activities that may impact residential neighborhoods to specified days of the week and times of day as set forth in the City Noise Ordinance.

Private sector project proposals shall include measures that assure that noise exposures levels comply with State of California noise insulation standards as defined in Title 25 (California Noise Insulation Standards).

Maintain a circulation map which ensures low levels of traffic within residential neighborhoods, and assigns truck routes to major roadways only.

Program 4.A
Designate primary truck routes and ensure that they are clearly marked throughout the community and properly identified on mobile apps and other web-based platforms. Except for traffic providing location-specific services and deliveries, construction and delivery trucks shall be limited to those truck routes identified in the Circulation and Mobility Element.

Implementation Status
Maintain an ongoing contact with the Palm Springs Airport to ensure that flight paths and airport improvements and operations do not impact or extend noise contours into the City.

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Policy 8
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Ongoing; As applicable and determined through the development review process, the City requires the submittal of construction noise impact analysis and/or the implementation of construction noise mitigation measures.

The City shall evaluate and condition all development and other construction projects that have the potential to impact sensitive nearby land uses.

Program 8.A
Where applicable, prior to the issuance of building permits for new development or other construction projects, when sensitive receiver locations are within 100 feet of proposed construction activities the City shall require the submittal of construction noise impact analysis and management plans that demonstrate:
• Exterior construction noise levels at the closest sensitive receiver locations will satisfy the FTA 80 dBA Leq residential and 85 dBA Leq commercial 8-hour construction noise level standards and the 0.01 in/sec RMS vibration standard for sensitive uses. The site-specific study shall identify the necessary noise and/or vibration mitigation measures, if any, required to reduce exterior noise and vibration levels to below FTA noise and City vibration thresholds; and • Measures to reduce construction noise and vibration levels, such as those provided below, shall be incorporated in the final noise management plan, if necessary:
▪ Install temporary construction noise barriers at the development site boundary which break the line of sight for occupied sensitive uses for the duration of construction activities. The noise control barrier(s) must provide a solid face from top to bottom and shall:
o Provide a minimum transmission loss of 20 dBA and be constructed with an acoustical blanket (e.g. vinyl acoustic curtains or quilted blankets) attached to the construction site perimeter fence or equivalent temporary fence posts; o Properly maintained with any damage promptly repaired. Gaps, holes, or weaknesses in the barrier or openings between the barrier and the ground shall be promptly repaired.
▪ Install sound dampening mats or blankets to the engine compartments of heavy mobile equipment (e.g. graders, dozers, heavy trucks). The dampening materials must be capable of a 5 dBA minimum noise reduction, must be installed prior to the use of heavy mobile construction equipment, and must remain installed for the duration of the equipment use.
▪ Construction activities requiring loaded trucks, large bulldozers, and jackhammers within 50 feet of nearby sensitive land uses (e.g. residential, school, etc.) shall be minimized, or alternative equipment or methods shall be used, unless the vibration levels are shown to be less than the City threshold of 0.01 in/sec RMS.

Implementation Status
Planning, Public
Works, Engineering
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing

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Goal 1
Goal 2
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire and Police,
Planning, City Manager,
City Council
Strategic Plans- 2020,
Location Hazards
Mitigation Plan - 2022
Ongoing
Ongoing; In 2025, the Fire Department worked with consultants, Jacob Greene and Associates, to update the Emergency Operations Plan and Local hazard Mitigation Plan. The draft of the LHMP has been submitted to the OES for review. The Fire Department's current Strategic Plan covers 2023 to 2026.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Police, Planning,
Public Works
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Police and Fire Departments review new development proposals through the Development Services Committee. The Police and Fire Departments also conduct plan checks for applicable projects.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Fire, Police, Planning Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 3.B
Evaluate current and potential methods of financing the expansion of fire and police services, including developer impact fees, assessment districts, and fire and police permitting fees for development occurring in high security or fire risk areas.

Planning, Police, Fire,
Finance
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; In November 2024, Measure W (the Cathedral City Services Measure) was passed.

Measure W funded the acuisition and staffing of a fourth ambulance, which was placed in service in July 2025.

Program 3.C
Continue to collaboration between County Health and Human Services staff and law enforcement personnel to provide training and education on methods for addressing mental health patients in the criminal justice system.

Planning, Police, County
Health
Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Policy 4
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public Works,
Building, Fire, Code
Compliance
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing Ongoing; Through the Development Services Committee (including Planning, Building, Public Works, Police, and Fire) and the plan check process, new development projects are reviewed to ensure compliance with the Building Code, Fire Code, and Municipal Code.

Program 4.B
Encourage community involvement in code enforcement efforts, including a volunteer neighborhood-based code enforcement program, with specific attention directed toward property maintenance.

Police, Planning, Code
Compliance
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Code Compliance Division is continuing to work on initiatives to encourage community involvement in code enforcement. For example, the MyCathedralCity Mobile App provides citizens with a convenient way to report concerns in their community. The Code Compliance Division is also continuing to
working on "Up To Code", an owner education
video series addressing common code violations.

Policy 5
The City shall support the highest level of code enforcement practicable in order to protect property and lives, property values, and quality of life.

Program 4.A
Strictly enforce the California Building and Fire Codes, City Municipal Code and other applicable building standards in the course of reviewing development plans and conducting building inspections.

Implementation Status
Review and comment on proposals for the use, manufacture, storage and transportation of potentially hazardous materials and monitor such sites on a regular basis to ensure that potential hazards to the community are minimized.

The City shall provide for the adequate and timely expansion of fire and police protection capabilities, services and facilities to meet future development demands.

Program 3.A
Apply objective criteria, including appropriate minimum response time, the matching of services and facilities to local needs, and the availability of alternative routes to serve target neighborhoods, and assure the optimal siting of future fire and police stations.

Implementation Status

FIRE AND POLICE
Protection of the community from the threat of loss of life and property from fire, natural and human caused disasters, and environmental hazards.

High level of security and police protection that ensures public order and a sense of community well-being and is responsive to emerging policing needs.

The City shall periodically review, assess and update the Police and Fire Department Strategic Plans and the Fire Department Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and their goals and policies.

Program 1.A
The Fire and Police Departments shall coordinate with other City departments and schedule periodic review, access and update the Strategic Plans and Local Hazards Mitigation Plan.

Implementation Status
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PUBLIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES ELEMENT
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status Description All new development proposals shall be thoroughly reviewed for potential impacts and the ability to effectively provide public safety and fire and police protection.

Program 2.A
The Fire and Police Departments shall evaluate proposals for new development to assure adequate emergency access, the integration of defensible space principles, clear street name signage and numbering, internal circulation, fire flow and other safety design considerations.

Implementation Status

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Program 5.A
The siting of facilities that produce, store, use or transport hazardous, flammable or explosive materials shall be conducted in a manner which assures the highest level of safety, in strict conformance with the California Building and Fire Codes, Municipal Code and other applicable regulations.

Planning, Fire, Code
Compliance
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Facilities that produce, store, use , or transport hazardous, flammable or explosive materials would be subject to review by the Planning, Building and Safety, Engineering, Police, and Fire Departments to ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements.

Policy 6
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Police, Fire Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; The Police and Fire Departments continue to develop programs to enhance public awareness and participation. The Police Department has a neighborhood watch program, a Citizens on Patrol program, and provides a mobile application to facilitate resident reporting of crime and graffiti. The Fire Department holds Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) trainings to train residents, community organizations, and workplaces in emergency skills.

Goal 3
Policy 1
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
PSUSD, COD, Planning,
Public Works, Economic
Development
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Through the Economic Development Division, the City continues to coordinate with PSUSD and COD, including on the COD's Roadrunner Motors campus. As development proposals and environmental documentation for potential PSUSD and COD projects are made available to the City, the development services committee would review the materials.

Policy 2
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Planning, Public Works Immediate; Ongoing
No Action
Program 2.B
The City shall encourage and/or require the use of design and development techniques, such as sound attenuation walls, earthen berms and acoustical insulation in buildings, that mitigate potential traffic and other noise impacts on schools and libraries.

Planning, Building Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Projects requiring environmental review will include evaluation of potential noise impacts. When necessary, mitigation measures such as sound attenuation walls, earthen berms, and acoustical insulation may be required to ensure that noise impacts on sensitive uses (including schools and libraries) are less than significant.

Policy 3
Responsible Parties Schedule Description
Economic Development,
Planning, PSUSD
Immediate; Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing; Agreement with Palm Springs Unified School District ongoing for the use and operation of the Cathedral City High School swimming pool for a summer swim program in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The summer swim program continued in 2025.

Current agreements
do not include other use of school facilities or grounds.

Policy 4 Ongoing
The City continues to evaluate the community's needs for library facilities, as well as considering ways to maximum use of the current library space. For example, the Public Arts Commission has partnered with the library to conduct quarterly art exhibits. Additionally, the City partnered with Riverside County to establish a cooling center at the library during the summer months.

The City shall coordinate with the Riverside County Library System to assure that adequate library facilities, services and resources are provided to meet the educational and literary needs of the community.

Program 2.A
Routinely evaluate and update the Land Use Element and confer with potentially affected institutions to ensure that school and library sites are compatible with surrounding land uses, arterial roadways and significant noise generators.

Implementation Status
The City shall consult and coordinate with the Palm Springs Unified School District to maximize shared/joint use of school open space and recreation facilities.

Program 3.A
The City shall proactively pursue agreements with the Palm Springs Unified School District regarding the shared purchase, lease, and/or joint use of land for school and recreational purposes. Provisions shall be made which allow for accessible recreation facilities and open space for the community during non-school hours.

Implementation Status
The provision of quality school and library facilities in the City that are accessible and conveniently located within the community.

Assist, cooperate and coordinate with the Palm Springs Unified School District, the community college district and state agencies in identifying, acquiring and developing school sites needed to meet future growth demands. Encourage the selection of potential school sites that are centrally located in areas of existing or future residential development.

Program 1.A
Review PSUSD and COD development proposals and environmental documentation, and otherwise coordinate with these institutions in planning new public school facilities as part of the City’s continuing effort to provide enhanced educational opportunities for the community’s residents.

Implementation Status
Schools and libraries shall be protected from excessive noise and traffic conditions, and incompatible land uses to the greatest extent practical.

Description
Continue to support community-based policing efforts, including the Neighborhood Watch and Citizens on Patrol programs and disaster readiness programs, including Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training and resident cell phone enrollment for emergency notifications
Program 6.A
Enhance public awareness and participation in crime prevention, and encourage and promote the Neighborhood Watch Program, Citizens on Patrol and other community-oriented policing programs. The City shall develop new and expand existing educational programs dealing with personal safety awareness, such as neighborhood and commercial association watch/protection programs, and emergency preparedness and education for residents to register their cell phone with “Alert RivCo” at https://rivcoready.org/AlertRivCo used to alert Riverside County community members of urgent actions to take during disasters, such as earthquakes, wildfires, and floods.

Implementation Status

SCHOOLS AND LIBRAIRIES
Program No. Program Responsible Parties Schedule Implementation Status