Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 3.D
Meeting Date: May 27, 2026
From: Sandra Molina
Title: Adopt Ordinances for the Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25- 0001 for the Forest Lawn - Cathedral City Specific Plan Project.
RECOMMENDATION:
Provide second reading, by title only, to adopt Ordinances for the Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25-0001 for the Forest - Lawn Cathedral City Specific Plan Project located on 10 acres at the southwest corner of Ramon Road and Da Vall Drive.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:
On May 13, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing on the Project and voted to adopt Resolutions for the CEQA Mitigated Negative Declaration and General Plan Amendment 25-0001 for the Forest Lawn Cathedral City Specific Plan Project.
The City Council also introduced ordinances to adopt Change of Zone 25-0001 and Specific Plan 25-0001. These ordinances are presented and attached for adoption.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact. Staff costs are offset by funds deposited by the Applicant into a deposit account.
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal F - EMBRACING, INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY
Objective: Cathedral City is valued and respected as a community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an abundance of high quality and affordable housing options and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are attractive, well-maintained, and issues surrounding homelessness have been compassionately addressed with thoughtful, coordinated, and collaborative programs
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance Change of Zone - Forest Lawn_5.13.2026
2. Ordinance Specific Plan - Forest Lawn_5.13.2026
2a. Draft FLCC SP_Draft 4_2026-04-06
2b. Forest Lawn Conditions of Approval-Rev 4.1.2026