Cathedral City City Council
June 10, 2026

Development Code Update
Key Changes by Theme – Council Brief
Theme
Key Changes
Outcome
Fewer Zones, Clearer
Structure
Consolidation of residential, commercial, and office zones Renaming of residential districts
Standardized land uses and definitions
Simplifies zoning framework and reduces
redundancy
Alignment with General
Plan
Zoning standards aligned with 2040 General Plan
Parcel size adjustments
Downtown consolidated to MU-DT
Ensures consistency between policy and
implementation
Process and
Administration
Expanded ministerial approvals
Reorganized permit structure
Centralized development standards
Reduces discretionary review and clarifies
processes
Development Standards
Updates
Updated landscaping and shade requirements
Revised parking standards
Updated lighting and open space standards
Targeted dimensional adjustments
Modernizes standards and improves site design
quality
Use Regulations
Tiered use permissions based on intensity
Updated use-specific standards
Flexible parking strategies
Aligns review with impacts and supports
flexibility
Code Maintenance and
Cleanup
Removal of outdated zones
Elimination of obsolete provisions
Modernizes and streamlines the Code
Key Takeaways
Implements the adopted General Plan (no new policy direction) Improves clarity, consistency, and usability
Reduces reliance on discretionary review where standards are met