Council Hearing Draft
October 2026
Title 9
Development Code
City of Cathedral City
Prepared for:
City of Cathedral City
Planning Department
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
760-770-0340
[email protected]
Prepared by:
Mintier Harnish
1415 20th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
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www.mintierharnish.com
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Title 9 – Planning and Zoning
COUNCIL HEARING DRAFT
OCTOBER 2026
Table of Contents
Division 1 – Introductory Provisions
Chapter 9.05 Purpose and Applicability of the Development Code.............................................. 1-3
9.05.010 Title.......................................................................................................................... 1-3
9.05.020 Purpose, Intent, and Authority................................................................................. 1-3
9.05.030 Applicability of the Development Code ................................................................... 1-4
9.05.040 Organization of the Development Code .................................................................. 1-4
9.05.050 Relationship to Prior Codes..................................................................................... 1-5
9.05.060 Relationship to the General Plan............................................................................. 1-5
9.05.070 Relationship to Specific Plans................................................................................. 1-5
9.05.080 Severability, Partial Invalidation of the Development Code .................................... 1-6 Chapter 9.10 Interpretation of the Development Code ................................................................. 1-8
9.10.010 Purpose ................................................................................................................... 1-8
9.10.020 Rules for the Construction of Language.................................................................. 1-8
9.10.030 Rules for Interpretation and Conflict........................................................................ 1-9
9.10.040 Similar Use Determination....................................................................................... 1-9 Chapter 9.15 Zoning Districts and Zoning Map........................................................................... 1-12
9.15.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................ 1-12
9.15.020 Establishment of Zoning Districts.......................................................................... 1-12
9.15.030 Zoning Map............................................................................................................ 1-13
9.15.040 Boundaries of Zoning Districts .............................................................................. 1-14 Table of Contents
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Division 2 – Zoning Districts Regulations and
Development Standards
Chapter 9.20 Residential Zoning Districts..................................................................................... 2-4
9.20.010 Purpose and Intent of the Residential Zoning Districts ................................................. 2-4
9.20.020 Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Residential Zoning Districts ......................... 2-5
9.20.030 Development Standards for Residential Zoning Districts.............................................. 2-8 Chapter 9.25 Mixed Use Zoning Districts.................................................................................... 2-11
9.25.010 Purpose and Intent of the Mixed-Use Zoning Districts................................................ 2-11
9.25.020 Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Mixed-Use Zoning Districts........................ 2-12
9.25.030 Development Standards for Mixed-Use Zoning Districts ............................................ 2-16
9.25.040 Other Applicable Mixed-Use Zoning District Regulations ........................................... 2-18 Chapter 9.30 Commercial Zoning Districts ................................................................................. 2-24
9.30.010 Purpose and Intent of the Commercial Zoning Districts.............................................. 2-24
9.30.020 Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Commercial Zoning Districts...................... 2-24
9.30.030 Development Standards for Commercial Zoning Districts .......................................... 2-28 Chapter 9.35 Industry And Office Zoning Districts...................................................................... 2-31
9.35.010 Purpose and Intent of the Industry and Office Zoning Districts................................... 2-31
9.35.020 Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Industry and Office Zoning Districts........... 2-31
9.35.030 Development Standards for Industry and Office Zoning Districts ............................... 2-36 Chapter 9.40 Special Use/Purpose Zoning Districts................................................................... 2-39
9.40.010 Purpose and Intent of the Special Use/Purpose Zoning Districts ............................... 2-39
9.40.020 Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Special Use/Purpose Zoning Districts ....... 2-40
9.40.030 Development Standards for Special Use/Purpose Zoning Districts............................ 2-41 Chapter 9.45 Overlay Zoning Districts ........................................................................................ 2-44
9.45.010 Purpose of Chapter ..................................................................................................... 2-44
9.45.020 General Provisions ...................................................................................................... 2-44
9.45.030 Hillside Protection Overlay Zoning District .................................................................. 2-44
9.45.040 Limited Height Overlay Zoning District........................................................................ 2-45
9.45.050 Mixed Use Incentive Overlay Zoning District (Reserved Section) .............................. 2-47
9.45.060 Public/Institutional Housing Overlay Zoning District.................................................... 2-47
9.45.070 Specific Plan Overlay Zoning District .......................................................................... 2-47 Table of Contents
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Division 3 – General Development Standards
Chapter 9.50 Height and Measurement Standards Applicable to All Development .................... 3-6
9.50.010 Purpose and Intent ........................................................................................................ 3-6
9.50.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................... 3-6
9.50.030 Height Measurements and Exceptions ......................................................................... 3-6
9.50.040 Parcels and Parcel Area Measurements....................................................................... 3-7
9.50.050 Setback Measurements and Exceptions....................................................................... 3-8
9.50.060 Sight Distance Triangle ............................................................................................... 3-10 Chapter 9.55 Landscaping .......................................................................................................... 3-13
9.55.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-13
9.55.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-13
9.55.030 Landscaped Area Requirements................................................................................. 3-13
9.55.040 Commercial Landscaped Area Maintenance .............................................................. 3-16
9.55.050 Public Education.......................................................................................................... 3-16 Chapter 9.60 Residential Open Space........................................................................................ 3-18
9.60.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-18
9.60.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-18
9.60.030 Design of Open Space ................................................................................................ 3-18
9.60.040 Residential Open Space Requirements ...................................................................... 3-21 Chapter 9.65 Shade .................................................................................................................... 3-25
9.65.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-25
9.65.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-25
9.65.030 General Provisions ...................................................................................................... 3-25
9.65.040 Shade in Parking Areas and Facilities ........................................................................ 3-28
9.65.050 Shade in Public Spaces .............................................................................................. 3-29 Chapter 9.70 Parking, Loading, And Access .............................................................................. 3-32
9.70.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-32
9.70.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-32
9.70.030 Expansion in Structure or Change in Use ................................................................... 3-32
9.70.040 General Parking Requirements................................................................................... 3-33
9.70.050 Number of Parking Spaces Required.......................................................................... 3-34
9.70.060 ADA Accessible Parking Spaces Required................................................................. 3-38
9.70.070 Electric Vehicle (EV), Bicycle, and Non-Vehicular Modes of Transportation.............. 3-38 Table of Contents
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9.70.080 Parking Area Location and Design Standards ............................................................ 3-41
9.70.090 Parking Area and Facility Landscaping and Screening .............................................. 3-46
9.70.100 Space-Efficient Parking ............................................................................................... 3-46
9.70.110 Parking Area Maintenance.......................................................................................... 3-46
9.70.120 Site Access and Drive Aisles....................................................................................... 3-46
9.70.130 Shared and Joint Use Parking Facilities ..................................................................... 3-47
9.70.140 Off-Street Loading Spaces .......................................................................................... 3-48
9.70.150 Modification of Parking Requirements ........................................................................ 3-49
9.70.160 Valet Parking ............................................................................................................... 3-50
9.70.170 Parking Overlay Exemptions....................................................................................... 3-50
9.70.180 Transportation Demand Management ........................................................................ 3-50 Chapter 9.75 Fences and Walls.................................................................................................. 3-56
9.75.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-56
9.75.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-56
9.75.030 Height Limitations........................................................................................................ 3-56
9.75.040 Materials ...................................................................................................................... 3-58
9.75.050 Required Fencing ........................................................................................................ 3-58 Chapter 9.80 Trash and Recycling Enclosures........................................................................... 3-64
9.80.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-64
9.80.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-64
9.80.030 Location....................................................................................................................... 3-64
9.80.040 General Enclosure Standards ..................................................................................... 3-65
9.80.050 Nonconforming Properties........................................................................................... 3-66 Chapter 9.85 Screening .............................................................................................................. 3-69
9.85.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-69
9.85.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-69
9.85.030 Required Screening..................................................................................................... 3-69 Chapter 9.90 Accessory Structures ............................................................................................ 3-72
9.90.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-72
9.90.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-72
9.90.030 Relation to Existing Structures and Uses.................................................................... 3-72
9.90.040 Development Standards.............................................................................................. 3-72
9.90.050 Storage Containers ..................................................................................................... 3-74 Chapter 9.95 Outdoor Lighting.................................................................................................... 3-76
9.95.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-76 Table of Contents
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9.95.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-76
9.95.030 Outdoor Lighting on Public Property ........................................................................... 3-76
9.95.040 Exempt Lighting........................................................................................................... 3-76
9.95.050 Required Outdoor Lighting .......................................................................................... 3-77
9.95.060 Lighting and Glare Standards...................................................................................... 3-77
9.95.070 Upward/Searchlight Display Lighting .......................................................................... 3-79
9.95.080 Conflict with Other Laws.............................................................................................. 3-80 Chapter 9.100 Performance Standards ........................................................................................ 3-82
9.100.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-82
9.100.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-82
9.100.030 Performance Standards .............................................................................................. 3-82 Chapter 9.105 Signs...................................................................................................................... 3-86
9.105.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 3-86
9.105.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 3-87
9.105.030 General Regulations and Standards ........................................................................... 3-87
9.105.040 Sign Review and Approval Procedures....................................................................... 3-89
9.105.050 Exempt Signs .............................................................................................................. 3-91
9.105.060 Prohibited Signs .......................................................................................................... 3-93
9.105.070 Standards for Specific Types of Signs ........................................................................ 3-94
9.105.080 Temporary Sign Regulations..................................................................................... 3-104
9.105.090 Special Sign Regulations .......................................................................................... 3-105
9.105.100 Maintenance, Replacement, and Removal ............................................................... 3-109
9.105.110 Nonconforming Signs ................................................................................................ 3-109
9.105.120 Violation of Chapter and Appeals.............................................................................. 3-109 Chapter 9.110 Objective Design Standards for Multi-Unit and Mixed-Use Development........... 3-111
9.110.010 General Standards .................................................................................................... 3-111
9.110.020 Multi-Unit Residential Development Design Standards ............................................ 3-113
9.110.030 Mixed-Use Development Design Standards ............................................................. 3-128 Division 4 – Standards For Specific Land Uses
Chapter 9.115 Standards for Specific Land Uses........................................................................... 4-5
9.115.010 Purpose, Intent, and Applicability.................................................................................. 4-5
9.115.020 Accessory Uses............................................................................................................. 4-6
9.115.030 Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU And JADU) ... 4-10
9.115.040 Alcoholic Beverage Manufacturing.............................................................................. 4-18
9.115.050 Antennas ..................................................................................................................... 4-19 Table of Contents
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9.115.060 Bed and Breakfast Inn................................................................................................. 4-19
9.115.070 Car Wash..................................................................................................................... 4-20
9.115.080 Dwelling, Live-Work Unit ............................................................................................. 4-22
9.115.090 Eating and Drinking Establishment, Bar...................................................................... 4-22
9.115.100 Emergency Shelters .................................................................................................... 4-23
9.115.110 Home Occupations...................................................................................................... 4-24
9.115.120 Mixed-Use Developments ........................................................................................... 4-25
9.115.130 Mobilehome Parks....................................................................................................... 4-26
9.115.140 Recreational Vehicle (RV) Parks................................................................................. 4-27
9.115.150 Retail Sales, Grocery Store Small/Neighborhood Market........................................... 4-35
9.115.160 Retail Sales, Restricted ............................................................................................... 4-37
9.115.170 Senior Housing............................................................................................................ 4-39
9.115.180 Sexually Oriented Businesses..................................................................................... 4-40
9.115.190 Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) ................................................................................. 4-41
9.115.200 Solid Waste Management: Community Composting, Recycling Facilities, and Recycling Centers ..................................................................................................................................... 4-43
9.115.210 Time-Share Use or Occupancy of Land...................................................................... 4-45
9.115.220 Vehicle Sales, Used and Vehicle Rental Facility, Passenger and Recreational......... 4-46
9.115.230 Vehicle Fueling Stations.............................................................................................. 4-47
9.115.240 Vehicle Repair Shop.................................................................................................... 4-49 Chapter 9.120 Standards for Temporary Land Uses .................................................................... 4-53
9.120.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 4-53
9.120.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 4-53
9.120.030 Types of Temporary Land Uses.................................................................................. 4-53 Chapter 9.125 Cannabis Businesses............................................................................................ 4-56
9.125.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 4-56
9.125.020 Relationship to Other Laws ......................................................................................... 4-56
9.125.030 Permit Required........................................................................................................... 4-56
9.125.040 Application and Processing Procedures ..................................................................... 4-57
9.125.050 Findings for Approval .................................................................................................. 4-58
9.125.060 Development and Location Standard.......................................................................... 4-59
9.125.070 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 4-60
9.125.080 Limited City Liability..................................................................................................... 4-62
9.125.090 Inspections .................................................................................................................. 4-62
9.125.100 Enforcement ................................................................................................................ 4-63 Chapter 9.130 Density Bonus ....................................................................................................... 4-65 Table of Contents
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9.130.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 4-65
9.130.020 Authority and Conflicts ................................................................................................ 4-65
9.130.030 Eligibility and Types of Bonuses and Incentives ......................................................... 4-65
9.130.040 Waivers........................................................................................................................ 4-67
9.130.050 Parking ........................................................................................................................ 4-68
9.130.060 Application Submittal and Processing......................................................................... 4-68
9.130.070 Severability.................................................................................................................. 4-71 Chapter 9.135 Wireless Telecommunications............................................................................... 4-73
9.135.010 Purpose and Applicability ............................................................................................ 4-73
9.135.020 Exemptions.................................................................................................................. 4-73
9.135.030 Permits Required......................................................................................................... 4-75
9.135.040 Application Submittal Requirements ........................................................................... 4-77
9.135.050 Findings ....................................................................................................................... 4-77
9.135.060 General Development Standards................................................................................ 4-77
9.135.070 Nonconforming Provisions .......................................................................................... 4-81
9.135.080 Exceptions................................................................................................................... 4-81
9.135.090 Standard Conditions of Approval................................................................................. 4-81
9.135.100 Conditions of Approval for Section 6409(a) Modifications .......................................... 4-85
9.135.110 Timing of Review......................................................................................................... 4-88
9.135.120 Peer Review ................................................................................................................ 4-88
9.135.130 Decision....................................................................................................................... 4-88
9.135.140 Revocation................................................................................................................... 4-89
9.135.150 Appeal ......................................................................................................................... 4-89 Division 5 – Subdivision Regulations
Chapter 9.140 General Provisions .................................................................................................. 5-6
9.140.010 Title, Citation, Authority, and Incorporation by Reference ............................................ 5-6
9.140.020 Purpose ......................................................................................................................... 5-6
9.140.030 Applicability.................................................................................................................... 5-6
9.140.040 Parcels Created Prior to July 14, 1971 ......................................................................... 5-7
9.140.050 Maps Required .............................................................................................................. 5-7 Chapter 9.145 Tentative Parcel Maps and Tentative Tract Maps................................................. 5-10
9.145.010 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 5-10
9.145.020 Form and Contents...................................................................................................... 5-10
9.145.030 Determination of Complete Application....................................................................... 5-10
9.145.040 Referral........................................................................................................................ 5-11 Table of Contents
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9.145.050 Review and Action....................................................................................................... 5-11
9.145.060 Automatic Approval if No Action.................................................................................. 5-11
9.145.070 Required Finding for Tentative Maps .......................................................................... 5-11
9.145.080 Grounds for Denial ...................................................................................................... 5-12
9.145.090 Appeals of Tentative Parcel Maps and Tentative Tract Maps .................................... 5-12
9.145.100 Expiration of Approved Tentative Parcel Maps and Tentative Tract Maps................. 5-12
9.145.110 Correction and Amendment of Approved Tentative Parcel Maps and Tentative Tract Maps................................................................................................................................................ 5-13 Chapter 9.150 Parcel and Final Maps........................................................................................... 5-15
9.150.010 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 5-15
9.150.020 Filing of Maps .............................................................................................................. 5-15
9.150.030 Waiver of Parcel Map .................................................................................................. 5-15
9.150.040 Final Tract and Parcel Map Filing................................................................................ 5-16
9.150.050 Final Tract and Parcel Map Review and Approval...................................................... 5-16
9.150.060 Corrections or Amendments........................................................................................ 5-17 Chapter 9.155 Certificates of Compliance .................................................................................... 5-20
9.155.010 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 5-20
9.155.020 Application Requirements ........................................................................................... 5-20
9.155.030 Time Limits for City Review......................................................................................... 5-20
9.155.040 Certificate of Compliance ............................................................................................ 5-21
9.155.050 Conditional Certificate of Compliance ......................................................................... 5-21
9.155.060 Recordation and Compliance with Conditions ............................................................ 5-21
9.155.070 Effect of Parcel or Final Map....................................................................................... 5-21 Chapter 9.160 Reversion to Acreage............................................................................................ 5-23
9.160.010 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 5-23
9.160.020 Initiation of Proceedings .............................................................................................. 5-23
9.160.030 Data Required for a Reversion to Acreage ................................................................. 5-23
9.160.040 Public Hearing ............................................................................................................. 5-24
9.160.050 Required Findings ....................................................................................................... 5-24
9.160.060 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 5-24
9.160.070 Effective Date .............................................................................................................. 5-24 Chapter 9.165 Merger of Parcels .................................................................................................. 5-26
9.165.010 Merger of Contiguous Parcels..................................................................................... 5-26 Chapter 9.170 Lot Line Adjustments............................................................................................. 5-28
9.170.010 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 5-28 Table of Contents
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9.170.020 Permitted Lot Line Adjustments .................................................................................. 5-28
9.170.030 Procedures .................................................................................................................. 5-28
9.170.040 Recording with County Recorder ................................................................................ 5-29 Chapter 9.175 Airspace Subdivisions, Common Interest Subdivisions, and Condominium Conversions...................................................................................................................................... 5- 31 9.175.010 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 5-31
9.175.020 Airspace Subdivisions and Common Interest Subdivisions ........................................ 5-31
9.175.030 Condominium Conversions ......................................................................................... 5-32 Chapter 9.180 Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Parcel Splits .............................. 5-36
9.180.010 Purpose and Intent. ..................................................................................................... 5-36
9.180.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 5-36
9.180.030 Permit Application and Review. [Source: 9.116.040, modified] .................................. 5-36
9.180.040 Qualifying Requirements............................................................................................. 5-37
9.180.050 Separate Conveyance. [Source: 9.116.070, modified] ............................................... 5-38
9.180.060 Rental Term................................................................................................................. 5-38
9.180.070 Prohibited Uses. .......................................................................................................... 5-38
9.180.080 Site Standards for Urban Parcel Splits. [Source: 9.116.110] ...................................... 5-38
9.180.090 Development Standards.............................................................................................. 5-39 Chapter 9.185 Subdivision Design Standards .............................................................................. 5-42
9.185.010 Conformance............................................................................................................... 5-42
9.185.020 Public Street Design.................................................................................................... 5-42
9.185.030 Private Streets............................................................................................................. 5-44
9.185.040 Street Grades .............................................................................................................. 5-44
9.185.050 Street Alignment.......................................................................................................... 5-44
9.185.060 Alleys ........................................................................................................................... 5-44
9.185.070 Lots.............................................................................................................................. 5-45
9.185.080 Property that Shall Be Included................................................................................... 5-45
9.185.090 Required Access ......................................................................................................... 5-45
9.185.100 Design of Subdivision to Provide for Future Passive or Natural Heating or Cooling Opportunities..................................................................................................................................... 5-46 Chapter 9.190 Dedications and Reservations............................................................................... 5-48
9.190.010 Dedications.................................................................................................................. 5-48
9.190.020 Acceptance and Rejection of Dedications................................................................... 5-48
9.190.030 Certificate for Dedications-Reconveyance.................................................................. 5-48
9.190.040 Reservations................................................................................................................ 5-49 Table of Contents
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9.190.050 Standards for Reservations......................................................................................... 5-49
9.190.060 Reservation Procedure................................................................................................ 5-49 Chapter 9.195 Improvements........................................................................................................ 5-51
9.195.010 Requirements .............................................................................................................. 5-51
9.195.020 Improvement Plans ..................................................................................................... 5-51
9.195.030 Security for Improvements .......................................................................................... 5-51
9.195.040 Lien Agreement as Security ........................................................................................ 5-54 Chapter 9.200 Violations and Enforcement .................................................................................. 5-59
9.200.010 Generally ..................................................................................................................... 5-59
9.200.020 Illegal Subdivision – Notification of Director Required ................................................ 5-59
9.200.030 Illegal Subdivision – Permit Issuance Prohibited ........................................................ 5-59 Division 6 – Application Processing Procedures
Chapter 9.205 Application Processing Procedures......................................................................... 6-6
9.205.010 Purpose and Intent ........................................................................................................ 6-6
9.205.020 Application Preparation and Filing................................................................................. 6-6
9.205.030 Fees............................................................................................................................... 6-7
9.205.040 Application Review ........................................................................................................ 6-7
9.205.050 Community Engagement............................................................................................... 6-8
9.205.060 Public Notice................................................................................................................ 6-11
9.205.070 Hearing Procedure ...................................................................................................... 6-13 Chapter 9.210 Preliminary Review................................................................................................ 6-15
9.210.010 Purpose ....................................................................................................................... 6-15
9.210.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-15
9.210.030 Exemption from Permit Streamlining Act .................................................................... 6-15
9.210.040 Review Procedure. ...................................................................................................... 6-15
9.210.050 Review Comments are Advisory. ................................................................................ 6-15 Chapter 9.215 Design Review....................................................................................................... 6-17
9.215.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-17
9.215.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-17
9.215.030 Review Authority ......................................................................................................... 6-18
9.215.040 Application Filing, Processing, and Review ................................................................ 6-18
9.215.050 Design Review Criteria................................................................................................ 6-19
9.215.060 Post-Decision Procedures........................................................................................... 6-19 Chapter 9.220 Minor Use Permit................................................................................................... 6-21 Table of Contents
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9.220.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-21
9.220.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-21
9.220.030 Review Authority ......................................................................................................... 6-21
9.220.040 Application Filing, Processing, and Review ................................................................ 6-21
9.220.050 Findings and Decision ................................................................................................. 6-22
9.220.060 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 6-22
9.220.070 Post-Decision Procedures........................................................................................... 6-22 Chapter 9.225 Conditional Use Permit.......................................................................................... 6-25
9.225.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-25
9.225.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-25
9.225.030 Application Filing, Processing, and Review ................................................................ 6-25
9.225.040 Findings and Decision ................................................................................................. 6-25
9.225.050 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 6-26
9.225.060 Post-Decision Procedures........................................................................................... 6-26 Chapter 9.230 Temporary Use Permit .......................................................................................... 6-28
9.230.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-28
9.230.020 Review Authority ......................................................................................................... 6-28
9.230.030 Application Filing, Processing, and Review ................................................................ 6-28
9.230.040 Findings and Decision ................................................................................................. 6-28
9.230.050 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 6-29
9.230.060 Public Notice and Hearing........................................................................................... 6-29
9.230.070 Post-Decision Procedures........................................................................................... 6-29 Chapter 9.235 Home Occupation Permit ...................................................................................... 6-31
9.235.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-31
9.235.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-31
9.235.030 Review Authority ......................................................................................................... 6-31
9.235.040 Application Filing, Processing, and Review ................................................................ 6-31
9.235.050 Post-Decision Procedures........................................................................................... 6-32
9.235.060 Violation and Revocation of Permit ............................................................................. 6-32 Chapter 9.240 Planned Unit Development.................................................................................... 6-34
9.240.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-34
9.240.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-34
9.240.030 Regulations.................................................................................................................. 6-35
9.240.040 Procedures .................................................................................................................. 6-35
9.240.050 Required Findings ....................................................................................................... 6-35
9.240.060 Lapse of Permit Approval............................................................................................ 6-36 Table of Contents
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9.240.070 Extension of Time........................................................................................................ 6-36
9.240.080 Amendments ............................................................................................................... 6-36 Chapter 9.245 Reasonable Accommodation ................................................................................ 6-39
9.245.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-39
9.245.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-39
9.245.030 Review Authority ......................................................................................................... 6-39
9.245.040 Application Filing, Processing, and Review ................................................................ 6-40
9.245.050 Findings and Decision ................................................................................................. 6-40
9.245.060 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 6-40
9.245.070 Post-Decision Procedures........................................................................................... 6-41 Chapter 9.250 Variances............................................................................................................... 6-43
9.250.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-43
9.250.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-43
9.250.030 Review Authority ......................................................................................................... 6-43
9.250.040 Procedure.................................................................................................................... 6-43
9.250.050 Findings and Decision ................................................................................................. 6-43
9.250.060 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 6-44
9.250.070 Post Decision Procedures ........................................................................................... 6-44 Chapter 9.255 Administrative Adjustment..................................................................................... 6-46
9.255.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-46
9.255.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-46
9.255.030 Review Authority ......................................................................................................... 6-46
9.255.040 Procedure.................................................................................................................... 6-46
9.255.050 Findings and Decision ................................................................................................. 6-47
9.255.060 Conditions of Approval ................................................................................................ 6-47
9.255.070 Post Decision Procedures ........................................................................................... 6-47 Chapter 9.260 Permit and Approval Implementation, Time Limits, And Extensions .................... 6-50
9.260.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-50
9.260.020 Findings and Decision ................................................................................................. 6-50
9.260.030 Effective Dates ............................................................................................................ 6-51
9.260.040 Permits to Run With the Land ..................................................................................... 6-52
9.260.050 Changes to an Approved Project ................................................................................ 6-52 Chapter 9.265 Permit Modification and Revocation...................................................................... 6-55
9.265.010 Purpose and Intent ...................................................................................................... 6-55
9.265.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................. 6-55 Table of Contents
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9.265.030 Initiation ....................................................................................................................... 6-55
9.265.040 Hearing and Notice Required...................................................................................... 6-55
9.265.050 Required Findings ....................................................................................................... 6-55
9.265.060 Appeals........................................................................................................................ 6-56 Division 7 – Development Code Administration
Chapter 9.270 Administrative Responsibility and Review Authority ............................................... 7-5
9.270.010 Purpose and Intent .................................................................................................. 7-5
9.270.020 City Council ............................................................................................................. 7-5
9.270.030 Planning Commission.............................................................................................. 7-5
9.270.040 Director.................................................................................................................... 7-6
9.270.050 Administrative Responsibility Overview .................................................................. 7-6 Chapter 9.275 Development Code and Zoning Map Amendments .............................................. 7-10
9.275.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................ 7-10
9.275.020 Applicability............................................................................................................ 7-10
9.275.030 Initiation ................................................................................................................. 7-10
9.275.040 Processing and Review......................................................................................... 7-10
9.275.050 Planning Commission Recommendation .............................................................. 7-11
9.275.060 City Council Action ................................................................................................ 7-11
9.275.070 Criteria For Zoning Map Amendments .................................................................. 7-11
9.275.080 Criteria For Zoning Text Amendments .................................................................. 7-12 Chapter 9.280 Specific Plans........................................................................................................ 7-14
9.280.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................ 7-14
9.280.020 Applicability............................................................................................................ 7-15
9.280.030 Initiation ................................................................................................................. 7-15
9.280.040 Processing and Review......................................................................................... 7-15
9.280.050 Specific Plan Contents .......................................................................................... 7-15
9.280.060 Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation.......................................... 7-16
9.280.070 City Council Hearing and Action............................................................................ 7-16
9.280.080 Specific Plan Adoption .......................................................................................... 7-16
9.280.090 Specific Plan Amendment or Repeal .................................................................... 7-17 Chapter 9.285 Development Agreements..................................................................................... 7-19
9.285.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................ 7-19
9.285.020 Authority and Scope .............................................................................................. 7-19 Table of Contents
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9.285.030 Application Filing, Processing, and Review .......................................................... 7-19
9.285.040 Notice and Public Hearing..................................................................................... 7-20
9.285.050 Planning Commission Hearing and Recommendation.......................................... 7-20
9.285.060 City Council Hearing and Action............................................................................ 7-21
9.285.070 Approval of Development Agreement ................................................................... 7-21
9.285.080 Recordation ........................................................................................................... 7-21
9.285.090 Amendment and Cancellation ............................................................................... 7-21
9.285.100 Periodic Review and Changes to Legislation........................................................ 7-21
9.285.110 Development Agreement Terms and Conditions .................................................. 7-22 Chapter 9.290 Nonconformities..................................................................................................... 7-25
9.290.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................ 7-25
9.290.020 Applicability............................................................................................................ 7-25
9.290.030 General Nonconforming Provisions....................................................................... 7-25
9.290.040 Nonconforming Lots .............................................................................................. 7-26
9.290.050 Nonconforming Uses............................................................................................. 7-26
9.290.060 Nonconforming Structures..................................................................................... 7-27
9.290.070 Nonconforming Site Improvements....................................................................... 7-29
9.290.080 Nonconformity With Performance Standards........................................................ 7-29 Chapter 9.295 Appeals and Calls for Review ............................................................................... 7-31
9.295.010 Purpose and Intent ................................................................................................ 7-31
9.295.020 Applicability............................................................................................................ 7-31
9.295.030 De Novo Review by City Council of Director Decision.......................................... 7-31
9.295.040 De Novo Review by Planning Commission of Director Decision .......................... 7-32
9.295.050 Application Filing, Processing, and Review .......................................................... 7-32 Division 8 – Definitions
Chapter 9.300 Terms and Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-4
9.300.010 Purpose and Intent ........................................................................................................ 8-5
9.300.020 Applicability.................................................................................................................... 8-5
9.300.030 “A” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................... 8-5
9.300.040 “B” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................... 8-7
9.300.050 “C” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................... 8-7
9.300.060 “D” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-10
9.300.070 “E” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-14 Table of Contents
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9.300.080 “F” Land Use Definitions.............................................................................................. 8-15
9.300.090 “G” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-18
9.300.100 “H” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-18
9.300.110 “I” Land Use Definitions............................................................................................... 8-19
9.300.120 “J” Land Use Definitions .............................................................................................. 8-19
9.300.130 “K” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-19
9.300.140 “L” Land Use Definitions.............................................................................................. 8-20
9.300.150 “M” Land Use Definitions............................................................................................. 8-21
9.300.160 “N” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-23
9.300.170 “O” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-23
9.300.180 “P” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-23
9.300.190 “Q” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-30
9.300.200 “R” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-30
9.300.210 “S” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-33
9.300.220 “T” Land Use Definitions.............................................................................................. 8-40
9.300.230 “U” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-40
9.300.240 “V” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-40
9.300.250 “W” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................ 8-41
9.300.260 “X” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-41
9.300.270 “Y” Land Use Definitions ............................................................................................. 8-41
9.300.280 “Z” Land Use Definitions.............................................................................................. 8-42 Table of Contents
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