Report to City Council
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TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Angelica Frausto-Lupo, Community Development
Department
AGENDA DATE: March 17, 2026
TITLE: MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENT (PEN26 -0003)
(REPORT OF: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT)
(DISTRICT: ALL DISTRICTS)
TITLE SUMMARY: Municipal Code Amendments To Amend Various Sections Within Title 9 Planning and Zoning, And Title 12 Vehicles And Traffic, I ncluding Chapter 9.09 (Specific Use
Development Standards), Chapter 9.17 (Landscape And
Water Efficiency Requirements), And Chapter 12.02 (Mobile Vending), Of The Moreno Valley Municipal Code.
DISTRICT: All Districts
Recommendation(s)
That the City Council:
1. Find that the proposed amendments to the Moreno Valley Municipal Code are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines;
2. Introduce (First Reading) Ordinance No. [next in order] at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt (Second Reading) the same at a subsequent City Council meeting, revising Title 9 (Planning and Zoning), specifically Chapter 9.09 (Specific Use Development Standards), and Chapter 9.17 (Landscape and Water Efficiency Requirements); and
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3. Introduce (First Reading) Ordinance No. [next in order] at the conclusion of the Public Hearing and adopt (Second Reading) the same at a subsequent City Council meeting, revising Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), specifically Chapter 12.02 (Mobile Vending).
SUMMARY
On February 12, 2026, the Planning Commission recommended on a 5 to 0 vote, with one planning commissioner absent, that the City Council in troduce and adopt the proposed Ordinance amending various sections of Title 9 based on the finding that the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
However, since the proposed amendment to Title 12 is not within the pu rview of the Planning Commission, it was not presented to the Planning Commission for its consideration, but staff recommends that the City Council also introduce and adopt the proposed Ordinance amending Title 12, based too on the finding that the propose d amendments to Title 12 are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
DISCUSSION
The discussion of the sections below generally corresponds to the order of the text amendments set forth in the attached Ordinances.
Title 9 Amendment
Section 9.09.130 (Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
The proposed revisions to Section 9.09.130 (Accessory Dwelling Units) would clarify local development standards and by -right development standards, including the number of ADUs permitted on a lot, maximum unit sizes, and setback requirements, and would require coordination with the Department of Environmental Health for ADUs proposed on properties served by septic systems.
Section 9.17.080 (Multifamily Residential Development)
The proposed revisions to Section 9.17.080 (Multifamily Residential Development) would eliminate the minimum 35 percent site -area landscaping requirement for multifamily residential developments and establish a less restrictive standard requiring that setback areas adjacent to public streets be appropriately landscaped and continuously maintained in accordance to the City of Moreno Valley Objective Design Standards for Multiple - Family and Mixed -Use Residential Developments , and Chapter 9.17 (Landscaping and Water Efficiency Requirements).
Title 12 Amendments
Section 12.02.001 (Definitions)
The proposed revisions to Section 12.02.001 (Definitions) would add the definitions of “Immigration enforcement”, “Personally identifiable information”, and “Sidewalk vendor”,
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ensuring consistency with the provisions of Senate Bill 635 (SB 635).
Section 12.02.019 (Penalty for violation)
The proposed revisions to Section 12.02.019 (Penalty for violations) would clarify that the established penalties for violations are only applicable to Mobile Vendors as defined in the Municipal Code and do not apply to Sidewalk Vendors, ensuring consistency with the provisions of the Street Vendor Protection Act, Senate Bill 635 (SB 635).
Section 12.02.020 (Street Vendor Protection Act (SB635)) This proposed new section (12.02.02 0) (Street Vendor Protection Act (SB635)) establishes protections and enforcement rules for sidewalk vendors under the Street Vendor Protection Act. It limits how the City may collect, use, and disclose personal information from vendors and sets rules for enforcement and penalties related to sidewalk vending, ensuring alignment with the requirements of the Street Vendor Protection Act , Senate Bill 635 (SB 635).
ENVIRONMENTAL
The proposed Municipal Code Amendments (PEN26-0003) are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines in that the amendments involve general policy and procedure making, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments will have a significant effect on the environment.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Staff’s Preferred Alternative – Introduce the Ordinance as presented to and recommended by the Planning Commission and adopt the Ordinance at a subsequent City Council meeting.
2. Staff Non-Preferred Alternative - Do not introduce and adopt the Ordinance.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no fiscal impacts anticipated from the approval and adoption of the proposed Ordinances. However, it is anticipated that the proposed modifications will streamline business and developme nt regulations, which is expected to have a positive impact on business and development which will result in a positive fiscal impact for the City.
NOTIFICATION
The proposed Municipal Code Amendments (PEN2 6-0003) is City -wide. As such, the public hearing notice for the proposed Municipal Code Amendments was published in the Press-Enterprise newspaper on March 7, 2026.
PREPARATION OF STAFF REPORT
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Prepared By: Department Head Approval:
Miguel Del Rio Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Senior Planner Community Development Director
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
Community Image, Neighborhood Pride and Cleanliness: Promote a sense of community pride and foster an excellent image about our City by developing and executing programs which will result in quality development, enhanced neighborhood preservation efforts, including home rehabilitation and neighborhood restoration.
Positive Environment: Create a positive environment for the development of Moreno Valley’s future.
CITY COUNCIL STRATEGIC PRIORITIES
1. Economic Development
2. Public Safety
3. Library
4. Infrastructure
5. Beautification, Community Engagement, and Quality of Life
6. Youth Programs
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Report Approval Details
Document Title: STAFFREPORT_CDD_MUNICIPAL CODE
AMENDMENT_PEN26-0003.docx
Attachments: - PEN26-0003 - Ordinance No.___ Title 9.docx - PEN26-0003 - EXHIBIT A - TITLE 9.pdf
- PEN26-0003 - Ordinance No.___ Title 12.docx
- PEN26-0003 - EXHIBIT A - TITLE 12.pdf
Final Approval Date: Mar 10, 2026
This report and all of its attachments were approved and signed as outlined below:
Angelica Frausto-Lupo
Sean Kelleher
Natalia Medina
Felicia London, MPA
Launa Jimenez
Brian Mohan
Patty Rodriguez