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Building a Better Cathedral City: The Crucial Role of an Updated Zoning Ordinance
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All incorporated cities and counties are required by the California Government Code to prepare a comprehensive, long-term general plan, which directs the development of the community. As an official document of the City of Cathedral City, the General Plan provides the goals, policies, and programs to guide the development of the City. The City of Cathedral City adopted its General Plan update in 2021, casting a vision for the City through 2040. The General Plan vision statement provides a unifying message for the overall planning document:
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“A sustainable Cathedral City that continues to grow culturally and economically, that celebrates and embraces diversity, that provides a wide variety of housing and employment opportunities, that ensures community health and safety, that protects and celebrates the environment, and that promotes a high quality of life for all of its residents.”
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This vision statement is supported by multiple plan elements, including those covering such subjects as housing, transportation, and land use. Each of those plan elements contain goals, policies, and programs that facilitate the implementation of the General Plan. The City’s Zoning Ordinance also has a significant role in the plan implementation.
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The development and enforcement of the City Zoning Ordinance is an exercise of police powers granted to the City by the State and is the primary tool for implementing the General Plan. The Zoning Ordinance regulates land use by distinct development zones and permitted uses. Text, maps, diagrams, and other materials describe the distribution and intensity of land uses into such categories as residential, commercial, and industrial uses. Written regulations establish minimum development standards for each of the land use zones in a manner consistent with the General Plan. Permitting processes set forth in the Zoning Ordinance, including Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Architectural Reviews, and other land use permitting, also implement the General Plan.
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While the City of Cathedral City’s Zoning Ordinance has been reviewed following updates to the General Plan, including those made in 2021, and has been amended from time to time in response to new state laws and emerging policy issues, the Zoning Ordinance has not been substantially changed or modified since the City’s incorporation in 1981. It remains reliant on permitting processes and procedures, development standards, and design guidelines that were established several decades ago. While many of these continue to work for the City, the importance of the Zoning Ordinance to achieve the goals, policies, and programs of the General Plan cannot be understated and it requires a comprehensive review and update.
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The City’s Zoning Ordinance is one of the most important regulatory tools the City has – it is used to make every day decisions on permits ranging from block walls to residential additions or expansions. It is also the framework for new construction and development in Cathedral City, defining the planning and zoning standards and review processes for development proposals, including subdivisions and commercial development.
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In recent years, cities across the country have worked to incorporate more certainty and predictability into their zoning codes. This has the effect of both setting clear standards for residents and existing businesses together with providing new businesses a sense of what to expect as they submit an application to the City for review. In some cases, it can cost an applicant hundreds of thousands of dollars to prepare an application submittal to the City and it may be months or years before they are in a position to know whether their application meets the City’s standards. This increases risk to a prospective developer, and it may lead them to seek an opportunity in another city where they have more certainty over what to expect than working with Cathedral City. This, in turn, impedes housing development and reduces economic development opportunities and the creation of jobs in Cathedral City.
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The Cathedral City Development Services Department will be launching an effort this year to comprehensive update the City’s Zoning Ordinance to ensure that it is offering residents, businesses, and prospective developers the certainty and predictability they need while continuing to work to implement the General Plan. This will be a significant endeavor with multiple opportunities for public engagement.
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City of Cathedral City Embraces the Future of Civic Engagement with FlashVote Community Surveys
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Do you have about one minute a month to help make Cathedral City better? The City of Cathedral City is working with FlashVote to engage the community and gather valuable input from residents about where they consume news and information about the city, as well as feedback related to our …Read more
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Community Invited to Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking Event on Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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The City Council of Cathedral City and the Parks & Community Events Commission invite residents to attend a Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking Event at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, located at San Diego Drive and Chia Place. The event will feature remarks by Mayor Mark Carnevale, Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez and project leaders. Dream …Read more
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Cathedral City Senior Center and CV Jazz Greats to Help Celebrate International Jazz Day – Saturday, April 6, 2024
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Join the Cathedral City Senior Center and local jazz greats for a day to recognize the Coachella Valley's stellar musicians, vocalists, arrangers, and composers, inspired by the iconic 'A Great Day in Harlem' photo taken 66 years ago. The photograph will be taken on the back steps of Cathedral City's City Hall, …Read more
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City of Cathedral City's Five-Year Strategic Plan with 2024 Updates Now Available to Review on Discover Homepage
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The City of Cathedral City's 5-Year Strategic Plan is now available for residents to review on the Discover Cathedral City homepage. The plan provides a longer-term perspective for service delivery and budgeting as well as operationally addressing current needs and priorities. On Jan. 27, 2024, the City’s leadership team and City …Read more
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Apply Today for the FY 2024/2025 City of Cathedral City’s Community Assistance Grant Program
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The City of Cathedral City is accepting Community Assistance Grant Applications for funds available for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. Programs will be reviewed and evaluated by City Officials and City Staff in meeting the priority needs of our community. In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 adopted budget, City Council …Read more
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12th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival is Sunday, April 7, 2024
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The 12th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival will be held Sunday, April 9, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. This year the fundraiser will be both virtual and in-person. The in-person festivities will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City facilities, located at 32-141 Whispering Palms Trail, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The fun filled event …Read more
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Property Tax Deadline for Riverside County Property Owners
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Should Submit the Second Installment of Their Property Taxes Before Due Date to Avoid Penalties Riverside, CA – Riverside County's Treasurer-Tax Collector (TTC) Matthew Jennings is notifying property owners that all secured property tax bills were mailed on or before November 1, 2023, in accordance with the Revenue and Taxation Code. Property owners are encouraged to pay the … Read more
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Assemblymember Greg Wallis Partners with Cathedral City Senior Center for Scam Awareness Seminar on April 5, 2024
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Assemblymember Greg Wallis (AD47) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) will host a Senior Scam Stopper event from 1-3 p.m. at the Cathedral City Senior Center on Friday, April 5, 2024. Learn about senior scams and how you can protect yourself from fraud. A member from the Department of …Read more
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Embark on the Journey of Riverside County Arts and Culture Month in Cathedral City
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Residents and visitors are invited to explore the region’s rich arts and culture scene this March during the inaugural commemoration of the Riverside County Arts & Culture Month. This month-long celebration will illuminate the diverse and vibrant artistic landscape across the county, extending an invitation to cities and organizations to unite in a coalition dedicated to art, education …Read more
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City of Cathedral City to Participate in Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair on Wednesday, April 17, 2024
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Calling all business owners! You're invited to do business with government agencies! Learn more about the process at the inaugural Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair: Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. - noon Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros Please RSVP via Eventbrite so we can keep a headcount for food and other… Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERTS: Cathedral Canyon Sidewalks/Date Palm Expansion & Landau Blvd/McCallum Way Improvement Project
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Please see the latest Cone Zone Alerts from the City’s Public Works & Engineering Department. Subject: ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (ATP) CYCLE 5 CATHEDRAL CANYON DRIVE SIDEWALKS AND MULTIUSE TRAIL (C08505) DATE PALM DRIVE EXPANSION (C08508) …Read more
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Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City Brings Weekly Live Music, Culinary Experience to Community Amphitheater
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The City of Cathedral City’s Communications & Special Events Department proudly presents Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City, a free weekly food and music event held every Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, Feb. 13 – April 9, 2024. Each week will feature a local artist performing while a local …Read more
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Tastes & Sounds of Cathedral City - The Dreamboats
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April 2, 2024
Indulge in a weekly feast for the senses at Tastes and Sounds of Cathedral City! Immerse yourself in a musical and culinary adventure like no other. Join us in Downtown Cathedral City every week from February 13 to April 9, 2024, and savor the flavors, rhythms, and talents of our vibrant community! Read more
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Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking
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April 3, 2024
Residents are invited to attend a Dream Homes Park Groundbreaking Event at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, located at San Diego Drive and Chia Place. The event will feature remarks by Mayor Mark Carnevale, Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez and project leaders. Dream Homes Park, opening to the public in 2025, will sit on 7.5 acres in the Dream Homes …
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Senior Scam Seminar in partnership with Cathedral City Senior Center
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April 5, 2024
Assemblymember Greg Wallis (AD47) and the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) will host a Senior Scam Stopper event from 1-3 p.m. at the Cathedral City Senior Center on Friday, April 5, 2024. Learn about senior scams and how you can protect yourself from fraud. A member from the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI)'s outreach team will be on … Read more
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Community Shredding Event
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April 6, 2024
To help STOP identity theft and as a service to its residents, the City of Cathedral City is hosting FREE Document Shredding Events.
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Cathedral City Senior Center and CV Jazz Greats to Help Celebrate International Jazz Day
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April 6, 2024
Join the Cathedral City Senior Center and local jazz greats for a day to recognize the Coachella Valley's stellar musicians, vocalists, arrangers, and composers, inspired by the iconic 'A Great Day in Harlem' photo taken 66 years ago. The photograph will be taken on the back steps of Cathedral City's City Hall, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, to be followed by …
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Invisible Wounds 22K Walk – Awareness for Veterans Suicide & PTSD
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April 13, 2024
The Cathedral City Evening Rotary will host the inaugural 2024 Veterans 22K Walk on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Dennis Keat Soccer Park to raise awareness for veterans' suicide rates and PTSD. The latest report from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) shows 6,392 veterans died by suicide in 2021. After accounting for updates to last year’s reported data, it … Read more
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Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair
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April 17, 2024
Calling all business owners! You're invited to do business with government agencies! Learn more about the process at the inaugural Coachella Valley Local Government Vendor Fair: Wednesday, April 17, 9 a.m. - noon Palm Springs Convention Center, 277 N. Avenida Caballeros Please RSVP via Eventbrite so we can keep a headcount for food and other goodies! The purpose of this … Read more
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The Perez Art District's Fourth Fridays
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April 26, 2024
The Perez Art District’s highly anticipated Art Walk occurs on 4th Fridays @ 4pm. This is an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and the local community alike. The Art Walk offers a unique chance to witness the creative process across a variety of disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Conveniently located at 68845 Perez Rd in Cathedral City, California, …
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Cathedral City Senior Center Open House & Cactus Club Pancake Breakfast
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April 27, 2024
Join us at the Cathedral City Senior Center for a delightful Open House & Cactus Club Pancake Breakfast! Start your day off right with fluffy pancakes, sizzling bacon, and freshly brewed coffee, all while exploring our vibrant senior center. Meet new friends, learn about our engaging activities, and discover the array of resources available to our beloved senior community. Whether …
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Employment
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CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP)POLICE CADET
CODE COMPLIANCE OFFICER I/II
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POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I NEW
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