City Council
MEETING DATE: 3/23/2016
TITLE:
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Review of Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 9.80 "Accessory Structures, Structure Heights, Yards, Walls and Fencing" and Chapter 9.62.040 item G "Window Signs"
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FROM:
Pat Milos, Community Development Director
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council receive an update and review Cathedral City Municipal Code Chapter 9.80 Accessory Structures, Structure Heights, Yards, Walls and Fencing and Chapter 9.62.040 item G "Window Signs" and provide staff direction.
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BACKGROUND:
In 1984 the City Council adopted Ordinance 80 intended to implement the goals and policies of the general plan of the city of Cathedral City by preserving and enhancing the visual aspects of the city and to promote the orderly and attractive construction, and placement of accessory structures, regulate structure heights, yards, walls and fencing throughout the city of Cathedral City. The Ordinance has been amended twice since to keep it up to date, add detail and better define the purpose and intent of the code.
In 2009 the City Council adopted Ordinances 672 and 681 intended to implement the goals and policies of the General Plan of the city of Cathedral City by preserving and enhancing the visual aspects of the City and promote the orderly and attractive placement and display of signs throughout the city. Other interests served included the promotion of tourism and commerce and the overall quality of life as affected by signs.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council reviewed Cathedral City Municipal Codes (CCMC) 9.62.040 "Signs" as well as Chapter 9.80 "Accessory Structures, Structure Heights, Yards, Walls and Fencing" during study sessions in late 2015. During those sessions the Council directed staff to present both Municipal Codes to the Cathedral City Planning Commission for their feedback.
Subsequently the Planning Commission considered both items at their February 17, 2016 regular meeting...
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