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Planning commission debates broader public-notice rules; signs deferred for now
Summary
Staff proposed expanding mailed notice beyond current 300-foot minimum, notifying occupants as well as property owners and holding community meetings for larger projects. Commissioners agreed on broader mailed notice but recommended deferring mandatory on-site signage and refining how tenants and businesses are reached.
Planning staff presented proposed changes to Cathedral City’s public-noticing procedures at the April 16 Planning Commission meeting, recommending expanded mailed notice for more inclusive outreach and a structured community‑engagement step for larger projects.
The staff report said state law requires direct mailing to real property owners within a 300‑foot radius as a minimum; staff proposed increasing that radius to 500 feet for typical projects and to 750–1,000 feet for larger sites (for example, projects of 10 acres or more). The packet also suggested notifying occupants of rentals and commercial tenants in addition to property owners and…
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