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Title 9 — Planning and ZoningDivision I — Introductory Provisions

Chapter 9.04 — CONFLICTS AND CLARIFICATIONS

Cathedral City Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Cathedral City

§ 9.04.010. General consistency and common conflict.

The provisions of this title are not intended to interfere with or void any easements, covenants, or other existing agreements which are more restrictive than the provisions of this title. When the provisions of this title impose more restrictive regulations upon buildings or structures, or on the use of lands, or require larger open spaces, yards, or setbacks or otherwise establish more restrictive regulations than are imposed or required by any other law, title, ordinance, code or regulation, the provisions of this title shall govern.

(Ord. 714 § 4, 2012; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

§ 9.04.020. Clarification of ambiguity.

If ambiguity arises concerning the application of the provisions of this title it shall be the duty of the planning commission to ascertain all pertinent facts and by resolution of record set forth the findings and the interpretations.

(Ord. 714 § 4, 2012; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

§ 9.04.030. Application of more restrictive requirements.

Nothing in this title shall be deemed to affect, annul or abrogate any other ordinances pertaining or applicable to the properties and areas affected by this title. In the event that a conflict does arise, the more restrictive requirement shall apply. (Ord. 714 § 4, 2012; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

§ 9.04.040. Clarifications.

Any party seeking clarification of any provision of title, may submit the request to staff in writing. If the staff determination does not adequately clarify the provision, the subject party may seek further clarification from the planning commission. The decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council whose determination shall be final. (Ord. 714 § 4, 2012; Ord. 862 § 2, 2022)

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Contents — Cathedral City Zoning Code
Cathedral City Zoning Code
  1. Title 9 — Planning and Zoning
    Overview
    1. Division I — Introductory Provisions
      Overview
      1. Chapter 9.02 — APPLICABILITY AND PURPOSE
      2. Chapter 9.04 — CONFLICTS AND CLARIFICATIONS
      3. Chapter 9.05 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
      4. Chapter 9.06 — USE DETERMINATION
      5. Chapter 9.08 — DEFINITIONS
      6. Chapter 9.09 — PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS
      7. Chapter 9.10 — ZONING DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED
      8. Chapter 9.12 — RE RESIDENTIAL ESTATE DISTRICT
      9. Chapter 9.14 — R1 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      10. Chapter 9.16 — R2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      11. Chapter 9.18 — RM MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      12. Chapter 9.20 — R3 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      13. Chapter 9.22 — R4 MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      14. Chapter 9.24 — RR RESORT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      15. Chapter 9.25 — DRN DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DISTRICT
      16. Chapter 9.26 — PPO PLANNED PROFESSIONAL OFFICE DISTRICT
      17. Chapter 9.28 — PLC PLANNED LIMITED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      18. Chapter 9.30 — PCC PLANNED COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
      19. Chapter 9.31 — MXC MIXED USE COMMERCIAL
      20. Chapter 9.36 — CBP-2 COMMERCIAL BUSINESS PARK DISTRICT
      21. Chapter 9.38 — NBP NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESS PARK (TRANSITION) DIS…
      22. Chapter 9.40 — I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
      23. Chapter 9.42 — OS OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
      24. Chapter 9.44 — OS-R OPEN SPACE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
      25. Chapter 9.48 — DENSITY BONUS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM
      26. Chapter 9.50 — S SPECIFIC PLAN OVERLAY ZONE
      27. Chapter 9.52 — H HILLSIDE PROTECTION REGULATIONS
      28. Chapter 9.54 — LH LIMITED HEIGHT OVERLAY ZONE
      29. Chapter 9.56 — P/IH PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL HOUSING OVERLAY DISTR…
    2. Division III — General Provisions

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