TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David Chantarangsu, AICP, Development Services Director
PREPARED BY: David Chantarangsu, AICP, Development Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 624-25 Concerning Group Homes, Sober Living Homes, and Residential Care Facilities.
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RECOMMENDATION
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Conduct the second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 624-25, entitled: An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Murrieta, California, to Revise Title 16 of the Murrieta Municipal Code by Adding Section 16.44.045 and Amending Sections 16.08.010, 16.44.150, and 16.110.020 Related to Group Homes, Sober Living Homes, and Residential Care Facilities.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On September 2, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing and approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 624-25 (Vote 4-0), with direction to staff to modify the ordinance's compliance timeframe for existing group homes from 12 months to six (6) months, with an opportunity for six (6) additional months to be granted.
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Provide a high level of innovative public safety.
DISCUSSION
Ordinance No. 624-25 establishes standards and operational requirements for residential homes operating as sober living homes. These homes are not currently regulated or licensed by the State. The City of Murrieta's (City) goal in adopting the ordinance is to create standards for home operators to the benefit of those who are considered to be disabled while recovering from drug or alcohol addiction.
At the City Council's direction, the compliance period for existing homes to comply with the City's requirements was reduced. Staff reduced the compliance period from 12 months to six (6) months, with the possibility of owners/operators receiving up to six (6) additional months to comply only upon the finding that the owner and/or operator has exercised due diligence and taken all reasonable steps to comply. Interjectin...
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