TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: David Chantarangsu, AICP Development Services Director
PREPARED BY: Chris Tracy, AICP Senior Planner, Advanced Planning
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Hillside Updates (DCA-2021-2396) - Workshop 3
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive a presentation by staff, receive public comments, discuss the proposed Ordinance, and provide direction related to policy options under the proposed Ordinance framework.
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PRIOR ACTION/VOTE
On March 29, 2022, the City Council directed staff to review the hillside development standards (Non-Action Item).
On June 28, 2023, the Planning Commission recommended the introduction and first reading of an Ordinance providing updates to the hillside development standards amending Murrieta Municipal Code (MMC) Chapters 8.20, 15.52 and updating portions of Title 16 (Vote 4-0-1) (Attachment 1).
On August 15, 2023, the City Council hosted a workshop on this item. The City Council requested additional information. The workshop was continued to a future meeting date (Vote 5-0-0) (Attachment 2).
On March 5, 2024, the City Council hosted a second workshop on this item. Due to additional time needed for the discussion and feedback, the workshop was continued for a second time (Vote 5-0-0) (Attachment 3).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
The City Council directed staff at its annual priority and goal setting workshop on March 29, 2022, to review the hillside development standards, as there were concerns about how they were being interpreted. The overall goal of these updates is to re-draft the development standards into language that is more concise and accurate for applicants and staff. With these proposed modifications, staff anticipates that the proposed modifications would improve readability, resolve code inconsistencies, incorporate best pra...
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