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
SUBJECT: Hillside Updates Workshop (DCA-2021-2396) - Ordinance
Overview
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive a presentation by staff, discuss the Ordinance overview, and provide direction related to policy options under the proposed Ordinance framework; and
Receive public comments.
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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)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 . Additional details from this discussion are provided within the Analysis portion of this report below (Attachment 2).
CITY COUNCIL GOAL
Maintain a high performing organization that values fiscal sustainability, transparency, accountability and organizational efficiency.
BACKGROUND
For details about the historical context of the hillside development standards and why these updates are being brought forward, please refer to the Background Section as provided within Attachment 1. Staff is bringing forward these updates in a continued workshop for the City Council to review the proposed standards and provide input ahead of a future public hearing. This allows for time for staff to walk through the more complex updates with the City Council and allows for feedback on new information produced by staff since the last workshop.
The purpose of this effor...
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