Administrative Variance (PLAN-VAR-26-0003)

Administrative Variance PLAN-VAR-26-0003 is an approval granted by the City of Cathedral City for an 8-unit apartment complex located at 37370 Cathedral Canyon Drive in Riverside County. The primary purpose of this action is to authorize a 10 percent reduction in the required off-street parking spaces, decreasing the requirement from 20 to 18 spaces. This project is situated within the Downtown Residential Neighborhood Zoning District and must comply with the Cathedral City Municipal Code. The project is designated as exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15061(b)(3), known as the commonsense rule, because the reduction in parking is determined to have no significant environmental effect. The administrative process involves the City of Cathedral City as the lead agency, with Clarence Smith serving as the Assistant Planner and John Lembeck acting as the applicant. The notice of exemption was signed on August 24, 2026.