Long Range Project Number LR25-0004, an update to Title 5, 8, 16 & 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code

Long Range Project Number LR25-0004 is an initiative by the City of Temecula to update Titles 5, 8, 16, and 17 of the Temecula Municipal Code. Approved by the City Council on July 22, 2025, the project implements a series of regulatory amendments designed to enhance clarity and consistency across municipal operations. Key changes include revisions to business license requirements, reduced timelines for nuisance cost accounting, and updated standards for conditional use permits to align with Chapters 9.10 and 17.09. The ordinance also introduces limits on home occupation business appointment frequency, restricts accessory structures to a single story, clarifies shed setback requirements, and modifies bicycle parking for multi-tenant residential developments. Additional zoning and land use updates include the removal of barber, beauty, and personal service shops as permitted uses in Light Industrial and Business Park districts, the addition of guidelines for religious institutions in residential zones, and updated energy storage standards. The ordinance further prohibits exposed raceways for signage and bans business advertising on community features. Administratively, the project is managed by the Planning Division, with Katie Garcia serving as the primary point of contact. The City has filed a Notice of Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act, asserting that the updates do not result in significant environmental impacts.