HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Resolution _4837RESOLUTION 4837
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING
THAT NEIGHBORHOOD ELECTRIC VEHICLE (NEV)
RENTAL IS A SIMILAR USE TO BICYCLE RENTAL, IN THE
C-B-D (CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONE.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has received a zoning text determination request
from GEM Rentals of Palm Springs, requesting that the Planning Commission make the
determine that the rental of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles is an allowable use within the
Central Business District (C-B-D) zone; and
WHEREAS, GEM Rentals of Palm Springs
Vehicles available for rental purposes; and
Neighborhood
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles, as designated in the State of California
Vehicle Code are also known as Low Speed Vehicles, as designated byfederal statute; and
WHEREAS, Neighborhood Electric Vehicles are those licensed and registered electric
vehicles which are limited to a maximum speed of 25 miles per hour by state law; and
WHEREAS, the operation of Neighborhood Electric Vehicles are limited to those roadways
where the posted road speed is 35 miles per hour and below; and
WHEREAS, the City permits bicycle rentals in the R-3, R4 and C-B-D zones with a land
use permit, and in the C-D-N, Cl-AA and C-2 zones as a permitted use; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determines that Neighborhood Electric Vehicles
rentals are similar to other visitor serving uses allowed in the C-B-D, and that with
conditions of approval, and through the land use permit process, such businesses would
provide a service to the community; and
WHEREAS,
considered
information.
the Planning Commission held
all evidence, including but not
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of Palm
Springs, determines that Neighborhood Electric Vehicles rental is a use permitted in the C-
B-D zone through the land use permit process.
ADOPTED this 9th day of April, 2003.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Klatchko, Matthews, Conrad, Marantz, Shoenberger, Grence
Caffery
ATT T:
Planning Commis ' hairman
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
ission Secretary
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