HomeMy WebLinkAbout1553 - ORDINANCES - 4/4/1998 ORDINANCE NO. 1553
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE IN
REGARD TO ADDITIONAL SITES FOR PRIVATE SCHOOLS,
AND CHURCHES, INCREASED LOT COVERAGE IN CERTAIN
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONES; CONSISTENT
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS; SPECIFIC
ZONING LOCATIONS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES; HIGH-
RISE BUILDINGS IN ADDITIONAL MEDIUM-HIGH-DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES;
NIGHTCLUBS IN NEIGHBORHOOD SHOPPING CENTERS;
BICYCLE RENTALS IN THE DOWNTOWN; EIGHT-FOOT-
HIGH WALLS IN INDUSTRIAL FRONT YARDS; AUTO
RENTAL AGENCY FLEET SALES IN INDUSTRIAL ZONES;
INCREASED BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE INDUSTRIAL
ZONES; ADDITIONAL USES IN THE AIRPORT VICINITY
CONSISTENT WITH THE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN; REAL
ESTATE SIGNAGE FOR CONDOMINIUM COMPLEXES AND
LAND SUBDIVISIONS; AND AMENDED PROCEDURES FOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS, PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICTS, CHANGES OF ZONE AND OTHER PROCESSES;
ALONG WITH OTHER MISCELLANEOUS AMENDMENTS.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 9100.06X. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"REVISION OF THE ZONING MAP
The council may from time to time order the revision of the Official Zoning Map by the Planning Division
in order to include all changes to date and to replace the original or amended Official Zoning Map which
is part of this Ordinance. No changes shall be made upon such revised map that have not been made
through regular zone change procedure, except that changes may be made without the regular procedure
to remove properties from the "W" Watercourse Zone to reflect changes in the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) flood maps, and to revert to the earlier zone in the case of expired Planned
Development Districts and in the case of expired Conditional Use Permits for shopping centers."
SECTION 2, Section 9100.07,!of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Territory annexed to the City subsequent to the effective date of this Ordinance shall, upon the
date that said annexation becomes effective, be zoned according to the pre-zoning adopted by the
City Council in effect at the time the Riverside Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO)
cer lilies completion of the annexation."
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SECTION 3. Section 9100.I0A.X. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
' "FLOOR AREA shall mean the total horizontal area of all floors included within the exterior surface of the
surrounding exterior walls of a building or portion thereof,exclusive of elevator shafts, light and stairwells,
and other similar features The floor area of a building, or portion thereof, not provided with surrounding
exterior walls shall be the usable area under the horizontal projection of(lie roof or floor above."
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SECTION 12. All figures indicating the maximum Lot Coverage at Section 9201.0313.4. are amended
to read as follows:
"35%„
SECTION 13. Section 9201.03D.1. is moved to become Section 9201.0313.7. ,
SECTION 14. Section 9202.01A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"6. Hotels which exist on the effective date of this ordinance."
SECTION 15. The list of prohibited uses at Section 9202 02 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to
read as follows:
1. Mobilehome parks.
2. Hospitals.
3. Commercial uses.
4. Restaurants, except when permitted as all accessory use to a use permitted by a Conditional
Use Permit.
5. Industrial uses."
SECTION 16. The first paragraph at Section 9202.03E. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read
as follows:
"For General Provisions, see Section 9301.00. For properties which front on E. Palm Canyon Drive, see
Special Setbacks, Section 9301.02."
SECTION 17. Section 9203.01C.12.r.,. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows: '
"All development standards of Section 9208.00 can be met.
SECTION 18. The list of prohibited uses at Section 9203.02 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to
read as follows:
A. Mobilehome parks.
B. Commercial uses.
C. Industrial uses."
SECTION 19. Section 9203.03D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Buildings and structures erected in this Zone shall have a height not greater than twenty-four (24) feet
and shall not exceed more than two (2) stories. (See YARDS below when R-2 property abuts R-1
property)."
SECTION 20. The first paragraph at Section 9203.03E. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read
as follows:
"The provisions of the R-3 Zone, Section 9204.03.E. shall apply, except as otherwise provided. For
properties which front on Tahquitz Canyon Way, see Special Setbacks, Section 9301.02."
SECTION 21. Section 9203.03L. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows: ,
"For R-2 developments that include any structures that exceed eighteen (18)feet in height and one-story,
lot area coverage for buildings or structures shall not exceed thirty(30)percent of the total lot area."
SECTION 22. Section 9204.01 A.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Multiple-fancily dwelling, and hotel facilities (provided that no more than 10% of the guest rooms
contain kitchen facilities)."
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SECTION 4. Section 9100.10A.103. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"HOTEL shall mean any building or portion thereof containing six(6)or more quest rooms used by six(6)
or more guests,for compensation(excepting jails and hospitals), where provision for cooking may be made
in a limited number of individual suites, and which rooms are designed and intended as temporary or
overnight accommodations. Such hotel may not have accessory commercial uses except that food service
maybe provided solely for the convenience of the guests thereof. Also see `Hotel,Rosen."'
SECTION 5. Section 9100.10A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"LOT LINE. SIDE FRONT shall mean any lot line not a front lot line or a rear lot line which abuts a
street."
SECTION 6. Section 9100.10A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"QUASI-PUBLIC USE shall mean a use owned or operated by a nonprofit, religious or philanthropic
institution and providing educational, cultural, recreational, religious, health care or similar types of
programs."
SECTION 7. Section 9100.10A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"SPA shall mean a facility which provides an integrated combination of fitness, beauty, rejuvenation and
relaxation programs. The minimum facilities provided shall be a beauty salon, and steam room and/or
sauna, showers and therapy pool, and sequestered rooms for massage and body treatments. Staff shall be
licensed and trained in the particular programs provided. Such facility shall comply with Chapter 5.34 of
the Municipal Code."
' SECTION 8. Section 9200.02. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows.
"USES PROHIBITED. Any uses not specifically permitted in Section 9200.01 are hereby
prohibited. The following classifications of uses shall not be permitted in this zone by Commission
determination:
A. Multiple-family dwellings.
B. Mobilehome parks.
C. Industrial uses."
SECTION 9. Section 9201.01A.5.d, of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"No stable,barn, pen or corral shall be within one hundred(100)feet of any lot line abutting a street, nor
within fifty(50) feet of any property not within the R-1-AH Zone, nor within twenty-five (25) feet of any
other property within the R-1-AH Zone, nor within fifty (50) feet of any dwelling or other building used
for human habitation on the same or any adjacent lot."
SECTION 10. Section 9201.01D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Churches,provided the site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare."
and
' "Private schools,provided the site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare."
SECTION 11. The list of prohibited uses at Section 9201.02 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to
read as follows:
A. Mobilehome parks.
B. Commercial uses.
C. Industrial uses. p�
D. Temporary parking areas." Pdl
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SECTION 23. Section 9204.01A.5. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the following:
"Marquees. One (1) marquee may be erected on each street frontage from which there is access to the
building to which the marquee is attached, subject to the standards in Section 9301,00."
SECTION 24. The list of prohibited uses at Section 9204.02 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to '
read as follows:
A. Single-family residences
B. Mobilehome parks
C. Commercial uses,excepting those otherwise provided for herein
D. Industrial uses"
SECTION 25. Section 9204.03D.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"c. High rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and
9402.00."
SECTION 26. Section 9204.03E.1.d. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as fellows:
"For properties which front on Tahquilz Canyon Way or E. Palm Canyon Drive, see Special Setbacks,
Section 9301.02."
SECTION 27. Section 9205.01A.2.c. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the following:
"One (1) marquee may be erected on each street frontage from which there is access to the building to
which the marquee is attached, subject to the standards in Section 9301.00 F.5."
SECTION 28. Section 9207.031).1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows: '
"General Provisions/Special Setbacks
a. The provisions of Section 9301.00 shall apply.
b. For properties which front on E.Palm Canyon Drive, see Special Setbacks, Section 9301.02"
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SECTION 29. Section 9208.01 A.IJ.. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Tattoo parlors and body piercing."
SECTION 30. Section 9208.011). of the Zoning Ordunance is amended with the addition of the
following:
Ambulance services, and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use,provided the
site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated by the General Plan."
SECTION 31. Section 9208.03C.2.b. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Highrise Buildings may be permitted, subject to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and 9402,00."
SECTION 32. Section 9208.03D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
IT General Provision '
For general provisions, see Section 9301.00.
Special Setbacks
For properties fronting on Tahquitz Canyon Way, see Section 9301.02.
2. Where property in the"P"Zone abuts a street, there„hall be a yard abutting said street of not less
than twenty-five(25)feet which shall not be used for parking.
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3. Where property in the "P"Zone abuts property in a residential zone, there shall be a yard of not
less than twenty(20)feet. Said yard may be used for parking. A wall six(6)feet in height shall be
installed on the zone boundary line,with screen landscaping adjacent to it.
4. Where property in the "P"Zone abuts an alley which is a boundary with a residential zone,there
shall be a yard of not less than thirty (30)feet, measured from the side of the alley opposite the
subject properly. Said yard may be used for parking or loading.
5. Where property in the"P"Zone abuts a street which is a boundary with a single-fancily
residential zone, there shall be a yard abutting said street of not less than fifty(50)feet for any
structure or building with a height greater than eighteen(18)feet and one(1) story. Not less
than the twenty-five(25)feet nearest the street shall be landscaped and maintained. The
remainder may be used for parking, provided a wall or mound not less than four(4)feel in height
is installed between the landscaped portion and the parking area.
6. Where property in the"P"Zone abuts properly in a commercial or industrial zone, there shall be
aside yard of not less than ten(10)feet and a rear yard of not less than fifteen(15)feet. Said
yard may be used for parking or loading."
SECTION 33. Section 9209.01A.5. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to react as follows:
"Bakeries(retail only,with no on-site consumption of food)."
SECTION 34. Section 9209.01 A.12. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the following:
"Delicatessens."
SECTION 35. Section 9209.01C.l.c. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Spas"
' SECTION 36. Section 9209.01C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such additions to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Bicycle rental agencies"
and
"Delicatessens"
SECTION 37. Section 9209.02B. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Auction galleries, except as otherwise permitted per Section 5.04 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code."
SECTION 38. Section 9209.02S. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Tattoo parlors and body piercing."
SECTION 39. Section 9209.02 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"V. Mobilehome/RV parks."
SECTION 40. Section 9209.03E.2.a. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
' "Highrise buildings will be subject to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and 9402.00."
SECTION 41. Section 9209.04A.3. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Where new structures are to be constructed on vacant land or are to replace existing structures, parking,
as required by the Zoning Ordinance, shall be provided or a payment into the off-street parking fund in
[lie amount provided by City Council resolution shall be required, or other alternatives to provide for
parking demand may be approved by agreement with the City Council.
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SECTION 42. Section 9209.041). of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows: P u
"OFF-STREET LOADING AND TRASH AREAS
The provisions of Section 9307.00 shall apply,except for 9307.01B.,which shall be modified as follows:
Land Use Loading Spaces Reouired
1. Commercial Buildings 1 '
2. Hotels(40 or more rooms) 1
3. Restaurants(40 or more seats) 1
4. Other Uses 1
More than one lot and/or owner may fern agreements in the C-B-D Zone to allow common usage of
loading areas, provided that the buildings are determined by the Director of Planning; & Zoning to be
readily accessible to the common loading space(s)"
SECTION 43. Section 9210.01A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Catering, in conjunction with a permitted food service use."
SECTION 44. Section 9210.01C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"8. Outdoor dining."
SECTION 45. Section 9210.011). of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"T Nightclubs." ,
SECTION 46. Section 9210.02E. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the following:
"Nightclubs as a primary use."
SECTION 47. Section 9210.03A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Each neighborhood shopping center shall have a minimum site area of ten (10)acres and a maximum of
thirty(30)acres"
SECTION 48. Section 9210.03D.1, of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"For general provisions see Section 9301.00. For properties fronting on E. Palm Canyon Drive see
Special Setbacks, Section 9301.02."
SECTION 49. Section 9211.03C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Buildings and structures erected in(his,Zone shall have a height not greater than thirty(30)feet.
Exception: High-rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and
9402.00."
SECTION 50. Section 9211.03D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows: ,
"1. General Provisions. The provisions of Section 9301.00 shall apply.
Special Setbacks. For properties fronting Tahquitz Canyon way or E. Palm Canyon Drive, see
Special Setbacks, Section 9301.02.
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2. Where property in the C-S-C Zone abuts a street,there shall be a minimum yard abutting said
street as follows:
a. Twenty-Five(25)percent of the total site frontage may have buildings constructed
twenty-five feet from the property line. The remainder of the site must have a
minimum setback of 35 feet from the property line.
b. All parking must be set back a minimum of twenty(20)feet from the property line.
3. Where property in the C-S-C Zone abuts property in any residential zone,there shall be a yard
or not less than fifty(50)feet. A wall no less than six(6)feet in height shall be installed on
the zone boundary line; a wall no greater than eight(8)feet in height may be installed with
Planning Commission approval. Said yard may be used for parking or drives, provided the ten
(10)feel nearest the wall is densely landscaped."
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SECTION 51. Section 9212.01 A.eof the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows-
"Used/consignment merchandise in conjunction with new merchandise or antiques, provided fifty (50)
percent of stock is new merchandise or antiques."
SECTION 52. Section 9212.01A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Catering, in conjunction with a permitted food service use."
SECTION 53. Section 9212.011). of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Ambulance services, and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use, provided the site is
located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated by the General Plan."
' SECTION 54. Section 9212.02 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"H. Mobilehome parks."
SECTION 55. Section 9212.03C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Buildings and structures erected in this Zone shall have a height not greater than thirty(30)feet.
Exception: High rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and
9402.00."
SECTION 56. Section 9212.03D.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"b. For properties which front on Tahquitz Canyon Way, see Special Setbacks, Section 9301.02."
SECTION 57, Section 9213.01A.2.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Clothes cleaning agency or pressing establishment,not including a cleaning plant.
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SECTION 58. Section 9213.01 A.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the following:
"o. Delicatessen(provided no poultry or rabbits are kept or slaughtered on the premises."
and
W. Liquor store."
and '
"bb. Restaurants,tea rooms or cafes including the service of alcoholic beverages as an accessory to the
service of food,excepting those within nuxed-use developments in excess of 20,000 square feel of
floor area."
SECTION 59. Section 9213.01C.l.g. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Restaurants."
SECTION 60. Section 9213.01C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Delicatessen(provided no animals are kept or slaughtered on the premises)."
SECTION 61. Section 9213.OI1). of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Liquor store."
SECTION 62. Section 9213.03C.2b. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"High rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to Sections 9304.00& 9402.00."
SECTION 63. Section 9213.03D.4. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Special Setbacks-For properties fronting on Tahquitz Canyon Way, see Section 9301.02. and subsection
E.below."
SECTION 64, Section 9213.03E.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"No parking areas are to front on Tahquitz Canyon Way or Sunrise Way unless the parking area is
constructed no closer than twenty-five(25)feet from the front property line,with said twenty-five(25)feet
to be landscaped pursuant to approved plans."
SECTION 65, Section 9214.01D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"2. Ambulance services, and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use, provided the site
is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated by the General Plan."
SECTION 66. Section 9214.03 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"The provisions of the C-1 Zone, Section 9212.03 shall apply.
Exception: For properties which front Talquitz Canyon Way or E. Palm Canyon Drive see Special '
Setbacks, Section 9301.02.
SECTION 67. Section 9214-1.03C. of the Zoning Ordinance is a mended with the addition of the
following:
"I Highrise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and 9402.00."
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SECTION 68. Section 9214-1.03I. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"The provisions of Section 9306.00 shall apply.
Exception: The Planing Commission may allow a maximum of 15%of the total required parking spaces
to be used for pull-through RV&truck parking spaces for restaurant, hotel and automobile service station,
and other similar, uses. Such spaces shall be a minimum size of ten(10)feet by thirty-eight(39) feet, and
' may count as two standard spaces. A minimum of the first twenty(20) spaces required of any use shall be
standard spaces."
SECTION 69. Section 9215.0l.A.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Automobile and truck sales(at least 50%of vehicles displayed for sale shall be new)."
SECTION 70. Section 9215.0l.A.29. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Adult Oriented Business subject to Chapter 5.77 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code"
SECTION 71. Section 9215.01A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such additions to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Automobile and truck repair garages and re-upholster(all service and repair within an entirely enclosed
building)"
and
"Caretaker's residence(1,000 square feet max.), as an accessory use"
SECTION 72. Section 9215.01D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
;Y Ambulance services,and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use,provided that
The site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated on the General Plan."
SECTION 73. Section 9215.02B. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Residential uses, except for caretakers' residences."
SECTION 74. Section 9215.03C.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"b. High rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and
9402.00."
SECTION 75. Section 9215.03D.3. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended by deleting the following:
"Where the zone boundary abuts R-2 or R-3 property which is already in use for public parking, no wall is
required."
SECTION 76. Section 9216.01A3. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such additions to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Caretaker's residence(1,000 square feet max.), as an accessory use"
' and
"Catering"
SECTION 77. Section 9216.01A.7. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESS subject to Chapter 5.77 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code"
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SECTION 78, Section 9216.01D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
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;T. Ambulance services, and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use, provided that
the site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated on the General Plan."
SECTION 79. Section 9216.03C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows: '
"Buildings and structures shall have a height not greater than forty(40) feel, provided that any portion of
buildings in excess of thirty(30)feet are 1) located on a parcel of not less than one(1) acre in size; and 2)
set back one(1)foot from any property line for every one (1) foot of vertical rise. Buildings which exceed
forty(40)feet in height may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and 9402.00."
SECTION 80. Section 9216.03D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"1. General Provisions, see Section 9301.00.
2. Where properly in the M-1-P Zone abuts a street which is a boundary with a residential zone, there
shall be a yard abutting said street of not less than one hundred(100) feet. The twenty-five (25)feel
nearest the street shall be landscaped and maintained. The remainder may be used:For parking.
3. Where property in the M-1-P Zone abuts property in a residential zone, there shall be a yard of not
less than one hundred (100) feet. The twenty-five (25) feet nearest the property lime shall be
landscaped and maintained.
4. a. Where property in the M-1-P Zone abuts a major or secondary thoroughfare which is not a
boundary with a residential zone, there shall be a yard abutting said street of not less than twenty-
five (25) feet which shall be landscaped and maintained. No portion of this yard shall be used for
parking, storage or loading.
b. Where property in the M-l-P Zone abuts a collector or local street which is not a boundary
with a residential zone, there shall be a yard abutting said street of not less than. twenty-five (25)
feel, of which the ten (10) feet nearest the street shall be landscaped and maintained; the remaining '
yard may be used for parking. No portion of this yard shall be used for storage or loading.
5. Where property in the M-1-P Zone abuts property in a non-residential zone, there shall be a yard of
not less than twenty(20)feel. Said yard may be used for parking, loading or storage.
6. Where property in the M-1-P Zone abuts an alley which is a boundary with a residential zone, there
shall be a yard of not less than one hundred (100) feet, measured from the side of the alley opposite
the subject property. The twenty-five(25)feet nearest the alley shall be landscaped and maintained.
7. Landscaped buffers at least five(5)feet in width may be required by the Planning Commission
along interior yards."
SECTION 81. Section 9217.01A.7.c. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Caretaker's residence(1,000 square feet max.),as an accessory use."
SECTION 82. Section 9217.01A.7. of the .Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following, such addition to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Bicycle sales,display and service."
SECTION 83. Section 9217,01A.10. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Adult oriented business, subject to Chapter 5.77 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code" ,
SECTION 84. Section 9217.01A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"11. Wholesaling and warehousing,including mini-ivuehonsing7stomge"
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SECTION 85. Section 9217.01C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
118. Classic auto sales."
SECTION 86. Section 9217.011). of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
' following, such additions to be placed in alphabetical order:
"Ambulance services, and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use, provided that the site
is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated on the General Plan."
and
"Automobile rental agency fleet sales."
SECTION 87. Section 9217.03C.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Buildings and structures shall have a height not greater than forty (40) feet, provided that any portion of
buildings in excess of thirty(30) feet are 1)located on a parcel of not less than one (1)acre in size; and 2)
set back one(1)foot from any property line for every one (1) foot of vertical rise. Buildings which exceed
forty(40)feet in height may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and 9402.00."
SECTION 88. Section 9217.03E. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Walls and landscaping shall be installed as required in Section 9302.00 or as stated in Section 9217.03
D. above. All walls shall be constructed of solid masonry materials.
Exception: Walls shall not exceed eight(8)feet in height in any interior side or rear yard. Walls
not to exceed eight (8) feet in height may encroach into any front yard not more than five (5)
feet."
' SECTION 89. Section 9217.04 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"The uses established or placed into operation after the effective date of this Ordinance, shall comply at all
times hereafter with the following limitations or performance standards.
A. FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS
All storage of and activities involving inflammable and explosive materials shall be provided with
adequate safely devices against the hazard of fire and explosion and adequate fire-fighting and fire-
suppression equipment and devices standard in industry. All incineration is prohibited.
OR
The storage and handling of flammable liquids, liquefied petroleum, gases and explosives shall
comply with the State rules and regulations. Bulk storage of flammable liquids, liquid petroleum,
gases and explosives above ground shall be unlawful, except gasoline and lubricating fuel oil.
Storage below ground shall be permitted provided all tanks shall be located not closer to any
property line than the greatest depth of the bottom of the buried tank. All incineration is
Prohibited.
B. RADIOACTIVITY OR ELECTRICAL DISTURBANCE
Devices which radiate radio-frequency energy shall be so operated as not to cause interference with
any activity carried on beyond the boundary line of the property upon which the device is located.
Radio-frequency energy is electromagnetic energy at any frequency in the radio spectrum between
10 kilocycles and 3 million megacycles.
C. NOISE
The provisions of Chapter 11.74 of the Municipal Code shall apply.
D. VIBRATION
Every use shall be so operated that the ground vibration inherently and recurrently generated is not
perceptible, without instruments, at any point on any boundary line of the lot on which the use is
located.
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E. EMISSION OF SMOKE,DUST,HEAT AND GLARE
Every use shall be so operated that it does not emit smoke, dust, heat or glare in such quantities or
degree as to be readily detectable on any boundary line of the lot on which the use is located.
F. EMISSION OF ODORS/GAS
Odor: The emission of obnoxious odors of any kind shall not be permitted. ,
Gas:No gas shall be emitted which is deleterious to the public health, safety or general welfare."
SECTION 90. Section 9217-1.01A.4. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following.
"d. Caretaker's residence(1,000 square feet max.), as an accessory use"
SECTION 91. Section 9217-1.01C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"2. Operations and facilities providing lours of alternative energy facilities."
SECTION 92. Section 9217-1.01D.14. of the; Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"c. Co-generation facilities."
SECTION 93. Section 9217-1.011). of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"20. Ambulance services, and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use, provided that '
the site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated on the General Plan."
SECTION 94. Section 9217-1.03C.2.b. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Buildings and structures shall have a height not greater than forty (40) feet, provided that any portion of
buildings in excess of thirty(30)feet are 1)located on a parcel of not less than one(1) arse in size; and 2)
set back one(1)foot from any property line for every one(1)foot of vertical rise. Buildings which exceed
forty(40)feet in height may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and 9402.00."
SECTION 95. Section 92.17-1.03E. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Walls and landscaping shall be installed as required in Section 9302.00 or as slated in Section 9217-1.03
D. above. All walls shall be constructed of solid masonry materials.
Exception: Walls shall not exceed eight(8)feet in height in any interior side or rear yard. Walls
not to exceed eight (8) feet in height may encroach into any front yard not more than five (5)
feet."
SECTION 96. Section 9217-2.01C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"5. Operations and facilities providing tours of alternative energy facilities."
SECTION 97. Section 9217-2 01D.7. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the; addition of the '
following:
"c. Co-generation facilities."
SECTION 98. Section 9218.01 A.8. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Office buildings"
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SECTION 99. Section 9218.01A.11, of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"All uses permitted in the M-1-P and M-1 Zones, Sections 9216.01 and 9217.01, unless otherwise
regulated herein."
SECTION 100. Section 9218.01A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
12. Restaurants,except for drive-thrus.
13. Alternative fuel facilities operated by public agencies."
SECTION 101. Section 9218.01CA of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Drive-thru restaurants."
SECTION 102. Section 9218.03C.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
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a. Building height limitations as required by Federal Aviation Regulations.
b. Facilities necessary for airport identification or aircraft safety, maintenance, control, or regulation are
not subject to any limitation of this Ordinance.
c. Aircraft hangars or maintenance structures, subject to the provisions of Section 9218.03D.3. below.
d. High rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 9304.00 and 9402.00."
SECTION 103. Section 9220.0113.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"f) Energy uses
' 1) Solar collectors
2) Wind energy conversion systems(WECS) subject to the requirements and standards contained
in Section 9402.00H8.
3) Co-generation facilities"
SECTION 104. Section 9221.01A.8. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Except for the"0"Zone,R-1 uses(Section 9201.01A.)may be permitted on lots which were of record on
August 1, 1973, provided the owner files a non-suit covenant with the City of Palm Springs, relieving said
City from responsibility related to whatever hazard may exist, except that residential uses shall not be
allowed within the confines of the Noise Impact Combining Zone as delineated in the F.A.R. Part 150
Noise Compatibility Study of the Palm Springs Regional Airport."
SECTION 105. Section 9221.01D.9. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Except for the "0" Zone, large scale residential developments may be permitted on sites of not less than
forty (40) acres in an 0-20 Zone at a density of one (1) unit per twenty (20) acres and on sites not less
than five(5) acres in an 0-5 Zone at a density not to exceed that permitted by the General Plan Land Use
Map. The land shall be developed as an integrated unit, conforming to all property development
standards, except that lot area, lot dimensions, coverage, and yards may be modified to allow 'bluster"
housing, provided the overall development equals the general quality of development in the immediate
area Density is determined by net area. Adequate guarantee must be provided to ensure permanent
retention of open space. No residential uses shall be allowed within the confines of the Noise Impact
Combining Zone as delineated in the F.A.R. Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study of the Palm Springs
Regional Airport."
SECTION 106. Section 9221.011).10. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"c. Co-gencration facilities"
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SECTION 107. Section 9222.02,E�.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"The submission of development plans and standards for review and approval by the Planning
Commission and City Council in accordance with Section 9403.00."
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SECTION 108. Section 9222.021.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Presentation of data essential to the preparation of the necessary environmental documents as required by ,
the California Environmental Quality Act."
SECTION 109. Section 9223.03E.4. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"For properties fronting on Tahquitz Canyon Way,see Section 9301.02."
SECTION 110. Section 9225.00C. of the Zoning Ordnance is upended to read as follows:
"Uses shall be as provided in the underlying zone with which the"R" zone is combined, except that:
All multiple-family dwellings (including, but not limited to, apartments, group housing projects,boarding
&lodging houses,and condominiums)shall be permitted only by Conditional Use Permit Such Permit is
subject to the Planning Commission malting findings that the proposed use is compatible with its
surroundings and that the site in question is not appropriate for other uses allowed by tight within the
underlying zone. The conversion of existing hotels with twenty-nine (29) rooms or less to multi-family
dwellings shall not require the approval of a Conditional Use Permit provided the number of parking
spaces conforms to Section 9306.00D.29. and provided all other applicable codes and regulations are
met.»
SECTION 111. Section 9301.00F.3. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"a. Cornices, canopies, eaves, belt courses, sills, balconies, unenclosed stairways„ Chimneys, wing
walls and other similar architectural features may extend or project into a required front yard or '
into a courtyard not more than four(4)feet, and may extend into a required side or rear yard not
more than four(4)inches for each one(1)foot of width of such required side or rear yard.
b. Pedestrian entry features which encompass an area no greater than 60 sq.ft., and do not provide
usable interior space, may extend or project into a required front yard not more than eight (8)
feet."
SECTION 112, Section 9301.00F.5, of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Marquees, porte-cocheres, or other similar features, may extend to the street property line in residential
zones (except for the R-1 &R-G-A Zones) and to eight(8)feet from the ultimate curb line in commercial
zones. Such features shall be located not less than twelve(12)feet from any interior side or rear property
line and not less than thirty (30) feet from the intersection or extended intersection of properly lines at a
street corner. Columns supporting said features shall be located not less than five (5) feet from any
property line, except where no yard is required in the zone; columns shall not be located within any public
right-of-way. Marquees shall not be less than eight(8)feet in height."
SECTION 113. Section 9301.00F.8. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"One temporary portable storage facility, not to exceed seven(7)feet in height and 100 square feet in area,
may be allowed in any side or rear yard of a single-family residential lot. Such storage facility may
encroach into a required side or rear yard provided an access path of at least five (5) feet in width is
provided and provided such storage facility is screened from adjacent properties by a solid wall or fence or
by landscaping with a height of six(6)feet."
SECTION 114. Section 9301.00F. of the Zoning Ordnance is amended with the addition of the '
following:
1110. Signs,permitted subject to Section 9320.00, may project into any yard."
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SECTION 115. Section 9301.00G. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
1. For any building erected in residential zones, no water heaters, heating, ventilating, air conditioning
equipment or ducts, miscellaneous motors or pumps shall be installed above ground in any side or
rear yard area, except as provided for below.
2. Mechanical equipment which is adequately enclosed so as to prevent noise impacts to adjacent lots
' beyond the limits imposed by Chapter 11.74 of the Municipal Code may encroach into a required side
or rear yard provided an access path of at least five (5) feet in width is provided; said equipment and
necessary screening shall not exceed six(6)feet in height.
3. Mechanical equipment may extend into a required front yard for a distance not greater than five (5)
feel if screened from public view by a masonry wall not greater than five (5) feet in height.
Swimming pool/spa equipment may be located in a required front yard if screened from public view
by a masonry wall not less than five (5) feet in height. Such walls are subject to the provisions of
Section 9302.00."
SECTION 116. Section 9303.00A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Roof stnrctures for the housing of elevators skylights and required stairways, or the screening of
mechanical equipment, and chimneys may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed when
approved by the Director of Planning&Building or the Planning Commission.
No penthouse or roof structures or ally space above the height limit shall be allowed or may be used to
provide additional living or floor space.
Pedestrian entry features which encompass an area no greater than 60 sq.ft., and do not provide usable
interior space, may be erected above the height limits herein prescribed, but to no greater height than
fifteen (15)feet,when approved by the Director of Planning&Building or the Planning Commission."
SECTION 117. Section 9303.0013. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
No mechanical equipment or duct work shall be allowed on the roof unless it is located in an orderly
fashion to blend in with its surroundings and is concealed by roof structure, or other approved screening,
which is no less than six (6) inches greater in height than the equipment being screened. Required
screening shall be an integral part of the architecture. The Planning Commission or the Director of
Planning&Building may otherwise approve such equipment which may not meet this requirement if it is
located in an orderly fashion to blend in with its surroundings; in no case shall duct work be exposed.
SECTION 118. The introductory paragraph at Section 9304.00 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended
to read as follows:
"For the purpose of this Section, a highrise building is defined as a building or structure which exceeds
thirty-five(35)feet in height or as otherwise permitted. In all cases, highrise buildings shall be subject to
approval of a Conditional Use Permit or Planned Development District, pursuant to Section 9402.00 or
Section 9403.00, and shall be considered in only those zones where specifically permitted, pursuant to the
following standards:"
SECTION 119. Section 9304.00C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"A lighrise building shall have a minimum setback of three(3) feet of horizontal setback for each one (1)
foot of vertical rise of the building. This setback requirement is to be measured from property lines except
when a site in question abuts a street Then it shall be measured from the right-of-way line on the
opposite site of the abutting street. The City's General Plan Street Plan shall be used to determine the
right-of-way line, and in no case shall more than one hundred (100)feet of street right-of-way be used in
' determining a setback distance. The mininumn setback for any structure, regardless of height, shall be as
prescribed by Ilie underlying zone.
Exception: In industrial zones,except for properties which abut a property in a residential zone, a highrise
building shall have a minimum setback of one (1) foot of horizontal setback for each one (1) foot of
vertical rise of the building. This setback requirement is to be measured from all property lines.
On Indian Land, a highrise building shall have a minimum setback of one (1) foot of horizontal setback
distance from the short dimension of the lot and one and one-half(1/2)feet of horizontal setback distance
from the long dimension of the lot for each one(1) foot of vertical rise of the building. All setbacks shall
be measured from property lines."
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SECTION 120. Section 9305.00A of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Each building or structure or use shall have permanent vehicular access to the approved public or private
street or right-of-way on which the lot or building site has frontage, unless a secondary means of
permanent vehicular access such as a service road or alley has been approved by the Planning
Commission.
The access strip of a flag lot shall not be less than thirty(30)feet in width at any point, except in the R-1 '
Zones where it shall not be less than sixteen (16)feel."
SECTION 121. Section 9305.00C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"All vehicular aecessways shall be located not less than thirty (30) feet from (lie ultimate curb line of
intersection streets or as otherwise approved by the City Engineer. A greater distance may be required
depending on street design and use, and other factors as determined by the City Engineer to affect public
health and safety."
SECTION 122. Section 9306.0013.10. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as f allows:
"Administrative Relief. The Director of Planning &Building may grant a reduction of width of required
parking spaces by not more than six (6) inches and modification of other design standards subject to the
finding that special circumstances would deprive the subject property of privileges enjoyed by other
properties in the vicinity. Administrative relief from the number of parking spaces required by this
Section may be granted by the Director of Planning&Building in the manner set forth in Section 9406.01
(Minor Modification)of this Ordinance."
SECTION 123. Section 9306.0013.11. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Specific Parking Plan. Economics in parking may be achieved by large or mixed use developments. The
Director of Planning & Building may approve a specific parking plan for these kinds of development
under a Land Use Permit."
SECTION 124. Section 9306.00C.2.b. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as 15ollows:
"The minimum pavement section shall be a minimum of two and one-half(2-1/2) inch asphalt concrete
pavement over native soil, or equal. The pavement section shall be designed using "R' values,
determined by a licensed Soils Engineer and submitted with the Fine Grading Plan to the City Engineer
for approval."
SECTION 125. Section 9306.o0D.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Automobile service stations. Four (4) spaces plus four (4) spaces for each service bay. Exception:
Stations with mini-marts shall provide parking at the rate of one (1) space for every two hundred (200)
square feel of gross floor area within enclosed structures plus one space for wateriair dispensers, if
provided.
NOTE: Submitted plans shall show the number of service bays and number of hydraulic lifts."
SECTION 126. The introductory paragraphs of Section 9306.00E. of the Zoning; Ordinance are
amended to read as follows:
"The off-street parking area design criteria as set forth as follows, exemplify minimum dimensions
necessary for traffic circulation, ingress and egress, and public safely to and through parking areas, while
setting aside ample open space to integrate landscaping, lighting and pedestrian design features into the '
plan to create an off-street parking area aesthetically complimentary to the urban environment.
In order to allow for innovative designs to be explored, alternate designs may be considered and approved
by the Planning Commission. While this provision is not intended to allow deviation from the minimums
as set forth herein, it is to provide flexibility in the application and structuring of landscaping and related
environmental elements.
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The following parking lot dimensions shall apply to all parking lots constructed in accordance with this
Ordinance. In event practical difficulties and hardships result from the strict enforcement of the following
standards due to existing permanent buildings, or an irregular shaped parcel, administrative relief may be
granted by the Director of Planning &Building according to Section 9306.00B.10. and Section 9402.01
(Minor Modification)."
SECTION 127. Section 9306.00E. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
' following:
1119. Handicapped Parking Spaces: See Section 9306.00C.10."
SECTION 128. The tent following the table of Parking Dimensions in Section 9306.00E. of the
Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the following:
"and Exhibit F-2 for illustration."
SECTION 129. Section 9307.0113. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the
following:
"Total square feet of building space"
SECTION 130. The introductory paragraphs of Section 9307.02A. of the Zoning Ordinance are
amended to read as follows:
"A trash enclosure shall be provided for all uses in each zone district, except single family zones. The
requirements of this Section shall not apply in the C-M, M-1,M-1-P and M-2 Zones when a properly is
completely enclosed by walls and buildings. Said trash enclosure shall be constructed so that the contents
including trash containers shall not be visible from a height of five (5) feet above ground level on any
street frontage.
' The construction of said trash enclosure shall be constructed to the minimum standards established by the
Department of Planning&Building, shall be subject to Architectural Review (Section 9404.00) and shall
conform to the following general standards:"
SECTION 131. Section 9307.02C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Properties which are unable to comply with the provisions of this Section shall be required to apply for a
Minor Modification under the provisions of Section 9406.01 of this Code."
SECTION 132. Section 9308.02G. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
""COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA" means a telecommunications anterma designed to
transmit or receive communications as authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The commercial communication antenna shall not include amateur radio operators' equipment, as
licensed by the FCC,or home satellite/television antennas."
SECTION 133. Section 9308.03A.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following , -
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Commercial Communication Antennas
A communication antenna in which the means for transmitting or receiving communications do not
have a visual impact on the immediate area as determined by the Director of Planting& Building
' are subject to Section 9404.00 (Architectural Review). These facilities shall be of a scale
consistent with surrounding structures and shall be incorporated into the overall architectural
design of the structures and/or the site. Commercial communication antennas that may have a
visual impact in the surrounding area as determined by the Director of Planning & Building shall
be subject to Section 9402.00 (Conditional Use Permit)."
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SECTION 134. Section 9310.00C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"The certificate of occupancy shall stale that the building or proposed use of a building or land has been
inspected for compliance with all laws and Codes enforced by the City, including the provisions of this
Code, and with an approved site plan and any conditions required by this Code relating to the proposed
building or use."
SECTION 135. Section 9313.00B.2.b.(2) of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the: deletion of the '
following:
"Sewerage treatment facilities."
SECTION 136. Section 9313.00C. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
1. The density and lot dimensions of the zone in which the property is located shall apply.
2. The area of both public and private streets shall be excluded in calculating net area of the site.
3. Any area of the site having a degree of slope of thirty(30) percent or more shall be excluded from the
allowable area that may be allowed in computing total density. Such area shall be retained as open
space.
4. In order to insure permanent retention of the open space, a covenant approved by the City Attorney
shall be recorded dedicating all building rights to the City of Palm Springs and insuring that said
open space shall remain as shown on plans approved by the City of Palm Springs."
SECTION 137. Section 9316.00B.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Video/amusement arcades as a primary or secondary use shall be permitted in C-B-D, C-D-N, C-S-C, C-
1, C-2, H-C, M-1-P, M-1, M-2, A and O zones subject to the requirements of a conditional use permit.
Video/amusement arcades as a secondary use shall be permitted in conjunction with resort hotels in R-2, ,
R-3,R-4,R-4VP, CBD, and C-IAA Zones subject to the approval of a conditional use permit."
SECTION 138. Section 9316.00I3.2.a.(6) of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"(6) On-site security shall be provided both in the arcade and in the parking lot serving the arcade. A
security plan shall be submitted f'or review and approval by the Planning Commission.
(7) Any additional conditions of approval determined by the Planning Commission or City Council
shall be complied with."
SECTION 139. Section 9316.000,Le. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Any further conditions of approval reasonably determined by the Director of Planning &Building to be
necessary to conform the accessory use to the premises. A determination by Director of Planning &
Building pursuant to this Section shall be appealable to the Planning Commission."
SECTION 140. Section 9318.0013.3.b. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"The accessory apartment shall not contain more than 15%of the living area of the primary dwelling and
shall not exceed 640 square feet in area."
SECTION 141. Section 9318.00B.3. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the
following: '
"c. The accessory apartment shall not exceed 640 square feet."
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// The accessory apartment shall be served through the same utility meters as the primary unit."
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SECTION 142. Section 9320.07-2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
'f. Condominium properties without public access During the period of time when such realty is
offered for sale, lease or exchange,one(1) sign so indicating, in addition to the sign allowed in subsection
a.-e. above, may be located on the common-interest property at the entrance to the common-interest
subdivision from a public street by the homeowners' association, subject to the following provisions:
' (1)the size of the sign shall not exceed twelve(12)square feel;
(2) the height of the sign shall not be more than five (5)feet from the ground, and the sign face shall be
parallel with the street;
(3)the information displayed on the sign shall include the following:
a)that there are properties for sale,lease or exchange within the subdivision;
b)the owner's or broker's/agent's name and address or telephone number;
(4) no"rider" sign nor other attachment may be used as part of this sign;
(5) the design of the sign shall not detract from any main sign and shall be compatible with the site
architecture and landscape; and
(6) this sign shall contain only the advertisement of real property within the common-interest
subdivision."
SECTION 143. Section 9320.07-5. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Land Subdivision/Model Building Complex Sims. In-lieu of,but not in addition to any other sale, lease,
or exchange sign permitted under this Ordinance, signs advertising land subdivisionshnodel building
complexes shall be permitted upon recordation of the final subdivision map subject to the following
Provisions:
a. One(1)double-faced sign which shall not exceed thirty-two (32) square feet per side (forty-eight
(48)square feet if the land is adjacent to Interstate 10), and may be perpendicular to the street;or
b. Two(2)single-faced signs as follows:
(1) The size of each sign shall not exceed thirty-two(32) square feel(forty-eight(48) square
' feel if the land is adjacent to Interstate 10) and the signs shall be parallel to the street.
(2) Such signs shall be a minimum of two hundred(200)feet apart.
(3) Placement of such signs shall be approved by the Director of Planning&Building.
c. Such signs shall not be illuminated.
d. In the case of laud subdivisions, such signs shall be removed when property is no longer offered
for sale, lease or exchange by an original owner. In the case of model building complexes, such
signs shall be removed when on-site sales of structures cease.
SECTION 144. Section 9401.02A. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"A newly-designated use, as approved by the Planning Commission, shall be considered as an addition to
the Zoning Ordinance at an appropriate time following when other general amendments are also being
considered."
SECTION 145. Section 9401.02 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
,.0 Appeal
' The procedure for appeal of a Commission Determination shall be pursuant to Chapter 2.05 of
the Palm Springs Municipal Code."
SECTION 146. Section 9402.00A.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Uses listed in the zones as "Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit" and Highrise Buildings permitted
by a zone's development standLids, and pursuant to Section 9304.00, may be permitted in said zones
subject to the provisions of this Section. The Commission shall review and approve or disapprove the use.
The Commission's action shall be final unless appealed to the Council."
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SECTION 147. Section 9402.00A.2.j. of the Zoning Ordinance is aniended to read as follows:
"Commercial communications antennae, including, but not limited to, monopoles and lowers that, in the
determination of the Director of Planning&Building, may have a visual impact on the surrounding area."
SECTION 148. Section 9402.00A.2.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the
following: '
"Ambulance service and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use, subject to the following
conditions:
(1) That the use not be located in any R-1 Zone.
(2) That the site be located on a major thoroughfare as indicated on the Palm Springs General Plan."
SECTION 149. Section 9402.00H.2 c. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Access. Access drives shall be at least 30 feet from any street corner measured from the intersection of
the ultimate right-of-way lines; the City Engineer may require a greater distance based upon street and
traffic characteristics. All drives shall be designed to provide vehicle queuing in a manner that minimizes
possible hazard or slowing of vehicles on adjacent City streets. Reciprocal access/parking arrangements
may be required with adjacent properties to enhance public convenience and safely.
SECTION 150. Section 9402.001-1.2.m.(2)of the Zoning Ordinance is alnended to react as follows:
"Video recording surveillance cameras shall be used to record all purchases and attempted purchases of
alcoholic beverages. Signs shall be posted, one outside the building at or near the gasoline servicing area
and another inside the building near the cash registers notifying the public that "all alcoholic beverage
transactions are monitored in cooperation with the Palm Springs Police Department." The videotape
equipment used shall be such as to record at least 24 hours of operation, the tapes shall be maintained for
the prior 72 hours, and the film shall be made available to any representative of the Palm Springs Police
Department within 24 hours of a request. The tapes shall be made available for use in evidence against ,
any person who purchased or attempted to,purchase alcoholic beverages as well as for use in any court or
administrative proceeding regardless of the type of criminal activity or the party or parties involved.
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SECTION 151. Section 9402.00H.51.(10) of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Light standards shall be a maximum of eighteen (18) feet in height. The height of all light standards
shall be measured from the elevation of the adjoining pavement of the access roads."
SECTION 152. Section 9402.00H.5.k(15) of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of
the following:
"(g) These requirements may be modified by the Planting Commission should each recreational
vehicle space be provided with a sewer connection.
SECTION 153. Section 9402.00H.6.a. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the
following.
"(CZ)"
SECTION 154, Section 9402.0014.6.h. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Approval - Recommendation of approval of both the CUP and the Change of Zone: by the Planning
Commission and approval of the CUP and first reading of the Change of Zone request Uy the City Council '
shall establish a three-year time limit for the CUP."
SECTION 155. The first paragraph of Section 9402.001-1.6.c. of the .Zoning Ordinance is amended
with the addition of the following:
"Upon expiration of the change of zone request, the Zoning Map shall be changed to revert to the previous
zone."
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SECTION 156. Section 9402.OIC.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"Land Use Permits for primary land uses shall be considered Type I Permits;those for accessory uses shall
be considered Type II Permits."
SECTION 157. Section 9402.01C.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"d. Specific parking plans
e. Temporary circuses, carnivals"
SECTION 158. Section 9402.01D. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"T A copy of the approved Land Use Permit shall be displayed, or presentable upon request by any
City official, during the time the Permit is valid and the use for which the Permit was granted is
operational. Should the Permit not be available upon request, such Permit shall be considered
mill and void during the time it is not available."
SECTION 159. Section 9403.00C.2. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"The Planning Commission and the City Council may modify such requirements based upon the submittal
of a specific parking plan."
SECTION 160. Section 9403.00E.1. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the
following:
"Conceptual Development Plan
The applicant may submit a conceptual development plan to the Department of Planning & Zoning for
preliminary review by public hearing before the Planning Commission and City Council, in order to
determine whether the proposed project has merit and should continue through the application process
and the applicable CEQA provisions, and to determine consistency with the General Plan. Required
exhibits shall be as determined by the Director of Planning&Zoning."
SECTION 161. Section 9403.00E.4. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Final Development Plan-Approval by Planning Commission.
The applicant shall submit a final development plan for approval by the Planning Commission. Said final
plan shall be substantially in conformance with the approved preliminary plan and shall incorporate all
modifications and conditions to the preliminary development plan made by the Commission and Council,
and shall be submitted with the final development plan checklist provided by the Department of Planning
&Building. Should the Final Plan propose modifications which are not in substantial conformance vvitln
the approved preliminary plan, such Plan shall be processed as a new application. The Final
Development Plan may be processed concurrently with the Preliminary Development Plan."
SECTION 162. Section 9403.00F. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN-APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval of the Final Development Plan by the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the
' City Council. The appeal procedure shall be pursuant to Chapter 2.01 of the Palm Springs Municipal
Code."
SECTION 163. Section 9403.00G. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"The final development plan may be modified by submitting a request for such modification according to
the same procedure as is required in the initial review and approval process, including public hearing by
the Planning Commission and City Council in accordance with Section 9402.00 of this Ordinance. Minor
architectural or site changes not affecting the intent of the PD may be approved by (lie Planning
Commission. No Council action is necessary for minor changes except appealed decisions."
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SECTION 164. Section 9403.00H. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended by changing the title "City
Council"to"Planning Commissiorf'.
SECTION 165. Section 9403.001. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"If the owner or owners of property in the Planned Development District have not conmienced substantial
constriction within six (6) months from the dale of the final development plan as approved by the
Planning Commission or within the time set by Planning Commission or City Council approval, the
Planned Development District shall become null and void. For good cause shown by the property owner,
the Planning Commission may extend the six (6)month period required for commencing construction.
For any phased planned development,cessation of development for a per iod of two (2)years or more shall
require Planning Commission review and approval prior to further development of the district unless part
of an approved Development Agreement.
Planned Development Districts which are approved in conjunction with air approved Disposition &
Development Agreement (DDA) and/or subdivision map shall not terminate if substantial construction
has commenced prior to the termination of the DDA and/or subdivision map."
SECTION 166. Section 9406.01A.6. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Reduction of number of required parking spaces by not more than ten (10) percent as shown in Section
9306.000."
SECTION 167. Section 9406.0113. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the addition of the
following:
"4. Modifications approved by the Planning Commission in the course of approving a Conditional
Use Permit or a Planned Development District shall not be subject to this Section."
SECTION 169. Section 9407.00B.4.a. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the '
following:
"The hearing date shall be set by the Planning Director for not less than ten(10)days nor more than thirty
(30) days after the filing of a petition, or after the initiation motion by the Council or Commission."
SECTION 169. Section 9407.0013.5.d. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended to read as follows:
"Where a request for a zone change appears valid for the specific uses proposed by an applicant and for
only those uses, the Planning Commission may recommend and the Council may approve a Planned
Development District in lieu of a Change of Zone, subject to the filing of an application pursuant to
Section 9403.00, subject to compliance by the applicant with all of the commitments made in the
presentation of his request and such other conditions as the Commission and Council may deam
appropriate to assure the type of development proposed and the protection of the health, safety and general
welfare in the neighborhood within which the development is proposed. A Planned Development District
in lieu of a zone change, shall be approved and adopted by ordinance of the City Council."
SECTION 170. Section 9407.01A.3.a. of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the
following:
"The hearing date shall be set by the Planning Department for not less than ten (10) days nor more than
thirty(30)days after the initiating motion by the Commission or Council."
SECTION 171. Section 9407.01 of the Zoning Ordinance is amended with the deletion of the
following: '
"B. MINOR AMENDMENTS
Minor zoning ordinance text amendments which neither impose new regulations nor remove or
modify existing regulations may be recommended by the Commission to the Council without
holding public hearings."
SECTION 172. EXHIBITS. All exhibits contained within the Zoning Ordinance shall be made to
conform to the passage of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 173. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after passage.
SECTION 174. PUBLICATION. The City Clerk is hereby ordered and directed to certify to the
passage of this Ordinance, and to cause the same or a summary thereof or a display advertisement, duly
' prepared according to law, to be published in accordance with law.
ADOPTEDthis 4th dayof March 1998.
AYES: Members Barnes, Hodges, Oden, Reller-Spurgin and Mayor Kleindienst
NOES. None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
City Clerk Mayor
REVIEWED&APPROVED AS TO FORM
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance 1553 was duly adopted
by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs, California, in a
meeting held on the 4th day of March, 1998, and that summary of same
was published in the DESERT SUN, a newspaper of general circulation
on February 22 and March 8, 1998.
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_ ' JUDITH SUMICH "
City Clerk
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