HomeMy WebLinkAbout9/13/2006 - STAFF REPORTS - 2.B. Jay Thompson
From: Craig Ewing
Sent: Monday, September 11, 2006 9:43 AM
To: Chris Mills; David Ready; Ginny Foat; Jay Thompson; Martha Edgmon; Michael McCulloch; Ron
Oden; Steve Pougnet
Cc: Ziva
Subject: FW: Chino Cone Materials
To All,
Ms. Hillinger provided the following comment after your Chino Cone hearing September 6ih. I believe she is
referring to the presentation from the Riverside Lands Conservancy, she agreed to my forwarding this to you. Let
me know if you have any questions.
Craig A. Ewing, AICP
- Director of Planning Services
- City of Palm Springs
From: Ziva [mailto:zivah@earthlink.net]
Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 9:19 AM
To: Craig Ewing
Subject: Re: Chino Cone Materials
-----Original Message-----
From„ Craia_Ewing
To: zivah@earthlink.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 05, 2006 10:09 AM
Subject: Chino Cone Materials
Ziva,
This is a link to the Chine Cone memo and draft ordinance: http://www.ci.pplm-
springs.ca us/council_ggendas/2006.0906/1 D.pdf. It's in Adobe Acrobat, which should be on your computer.
Let me know if you have any problems opening the file.
- Craig
Craig,
I find it very disturbing to think that the City might even contemplate the idea of usurping portions of parcel 8 for
land transfer with regard to establishing a campus (which would ultimately create a traffic hazard of monstrous
proportions) I wish to go on record that since I and the rest of the group have a multi million dollar vested
interest in this parcel, in no possible way would we stand still for having our long standing investment
jeopardized-The City has vacillated, dilly dallied, in general stalled decisions for way too long, and in so doing
may ultimately financially harm our group in a manner that the City could never financially recover. It is time to
stand up to all the ad hoc committees that constantly spring up and decide just who was elected to make
decisions.
Thank you for your time and attention,
Seriously yours,
Ziva Hillingcr
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DATE: September 13, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO.
1700, ESTABLISHING REGULATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY
SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AREAS INCLUDING THE CHINO CONE.
FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager
BY: Office of the City Clerk
SUMMARY:
The City Council will consider adoption of Ordinance No. 1700.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and adopt Ordinance No. 1700, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTIONS 92.21.1.00, 92.21.1.01,
92.21.1.02, 92.21.1.03, 92.21.1.04, 92.21.1.05, 92.21.1.06, AND 92.21.1.07, AND
AMENDING SECTION 91.00.10, OF THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE,
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AREAS INCLUDING THE CHINO
CONE."
STAFF ANALYSIS:
At its September 6, 2006, meeting the City Council introduced on first reading the
proposed ordinance.
This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the
ordinance. The ordinance shall be effective 30-days from adoption.
mes Thompson
City Clerk
Attachment:
Ordinance No. 1700
Item 2 . B .
ORDINANCE NO. 1700
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA,
ADDING SECTIONS 92.21.1.00, 92.21,1.01, 92.21.1.02, 92.21A.03,
92.21.1.04, 92.21.1.05, 92.21.1.06, AND 92.21.1.07 TO, AND AMENDING
SECTION 91.00.10 OF, THE PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE,
RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF REGULATIONS FOR
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AREAS, INCLUDING
THE CHINO CONE.
City Attorney's Summary
This Ordinance creates a new zone district, the Environmentally Sensitive
Area Specific Plan zone (ESA-SP), for the preservation of open space
through the creation and implementation of development review
considerations that will ensure the evaluation of the suitability of the land
for development in a manner which would preserve the character of the
land consistent with the policies of the City's General Plan. This
Ordinance provides that the ESA-SP zone will be divided into Planning
Areas as indicated on the Zoning Map. The ESA-SP zone will include the
Chino Cone and the North Palm Canyon Drive north entry corridor upon
adoption of the Ordinance. Other environmentally sensitive areas can be
added by the City Council from time to time. A specific plan, allowing only
sensitive and appropriate uses, densities, distributions, and design
standards, is required for each Planning Area. All development will be
required to be consistent with the adopted specific plan. The provisions of
the ESA-SP zone will supersede any conflicting provisions of the Palm
Springs Zoning Code and are required to be liberally construed to
effectuate their purposes.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordains:
SECTION 1 Section 91.00.10 of the City of Palm Springs Zoning Code is amended by
adding the following definitions:
"City Manager" means the City Manager of the City of Palm Springs or the designee or
designees of the City Manager.
"Ranchette" means a single family dwelling on a large lot, including land under open
space or limited development easement or covenant.
"Receiving Site" means a site which receives density pursuant to the provisions of this
Code.
"Sending Site" means a site which has received a certification by the Director of
Planning Services of density eligible for transfer to another site pursuant to the
provisions of this Code.
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Page 2
SECTION 2 Section 91.00.10 of the City of Palm Springs Zoning Code is amended by
amending the following definitions:
"Zoning Code" or "Zoning ordinance" or "Code" means the Zoning Code of the City of
Palm Springs as described in Section 91.00.00 of the Zoning Code.
SECTION 3. Section 92.21.1,00 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read:
92.21.1.00 "ESA-SIP" Environmentally Sensitive Area Specific Plan Zone
A. The ESA-SP zone is intended to provide for the development of environmentally
sensitive areas of the City in a manner that will preserve the open, rural character of
these areas while allowing development of ranchettes and clustered single- and multiple
family or resort projects.
B. The purpose of the zone is to facilitate the preservation of open space through
the creation and implementation of development review considerations that will ensure
the evaluation of the suitability of the land for development in a manner which would
preserve the character of the land consistent with the policies in Section 92.21.1,05 of
this Code-
C. The ESA-SP zone is divided into Planning Areas, as indicated on the Zoning
Map. The ESA-SP zone includes the China Cone, North Palm Canyon Drive north
entry corridor, and other areas which the City Council may designate from time to time
by ordinance. A specific plan, allowing only sensitive and appropriate uses, densities,
distributions, and design standards, is required for each Planning Area. All
development will be required to be consistent with the adopted specific plan.
D. The provisions of the ESA-SP zone shall supersede any conflicting provisions of
the Palm Springs Zoning Code. The regulations in this Section and 92.21.1.01 through
92.21.1.07 inclusive shall apply to those areas designated "ESA-SP" on the Zoning Map
and shall be liberally construed to effectuate their purposes. Specifically, the provisions
of Section 94.03.00 (Planned Development District -- PD) shall not be used to increase
the density or intensity of development or modify design standards beyond that
expressly permitted under the ESA-SP Zone or an applicable Specific Plan.
SECTION 4. Section 92.21.1.01 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read:
92.21.1.01 Uses Permitted
A. Uses Permitted in All Planning Areas.
1. Single-family dwellings, not to exceed one (1) unit per forty (40) net acres,
excluding for density calculation purposes all lands with slopes in excess of thirty
percent (30%) or within established flood zones.
2. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the permitted use
when located on the same lot therewith. It is unlawful to construct, erect or
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Page 3
locate any accessory building without a permitted main building. Servants
quarters, guest houses and accessory living quarters may be erected in
detached structures but shall not be provided with kitchen arrangements or other
provisions for meal preparation.
3. Home occupations subject to the provisions of Chapter 5.21 of the Palm
Springs Municipal Code.
B. Uses Permitted by Specific Plan in all Planning Areas
The following uses may be permitted in all Planning Areas, subject to enactment
of a Specific Plan by California Government Code Section 65450 et seq., as amended:
1. Single-family dwellings
2. Multiple-family residential,
3. Public parks, recreational areas, and open space, but not to include
places of assembly, except as otherwise permitted in this Chapter;
4. Resort hotels, hotels, condominiums, time-shares, including incidental or
accessory commercial uses operated primarily for the convenience of residents
and guests
5. Nature centers, museums and other facilities that interpret and support the
natural environment
6. Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the above uses,
located on the same lot therewith, and designed as an integral part of any
residential or hotel facility, including:
a. Athletic, sport and recreation clubs;
b. Country clubs, golf courses driving ranges, tennis and swimming
facilities;
C. Restaurants, not including drive-in, drive-through or fast-food
establishments;
d. Spas, subject to compliance with Chapter 5.34 of the Municipal
Code.
C. Uses Permitted by Specific Plan in Planning Area 5A
In addition to the uses specified in Section B, above, the following uses may be
permitted in Planning Area 5A, subject to enactment of a Specific Plan by California
Government Code Section 65450 et seq., as amended:
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Page 4
1. Tourist-serving commercial activities, including retail goods and services
primarily oriented to the traveler, including restaurants and entertainment.
Community-oriented retail, such as a shopping center anchored by a grocery
store, is not permitted for this site.
SECTION 5. Section 92,21.1.02 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read:
92.21.1.02 Uses Prohibited
All uses and structures not permitted in Section 92.21.1.01 are deemed to be
specifically prohibited. The following classifications of uses shall not be permitted in the
zone by Commission determination:
A. Commercial uses, excepting those otherwise provided for herein
B. Industrial Uses
C. Institutional Uses
D. Mobile Home Parks
E. Equestrian Facilities
F. Recreational Vehicle Parks
SECTION 6. Section 92.21.1.03 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read:
92.21.1.03 Property Development Standards -- Permitted Uses
The following property development standards shall apply to all land and
buildings in the ESA-SP zone for uses permitted under Section 92.21.1.01.A, except
that any lot created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the
time of its creation may be used as a building site.
A. Density
The allowable density shall be one dwelling unit per forty (40) acres.
B. Lot Area
Each lot shall have a minimum net lot area of twenty (20) acres.
C. Lot Dimensions
All lots hereafter created shall comply with the following minimum standards and
lots now held under separate ownership or of record shall not be reduced below these
standards.
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1. Each lot shall have a minimum width of five hundred (500) feet;
2. Each lot shall have a minimum depth of five hundred (500) feet.
D. Building Height
1. Buildings and structures erected for single family residential use shall
have a height not greater than fifteen (15) feet above approved finished grade.
The total height of the building or structure, measured from the approved finished
grade immediately adjacent to the lowest point of the structure to the highest
point of the structure, shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet.
E. Yards
1, General Provisions.
a. The provisions of Section 92.01.00 shall apply.
2. Front Yard.
a. There shall be a front yard of not less than fifty (50) feet.
3. Side Yard.
a. Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than fifty (50) feet.
4. Rear Yard.
a. Each lot shall have a rear yard of not less than fifty (50) feet.
F. Distance Between Buildings.
The minimum distance between buildings shall be fifteen (15) feet except as
otherwise provided in this section-
G. Walls, Fences and Landscaping.
The provisions of Sections 93.02.00 and 94.21.1.06.F.3 shall apply, except that
no more than one (1) acre of land per lot shall be enclosed by any wall or fence.
H. Access.
The provisions of Section 93,05.00 shall apply.
I. Off-street Parking_
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The provisions of Section 93.06.00 shall apply.
J. Design Standards
All development shall be designed to comply with the Design Standards for the
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Section 9421.1.05 of this Code.
SECTION 7. Section 92.21.1.04 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read:
92.21.1.04 Property Development Standards — Uses Subject to a Specific Plan
The following property development standards shall apply to all land and
buildings in the ESA-SP zone for uses permitted under Section 92.21.1.01.13.
A. Requirement for Area-wide Specific Plan
A Specific Plan submitted under this ordinance shall include not less than an
entire Planning Area, except Planning Area 3. A Specific Plan submitted for Planning
Area 3 shall include not less than ten (10) acres. Minor adjustments to Planning Area
boundaries may be allowed-
B. Density and Open Space
1. The following dwelling unit densities and requirements for open space are
established for the Planning Areas within the ESA-SP. For purposes of
calculating densities of hotels and other tourist accommodations, a hotel room or
similar unit shall count as 0.70 of a residential dwelling unit:
Planning Maximum Allowed Minimum Required Open Minimum Required Open Maximum Floor Area
Area Density Space—All Farms Space— Undeveloped
1 Go to Base Zone (One DU/40 Acres)
2 2 DU /Acre 72% of Project Area 35 % of Project Area 6,000 SF/DU
3 Tribe Specific Plan
4 2 DU /Acre 72% of Project Area 35 % " 6,000 SF/DU
5 6 DU /Acre 72% " " " 35 % " 2,000 SF/DU
5A 0.25 Floor Area Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
6 1.5 DU /Acre 79% of Project Area 40 % of Project Area 6,000 SF/ DU
7 Go to Base Zone (One DU /40 Acres)
8 2 DU /Acre 72% of Project Area 35 % " 6,000 SF/DU
9 1 DU /Acre 81% 11 11 11 40 % 8,000 SF/DU
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2. Undeveloped open space shall exclude all lands with slopes in excess of
thirty percent (30%) above the toe of slope, and shall be limited to natural and
renaturalized land, and hiking trails. Dedication for public access shall be
provided to undeveloped open space.
3. Floor area shall include all enclosed and covered structures, including all
habitable space, garages and carports, solid roofed patios, porte cocheres and
other solid roofed accessory buildings and structures. Open, uncovered patios,
driveways, walkways, water and landscaping features shall not be included.
4. Remaining open space may include roads and other paved accessways,
recreational facilities, golf courses, landscaping, water features and other
uncovered features-
5- In all Planning Areas other than Planning Area 5A, commercial uses shall
not exceed 15% of the total floor area of the development (including all
residential and hotel units). For purposes of calculating commercial density, all
leasable commercial space shall be counted, including retail, restaurants, pro
shops and convention space. Common facilities, such as lobbies, rest rooms,
general service areas and management offices shall not be included.
6. In Planning Area 5A, total enclosed building area shall not exceed a Floor
Area Ratio of 0.25.C.
7. In Planning Area 9, lands within the floodplain and lands exceeding 30%
slope shall be excluded from the density calculation. It is expected that
remaining land available for calculation of density is approximately 244 acres-
C. Building Height
Buildings and structures erected for single family residential use shall have a
height not greater than fifteen (15) feet above approved finished grade. The maximum
height of the building or structure, measured from the approved finished grade
immediately adjacent to the lowest point of the structure to the highest point of the
structure shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet.
For all buildings, the maximum allowed height shall be as established by the
applicable adopted Specific Plan.
D. Lot Area, Lot Dimensions, Yards, and Distance Between Buildings
Development standards shall be as established by the applicable adopted
Specific Plan.
E. Walls, Fences, and Landscaping.
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Page 8
The provisions of Sections 93.02.00 and 94.21.1.05.H.3 shall apply.
Development standards for walls, fences, and landscaping shall be as established by
the applicable adopted Specific Plan.
F. Access.
The provisions of Section 93.05.00 shall apply, except as may be modified by the
applicable adopted Specific Plan.
G. Off-street Parking.
The provisions of Section 93.06.00 shall apply, except as may be modified by the
applicable adopted Specific Plan.
H. Design Standards
All development shall be designed to comply with the Design Standards for
Environmentally Sensitive Areas, Section 94.21.1.05 of this Code.
SECTION 8. Section 94.21.1.05 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to
read:
94.21.1.05 Design Standards.
The purpose of the ESA-SP zone is to protect environmentally sensitive lands by
establishing standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of
development projects. The design and preparation of the site shall have as their first
objective the minimal disturbance of the underlying landforms, site topography, and
surface environment of the affected Planning Area. Any proposed project shall
introduce development which appears and functions as an integral part of the site's
natural environment. To protect environmentally sensitive land, all development
projects within any Planning Area shall be subject to a design review process with the
following components
A. Environmental Analysis
Concurrent with the submission of any proposed project application for a specific
plan, tentative map or building permit application, an environmental analysis shall be
prepared and submitted to the City. The analysis shall include a map and text which
identify all major and minor environmental conditions on the subject site and major
environmental conditions in the surrounding area, including lands within 500 feet of the
site, with the surrounding area subject to final determination by the Director of Planning
Services. At a minimum, the analysis shall identify and describe the following subjects:
1. Geologic Conditions
2. Cultural Resources
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3. Topographic Conditions
4. Unique Rock Formations and Mineral Deposits
5_ Drainage Patterns and Local Watershed Boundaries
6. Minor and Major Water Channels
7. Significant Landscape Features, Oases, etc.
8. Flora and Fauna
9. Non-native Plant Species
10. Significant Animal Species
11. Prior Development History
12. Existing Development
A plan for the removal or other treatment of boulders shall be prepared as part of the
Specific Plan and evaluated in the associated Environmental Impact Report.
The analysis provides the basis for project site planning, and the applicant shall design
and locate proposed development to minimize impacts on environmental conditions.
B. View Analysis
Concurrent with the submission of any proposed project application for a specific
plan, tentative map or building permit application, a view analysis shall be prepared and
submitted to the City. The analysis shall include a map, photos and text which identify
views of the project site from the North Palm Canyon Drive, Tram Way and other
viewpoints, with the actual viewpoints subject to final determination by the Director of
Planning Services. At a minimum, the analysis shall address the following related to the
selected viewpoints:
1. Areas of the subject site which are visible,
2. Areas of the site which may be screened or otherwise oriented so as not
to be visible;
3. Potential building envelopes (volumes) that would not be visible;
4. Strategies for maintaining existing screening features;
5. Strategies for implementing and maintaining proposed screening features.
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A three-dimensional graphic representation of final build-out shall be required as part
any Specific Plan application, including scale model, computer simulation or similar
presentation. All proposed grading, including roads and parking lots; and all structures,
including habitable and non-habitable buildings, storage tanks, and all walls shall be
shown.
The analysis provides the basis for establishing the locations and heights of structures
and other support features, and the applicant shall locate proposed development to
minimize off-site views of the project.
C. Trails Analysis
Concurrent with the submission of any proposed project application for a specific
plan, tentative map or building permit, a trails analysis shall be prepared and submitted
to the City. The analysis shall include a map and text which identify all existing trails
and all proposed trails within the project area. Existing trails shall include public trails
established by dedication of easement or similar conveyance and trails established by
use.
D. Mandatory Standards
The following standards shall apply to all development in Environmentally
Sensitive Areas and shall not be modified by any Specific Plan.
1. Mass grading to create large, single-level flat pads is prohibited.
2. Pad heights are not significantly raised beyond the natural topography.
Any pad height more than 2 feet above natural topography may be deemed
significant.
3. The Master Plan of Drainage shall be implemented.
4. Retention basins are prohibited where a sufficient Master Plan of Drainage
has been implemented. Street and site plan layout shall follow natural terrain.
5. Streets and paving areas are paved with decorative or colored concrete or
pavers to match color of existing terrain. Asphaltic concrete shall not be allowed.
6. No street lighting is allowed.
7. Vegetation removed for utility construction or maintenance is replaced with
appropriate landscaped areas-
8- All utility lines are located underground, except screening from public view
in a manner that represents natural desert landscaping may be allowed when
undergrounding is not feasible_
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9. All water lines located in public or private street rights-of-way are located
within the pavement sections.
10. Water lines located outside of rights-of-way require waterline easements.
11. Any visible portion of a water storage facility has an exterior color to match
surrounding native stone, soil color or backdrop.
12. Location and design of water storage facilities are coordinated in advance
with the Desert Water Agency.
13. Water tanks are not located on slopes greater than 3:1.
14. All wastewater lines, including force mains, located in public or private
street rights-of-way are located within the pavement sections_
15. Wastewater lines located outside of rights-of-way require sewer line
easements that include full vehicular and equipment access.
16. All exterior colors, materials and finishes blend with the color and texture
of surrounding stone or soil.
17. Reflective building materials are not used. Solar panels shall be non-
reflective.
18. The forms of buildings, structures and other improvements are not
repetitive, but respect and interpret the forms of the surrounding landscape and
present a custom design appearance.
19. Stepped elevations and floor levels are used to avoid massive building
forms and wall surfaces.
20. All exterior mechanical equipment is screened with material that
complements the surrounding structures and environment.
21, Project gates, if proposed, shall be limited to vehicular access control only_
22. Project signage shall be designed to blend with the natural environment.
22. No curbs shall be allowed.
23. At least one nature interpretive center in each Planning Area shall be
provided as part of the development of the public trails system, if
applicable.
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E. Site Preparation
The design and preparation of the site shall have as their objective: The minimal
disturbance of the underlying landforms, site topography and surface environment of the
Chino Cone and adjacent areas, and the introduction of development which appears
and functions as an integral part of the site's natural environment. The following
principles describe how the objectives for site preparation would be fulfilled.
1. Guiding Principles: Grading
a. New development is designed to follow existing slopes and contours.
b. Cut-and-fill techniques to create flat development pads is avoided_
c. Slopes do not exceed 1 '/2 to 1.
d. Retaining walls are limited to:
1. Retaining walls that are part of a building foundation;
2. Transition retaining walls taper from a maximum height of
five (5) feet with a maximum overall length of twenty-five (25)
feet.
3. Walls are screened with boulders or other materials, as
approved by the Specific Plan.
e. Retaining elements composed of boulders, berms or other non-
manufactured materials provide variation in form and a natural
appearance.
2. Guiding Principles: Drainage
a. Project drainage follows best practices, while maintaining the natural
run-off and channel characteristics.
b. Development preserves existing drainage patterns, natural streams
and local watershed boundaries.
c. Drainage volumes in existing channels are not increased over natural
levels.
d. Sedimentation characteristics of existing drainage channels are
maintained.
e. Natural, non-manufactured materials are used to assure the stability of
drainage channels.
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f. The natural vegetation density and diversity of existing channels are
maintained.
g. No ponding of water occurs above cut or fill slopes.
h. Surface drainage interceptors are provided at the top of cut or fill
slopes to prevent erosion of slopes and graded areas.
i. All erosion control, and surface and sub-surface drainage facilities are
designed to provide stable and longterm erosion protection.
j. Manufactured drainage facilities are covered or screened with boulders
and other materials to produce a natural appearance.
F. Street Design
The design and placement of street and roads shall have as their objective: The
appearance of streets and roads as long strips of pavement crossing natural slopes and
contours shall be minimized, and their design and construction shall minimize intrusions
into local natural conditions.
The following principles describe how the objectives for street design would be fulfilled:
1. Guiding Principles: Location of Streets and Roads
a. Streets do not divert or block primary historical drainage patterns.
b. The vertical profile of streets are aligned to closely match the
existing natural terrain.
C. Habitat connections and view corridors are not interrupted by
streets.
d. Curvilinear alignments and gently rolling profiles are consistent with
site topography. Excavations and embankments are limited to the
greatest extent possible.
e. Street alignments are located to avoid stands of vegetation, rock
outcroppings and other significant natural features.
2. Street and Parking Design
a. Minimum public street widths are 22 feet with no on-street parking.
Off-street guest parking is located and provided in sufficient
numbers to support the project.
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b. Road shoulders widths are composed of crushed native rock.
Additional width may be required to accommodate drainage swales
or, where necessary, concrete gutters. Drainage swales shall be
composed of large stones and native soil-
C. Street intersections are not located within the alignment and
floodplain of major or minor water channels nor within boulder
clusters or other sensitive environmental features.
d. Shoulder slopes match pavement cross slope where roadway
cross-slopes are used to control drainage.
e. Maximum slope gradients within 10 feet of the roadway edge do not
exceed 4:1 for fill slopes and 3:1 for cut slopes.
f. Maximum height of cut and fill slopes, including any retaining walls,
is 8 feet. Retaining walls are the minimum height necessary to
meet this standard.
g. Roadway slopes do not create a continuous wall or cut / fill
condition, but vary in height and present an undulating appearance
consistent with the natural slope.
h. Slopes are rounded to blend into the existing terrain to produce a
contoured transition.
i. Street design accommodates stormwater runoff, as required by a
Hydrology Study approved by the City Engineer. When used,
concrete closely matches adjacent paving materials. Standard grey
concrete material shall not be allowed.
j. Street design not meeting public street standards for sections,
widths, materials or other factors may be required to be constructed
and maintained as private streets. All streets on the Chino Cone
are recommended to be private, except collector streets, as
indicated in the Specific Plan.
3. Sidewalks
a. No sidewalks are allowed, except only as may be required to
conform to state and federal accessibility requirements. Accessible
pathways shall be paved with decorative or colored concrete,
pavers, or other approved materials.
G. Utilities
The location and installation of utilities shall have as their objective: The minimal
disturbance of the underlying landforms, site topography and surface environment of the
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Chino Cone, and the introduction of services and utilities which appear as an integral
part of the site's natural environment.
The following principles describe how the objectives for site preparation would be
fulfilled.
1. Guiding Principles: General Criteria for Utilities
a. Utilities are located to minimize any degradation to the key natural
features identified on the Environmental Analysis.
b. Utility crossings do not obstruct or constrict drainage courses.
C. Utility corridors requiring frequent maintenance are not located
within significant riparian, vista or habitat corridors.
2. Guiding Principles: Water Distribution Lines
a. Water meters are located adjacent to driveways and shall minimize
impacts on environmental conditions.
b. Water lines only cross water channels within street rights-of-way.
3. Guiding Principles: Water Storage Facilities
a. Water storage facilities minimize impacts on the surrounding
environment.
4. Guiding Principles: Wastewater Collection Lines
a. Wastewater lines avoid side or rear yard areas and cut or fill
slopes.
b. Wastewater lines are not located within areas subject to inundation
by a 100-year storm flow, unless approved by the Director of Public
Works.
C. Wastewater lines only cross water channels within street rights-of-
way, and only when no other viable solution is available.
5. Guiding Principles: Other utilities
a. All utility lines are located within public or private street rights-of-
way, but may be located outside of pavement areas.
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H. Site Planning and Design
The site planning and design of development shall have as their objective: The
minimal disturbance of the underlying landforms, site topography and surface
environment of each Planning Area and any adjacent Planning Area, and the
introduction of buildings, structures, and landscaping which appear and function as
integral parts of the site's natural environment.
The following principles describe how the objectives for site planning and design would
be fulfilled.
1. Guiding Principles: General Criteria
The following elements are preserved in the site plan:
a. Natural features, environmental functions and cultural features, as
determined by the Environmental Analysis.
b. View corridors, as determined by View Analysis,
C. The existing and proposed trail system.
d. Natural topography.
e. Natural vegetation.
f. Natural water channels and drainage ways
g. Significant visual features, such as peaks, ridgelines, rock outcrops,
boulder fields, and significant stands of vegetation.
2. Guiding Principles: Design
a. Development of Planning Area 5A harmonizes with and does not
overshadow Visitors Center.
b. Buffers in setbacks fluctuating between 75 to 125 feet (average 100
feet) are developed on properties fronting North Palm Canyon Drive to
screen development from motorists' views.
c. Buffers in setbacks fluctuating between 50 to 75 feet (average 62.5
feet) are developed on properties fronting Tramway to screen
development from motorists' views.
d. All rooftops in Planning Areas 5 though 8 are screened from highway
view using berms, landscape materials and setbacks.
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e. Passive solar control is incorporated into the architecture. Recessed
window and entry openings and deep roof overhangs are examples.
3. Guiding Principles: Walls and Fences
a. Perimeter or property boundary walls and fences are avoided .
b. Site walls and fences enclose the minimum area necessary to
provide privacy or code compliance (swimming pools, etc.).
C. Walls and fences do not cross significant desert vegetation, water
channels or significant topographic features_
d. Walls are designed to avoid unbroken lines, using undulations,
offsets, notches and similar features.
e. Walls and fences are screened with landscaping and boulders to
minimize visual appearance.
4. Guiding Principles: Lighting
a. Exterior lighting fixtures are shielded to eliminate off-site views of
any direct light source. All lighting is directed downward with no up-
lighting of landscaping.
b. Maximum height for commercial, free-standing lighting fixtures is
eighteen (18) feet.
5. Guiding Principles: Landscaping
a. The plant palette for any project is limited to drought-tolerant plants,
except as may be approved within a Specific Plan. Invasive plants are
not used.
b. Landscape lighting is not allowed, except as may be approved within a
Specific Plan.
c_ Irrigation is of a non-spray design.
d. Turf areas are not visible from street views, except as may be
approved within a Specific Plan.
6. Guiding Principles: Energy Conservation
a. Comprehensive energy conservation and green building principles
are incorporated into project design, construction and operation.
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I. Findings Required for Approval.
Any application for development project within the ESA-SP zone may only be
approved if, in addition to the findings contained in Section 94.04.00 of the Palm
Springs Zoning Code, the following findings are made:
1. The project demonstrates a complete and integrated vision for design,
operation and use through the use of exemplary site planning, architecture,
landscape architecture, materials and color principles and techniques.
2. The project is harmonious with, adapted to, and respectful of, the natural
features with minimal disturbance of terrain and vegetation;
3. The project is properly located to protect sensitive wildlife habitat and plant
species, and avoids interference with watercourses, arroyos, steep slopes,
ridgelines, rock outcroppings and significant natural features.
4. The project will be constructed with respect to buildings, accessory
structures, fences, walls, driveways, parking areas, roadways, utilities and all
other features, with natural materials, or be screened with landscaping, or be
otherwise treated so as to blend in with the natural environment.
5. The project utilizes landscaping materials, including berms, boulders and
plant materials which, insofar as possible, are indigenous and drought-tolerant
native species.
6. The project grading will be terrain sensitive and excessive building
padding and terracing is avoided to minimize the scarring effects of grading on
the natural environment.
7. The project meets or exceeds open space area requirements of this
Section and in accordance with the conservation plan, and adequate assurances
are provided for the permanent preservation of such areas.
S. The project provides the maximum retention of vistas and natural
topographic features including mountainsides, ridgelines, hilltops, slopes, rock
outcroppings, arroyos, ravines and canyons.
9. The project has been adequately designed to protect adjacent property,
with appropriate buffers to maximize the enjoyment of the subject property and
surrounding properties.
10. The project will not have a negative fiscal impact on the City or its citizens.
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SECTION 9. Section 92.21.1.06 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read:
92.21.1.06. Specific Plan Requirements for Development in ESA-SP Zone.
A. Before any land within a Planning Area may be subdivided pursuant to the
Subdivision Map Act (Government Code §§ 66410, et. seq.), a Specific Plan shall be
prepared and adopted for the entire Planning Area to provide a comprehensive land use
plan complying with the goals and policies of the General Plan and the requirements of
the ESA-SP zone. Each Specific Plan shall include a detailed land use evaluation as
provided in this Section. An Environmental Impact Report ("EIR") is required for each
Specific Plan. Each EIR shall include a full discussion of land use alternatives and shall
address planning considerations and relationships with surrounding properties.
B. Each Specific Plan shall contain a land use element, a circulation and traffic
element (including roadway and trail design and planning), water conservation element,
recreation and open space element (including habitat mitigation), public service and
infrastructure element (including a fiscal impact analysis of the effects of development
on the City), and such other elements as the Council may require. In order to ensure
that development within a Planning Area will not have an adverse or negative impact on
the City, a Specific Plan can require a Development Agreement to ensure the provision
of services and improvements or the payment of fees, charges, or assessments to
offset any negative or adverse financial or fiscal effects on the City or its ability to
provide services to the future residents of the Planning Area and City as a whole.
C. Each Specific Plan shall identify those areas within the Planning Area that are to
remain as undeveloped open spaces, such as undevelopable slopes and natural
landmarks, etc., and which are to be used for game preserve, wildlife corridor, passive
recreational, or open space purposes, may be offered, through dedication, to a
governmental jurisdiction, or to a not-for-profit land trust, conservancy, or similar
organization whose charter allows for the ownership of development rights which will
preserve the natural open space in perpetuity. In the event the public agency, or City,
or land trust, conservancy, or similar organization does not accept such an offer (of if
such an offer is not made), the Specific Plan shall provide regulations for the ownership
and care of the open space in such a manner that there can be necessary protection
and maintenance thereof. Such area shall be provided with appropriate access and
shall be designated as separate parcels which may be maintained through special fees
charged to the residents of the subject development or through an appropriate
homeowner's association or maintenance district. Where appropriate, maintenance in
perpetuity shall be guaranteed through the bond of the developer or continuing funding
by the developer's successors.
D. A Specific Plan for a Planning Area within the ESA-SP zone may only be
approved if, the following findings are made:
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1. The development provided in the Specific Plan is harmonious with,
adapted to, and respectful of, the natural features with minimal disturbance of
terrain and vegetation;
2. The development within the Specific Plan is properly located to protect
sensitive wildlife habitat and plant species, and avoids interference with
watercourses, arroyos, steep slopes, ridgelines, rock outcroppings and significant
natural features.
& The development provided in the Specific Plan will be constructed with
respect to buildings, accessory structures, fences, walls, driveways, parking
areas, roadways, utilities and all other features, with natural materials, or be
screened with landscaping, or be otherwise treated so as to blend in with the
natural environment.
4. The development provided in the Specific Plan utilizes landscaping
materials, including berms, boulders and plant materials which, insofar as
possible, are indigenous and drought-tolerant native species.
5. The grading of land within the Specific Plan will be terrain sensitive and
excessive building padding and terracing is avoided to minimize the scarring
effects of grading on the natural environment.
6. The Specific Plan preserves open space areas to the maximum extent
permitted by this Section and in accordance with the conservation plan, and
adequate assurances are provided for the permanent preservation of such areas.
7. The Specific Plan provides the maximum retention of vistas and natural
topographic features including mountainsides, ridgelines, hilltops, slopes, rock
outcroppings, arroyos, ravines and canyons.
8. The development provided in the Specific Plan has been adequately
designed to protect adjacent property with appropriate buffers to maximize the
enjoyment of property within the Specific Plan and surrounding properties.
9. The development provided in the Specific Plan will not have a negative
fiscal impact on the City or its citizens.
SECTION 10. Section 94.21.1.07 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read:
94.21.1.07 Transfer of Density
The purpose of this Transfer of Density section is to maximize the preservation of
open space, significant views, and other valuable characteristics of property within the
ESA-SP zone by allowing the re-distribution of development rights among properties
and between Planning Areas.
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Page 21
A. Transfer Between Properties
Within any Planning Area, allowed residential development density may be
transferred from any one property to another on a one-to-one basis, subject to approval
of a Specific Plan. Density transfers shall be reviewed for the effect of such transfers on
increasing open space, preserving views, minimizing grading or other land disturbance
and reducing the expenditures for public services to the development.
B. Transfer Between Planning Areas
Between any Planning Areas, allowed residential development density may be
transferred with a bonus of 1.2 units at the receiving site for every unit from the sending
site, subject to approval of a single Specific Plan for all Planning Areas subject to the
transfer. Density transfers shall be reviewed for the effect of such transfers on
increasing open space, preserving views, minimizing grading or other land disturbance
and reducing the expenditures for public services to the development.
C. Density Transfer Performance Standards
1. Density transfers shall not be allowed to Planning Areas, 2, 3, 6, or 7.
2. Density transfers to Planning Areas 5, S, or 9 shall only be allowed from
Planning Areas 1 through 9 inclusive.
3. For any receiver site, the applicable Specific Plan shall be prepared to
include an amendment to the applicable permitted land use densities of the Palm
Springs General Plan.
SECTION 11. Legislative Intent. The purpose of this Ordinance is to implement
the goals and policies of the General Plan and to achieve the following objectives for all
environmentally sensitive areas:
A. To allow a limited amount of development while preserving to the greatest
extent possible the mountain vistas and open space which provide the foundation
for the City's standing as a world class resort and retirement destination;
B. To maximize compact growth, thereby maximizing natural open space and
protecting against the resultant adverse impacts, such as air, noise, and water
pollution, traffic congestion, destruction of scenic beauty, and disturbance of the
ecology and environment;
C. To protect and conserve hillside ecosystems, through the retention of
unique natural topographic features and hillside characteristics, including
drainage patterns, streams, slopes, ridgelines, rock outcroppings, vistas, natural
vegetation, and the habitats and migratory routes of animals;
D. To maximize the retention of the City's natural topographic features,
including, but not limited to, mountainsides, mountain faces, skyline profiles,
ridgelines, hilltops, hillsides, slopes, arroyos, ravines, canyons, prominent
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Page 22
vegetation, rack outcrops, view corridors, and scenic vistas, through the careful
limitation and selection of building sites and building pads on said topographic
features, thereby enhancing the beauty of the City's landscape;
E. To assure that use of the City's natural topographic features for
development will relate to the surrounding topography and will not be
conspicuous and obtrusive because of the design and location of any
development use;
F. To ensure the safety of the public, and to ensure that the placement,
density, and type of development within the City's Environmentally Sensitive
Areas is suitable to the topography of the existing terrain, that proposed
developments will provide for minimal disturbance of the existing terrain and
natural habitat, and that the natural site characteristics will be retained wherever
practicable; and
G. To minimize the scarring effects of excessive grading for roads, building
pads, and cut and fill slopes.
H. To encourage diverse, unique, and architecturally interesting buildings,
structures, and other improvements and prohibit tract and other repetitive
housing development.
SECTION 12. CEQA Finding. The City Council hereby finds that there is no evidence,
in light of the whole record before the City, that the adoption of this Ordinance may have
a significant effect on the environment. The City Council further finds that this
Ordinance establishes densities and intensities of use that are less intense or dense
than those provided in the adopted General Plan for the City and which were covered
adequately by the prior environmental impact report prepared in conjunction with the
adoption of the General Plan. In addition, the regulatory processes as provided in this
Ordinance involve procedures for the protection of the environment and will assure the
maintenance, restoration, enhancement, and protection of the environment which
exceed the processes and procedures provided in the current General Plan and the
City's Zoning Code consistent with the requirements of the California Code of
Regulations Section 15308. In addition, this Ordinance requires detailed environmental
analysis to be prepared when or if specific plans are proposed for Planning Areas and
such deferral of environmental review to the time a specific plan is proposed is
consistent with the requirements of 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15183,
SECTION 13. Application and Grandfathering. This Ordinance shall not apply to
any project which has been previously approved by the City or its constituent boards,
commissions or officials so long as such approvals remain valid, nor shall it apply to any
application for discretionary land use development entitlements, zoning variances, or
where the Director of Planning Services has, prior to the effective date of this
Ordinance, scheduled a complete application for consideration by the applicable
legislative body of the City for public hearing and possible action.
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Page 23
SECTION 14. Annexation Policy. In order to ensure consistent application of the
policies and of this Ordinance in all environmentally sensitive lands within the sphere of
influence of the City, including lands within the unincorporated areas adjacent to the
City, the Council determines that it shall be the goal of the City to bring all
unincorporated land lying along North Palm Canyon Drive from US Interstate 10 to
Tramway Road under the jurisdiction of the City of Palm Springs and to apply the
regulations of this Ordinance to such areas, and accordingly the City shall vigorously
pursue annexation of such areas.
SECTION 15. Liberal Construction. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be
liberally construed as necessary to effectively carry out its purposes, which are hereby
found and declared to be in furtherance of the public health, safety, and convenience.
SECTION 16. Severability. It is the intention of the City Council that the sections,
subsections, clauses, and phrases of this Ordinance are severable, and if any portion of
this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity or the remainder of the
Ordinance, and the City Council would have enacted such remainder without the portion
found to be invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 17, Publication. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to
the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary
thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance
shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 13th day of September, 2006
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Page 24
CERTIFICATION:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do
hereby certify that Ordinance No. 1700 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was
introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on September 6,
2006 and adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of the City Council held on
September 13, 2006 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
James Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
No.3032
ORDINANCE NO.1700
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,CALIFORNIA,ADDING SEC-
TIONS 92.21.1,1)9221,1.01,'f2.21,1,02, 9221-1.03. 92.21.1.04, 9221.1.05,
92.21.1.06, AND 92.21.1.117 TO, AND AMENOING•SECTION 91.00.10 OF, THE
'PALM SPRINGS ZONING CODE,RELATING TO THE ESTABLISHMENT OF I
ULATIONS FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE DEVELOPMENT AREAS, ,
INCLUDING THE CHINO CONE, t
City Attorney's Summary
PROOF OF PUBLICATION This Ordinance creates a new Tone district the Environmentally Sensitive Area
,Specific Plan zone(ESA-SP),for the preservation of open space through the creation
(2015.5.C.C.P) and implementation of development review considerations that will ensure the avalu-
Ilion of the suitability of the land for development In a manner which would preserve
the character of the land consistent with the policies of the City's General Plan, This
Ordinance provides that the ESA-SP zone will be divided into Planning Areas as indi-
cated an the Zoning Map. The ESA-SP zone will include the Chino Cone and the
North Palm Canyon Drive north emry corridor upon adoption of the Ordinance, Other
environmentally sensitive areas can be added by the City Council Imm time to time.A
specific plan,allowing only Sensitive and appropriate uses,densities,distributions,and
design standards.Is required for each Planning Area.All development will be required
to he consistent with the adopted specific plan. The previsions at Fine ESA-SP zone
STATE OF CALIFORNIA will supersede any conflicting provisions of the Palm Springs Zoning Code and are
County of Riverside required to be liberally construed to effectuate tnelr purposes.
The City Council of the City of Palm Springs ordain:
SECTION 1 Section 91 00,1a of the City of Palm Springs Zoning Code is amundod by
adding the following definitions:
"City Manager"means the CIry Manager of the City of Palm Springs or the designee
or dooignocs of the City Manager
"Ranchene"means a singlo Family dwelling on a large lot,Including land under open
l am a citizen orthe United Stites and-.I resident of apace or llml:ed development easement or covenant.
the County aforesaid; I am over the age of eighteen "Receiving Site"means a site which receives density pursuant to the provisions of this
years,,Ind not a party to or inlcrested in the Coda,
above-entitled matter, I am the principal clerk of a "Sending Site" mains a site which has received a certification by the Paecmr of
printer of lhc, DESERT SUN PUBLISTIINC Planning Services of density eligible for transfer to another site pursuant lo the provl-
sions of this Code.
COMPANY a newspaper of general circulation, SECTION 2 Section 91.00.10 of the City of Palm Springs Zoning Code is emended by
printed and published in the city of Palm Springs, emending the following definitions:
County of Riverside,and which newspaper has been "Zoning Code or'Zoning ordinance or•Code"means the Zoning Code of the City of
adjudged 11 newspaper of general circulation by the Palm Springs as described In Section 91,00,00 of the Zoning Code,
Superior Court of the County of Riverside,State of SECTION 3.Sermon 92.21.1.00 i9 added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to road-
California under the date of March 24, 1988.Case 9221.1.00 "ESA-Sp"Environmentally Sensitive Area Specific Plan Zone
Number 191236; that the notice,of which the A.The ESA-SP zone is mtcnded to provide for the development of environmentally
annexed is a printed Copy(Set In type not smaller sensitive areas of the City in a manner Mat will preserve the open,rural character of
these areas while allowing development of ranchattes and clustered single-and mul-
than non paric),Iras been published in each regular tiple family or rosortprojects.
and entire issue of said newspaper and not in any B.The purpose of the zone is to facilitate the preservation of open apace through the
supplement thereof on the following dates,to wit: creation and implementation of development review cnosidorations that wilt ensure the
evaluation of ine suitability of the land for development in o manner welch would pre•
serve the character of the land consistent with the policies in Section 92.St,t05 of this
September 26"',2006 Cade.
----------"......---"----------'.......--------— C.The ESA-SP zone is divided Into Planning Areas,as ind�ca[ed on the Zoning Map.
The ESA-SP zone Includes the Chino Cone,North Palm Canyon Dime north entry cor-
.........------- ............ rider and other areas which the City Council may designate from time to time by ordi-
nance A specific plan,allowing only sonsilive and appropriate uses,densities,dlstrl-
All ill the yell-2006 buttons,and design standards is required for each Planning Area. All development
will he required to be consistent with the adopted Specific plan.
1 certify(or deehtrc) under penalty of perjury that the D.Thu provisions of the ESA•SP zone Shan super de any conflicting provisions oflho
foregoing is true and correct, Palm Springs Zoning Code. The regulations In this Section and 92.2.1.01 through
92.21.1.07 inclusive shall apply to those areas designated ESA-SP'on the Zoning
Map and shall be liberally construed to effectuate their purposes Specdleally,the pro-
P,t[Cd at Palm Springs,California this----26'I',----day visions of Section 94.0300(Planned Development District—PD)shall not be used to
increase the density or intensity of development or modify design standards beyond
�� [not expressly permitted Under the ESA-SP Zeno or an applicable Specific Plan,
y P __—_—______�"-.----,2006 o ------SC ten � SECTION 4 Section 92.211.01 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to reed:
1.01 Uses PermittedA.Us
A.Uses Permitted in All Planning Areas,
1.Singlo-family dwellings,not to exceed one(1)unit per forty(40)net acres,excldd-
- --- ing for density calculation purposes all lands with slopes in excess of thirty percent
LT_
]`, -Signit ire (30°o)or Within established flood zones.
c I a.Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the permitted use when
located on the same lot lhorowith. It Is unlawful to construct,erect or locate any acces-
sory building without a permitted main building. Servants quarters,guest houses and
accessory living quarters may be erected In detached structures but shall not be pro-
vided with kitchen arrangements or other provisions for meal preparation.
3,Home occupations subject tothe provisions of Chapter 6.21 of the Palm Springs
`'' (� Muniolpal Code.
c - S.Uses Permitlod by Specific Plan in all Planning Areas
� The following uses may he permitted in all Planning Areas,SubteU W enactment of a
Specific Plan by California Government Code Section 65450 at seq.,as emended:
1.Single-family dwellings
(�(� Z,Multiple-family roSidential,
i 3. Public parks, recreational areas, and open space but not to include places of
assembly,except as othetwlse permitted to INS Chapter:
a{0 4 Rason hotels,hotels condominium$,time-shares,including incidental or amosso-
ry commmcial uses operated primarily[or the convenience of ro3idents and guests
5.Nature centers museums and other facilities that Interpret and support the natural
environment
SECTION 11 1 o'=fah_ -ad The perome or Ills Ordmonca fs to Implarr,e r,l Iha
smsecry structures and uses cusluni fric .nlal to IY--above uses,located on - - 3. Guiding F-rdplBc Waler Storage For: us m.a;and policies of Ilia Genera!Plan and to achieve Ihe folkmaing ohjedrves for ell
G.Minor and Ne,or 14ater Channels a. Plater siora e,facllilies minini lmpaels on the sunounding envlrenman. envimnmen sniffy sensitive areas:
same lot lherew.lh,avd des prod as an Integral pan of any res danilsl or hotel foul. A. To e a.,a l�i,itai amoiTit of doieelo 1 ,.., g
7.Signifiranl Lardscane Feaiare;,Oases,etc. 4. Guiding Fnnuples; V;=:4ewa!er Collection Lines pnradl v.;ii;e a er wog[s Ina malcsE p..lam
icludirg: _ _ P35Shh IT a m0unlaa vista;and open space•.viler,prove=_,he fo.or-,for the
8.Elora and Fauna a. 1'7=sL=•:rater lines eve d side x rear yard areas acS cut or till_==bras. Clf:;standing as a•:mrld class resort and rel emml do0inal on; '
i!h!elio,sp.A and ra.:realWn dohs; b, Vda=_l-_•aala-lines are not loc=led V.Thin areas roiliest ro irumd Shen by n ICJyear
9 Non-naGsro Plant Species r B; T-a ii axia,:ze
.c m`ry sotto,golf courses ddrng ranges,tennis and sw;mrr no fa;ilitas ilia s`orm few un'a ins s V,- r ss wed water
channels
r or Public i.'oiks, camped drowse,I�repp mac harm'odor,.apen space and on,bal.
10 Sg rr Dave An mat Specs yc.e 'NaE'enate vines on across water channels within street nyhtsaf way,sad only fic against thean, resirudi n OF see:is Lem,such as s_}noise,or
water
ecology
altar,,hzl,
cf y�.estauiants,net including dnvsan,ticae Through or fast food es;abluhmer.'s; 13.poor Oe':elrpmanl HuM.y v:r.e I.no Omer voile s ulion is evalaL+e. he c�r_esi•an,tleslruction of scents teeny,and dislumar..e of tl>e ecckwy and arvry
Spas,whose[to cumpllarice x;h Chapter 5.34 of the Munkipal Cptle. 12.Exiling Development - 5. Guiding Pii-:ciples: Otkdr ub[ffes rcvmenq I
sea"nivIted by Speellc Plan In Pfanning Area 5 A Ian for lie removal or other treatment of houlders shall be m red as pan of Elbe a. All uf[fts'r z=-DID[sated w,Ihin public or prfva`r._zifast rights of•Ray,but may be C. To protect ard cnns=rve hills:3s ecosystems,through Cla re7enLcn o1 ungse ra4
P p e roared ouls�c1 pavemem areas, ufa] topographic'realures ard hillside characreashos, fncluding dra:m_ge Patients,
addilmn fo the uses specdled in Sec!lon 8,above,The Td'o'Rlr,g ores may bo per, Spen•Ic Plan and evaluated in fife assrcia[ad Envlmnn>=n1al ImpaN Report. streams, _slopes, ridgelines, reek outcroppings, aslas,'nalura vage'allon, and the
led In Planning Area 5A, seha.t ld enadmem of a Specific Plan by Califomid Toe analysis provides Ihe,basis for project site plamizi H Sge'Planning and Design
p J g,ard the applicant shall habilais and migsa]nry mutes of animals;
ernmem Code Section 65450 et saq.,as amended: design and locate proposed dareloprram to Wa'mlze Impscvs on ariViammemid cam die s'[e planning and design of deve'epment shall have as lneu objective• Ihe m.ri.
' cilia- w.9 distu:E loco of the underly ng landlmms.Eie lepodraphy ar.d surface enviren D. To maxima a[he relmlion of[AD Civic nala ral[opcgrapn Traumas,Including,but
TOer)al serving cammeraal acrrviiiea, including retail goods and services prlmadly mart at cash F's_rrirg Area and any acacent Planning Area,and The fnlcdecten of not l.mitad to,mountainsides,mountain faces,skyline r miles,ridgelines, k,i iffops,Ml'
B.Yew Analysis. huildin pp g pa aces, s'orsa,arm•os,ravines;canyons, psi,view
enled to the vave'er,n,cluding nislauranla and erlodainganl CDmmariy cacn'..9gs,shudums,and fandscao tau which appear and function as Integral its or aces. rs, ant scats vistas, thrcuoh The careful mi a onaand sale L'•tyro s.vie g
all,such as a shopping coa'.ar anchored by agrecery erase,is not Permitted To.this Concurrent•mth the whfilsslon of any proposed project app'_cation for a specific the site's natural envrcnmen[. saes and hu!a:r7 pads on said Topographic reata:ea,Thereby enhanrsg tiie,beauty of
also,lmnialf4e map or building permit apAcatim.a view•analysis shall be prepared, The follnn•Ing principles describe hove the o1:•js alrves for site planning and des:3n tre Citya landscape;
and submi,ted to rho Cay. The analysis shall include a map,photos and text vncch would he fulLlled.
T[CN 5.Sedan 92.21.1 02 is Rai tome Palm Springs Zor,iry Code to read: Identify vfews a1 the project site from The North Pain Canyon Drive,Tram Way and E To assure Lost use of the Cily's natural lop mIalc features for development will
oLheriewpoints,with the actual vfewpoims subjecl to final determinaLon by the i. Gilding Fr.r..iples: Genaz Cnlena relate to lrs surrounding toj:mrrpley and will nol Abe co-isplomus and ob.rueve
1.1.02 Uses Prohibited Mmator of Plaor,'.r2l Services Al a minimum,the analysis shall address hie fellow The following elements era presmed In Ihe sine G an: because of the design and loca'lon of any da_vi lopment use;
uses and slruclues r,pt permitted in Section 92.21.1.01 are deerrsd to be sp=silt, ing related to the selected vlenpmms: a Natural features,environmerlal furcLcns ard sullied Fatures,as tle`ermfaa3 by 4 To ensure the saety of Ina Fubl:c,and to ensure @a7 The placemeri[,densiy,and
e prohibited. The following claaelicatiore of uses shall not be perm`3ed In the zone 1_Ames of the suhjed sle V7ech are visible, kit En'rirenm-ntal Analysis type of developd'.s fir within khe COy's Erv:ironm=r,lally SensMe Alas is_suninc a m The
..ammiss'an detammslion: 2.Arees of the_sIto-which may he acre0ned or olhernve oriented so as not to be Vial- h. Peer cmrfdors,as deterrnlned by View Ana:yss. Sopography of The exlsling terrain,that proposed developments V::I provide For re.rimal
Commercial uses,exceding Those otherwise provided for herein b'e; c;lu roar.se of The exlsling Ierrmn and natural haedal,and That the Induced xl a chart
P a Tl.a exlsling and proposed trod system lenslies v.,:l be realued wherever practicable;and
industrial Uses 3.Poterdial building enva'opes(valorous)Kral would not he v'slEle: d, idalural!opogrphy. D. To mirrmiza,he scarrlag edecls of excessive grading foi roads,Wding pads, ;
nsutu l Uses 4.8aategles for malmaining mating scieening realures; e. Natural vegetalfon. and out and rill slopes.
5.STr:deglea for fmr-=memfng and maintaining proposed screening fealures L Natural'ii channels and drainage na s H. Ta encourage diverse,unique,and architecturally inters'6o buildings,s.ruc
/u:,:fe Home Parks 9 >'-
my Slacerfic la nal graphic representationscale
or final build our er s fur required as part g Sic It!cant visual Features such Be peaks,ridgelines,mci oumrops,boulder turns,and other improvements and pruh�ei tryst and other repel lira hobs r,3 deveh
Equestrian Fadliaas any Spasms Plan aopaca!ion,Inca¢rig scale model,computer s mula[sn or stroller rpmeal. _
iecreauoml Vahlde Parks presemat in.All Froposed redfn F?3s,and slgnif:ant stands p1 ve9e[afon.
g g;includirvg reads and parRing lots;and:II strut SECTION 12.CEOA Fir!am. The City Cound hereby Innis[het there is no e•.lcence,
PCTION 6.8acton 92.21.1.03 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to read: lures,frctuding habitable ard nom¢ahftahle bu a ma,storage tanks,,and all walls 2 Gutd rg Prfnefples. Design In Ighl of Ilia whole record before the Csly, ma[lithe adopLon of This Ordinance may
shall be shown. A. Development of Pdanm rx3 Area SA harmo-nAs v:dh and does not ovdrsii have a significant effect on[he env!mnman- The City Ccunnl further¶nits Thal[his
.21.i.G3 Property Development Standards-Pennilted Uses The analysis pre•,fdas the basis for estabt'shing be,locations and heights of s[run- Motors Ce.ner. Ordinance a=_lablisras cidn0fies'and Iiy[dnsifes of use That are lass finenee or de s,
to following property development standards cha4 apply to all land and buildings In tares and other support features,and the applicant shel locate proposed develop b. Puffers in setbacks nuclualfng between 75 to 125 feet(average 100 feet)are than,hose provided in Lu=adopted General Plan for[he City and which Vane covered
ESA SP mine for uses prrmfhed baler Sedion 92.21.1.0k,A,except that any lot me'to minimize off site views of the pro]ed. developed on preperbea fmnbng North Pain Canyon Drive Is 9craas development adeouaiely by the pray environmanlAl Impacl report prepared fit cei roan with the
ealad in compfsnce wi['n applica.`.e Iowa and ordinances fit effect a1 Ihe hme o1 ds C.Trails Analysis tram molorfsls'v_V s. adcptfon d the General Plan. In addixon,the mouLslory processes as provided m True
eahon maybe used as a building Ito Cor,.urrent vekh the suhmfsslon of an re osed pv`ect application for a specific a Suffers in setbacks Outlasting hebveen 5010 75 feet(average 62.5 foal)are C:dnaace involve procedures for enagn Dart al The protection
the oniuvrfll assure the
y g plan,tenla]ive map or building perri a trails dnafysls shall be prepared and submit- deveoped on prp=dfes fronfng Tramway td screen davebpmentfmm motorists. F Exe---d hit p cuss s an, enhancement,provided
pin the
of the em:ronmen[ rdiThe
Density fed to the C.P. The an s!i shall Include a m and to which Idenf, all eratia Viers. processes and procedures provided a fhe current General Plan ard The
map k y g Rogul fui S Cana cons stenl with [he requite meals of the Californiaiede Code of
to otA6:z tlensTy shadi be aria dwelling unit per Eery(40p acres. balls and e1 proposed[calls within the projectarea. i co baits shall fdclpcs pub o ms,l a landscape
in Pianism?Areas 5 Though 0 are scr nod from highway re:r using Regu a§sis Section pared it e,orhonp ci cOrdinanceplans
sare
requirescipan detailed Pi errTgi Arerr
Ifs trolls ad by use. by dcdcaY,n o1 eesemart[or simutar conveyancer and Gals teems,landscape malenals and_=eTbacis. dal anatys'S Is he prepared rrpan or it specific plans are prdpossd for Planr,Tg Areas
Lot Area estate shed b use.
ach lot shall have a minimum not lot area of twenty(20}acres. y c Passive
ns over d sloop s mcmpma via into Ihe archmureeY�re. Recessed window and and such deferred a1 quirm lie of 4 Cali to lie lime a se 9lwater,is proposed Is
D.Mandatory Standards enlr o unto sand due roof overH era;are exams@s cansislent with IYs re uiremanls of 14 Calio;nia Code of Tie Ulafcns Ssctcn 15183.
Lot Dimensions The fo wdrig standards shall apply to all development to Environmentally Sensnfva S. Guiding Pr mp!as: Walls and Fences SECTION 13.AOmmatmn and Grandfalherfnn Tb a O:d names shall vim[apply to any
fats hamster created shall cornpry with the follo'wirri minimum slaidards and Isis Areas end shall not be modified by any Specific Fran. a. Penmeler or.property boundary vial and fences pre a•:pfded. project which has been p o long y such ap approvals
als remCoy or va consoiruanl boards,
via hey under separate ownership cr of recrd shallinDt be reduced Ea.'ove these 1.Mass grading to create large,sirgle'avel Ile]pads la prohibited. h Site walls and fences enclose The minimum area r_cessary to provide privacy or rwmn,isslons or rfiicials sip long as such approvals remain valid,nor shoal It apply to
cca:compliance(swimming pools,file.) any aTp tailor,for discrefonary Tord use Cevelopmacf enlidemems,zoning van
rdarda 2.Pad heights are not slgnfFcangy raised bayonet the natural topography. Any pad c. Walls and fences do not cross s[gnifrcanl desert Vag-dal vra!er channels or acres,or where The D factor of Planning Services lies,-prior to ma of ci,ve data at
Each lot shell have a m.rlmum n:dih o11I hundred(500)feel; height-mom than 2 feet ebova nature)topography may be deemed sionAic:nf. signilic m lopographic features. this Ordinance,scheduled a conli applicafon for conslderiii by the appltcahle
3.The pleader Plan of Drainage shall he implemented. d 1'lalls are destined to avid unbroken Ifnes,usrrg undulagpns,offsets,notches rag'slafve body of the City For public 1'aanan aril possible acflon:
Each l07 shall have a minimum depth or Irve hundred(500)feel. and s miler features SECTION 14. AmexeCon Pal icv In ostler to ensbre,consislem a Oscan of Ihe
BuildingHeight 4.been
Eased.are prohibited sM where a sufficient Maslar Plan o1 Drainage has r t landscaping a y sensitive lan.3s irlmin Tha'sphea
9 bean mplemanled. Street and ale plan layout shall follow nabrel Terrain. e, W.a s zed ences we screened w�M land=.ce in and Lou'ders Ir rr.'nimize visual poi.ies and of Ills Ordinance in a!emr.ronmea]all
Diddings wd structures erected for single fam"y resldentiaE use-shall Nava a 5,Streels and aving areas era sees witrr tlemralive or m:orec concrete or pa:ors appearance. of Infueacn of Ira City.including lands w.Ihin the unlne>rp-miled area;adjacent To
p p 4, GuHin Prindp' Li h[irg the Cny,The Counrl determines that H shall be The god of am Ca ED bdflg all unln
ght not greeter man Mean(18)her above approved finished grade..The talal to match color of eaisl terrain Asphaltic'ter Asphaltic coc o'orste shall not be a" r+eo. g - g
ght of[be building cr structure,measured from We approved PA'shed grade a. Ext-rcr lighting ffxlums are Eh'e%!cd1 to e'minate oi-she vie of any dlred light corporate Read under,ha North Palm Canyon Dice Train US[mergers 10 to
6 No s.ree[lighting is allowed. source. All lightng Is directed downi w Ih me up(+ailing of landscaping. Y ) nsdfcfon of the city of Palm Springs and to apply The
coed:aleey adjacent to the lDie esl print of me shudure to the highest point of the 7 Vegetsfcn removed for Wilily comkaton or marrnenEmea Is replaced will o- regulahens of H:;Driiinanm to such areas,and accord.rgly Ina Cdy shall vigorously
aPPs to h!aximum he-ghI for commercial,free standing F.ghling fnlhi is eighteen(18) pursue annevaem,of such areas.
recta re,uI`elf not exceed Twenty five(25}feel. pria'e landscaped areas, feel
Yards 8,All a lfy lines are located undenteovid,ekcept'vneening from public viewin a 5. Guiding Principles: Landscaping : SECTION 75.Liberal Ccnslmc[cn. The Provisions of roes Ordinance shall be liberal
General Provisions ' manner that represents natural desert landsrap:no may be allowed Vivian under' D. The plant palefle for an;project is Iim.led to drought Tolerant plants,except as Iy cons`rued as necessary Is effectively carry out!is purposes,which are hereby
grounding is not[easiEYe. maybe approved within a Spscif:c Plan Irvas^:e plods are not used. found and declnred to be in furtherance of ma.pubeic bso:h,safety,and convem
TI>;provi=tons of Section 92,01.00 shall apply. 9,An ,vabir lines located in public or pdvale street rights of-way we located within the L. Landers"light ne,is not allm'.ed,except as may.be approved vedhin a Spec4c lance.
Front Yard. pavement sed[rns.
Plan. SECTION 16. Sevembilsty. life Ihe Imenflon rf the City Counrl Thal the sa-ahrns, t
Thera shall be a front ard of riot less than fifty(60 feet. 10.Water lines located outside a1 ri bis-o1 wed require waterline easements. c, Irrigah.n is o1 a visa spray design. l subsecfcvs,clauses,and phrases of Oils Ordinance are st iYs,and if any par
y Fry ] g Y tion of Info Ordinance Is for any reason held to be Ima•d or unccasftufonal by a
d Turf areas are not vf961e from street vines,except as may he approved within a
Side Yard. ri.Rny visb'e pogion of analer savage lac'ry has an exterior or7r to match our- Specdic Plan court of tom;dent l ft.axa7on,scch des slop ncalf not ailed[he vadiy c [he
Each lot shall have a soda yard on each side of flat less than fi rc indAg natlaa alone,sail o.'or or badtdmp, remainder OFT theotan.ante,and thin vali Council would have enacted such roman
fY(W}[eEL 6. Compfg Principles: Energy Conservation d--a v.•ilhsul The pon•ss found 1r be invalid or ummnsliPollrnm
The Desert and designAgen of water s[o:zge facili[as are coordinated in advance nub o. Compreect de .energy ccnsen•and and ggreen bu'a ng principles are inmrprr l- -
Rear Yard. � The Desert Plater Agency. ed iw'9 project dean I.csnstrucfon and operabcn. 1 i. SECTIOPF 17.Publ'cai on. The Mayor shall sign and Ire City Clerk shall ceniy to
Each tot shad have a rear yard of not less th an lily(FA)feel- 13.Water looks are not faceted on slopes gfamler liken 3:1. 1. Findings Rag0red for Approval. The passage and aeoption of this Ordinance am]SMI cause the same,or Its_sum-
mary Between Buildir0 a. 14.At wastewater lines,Includin force mains,localed In pa or piwate sheet An application for develo moot reject wl,hin The ESA-SP zone may onl be mary Thereof, 11 Take
publishes and polled EFBr p ss The provisions of fa'r+zr,c this
g• p Y PP p ,� c ] Y mary Thereof,
Ordinance shall lake effect GiPiy posted
days afro passage.
rights or way are lWated'rfth n Eha pavpu i:m sections. a proved i[,.rn add ion to lie Tir_ings contained in..ecuon 94.04.00 of the Palm
he minem,um distance bent, buildings shall be liffeen(i5}feet except as oma: Springs Zanlrg Code,the follwing fndmgs are made: PASSED,A.Ff•RO4ED,AND ADOPTED gOs 33N day o[September.2006
15 Waslewaler lines located outside of rights of Way require sewer line casements
its provided fit an section. That Induce full veticular and equipment access. 1. Tea project demon oat[e aglary complete and Integrated vfs:on for landscape
pear foe M4Y78 ,
'Nails,Fences andlantlscaping. and use[5rough the use of exemplary site planning,archi[ectu:e,lar,dscapa arch]- Cly Clerk
' 16.rL€exterior color_==,materials end fnlstas blend v,iih the color and Iextu2 of our lecture,materials and cu.'or print o.es and techniques Y ,
flar provisions of Sedions 93.0200 aid 94.2LL0i shall acry,except Thar no mandirg store or soil. 2. The posed Is harmonious with,adapted lo,ard respeciul of,lie natural features CERTIFIOgTION:
nam.than ore(1)acre of Ind for lot shalt he enclosed by any wall or fence. 17.Refle�..iva building materials are not used. Solar panels she I tie non raf!e.ti W h minimal disturbance of terrain and vege[almn; STATE OF GAUFORN IA) ,
Access. • 18.The forms of buildinga,slrucfures and otter Improvements are rM re tlusfar" but 3. The pogact is properly located Is protect sensilwe n:'arfe habitat and plant . COUNIFY OF RIVEaSIDE
reset and ldlerprel the forms of the surrounding larasc=_pe and present a tom sFscles,and avo.d;fnteUerenac will walero:u isms,=rroyos,sleep_-laps,ndge- CITY OF PALM SPRINGS •)
he pmvls•.ns o1 Suchan 93.0i shall apply. Ones,rock outcroppings ard significant nalu vial fealures. 1,JA!dES TEDtd MON.Cary Clerk of the Cfty or Palm SpSm s,Ca.fornia,do hereby
desan appearance. serf` me[Oodmance No.1700 is a fu'I,True,and correct co
Oil street Pack rg. 1g Stepped elevations and floor levels are used 10 avoid massive building farms 4 Toe project will be constructed v:ill respect[o Eu'd cgs,necessary s[rdctures, a:a r gd'a-reeding of Zhu Palm Springs City Coun61 on September 8,2006 ard d
fences,walls,driveways,parking areas,roadways,ut .Iles and all other iBlAUMs, i
-he prorislors of Section 93.06.00 shall apply. a:xl will surfaces. ,yki natural materials,or bed screened wbh landscaping,or he otherwise treated w added al an adjourned regular meeCro p1 Ihe Cily Goo evil held en September]3,
Design Standards 20.All exterior mechanical e0nccrtem Is Screened wal material Thai coni mans The as to hlerd II w111h Lira natural environmer,l. 2006 by The To!swing vat a; i
surrounding structures and en'vlrpnrinsi 5. The pm-act utilizes Iandscaclrva malerals,fndud,rg Lamle,Doi.lders and plant AYES. Count;men;pars N. s,Pougne 1,Mayor Pro Tem Foal,and rd ay'dr Orlon
I developreed shall be desgreA to'comply wOr [7•e Design Standards for the i-
3nNmnmenlall Senstia'e Areas,Section 94.21.1 A5 0l[his Code. 21.Project gates,H proposed,shell be hmhed to vehicu.r access control only. mate hats which,insdar as possible,are indigenous and drought-Tolerant relive NOES COuncilmerrber McCulloch
y 22.Project s'..nage shalt be designed do blend with me natural mwirenmo l species. ABSENT. None
2CTION 7, Section 92.21.1.04 is added to the P�m Springs Zoning - 6. The project 0rm rg will Ee terrain sensil-,a ark a:<cesf•ra Li •I rg pado rg and ABSTAIN; None
:.}�a;o read: y f 22 No curbs shall be allowed. ti tonaldr. is avoided to m,r.,mLe:he sarrfnp effects or grading on the mduvial an•;I. Jami T.-=mpsan,Gill C'ar%
2.25.LOS Property Developfram Slandartls-Uses Sables!;to a Spec.fc Plan 23 At least one nature mmrpretrre Dealer in each Plarn rig Arua shall be provided as renmen. r d m
ty ?a' Springs,C0liferr=_ kl;
part 61 me development of the pate'c Iratls system,11 app!cable. 7 Tee project nee!s or exceeds open sip Dan area rr=,n 2aui of me Section and Fubfshed:912W2005
the following property do ae[opment standards shall apply 10 ail land and bu.tai in E. She Proper" i ammdance mh the co�;ervaion plan,and adequate assurances are prev.:ed for
a ESA SP xmre for u ses permitted under Section 92.21.1.01.B. the rormanem presoNaban at such areas
A.Roquirernool for Area-wide Specific Plan The design and preparation of the site shall have as their objective, The minimal
A Specific Plan eugnittad under this ordinance SYlall include not lass than an entire disturbance of the underlying landforms site topography and surface environment of 6 The project provides the maximum retention of vistas and natural IopograpMlc
tannin Area except Planning Area r A Specific Plan de not
for Planning Area she China Cane and adjacent areas,and the Introducfioh of development which features Including mountamsldes Idgelines hilltops,slopeS,rack oi.tcreppingS,
g ppGars and functions a9 an Integral part of the site's natural environment. The fol- arroyos,ravines Ind canyoq:• .
�3 shall Include not less man fan (10) acres, Minor adjustments to Planning Area lowing principles describe how the objectives for Site preparation would be fulfilled 9. The project has been aUoquately designed to protect adjacent properly,with
bo4naarlos may be allowed. 1. Guiding Principles: Cradmg - appropriate buyer^to maxlmlze the enjoymont of the subject property and SWround-
B.Density and Open Space a, Now development is designed to Follow existing slopes and contours mg properties.
1,The following dwelling unit dansltleP and requirements for open space are 01 b Cut-end-fil Techniques to createflat development pads is avoided. 10.7110 project will not have a negative fiscal Impact on the City or its clfizons
shed for the Planning Arena within file ESA-SP. For purposes of calculating donsi- c Slope;•do rioCoxceed t 9 to 1 SECTION 9.$Oction 92 21.1 06 is added to the Palm Sp•ings Zoning Code to read
lies of hotels and other tourist accommodations a roast room or similar unit shall J. Retaining walls are limited to. 92,21.1.05, Specific Plan Requirements for Development In ESA-SP Zone-
count as 0.70 01 a residential dwe[lrig unit: A, Before any land within a Planning Area may be subdivided pursuant to the
Pleom,re MAXIM IAlmees Minimum Reeviree Open Mmlmum RrrIvii open Merimum Floerheu 1,Reaming walls that are part of a building foundation; Subdivision Map Act(Government Cade§§66410,et.sot,),a Specific Plan Shell he
anA D.nw ie.-Atpurn, Sees,-ume eh ed 2 Trani retaining walls toper from a maximum height of five(5)feet with a mall- prepared and adopted for Ilse snore Planning Area to provide a compiellOnsive land
1 JOoto eau zone(One DW eo AHmq mum overa111engln of twenty-flue(25)foot. � use plan complying with the goals and policies of the General Plan and the roquire-
3,Walls are screened with boulders or other materials.As approved by the Specific mends of the ESA-SP zone.,Each Specific Plan shall Include a detailed land rise
z ov]sa. ]3%ofPNjedAree G5%oferplecthree GGop sFrpU Plan. p
3 ON epeelre Plan _ e.Retainingelements composed of boulders,booms or other non-manufactured rvaluation r eeach
Sprovided in this Section An shall metals Impact usisort of fan)IS
materials Provide variation in form and a natural appearance alternatives
for each SpeaddIfic Plan. Each co shall considerations and
n lull discussion of land use
2 DWncm ]2%elPmlednrca 3594' 60oh 5RIDD (punting proud F1111 addrea6 Planning con'.IdestlonSandlel.9lwnahipswi4lsuT-
pppSFlOu 2.Guiding Principles, Drainage rsunding pfppemies.
5 6 Dufl,a "r.%• slaw' z, a.Project drainage follows best practices while maintainingthe nanlal run-off rend
SA 0,;i -FloorA.'Rauo Nil Applieable Nol Applmedle HPIApplicable channel characteristics, B. each Specific Plan shall Certain a land use element,a ellMotion and traffic el meet
nt
C 15 Pu'A, )9Y+o1Pri lAn. we%or PIOKIAW 6 Bali pe 0,Davelo mein re50Ne5 existing drainage patterns,natural streams and local mend(Including Ind
roadway and{tall t(inchsign and planning),,water conservation
tablelle r ica and
i p p g P p rucreation?rid open space element(Including habitat mdigativn) public sernce and
] Gp is B.u[pee(Ooe bw40Aene watershed boundaries infrastructure,element(Including a fiscal Impact analysis of tllu effects of develop-
c.Dramatic volumes In existing channels are not Increased over naluril levels. merit on the City),and such other elements as the Council may regmre. IrI order to
5 z OV IAcre M-Aill PTIOdAre6 nd li• GDoa SPl W d.Sedimentation charactensku of existing drainage channels are maintained, ensure that development within a Planning Area will not have an adverse or negative
9 r ou uun n%' e0%^ hoop$FIDU e.Natural,non manufactured materials are used to assure the stability of drainage Impact on Iho City a Spocdlc Plan can require a Development Agreement It,mleura
channels 110 provision of services and improvements or Iho payment OF fees charges or
2.Unduveloped open Space shall excludo all lands with Slopes in excess of thirty f The nalur4I vegetation dens) and divers) of existing channel are maintained. assessments TO offset any negative or adverse financial or Iiccal effects on the CITY
percent(31 above the too of slope,and shNl be limited to natural and renanml" g density diversity g or in aolldy to provide services to the fuTuru residents of the Planning Al all and City
ized land,and hiking trails. Dedication for public access shall be provided to unde- g.No pondmg of water occurs above out or Fill slopes. as a whole,
voloped open epaxo. h.Surface drainage interceptors are provided at the top of cut or full slopos to pre- C Escl)Specific Plan shall identify those areas wllhin the Planning Area that are to
3.FIO01 ape shall Include all unclosed and covered structures,Including all he vent drawer of slopes and graded areas. remain as undeveloped open spaces,such as undevelopable slopes and natural
able space coronas and carpci solid Tooled pates,pole cocheres,and other solid I All erosion control land Surface and sub-surface drainage fl iliCs am designed to landmarks old,and which are to be used for
mortal game preserve,wildfire corridor,pas-
mortd accessary build and structures, Open,uncovered patios,driveways, All
stable and long-term ari protection. save ecreatior 1,or open space purposes,may de offered,through dedication to a
walkways,water and landscaping features Shall not be Included j Manufactured drainage faculties are covered or scrvemed with boulders and other gavel nmental jut lsdiction,or to a not-for-profit land trust,conservancy of Similar I
4 Remaimng open sputa may Include reads and other paved sccessways,fecre- materials to produce a natural'appearance. _ organization whose charter allows for the ownership Of development righte which will
stlonal Facildles golf courses,landscaping,Water features and other uncovered fee" F.Street Oesl¢o preserve Cho natural open space in porpeNity. In the svurlt the putrid agency,or
tires. The dull nand placement of street and roads shall have as lhcir Objective: The (ofCity,or land trust,conservancy,of Pim far organization don;no:acaepl such an utur
5.In all Planning Areas other than PlanningArea 5A,commercial uses shall not appearance of seets and roads as long strips of pavement crossing natural slopes ow It Such an offer is not made),the 5pCCIuc Plan shall groat T Orereg Oliino n for the
PP es P- 9 P *ary protection
and and 0[the nanmspace Ill Such a area
Sr that Thorn can it nacpre
exceed 1590 01 the purposes
esor area of the development(Including all leasable
and and contours shall be coral conditions
and(heir design And construction.hall minimize -slay protection and maintenance Id of s. Such area Sri which
provided with appdd
hotel un115). For purposes of calculating commercial density,ill ICusable seminar- intrusions Into local natural condlllOns 91c access and shall be designated as sepsra{r,parcels wlvch may be rnamtalned
cial space shall be counted,Including retail restaurants,pro shops and convention The following principles describe how the objectives for street design would bu ful" through special foss charged to the residents of the subject dovelopmrnl or through
space. Common faciubos,such as lobbies,rest rooms,general Service areas and filled: an appropriate homeowner's association Of maintenance district. Whirr:apprcprl-
imanagement offices shall not be included -7 Guiding Principles: Locators of Streets and Iio do _ ate maintenance Ill perpetuity shall be guaranteed through the pond of tnc tluvelop-
,G In Planning Area 5A,total enclosed building area Silall not exceed a Fear Area :'i or or ciiumg funding by the developer's successors,
duo v!0 25.C. s. $lrools do not dlverZ of block primary historical drainage pollens' 1). Spe
. A Specific Plan for a Planning Area within the ESA•5P zone may only ob
7.In Planning Area 9,lands within rho flovdplaln and lands exceaglllg 30%slope b. The vertical profile of streets are aligned to closely match the existing natural let- approved d,the following funding(•are made: t
,(hall be excluded from the dense calculation. It ls expected that remaining land rsm.
ry P g 1. The development provided in the will, i ima is harmance o with,adapted eg
available for calculation of density Is approximately 244 acres c Habitat connections and uses,corridors are not Interrupted by street, and respCCtful of,rile natural features warp minimal disturbance of terrain and vase- �
C.Building Height d. Curvilinear alignment and gently rolling profiles are consistent With slit topogra- tation'
Buildings and Structures erected for single family residential use Shall have a height phy Excavations and embankments are limited to the greatest extent possible. 2• The development within the Specific Plan is piopc Fly located Iv protect%nsltive
not greater than flt(oon(15)feet above approved finished grade: The maximum e. Street alignments are located to avoid stands of vegetation,rock OUICrOppngs wildlife habitat and plant specle5,and avoids interference with watGrcourses,- e
helghl al the building of structure,measured from the approved Mashed grade and other significant nanral'features. arroyos,steep slopes,rldgornes,rock outcroppings and sugnuucant natural fea•4res.
Immediately adjacent to the lowest point of the structure to the highest point of the 2--$Irr,nt and Parking Dofign D The development provided In the Specific Plan will be conetruclod with rn,pcct to
structure shall not exceed 1wenly0ve(25)feet buildings,accePsv structures fencoS,walls dgvowa e g
For all buildings,the maximum allowed height shall be as estsillishad by The applica" la. Minimum public red awidths are 22 feM with no mboron-sts to parking. Off-street ry y ,parka arson readways, ,
utilities and all other features,mdh natural rnnterlels,�or be screened with IAndscep-
We adopted SpeedK Plan. guest psrking Is located and provided in sufficient numbom to support the projCtl. ing,or be otlorwise treated so be to blend In with the natural environment
b. Road shoulders widths are composed of crushed native rock- Additional width p The deVcla m p :p
D.Lot Area,L01 Dimensions,Yard'.and DtisnCs Between B411gmga may be required to accommodate drainage swabs of,where necessary,eoncrots P Cnl provided in the Specific Plan utilizes IsindSc. ing materials,
Development standards shall be as established by the applicable adopted Specific gutters Drainage Si shall be composed of large slopos and native sort including booms,bouldant and plan[materials which,msotar a;:possible Irv,ndiga-
tan Woos and drougn-tolsmnt native plant
mate e
c. BVeet inerssctions are not located Within the alignment and floceplartl of major g, The grading of land within the Specific Plea wIII be foram,oni and Gxces-
E.Walls,Ponces,and Landscaping. or minor wafer channels nor within boulder clusters of other sensitive environmental Siva building P
The rovision:of$OcOons 93.02.00 and 94.2i1-1.05,H.3 shall apply- Development features. g padding and terracing is avoided to minli-I the Scarring effects of
p pp y p grading on the natural environment.
standards for walls,fences,and landscaping shall be aP established by Iho applica- d. Shoulder slopes match pavement or ms slope wlwni roadway cross-slopes are
bre adopted Specific Plan, used to control drainage G The Specific and
i preserves upon space ones el o11C l n,and adeqoxteuate
a a-sated
F. Access. e, Msxlmum Slope radlente within 10 feet o1 the roadway edge do not exceed 4:1 by this re pro and in the
a with the con;•ervation Plan,and adequate a�sur•
p� g fl anaea am provided for the permanent preservation of such arias...
The provisions of Suction 93.05.00 shall apply,except as may be modified by the for full slopes and 3:1 for cut slopos. 7, The Specific Plan provides the maximum retention of vistas and natural epogru h-
applicaplo adopted$poei[ic Plan. - f Maximum height of cut and fill slopes Including any ramming wall.Is e iee6 is features ncludi00 mountainsides, dgg0knes, hilltops, slopos, rock outcroppeny:,
G,Off-street Parking. Retaining walls an,the minimum Freight necessary to meat This standard. arroyos rsvmos and canyons. ..
Tim provisions of Section 93.06 00 shall apply,except as may be modified by The g. Roadway PIopGG do not create,a continuous wall or cut/fit condition,but vary in 8. The development provided in the Specific Plan has been sdoquately designed to
applicators adopted Sppdfic Plan. Height and present an undulating appearance consistent with the natural slope. - protect adjaacnt properly with appropriate buffsrs to maximize the inioymenl of prop-
H, Design Standards h. Slopes are roundod to blend Into the existing terrain to produce a contoured train• effy within the Specific plan and surrounding properties.All development Shall be designed to comply with the Design Standards for Tition. 9n The development provided In the Specific Plan will not have a negative fiscal
Erwin nmentally Si Areas,Secton 34 21.1.05 or this Cade. Street design accommodates s n jormw:der noff,as required by a Hydrology pet on the City or it clfrzons
SECTION 8 Section 94,21.1.05 is added to the Palm Springs Zoning Study approved by the City Engineer. When used,concrete closely malchs3 adra' SECTION 10,Section 94.21 1.07 Is eased to the Palm Springs Zoning Code to Iand'
Code to read: cent paving materials. Standard gray concrete materiel Shall not be allowed, 94.21.1.07 Transfer or Density
j Stmot design not meelln9 public street standards For sections,width(,majorials The purpose i
9421.1,p5 Design Standards- or other factors may be required to be constructed and maintained as private straots p pose of this Transfer of Density Section is!o maximize the preservation of
The purpose of the ESA•SP zone is to protect environmentally senshlvr)lands by All,Imets on the Chino Cone are recommended to be private,except colleclor open space significant views,and other valuable characteoatcs of property within the
establishing Standards for the design,consUuctfon,operation,and malntenanco of street,as indicated In the Specific Plan. ESA-SP zone by allowing the re"distrlbufuon of development rights among properties
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development projects.The diand preparation of the site Shall have as theirIlrs and between Planning Aroas
t S. Sidewalks I
objective the minimal distubance of the underlying landforms site topography and a No Pldowalks are allowed,except only as mar,be required to conform to state A• Transfer Beaveen Properlles
surface environment of Cho affected Planning Area. Any proposed proJeCl shale intro- and Federal acceil ibdily requirements. AcCusSibl9 pathway(Sh:dl be paved with Within uny Planning Area allowed residential development density may or transferred
duce,developmcnc which appears and functions as an Integral part of The site'- n:du' decorative or colored concrete,pavers,or other approved materials from any one properly to another on_a:ohs-to-one basis subject to aoorewyl of a•
raj environment. To profoct environmentally sensllivu land,all devalopmen projects G Utilities Specific Plan Density transfers shall be revmwed fol fIe effect of-uch transfers on
within any Planning Area shell be subject 10 a design review process with the follow- ''Increasing o g g
ing components 'Iho location and Installation of utilities shall have as their ad active' The minimal 9 Pen space,pres0rvin views,minimizing grading or other land disturbancu
disturbance of the underlying Iandrorm%site topography and surface environment of and reducing the Cxpenditues for public service-to the development.
A, Environmental Analysis the Chino Cane and the imroducdon-of services and uulltles which appear as an B. Transfer Between Planning Ares;•' '
Concurrent with the submission of any proposed project application For a specific inlegral part of the site's natural environment Between any Planning Areus,zllowid residential development density may be tt eon•
plan tentative map or budWmO permit application,an environmental analysis shall be The following principles describe how the objectives for site preparation Would be fur- warred with a bones"of 1.2 units at the receiving lade for every unit from the-,ending site,
projeored and Subri to the City, The analysis shall include a map and text which fulled subject to approval Of a single Specific Plan for all Planning Area,,subject to file trans-
identlly all major and minor envirommomdf conditions on the subject site and major 1 Guiding Principles General Crlterls for Utilities fur, Densely transfers Shale be reviewed ter the effect of such transfers on Increasing
environmental conditions in the surrounding area,Including lands within 500 feet of a. Utilities are located to minimize any degradation to the key natural[cultures iden- open space, preserving views minimizing grading or othr,r land disturbance and
the sfte,with the surrounding area subject to final determination by the Director of Idued on the Environmental Analyst roducing the expenditures for public semrev3 to the development.
Planning Services. At a minimum,the analysis shelf identify and describe the follow" It. Utility crossings do not obstruct or constrict drainage courses. C. Carl Transfer Performance Standards
ing subjects: a Udllty Corridors requiring Frequent maimenanco are not located within significant pp1. Penalty transfers shall no:be allowed to Planning Areas,2,3.6,or 7,
7 Geologic Conditions riparian,vista or habitat wrridors. ATeas 1 si froug�i l to Planning Areas 5,8,or 9 shall only be allowed from Planning
2,Cultural Resources - 2 Guiding PrigCiVlos: Water Dismouron Lines 3 Fo[an reCClvmn site.f� a Ile?olp S acllic Plan Shall Uu re red In include an
3.Topographic Conditions a. Water meters arc located adjacent to driveways and shill minimize impacts on amentlrp t to The applicaf)Fa��i miaoc�1, Of use densities Of II Igo�aalm Springs
- -- - - environmental conditions Zonal Pen.
4.Unlqum Rock Formaflons and Mineral Data