HomeMy WebLinkAbout23415 RESOLUTION NO. 23415
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
TO THE 2007 PALM SPRINGS GENERAL PLAN ADOPTED BY
RESOLUTION NO. 22077 REVISING RESIDENTIAL LAND USE
CATEGORIES BY ELIMINATING CLOSED RANGES.
WHEREAS, the current General Plan of the City provides for closed ranges of
development density allowed in each residential land use category in the City. These
ranges include both a minimum as well as maximum density allowed in each land use
category; and
WHEREAS, the past and current practice of the City, including without limitation,
the City Council, the Planning Commission, and the Director of Planning, is to consider
only the maximum density allowed within each land category and consider and approve
lower density project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has approved and the Planning Commission and
Planning Director have recommended approval of several projects that have been less
than the minimum provided in the General Plan for each residential land use category;
and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council that the General Plan of the City
be amended so that the minimum density requirements for each residential land use
designation be removed; and
WHEREAS, Palm Springs is a charter city organized under the laws of the State
of California and zoning regulations of the City are not required to be consistent with the
General Plan; however, it is the desire of the City Council and the Planning Commission
that the General Plan ensure consistent and fair administration of the City's land use
policies and programs; and
WHEREAS, that this amendment qualifies as a Class 5 Categorical Exemption
Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE that, based upon the foregoing, to amend the General Plan of the City of
Palm Springs revising residential land use categories by eliminating closed ranges as
shown in Exhibit "A".
ADOPTED THIS 4T" DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2013.
ATTEST: David H. Ready, i nager
mes Thompson, City Clerk
Resolution No. 23415
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, JAMES THOMPSON, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 23415 is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs on September 4, 2013, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Hutcheson, Councilmember Lewin, and Mayor Pougnet.
NOES: Councilmember Foat and Mayor Pro Tern Mills.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTAIN: None.
mes Thompson, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California09/1Q/Za1e
City Council Resolution
September 4, 2013
Case 5.1301 GPA—Land Use Categories
EXHIBIT "A"
LAND USE ELEMENT
Zoning RESIDENTIAL LAND USES
GR5 Estate Residential (0 - 2.0 dwelling units per acre). The CRtntp o gidenti^I
designation provides f9F the development of IaFge let, s ngle farnWy residenG86 that
aFe Gustern in design. This designation is predominantly located in areas adjacent
to the City's hillsides, reflecting the natural and environmental constraints that must
be addressed there. Minimurn I^' sizes aFe generally on non squaFe feat anthir
designation;
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R-1 AH Very Low Density Residential (2 4 Up to - 4.0 dwelling units per acre). The
R-1A Very Low Density residential is the most prevalent land use designation is the most
R-1 B prevalent land use designation within the City, representing typical single-family
detached residential development Le'. sizes in this ' � designation II
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feet. and other uses allowed by code.
RAC Low Density Residential (44 Up to - 6.0 dwelling units per acre). Similar to the
RAD Very Low Density Residential designation, the Low Density Residential designation
also represents "typical" single-family detached residential development This
feet. and other uses allowed by code.
RGA(6) Medium Density Residential (64 up to - 15.0 dwelling units per acre). This
RGA(8) residential land use category accommodates a range of residential housing types,
R-2 including single-family attached, single-family detached, common interest
RMPH subdivisions, patio homes, duplexes, townhomes, multiple-family, and mobile home
projects and other uses as allowed by code.
R-3 High Density Residential (4-6�4 up to 30 dwelling units per acre). Typical
R-4 development in this category would include duplexes, townhomes, and apartments.
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neighberheed and other uses as allowed by code.