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Indian Wells City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 21

14 PLANNING AREAS

§ 21.14.010 Planning Area 1 (Racquet Club Drive Area).

This residential area is divided into four (4) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section. Three (3) of the subareas are homogeneous residential clusters and the fourth is a part of the hillside area.
Racquet Club Drive is a private roadway which is maintained by the Master Access Easement Association.
(a) 
Subarea 1.1. The northernmost portion of this subarea is the established Casa Rosada master planned neighborhood with an active homeowners' association, zoned Very Low Density. The northernmost portion of this subarea is within the Planning Area 12, and is subject to the requirements of Section 21.45.
This subarea straddles a portion of the Deep Canyon Flood Channel zoned Watercourse. This flood channel at once divides and unites this subarea in that the City policy of improving these channels requires a uniform planning and zoning treatment on either side of the channel.
The portion of the subarea south of the channel is a more recently developed tract known as Monte Sereno Estates and is zoned Very Low Density.
(b) 
Subarea 1.2. This subarea is a collection of several tracts developed at different times which are unified by proximity, their single common access and their participation in the Master Access Easement Association, described above. The subarea is zoned Low Density.
(c) 
Subarea 1.3.
(1) 
Area (a) is a part of the original Indian Wells Racquet Club development made up of multiple clusters of attached units and is zoned Medium High Density. Within this subarea is the Sweetwater Condoshare. This time share development of forty-four (44) units is registered with the City as Palm Springs Condoshare Project 1.
(2) 
Area (b) is zoned Very Low Density. It was part of the original Indian Wells Racquet Club development which had contained an autonomous, commercially operated, members only tennis club facility operated as part of the Indian Wells Racquet Club.
The subarea, known as Cove Point, is a planned development employing cluster housing, in accordance with an approved Conditional Use Permit, CUP No. 2-96-2. This subarea is governed by an active homeowners association.
The following development standards shall be modified from the development standards of the RVLD zone for this subarea. The development standards of the RVLD zone shall apply if not specifically modified below:
(i) 
An errant golf ball screen or other similar such structure or device shall not be placed, built or erected along any fairway property line or within any adjacent area or yard open to a golf course.
(ii) 
Any construction of new structures or parts thereof, in any private yard areas, exclusive use areas, or common areas, with the exception of patio covers, shall be prohibited.
(iii) 
All structures shall maintain the following minimum setbacks:
From Racquet Club Drive
20 feet
Interior property line adjacent to a golf course
10 feet
Interior property line adjacent to other residential
10 feet
Between residential structures
10 feet
(iv) 
All residential structures shall maintain the following minimum setbacks from any public or private street:
Garage Door
20 feet
Buildings and structures shall not have a height exceeding fifteen feet nine inches (15' 9") above the approved pad elevation of the building site. Chimneys shall not have a height exceeding seventeen (17) feet above the approved pad elevation of the building site, unless higher projections are required by Table 37-B of the Uniform Building Code, in which case those heights specified shall be the maximum allowable height.
Building envelope height restrictions as specified in Zoning Code Section 21.23.070 shall apply to all structures built within the project.
(d) 
Subarea 1.4. This subarea is a portion of the Natural Preserve zoned area which extends along the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains at the southern boundary of the City.
PLANNING AREA 1 (RACQUET CLUB DRIVE AREA) — MAP
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PLANNING AREA 1 (RACQUET CLUB DRIVE AREA) — CHART
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
35.0
1.0
1/40
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
31.5
94.0
3.0
[1]
(RLD)
Low Density
21.9
98.0
4.5
[2]
(RMD)
Medium Density
0.0
0.0
7.0
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
12.5
150.0
12.0
[3]
Subtotal
100.9
343.0
3.4
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(RC)
Resort Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
(PF)
PUBLIC USE:
Public Facilities
 
0.0
 
n.a.
 
n.a.
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(WC)
Watercourse
4.6
n.a.
n.a.
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
4.6
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
105.5
343.0
 
3.3
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(PA 12)
Highway 111
1.0
n.a.
n.a.
Notes:
[1]
The number of units currently approved within this designation is 79 units.
[2]
The number of units currently approved within this designation is 70 units.
[3]
The number of units currently approved within this designation is 375 units.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)

§ 21.14.020 Planning Area 2 (Desert Horizons/Cook Street Area).

This predominantly residential area is divided into three (3) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section.
The southernmost portion of this planning area is within the Planning Area 12, and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
(a) 
Subarea 2.1. This subarea has been developed in accordance with the Desert Horizons Master Plan and implemented by a conditional use approval CUP No. 2-78-1. The development is in accordance with the Very Low Density standards. The subarea has an active homeowners' association and is overlaid by the Golf Course Overlay Zone, which governs uses within the golf course area.
The following minimum regulations apply to development other than custom single-family units in this subarea:
(1) 
Setbacks.
Front Yard:
20 feet
Rear Yard:
10 feet
Side Yards Adjacent to Residential Lot.
One side:
5 feet
Other side:
11 feet
Side Yards Adjacent to Common Areas.
One side:
5 feet
Other side:
11 feet
(2) 
Projections.
(i) 
Eaves, cornices, overhangs, canopies, wing walls, fireplaces, structural appendages, and the like, which do not provide additional floor space:
Front Yard:
2.5 feet
Rear Yard:
2.5 feet
Adjacent to Residential Lot.
One side:
2.5 feet
Other side:
3 feet*
Adjacent to Common Areas.
One side:
N/A
Other side:
N/A
(ii) 
Attached patio roofs and similar structures having open, unwalled sides:
Front Yard:
N/A
Rear Yard:
N/A
Adjacent to Residential Lot.
One side:
N/A
Other side:
3 feet*
Adjacent to Common Areas.
One side:
to property line**
Other side:
to property line**
(iii) 
Pools:***
Front Yard:
N/A
Rear Yard:
3 feet
Adjacent to Residential Lot.
One side:
3 feet
Other side:
5 feet
Adjacent to Common Areas.
One side:
N/A
Other side:
N/A
Notes:
*
2.5-foot projections into required setback area with HOA and City -DRC approval. For projections or attached patio roofs in 11-foot side yard, HOA approval and City -DRC approval (patio structures not to project higher than existing structure).
**
No projections permitted across property lines.
***
Distances are from property line only. Location of pool within 3 feet of property line requires HOA approval.
The following minimum regulations apply to Clubhouse and associated Courts Building:
(1)
Building Setbacks.
Front:
20 feet
Interior Side:
N/A
Street Side:
20 feet
Rear:
10 feet
(2)
Projections—Horizontal.
(i)
Covered outdoor walkways, vehicular porte cochere, eaves, cornices, overhangs, canopies, wing walls, fireplaces, structural appendages, and the like, which do not provide additional floor space:
Front Yard:
10 feet
Rear Yard:
5 feet
Adjacent to Residential Lot.
One side:
5 feet
Other side:
5 feet
Adjacent to Common Areas.
One side:
0 feet
Other side:
0 feet
(3)
Clubhouse Maximum Building Height Restrictions (above main level pad elevation; building areas below main level not considered stories).
Building Stories:
2
Roof Height:
31 feet
Vertical Architectural Projections:
32 feet
Mechanical Equipment Screens:
32 feet
(4)
Courts Building Maximum Height Restrictions.
Roof Height:
18 feet
The following minimum regulations apply to non-golf recreational facilities owned and operated by the homeowners' association or community association for the use of its residents:
(1)
Recreational uses allowed: tennis courts, pickleball courts, basketball hoops, similar outdoor court uses, and pools (includes fencing and lighting associated with these facilities).
(2)
Setbacks.
Adjacent to Desert Horizons Drive:
0 feet
Adjacent to residential property lines:
3 feet
Adjacent to golf use:
0 feet
(3)
Maximum Height Restrictions (measured from court or pool deck surface).
Court fencing:
12 feet
Court light poles:
21 feet
Pool fencing:
6 feet
Pool light poles:
14 feet
(4)
Front Gatehouse Maximum Building Height Restrictions.
Roof Height:
19 feet
Architectural Projections:
24 feet
(b) 
Subarea 2.2. This multiple ownership area is zoned Very Low Density and Public Parks/Recreation. The setback regulations of Subarea 2.1, stated above, apply to this subarea as well.
(c) 
Subarea 2.3. This small subarea includes a 46-room boutique hotel and a restaurant. The subarea is zoned Community Commercial.
PLANNING AREA 2 (DESERT HORIZONS/COOK STREET AREA) – MAP
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PLANNING AREA 2 (DESERT HORIZONS/COOK STREET AREA) – CHART
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
423.5
926.0
3.0
[1][2]
(RLD)
Low Density
0.0
0.0
4.5
(RMD)
Medium Density
0.0
0.0
7.0
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0.0
0.0
12.0
Subtotal
423.5
926.0
2.2
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
2.8
n.a.
n.a.
(RC)
Resort Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(OP)
Professional Office
1.6
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
4.4
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
[3]
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
1.5
n.a.
n.a.
(PA 12)
Highway 111
6.1
Subtotal
7.6
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(WC)
Watercourse
10.6
n.a.
n.a.
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
10.6
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
446.1
926.0
 
2.1
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
115.0
n.a.
n.a.
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Notes:
[1]
The number of units currently approved within this designation is 460 units.
[2]
Approximately 115 acres of this base zone are designated for golf course usage by the Golf Course Overlay Zone. Thus, the acreage subject to actual development in accordance with the base zone designation is the base zone acreage minus the golf course overlay zone acreage.
[3]
This area is improved with a restaurant and a 46-room boutique hotel.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007; Ord. 701 § 2, 2016; Ord. 744 § 3, 2022)

§ 21.14.030 Planning Area 3 (Eldorado Country Club Area).

This gated master planned residential area is divided into three (3) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section. The entire planning area is covered by an active homeowners' association and is overlaid with the Golf Course Overlay Zone which governs uses on the golf course.
(a) 
Subarea 3.1. The majority of this planning area consists of single-family detached golf course oriented units zoned Very Low Density.
The subarea, known as the Eldorado Country Club, has an active homeowners' association and is overlaid by the Golf Course Overlay Zone, which governs uses within the golf course area.
This subarea is transected by the Deep Canyon Flood Channel which is zoned WC.
One portion of this subarea contains the Eldorado Cottage Estates, Lots 1-21. This area is subject to Conditional Use Permit No. 2-92-2. The cottages are a cluster development with development standards generally applicable to cluster developments, including common parking areas, walkway easements, non-uniform lot sizes and dimensions, non-standard lot sizes, and the elimination of property line walls. Additionally, the following minimum setbacks are required for the cottages:
Front yard
10 feet
Rear yard
5 feet
Side yard
5 feet
The homeowners association shall review all building additions/remodels within the reduced setback area prior to submittal to the City.
(1) 
Front Yards. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in the following provisions, each single-family detached lot (excluding the Eldorado Cottage Estates, Lots 1-21) shall be exempt from Section 21.50.050(b) Front Yards.
(i) 
Locations and Heights. Walls or fences may be permitted in any front and side front (side street) building setback area for the distance of two-thirds of the street lot frontage. Planters, fountains and similar architectural amenities may be located within ten feet (10') of the front and side front (side street) property line but shall not exceed three feet (3') in height. Mailbox stands, lights and other such isolated structures may be located within ten feet (10') of the front and side front (side street) property line but shall not exceed five feet (5') in height nor shall they exceed eighteen inches (18") in width or depth. No walls or fences exceeding six feet (6') in height shall be in any front and side front (side street) building setback area. The height of any walls or fences permitted in the front and side front (side street) building setback area shall be measured from the grade at the location the wall is constructed. Notwithstanding any restrictions mentioned in this situation, walls and fences in any required setback area may not exceed six feet (6') in height, unless approved pursuant to Section 21.06.050 of this Zoning Code.
(b) 
Subarea 3.1(a). This subarea is zoned Very Low Density Residential. This subarea is comprised of the lots contained in Tract Map Nos. 5492 and 5493. Existing development consists of sixteen (16) single-family homes developed on postage stamp lots surrounded by common lot open space areas.
Setback standards specific to Subarea 3.1(a) are as follows:
Setback Requirement Standards for Planning Sub-Area 3.1(a)
Front-yard setback
20 feet
Side-yard setback
16 feet minimum between structures for proposed additions
Rear-yard setback
0 feet
1.
A line bisecting the adjacent common lot area will be used to maintain the minimum separation between structures for proposed additions.
2.
Additions will not encroach into common lot areas.
3.
Additions must maintain the architectural character and volume of the existing residences.
4.
A minimum of 40 feet will be maintained between the rear of the structures.
Figure 1 depicts the application of the adopted setback standards for Subarea 3.1(a):
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FIGURE 1
(c) 
Subarea 3.2. One portion of this subarea contains the Eldorado Cottage Estates, Lots 1-21 and Lots 1-24 of Tract 2068. This area is subject to Conditional Use Permit No. 2-92-4. The cottages are a cluster development with development standards generally applicable to cluster developments, including common parking areas, walkway easements, non-uniform lot sizes and dimensions, non-standard lot sizes, and the elimination of property line walls. Additionally, the following minimum setbacks are required for the cottages:
Front yard
10 feet
Rear yard
5 feet
Side yard
5 feet
The homeowners association shall review all building additions/remodels within the reduced setback area prior to submittal to the City.
(1) 
Front Yards. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in the following provisions, each single-family detached lot (excluding the Eldorado Cottage Estates, Lots 1-21) shall be exempt from Municipal Code Section 21.50.050(b), Front Yards.
(i) 
Locations and Heights. Walls or fences may be permitted in any front and side front (side street) building setback area for the distance of two-thirds (2/3) of the street lot frontage. Planters, fountains and similar architectural amenities may be located within ten feet (10′) of the front and side front (side street) property line but shall not exceed three feet (3′) in height. Mailbox stands, lights and other such isolated structures may be located within ten feet (10′) of the front and side front (side street) property line but shall not exceed five feet (5′) in height nor shall they exceed eighteen inches (18″) in width or depth. No walls or fences exceeding six feet (6′) in height shall be in any front and side front (side street) building setback area. The height of any walls or fences permitted in the front and side front (side street) building setback area shall be measured from the grade at the location the wall is constructed. Notwithstanding any restrictions mentioned in this situation, walls and fences in any required setback area may not exceed six feet (6′) in height, unless approved pursuant to Section 21.06.050 of this Zoning Code.
PLANNING AREA 3 (ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 3 (ELDORADO COUNTRY CLUB AREA) - CHART
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
419.0
912.0
3.0
[1]
(RLD)
Low Density
0.0
0.0
4.5
(RMD)
Medium Density
0.0
0.0
7.5
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0.0
0.0
12.0
Subtotal
419.0
912.0
2.2
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(RC)
Resort Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
320.0
n.a.
n.a.
(WC)
Watercourse
27.0
n.a.
n.a.
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
1280.0
n.a.
n.a.
Subtotal
1627.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
2046.0
912.0
 
0.4
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
115.0
n.a.
n.a.
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
Notes:
[1]
Approximately 115 acres of this base zone are designated for golf course usage by the Golf Course Overlay Zone. Thus, the acreage subject to actual development in accordance with the base zone designation is the base zone acreage minus the golf course overlay zone acreage.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 471 § 1, 2000; Ord. 520 § 2, 2002; Ord. 568 § 1, 2005; Ord. 606 § 1 2007; Ord. 632 § 1, 2009)

§ 21.14.040 Planning Area 4 (Fairway Drive/Highway 111 Area).

This planning area is made up of numerous tracts which were developed over many years. This area contains several autonomous homeowner associations, some active in planning matters and others not. There are six (6) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section. The northernmost portion of the planning area is within the Planning Area 12 and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
(a) 
Subarea 4.1. This subarea encompasses a majority of the entire area and is developed with single-family detached units. The zoning in this subarea is Very Low Density.
The row of developed lots easterly of Indian Wells Lane are subject to special setback and street right-of-way standards.
This area contains many older public improvements, streets, curbs, gutters, etc. Because of this, developments in this area may be required to upgrade same.
(b) 
Subarea 4.2. This subarea, known as Casa Dorado, is a master planned neighborhood of attached units, zoned Very Low Density, and governed by an active homeowners' association.
Existing development within this subarea exceeds that permitted in the Very Low Density zone, therefore, the structures within this subarea are "legal non-conforming uses" as to density. As such, these structures are subject to the provisions of Section 21.90.030.
(c) 
Subarea 4.3. This subarea, known as Dorado Villas, is a master planned neighborhood of attached units, zoned Very Low Density, and governed by an active homeowners' association.
Existing development within this subarea exceeds that permitted in the Very Low Density zone, therefore, the structures within this subarea are "legal non-conforming uses" as to density. As such, these structures are subject to the provisions of Section 21.90.030.
(d) 
Subarea 4.4. This subarea is zoned Low Density.
(e) 
Subarea 4.5. This subarea is zoned Low Density.
(f) 
Subarea 4.6. This subarea is zoned Low Density.
Lots 2 through 25 of Tract 31200 that abut the adjacent subdivisions on Zuni Road and Camino Del Rey have specific rear yard setbacks that are more restrictive than the minimum established by the zoning code for single-family residential developments. These restrictions are recorded against these properties and are as follows:
Lots 2 through 25 - Set Back
Front Yard
20 feet
Rear Yard
23 feet
Side Yard
8 feet
Pool Equipment Rear Yard Setback
23 feet
(g) 
Subarea 4.7. The Province at Indian Wells – Tract 32880. This subarea is zoned Residential Very Low Density and Low Density. The maximum number of lots allowed is 133 on 42.9 acres with an overall density of 3.0 du/ac.
(1) 
Maximum Height Restrictions. Building envelope height restrictions for development within Planning Subarea 4.7 shall be as indicated in the following tables for Lots 1 through 133 with exceptions for Lots 9 through 20, 21, 22, 45, 46, 69 and 70. Structures shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height from the approved pad at the minimum side or rear building setback line. The maximum building height for buildings on Lots 9 through 20, 21, 22, 45, 46, 69 and 70 shall be eighteen (18) feet in height from the approved pad grade with a maximum building height percentage of thirty percent (30%) above fifteen (15) feet.
Building Height Restrictions for Subarea 4.7 Lots 1 — 133, Excluding Lots 9 through 20, 21, 22, 45, 46, 69 & 70
Plan
Elevation
Maximum Heights Entry Tower/Roof Ridge
Maximum Building Height % Above 15′/Above 18′
Plan 1
Spanish A
20′2″      17′3″
34%      4%
Spanish B
20′3″      17′1″
27%      4%
Italian C
21′10″      17′5″
31%      8%
Plan 2
Spanish A
20′2″      18′1″
32%      5%
Spanish B
21′11″      18′0″
30%      8%
Italian C
21′10″      17′6″
25%      9%
Plan 3
Spanish A
18′7″      18′10″
34%      9%
Spanish B
18′2″      18′10″
25%      3%
Italian C
18′10″      18′10″
26%      4%
Plan 4
Spanish A
19′8″      19′6″
36%      5%
Spanish B
18′4″      19′6″
31%      3%
Italian C
19′7″      18′9″
25%      3%
Plan 5
Spanish A
19′7″      19′2″
28%      6%
Spanish B
18′4″      19′2″
27%      3%
Italian C
20′5″      19′2″
27%      3%
Building Height Restrictions for Subarea 4.7 Lots 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 20
Lot Number
Maximum Height
Maximum Building Height % Above 15′
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
18′
30%
Building Height Restrictions For Subarea 4.7 Lots 21, 22, 45, 46, 69 and 70
Lot Number and Plan Number
Elevation
Maximum Height
Maximum Building Height % Above 15′
Lot 21, Plan 2
Spanish B
18′
30%
Lots 22 and 70, Plan 4
Italian C
18′
30%
Lot 45, Plan 5
Italian C
18′
30%
Lot 46, Plan 4
Spanish B
18′
30%
Lot 69, Plan 4
Spanish A
18′
30%
(2) 
Building Setback Standards. Lots 1 through 133 shall comply with the following minimum building setback standards.
Minimum Setback Requirement Standards for Planning Sub-Area 4.7
Front Yard Setback
20 Feet
Side Front Yard Setback
15 Feet
Interior Side Yard Setback
5 Feet and 11 Feet (A 16-foot minimum between buildings must be maintained.)
Rear Yard Setback
Lots 1 through 122
Lots 123 through 133
 
10 Feet
15 Feet
(3) 
Highway 111 Buffer Area. Structures located on Lots 113 through 122 shall be permitted to encroach ten (10) feet into the Highway 111 Buffer Area.
(4) 
Pool Equipment Setbacks. Pool equipment located in the rear yard shall be set back a minimum of fifteen (15) feet for Lots 123 through 133.
(5) 
Roof Style. All lots adjacent to Cook Street and Highway 111 shall be designed with a hip roof with no dormers. A hip roof is a gable roof with the ends brought together at the same pitch as the rest of the roof. Minor gable elements for homes adjacent to Cook Street and Highway 111 are permitted as enhancements to the architecture of the home as approved by the Architecture and Landscape Committee; however, the predominant roof elevation from Cook Street and Highway 111 shall be a hip roof.
(6) 
Double Property Line Walls. Double property line walls adjacent to existing residential properties shall be permitted on a case-by-case basis per approval by the City's Community Development Director; however, a solid foam barrier or similar material must be injected or placed between the two (2) walls to reduce the incidence of vermin infestation. A single property line wall is preferred over a double property line wall.
PLANNING AREA 4 (FAIRWAY DRIVE/HIGHWAY 111 AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 4 (FAIRWAY DRIVE/HIGHWAY 111 AREA) - CHART
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
 
 
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
446.0
1,341.0
3.0
 
[1]
(RLD)
Low Density
34.5
155.0
4.5
 
 
(RMD)
Medium Density
0.0
0.0
7.0
 
 
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0.0
0.0
12.0
 
 
 
Subtotal
480.5
1,496.0
 
3.1
 
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(RC)
Resort Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
14.8
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PA 12)
Highway 111
8.7
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
Subtotal
23.5
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(WC)
Watercourse
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
504
1,496.0
 
3.0
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
Notes:
[1]
Subarea 4.2 currently contains 110 units on approximately 31.5 acres, which yields an average density of 3.5 DU/AC. Similarly, Subarea 4.3 currently contains 121 units on 34.5 acres, yielding 3.5 DU/AC. Thus, both subareas are non-conforming to the Very Low Density Zone which permits a maximum of 3.0 DU/AC. Because these subareas were developed before the Very Low Density Zone was adopted, the uses therein are "legal-nonconforming" uses, subject to the provisions of Section 21.90.030.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 534 § 1, 2003; Ord. 569 § 1, 2005; Ord. 589 § 1, 2006; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)

§ 21.14.050 Planning Area 5 (Indian Wells Golf Resort Area).

This master planned resort recreation area is divided into six (6) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section. The southernmost portion of this planning area is within the Planning Area 12 and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
The underlying concept of this planning area is to produce an integrated resort complex focusing on the extensive public golf course. To that end, three (3) development principals have been established as follows:
1. 
The integrity of the golf course shall be maintained;
2. 
Development within subareas 5.2 and 5.3 shall be assured accessibility to the golf facilities; and
3. 
Each development adjacent to the golf course within the complex shall add to the golf resort experience.
(a) 
Subarea 5.1. This subarea encompasses a thirty-six (36) hole golf facility and is zoned Resort Commercial with the Golf Course Overlay Zone applied.
This subarea is transected by the storm channel which is zoned Watercourse.
(b) 
Subarea 5.2. This subarea is the center of this master planned complex, the front door to the golf facilities, and is zoned Resort Commercial and Golf and Recreation. Each portion of this subarea has been developed in accordance with various conditional use permits, as follows:
(1) 
This area (area a) is zoned Resort Commercial and is improved with the Grand Champions Hotel in accordance with conditional use permit Nos. 2-84-2 and 2000-03.
(2) 
This area (area b) is zoned Resort Commercial and is improved with the Renaissance Esmeralda Resort complex in accordance with conditional use permit No. 2-85-6.
(3) 
This area (area c) is zoned Resort Commercial with Golf Course Overlay and is improved with the golf course clubhouse, pro shop, starter's house and parking area.
(c) 
Subarea 5.3. This subarea is improved with public facilities, specifically City Hall, a fire station, a maintenance yard, a park and is zoned Public Facilities. The park is zoned Public Parks/Recreation.
(d) 
Subarea 5.4. This subarea is zoned Resort Commercial and is subject to the design and development standards contained in specific plan No. 2006-01.
(f) 
Subarea 5.5. This publicly owned parcel is zoned Public Parks/Recreation. The southwest portion of this subarea is within the storm channel and is zoned Watercourse.
PLANNING AREA 5 (INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 5 (INDIAN WELLS GOLF RESORT AREA) - CHART
 
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
 
 
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
0.0
0.0
3.0
 
 
(RLD)
Low Density
0.0
0.0
4.5
 
 
(RMD)
Medium Density
11.3
79.0
7.0
 
 
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0
0
12.0
 
 
 
Subtotal
11.3
79.0
 
n.a.
 
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(RC)
Resort Commercial
576.21
n.a.
n.a.
 
[1]
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
576.21
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
4.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
1.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PA 12)
Highway 111
253.27
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
Subtotal
258.27
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(WC)
Watercourse
75.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
75.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
920.78
79.0
 
.1
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
253.27
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
7.5
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
Notes:
[1]
Approximately 253.27 acres of this base zone are designated for golf course usage by the Golf Course Overlay Zone. Thus, the acreage subject to actual development in a accordance with the base zone designation is the base zone acreage minus the golf course overlay zone acreage.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 500 § 1, 2002; Ord. 586 § 1, 2006; Ord. 597 § 1, 2007; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)

§ 21.14.060 Planning Area 6 (Fred Waring\\Cook Street Area).

This residential area is divided into three (3) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section.
(a) 
Subarea 6.1. This subarea is an established, gated residential community with an active homeowners' association. It was developed in accordance with CUP 2 78 2. This subarea is zoned Very Low Density. This development contains private streets and some building footprint lots.
(b) 
Subarea 6.2. This undeveloped subarea extends from Fred Waring to approximately four-hundred and twelve feet (412') north of Highway 111 on the western boundary of the City and is zoned Low Density.
(c) 
Subarea 6.3. This undeveloped subarea is zoned Medium High Density and is designated with the Senior Housing Overlay Zone (Section 21.12.040(c)). The Senior Housing Overlay Zone indicates the City Council's intent to achieve affordable senior citizen housing on this site by the application of developer incentive programs.
PLANNING AREA 6 (FRED WARING DRIVE/COOK STREET AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 6 (FRED WARING/COOK STREET AREA) - CHART
ZONE
 
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
 
 
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
0.0
0.0
3.0
 
 
(RLD)
Low Density
0.0
0.0
4.5
 
 
(RMD)
Medium Density
11.3
79.0
7.0
 
 
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0
0
12.0
 
 
 
Subtotal
11.3
79.0
 
n.a.
 
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(RC)
Resort Commercial
576.21
n.a.
n.a.
 
[1]
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
576.21
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
4.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
1.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PA 12)
Highway 111
7.5
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
12.5
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(WC)
Watercourse
75.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
75.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
675.01
79.0
 
.1
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
253.27
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
Notes:
[1]
Approximately 253.27 acres of this base zone are designated for golf course usage by the Golf Course Overlay Zone. Thus, the acreage subject to actual development in a accordance with the base zone designation is the base zone acreage minus the golf course overlay zone acreage.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)

§ 21.14.070 Planning Area 7 (Miles Avenue/Washington Street Area).

This area is divided into seven (7) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section.
(a) 
Subarea 7.1. This area has been subdivided into two (2) subareas, as shown on the map referenced as Planning Area 7. The southernmost portion of this planning area is within the Highway 111 Overlay Zone and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
(1) 
Area (a) is zoned Medium Density and is designated with an Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO) and a Senior Housing Overlay (SHO) Zone. A master plan residential community has been approved for this area subject to Conditional Use Permits Nos. 2001-01 and 99-06. This area will contain a gated master planned senior affordable housing residential community with up to one hundred eighty-five (185) senior affordable housing units built around a clubhouse with recreational facilities. This subarea is within the Highway 111 Overlay Zone and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
(2) 
Area (b) is zoned Community Commercial and is subject to the design and development standards contained in Specific Plan No. 2006-01.
(b) 
Subarea 7.2. This subarea is zoned Low Density. This area is a collection of several tracts developed at different times, which exhibits a clustered development pattern consistent with the Low Density Zone. This area is comprised of one hundred twenty (120) single family homes developed on irregular shaped lots, clustered around common lot open space areas. The Indian Wells Village Homes area is further defined as Subarea 7.2(a), 7.2(b), 7.2(c), and 7.2(d) as depicted in Figure 1.
PLANNING AREA 7.2(a), (b), (c) and (d) INDIAN WELLS VILLAGE HOMES — MAP
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Figure 1
(1) 
Setback standards specific to Planning Area 7 (Subareas 7.2(a), (b), (c), and (d) are as follows in the following four (4) tables):
Table 1 (7.2(a))
Arapahoe Vista, Blackfoot Drive, Cheyenne Drive, Elkhorn Trail, Dakota Trail and Miles Avenue
Front-yard setback (Existing Carports/Garages)
15 feet from back of curb
Front-yard setback (Existing Habitable Structures)
20 feet from back of curb
Side-yard setback
5 feet from side property line (10 feet minimum between structures)1
Rear-yard setback
10 feet from rear property line
Table 2 (7.2(b))
Warner Trail
Front-yard setback (Existing Carports/Garages)
21 feet from back of curb
Front-yard setback (Existing Habitable Structures)
21 feet from back of curb
Side-yard setback
5 feet from side property line (10 feet minimum between structures)1
Rear-yard setback
10 feet from rear property line
Table 1 (7.2(c))
Warner Trail
Front-yard setback
21 feet from property line
Side-yard setback
5 feet from side property line (10 feet minimum between structures)1
Rear-yard setback
10 feet from rear property line
Maximum building height at setback
16 feet
Table 1 (7.2(d))
Arapahoe Vista, Blackfoot Drive, and Dakota Trail
Front-yard setback (Carports/Garages)
15 feet from property line
Front-yard setback (Habitable Structures)
20 feet from property line
Side-yard setback
5 feet from side property line (10 feet minimum between structures)1
Rear-yard setback
10 feet from rear property line
Maximum building height at setback
16 feet
Notes:
1
Blockwalls not to exceed six (6) feet in height.
(c) 
Subarea 7.3. This subarea is zoned Medium Density, Public Facilities, and Watercourse. The subarea is further delineated as follows:
(1) 
Area (a) is currently vacant and zoned Medium Density.
(2) 
Area (b) is the Gerald Ford Elementary School, and is zoned Public Facilities.
(3) 
Area (c) is currently vacant and zoned Medium Density.
(4) 
Area (d) is currently vacant, with the exception of a pump station facility, which is zoned Public Facilities.
(5) 
Area (e) is the southern boundary of this subarea and is transected by the storm channel, which is zoned Watercourse.
(6) 
Area (f) is zoned Medium Density Residential and is subject to the design and development standards contained in Specific Plan No. 2006-01.
(d) 
Subarea 7.4. This subarea encompasses the Southwest Community Church complex, which is zoned Community Commercial.
(e) 
Subarea 7.5. This subarea is zoned Resort Commercial (RC) and is further delineated as follows:
(1) 
Area (a) is approved for parking, sports complex support and retail commercial use subject to the permitted uses, design and development standards contained in Specific Plan No. 2007-01.
(2) 
Area (b) is approved for a three hundred (300) unit resort condominium hotel complex subject to the design and development standards contained in Specific Plan No. 2007-01.
(3) 
Area (c) is approved for sixty-five (65) single family homes subject to the design and development standards contained in Specific Plan No. 2007-01.
(f) 
Subarea 7.6. This subarea encompasses the Indian Wells Tennis Gardens, a sport and recreational facility specifically designed as a tennis complex, which is zoned Sports Complex (SPX).
(g) 
Subarea 7.7. This subarea is currently vacant and zoned Resort Commercial (RC).
PLANNING AREA 7 (MILES AVENUE/WASHINGTON STREET AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 7 (MILES AVENUE/WASHINGTON STREET AREA) - CHART
 
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
 
 
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
0.0
0.0
3.0
 
 
(RLD)
Low Density
46.2
208.0
4.5
 
[1]
(RMD)
Medium Density
38.0
266.0
7.0
 
 
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
59.7
716.0
12.0
 
 
 
Subtotal
143.9
1,190.0
 
8.3
 
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
40.99
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(RC)
Resort Commercial
70.9
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SPX)
Sports Complex
133.3
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
245.19
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
15.8
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
15.8
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(WC)
Watercourse
62.2
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
62.2
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
467.1
1,190.0
 
3.0
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SHO)
Senior Housing
21.05
147.0
7.0
 
[2]
Notes:
[1]
The number of units currently approved within Subarea 7.2 is 119 units.
[2]
Subarea 7.1(a) and (c): The figures shown for maximum dwelling units (DUs and density only reflect the underlying Medium Density Zone and do not include any density bonuses as may be provided by State law).
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 429 § 1, 1998; Ord. 464 §§ 2—4, 2000; Ord. 482 § 1, 2001; 492 § 1, 2001; Ord. 498 § 1, 2002; Ord. 560 § 2, 2004; Ord. 586 § 2, 2006; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007; Ord. 613 § 1, 2008; Ord. 640 § 1, 2010; Ord. 650 § 3, 2011; Ord. 671 § 2, 2013; Ord. 713 § 2, 2018)

§ 21.14.080 Planning Area 8 (Sandpiper/Indian Wells Country Club Area).

This complex multi-use planning area is divided into nine (9) subareas, as shown in the map following this Section. The northernmost portion of the planning area is within the Planning Area 12 and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
(a) 
Subarea 8.1. This area is a resort/community commercial node consisting of two (2) parts:
(1) 
Area (a) is zoned Resort Commercial and is partially improved with two (2) resort hotels.
(2) 
Area (b) is zoned Community Commercial and is improved with a retail commercial center developed in accordance with conditional use permit CUP 2-88-3. The uses permitted are:
(i) 
Medical and sickroom equipment and supplies—sales only;
(ii) 
Offices: executive, administrative and clerical, consultants, stockbrokers, travel agents, insurance brokers, real estate brokers, accountants, escrow, planners, attorneys, engineers, physicians, dentists, architects, and secretarial services;
(iii) 
Libraries;
(iv) 
Banks and savings and loan institutions;
(v) 
Pharmacies;
(vi) 
Florists' shops;
(vii) 
Book and stationery stores;
(viii) 
Art galleries;
(ix) 
Medical, dental and biological laboratories;
(x) 
Optometrist;
(xi) 
One restaurant;
(xii) 
Tailor shop;
(xiii) 
Interior design;
(xiv) 
Clothing shops;
(xv) 
Jewelry stores; and
(xvi) 
Cigar club, including with on-site alcohol sales.
Any use not specified in this list shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit, pursuant to Section 21.06.040. Unless modified by a variance, the Community Commercial (Chapter 21.30) development standards shall be in effect.
No building shall be constructed with a setback of less than fifty feet (50′) on Highway 111 and thirty feet (30') from the curb line on Club Drive, from any existing or contemplated street or highway including unimproved rights-of-way.
The City Council shall approve all elevations of new buildings.
The following development plans, and any subsequent changes, shall be approved by the Architecture and Landscape Committee (ALC):
(i)
Complete landscape plan;
(ii)
Trash storage and collection; and
(ii)
Plans for exterior lighting of the development.
(b) 
Subarea 8.2. This established residential area consists of a series of interrelated cluster-type developments, and is zoned Very Low Density. The subarea is governed by an active homeowners' association.
Existing development within this subarea exceeds that permitted in the Very Low Density Zone, therefore, the structures within this subarea are "legal non-conforming uses" as to density. As such, these structures are subject to the provisions of Section 21.90.030.
(c) 
Subarea 8.3. This is zoned Very Low Density. The pump station adjacent to Manitou Drive is zoned Public Facilities. The properties south of Iroquois Drive, which about the flood channel, contain various easements in reference to the channel.
(d) 
Subarea 8.4. This established area, the Indian Wells Country Club area, is zoned Very Low Density and is overlaid with the Golf Course Overlay Zone which pertains to the 27-hole golf course. This area is transected by the Deep Canyon Flood Channel, which is zoned Watercourse.
(e) 
Subarea 8.5. This portion of the Indian Wells Country Club complex differs from the remaining portions in that, while it is zoned Very Low Density, it contains a series of attached units in clusters which were approved as planned unit developments by several conditional use permits and tract maps.
(f) 
Subarea 8.6. This subarea, located at the base of the mountain, is privately owned, deed restricted property and is zoned Country Club Open Space.
(g) 
Subarea 8.7. This mountainous subarea is publicly owned and zoned Public Owned Open Space.
(h) 
Subarea 8.8. This mountainous subarea is privately owned and zoned Natural Preserve.
(i) 
Subarea 8.9. This subarea is zoned Low Density and Professional Office, consistent with approved and existing development.
(j) 
Sub-area 8.10 and 8.11. This master planned residential community, known as the Ryan Golf Course, is built around a 36-hole golf course in accordance with an approved Conditional Use Permit, CUP No. 99-1 and 2-90-5. It is zoned Very Low Density, and is bounded on the south by the Deep Canyon Flood Channel, which is zoned Watercourse, Highway 111 to the north, which is zoned HWYO, Planning Area 1 to the east which is zoned Very Low Density, and Planning Area 8.3 to the west, which is zoned Very Low Density. Watercourse areas are located to the south of the sub-area and is zoned WC. Because of the golf course, the sub-area is overlaid with the Golf Course Overlay Zone which governs use and development of the golf course.
Internally, the Ryan Golf Course Community is divided into two (2) development areas with net densities ranging from just over 1.4 du/acre.
Development within this country club area is governed by the zoning, the approved Conditional Use Permit, the applicable tract map(s), and any active homeowner association(s). Persons interested in development within this area should research all of these sources.
PLANNING AREA 8.10 AND 8.11 (IWCC – RYAN COURSE) – CHART
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
RVLD
35.55
85
3.0
.42 du/ac
RVLD/ Golf Course
65.08
 
 
 
Total
100.63
85
 
1.2 du/ac
(1) 
General Development Standards. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in the following provisions, the development standards of the Very Low Density Residential Zone (RVLD), Golf Course Overlay Zone (PPGC), Country Club Open Space Zone (COS), and Watercourse Zone (WC) shall apply.
(2) 
Development Density. The Project may be permitted to be developed to a density not to exceed an overall density of 0.42 units per acre for the entire project.
(3) 
(Sub-Area 8.10) Sub-Area 8.10 - Lot Arrangement. Except as otherwise specifically provided, lots 57 through 74 per Tentative Tract 29502 (FTM xxxxx) within the Project shall be exempt from Section 20.72.010(a), Minimum Size and Depth of Lots, Section 20.72.010(b), Depth Requirements, and Section 20.72.020, Side Lines.
(4) 
Irregular Lots. Lots which are irregularly shaped and located on a curve or cul-de-sac street shall have a lot width of thirty-five feet (35') at the front property line or meet the required minimum lot width at the Front Building Setback Line [FBSL].
(5) 
Development Standards for Development Areas. Minimum development standards for development areas within Ryan Golf Course, as identified in Planning Area 8.10 and Sub-area 8.11 – Table, shall be as follows:
(i) 
Minimum Lot Area Standards. The minimum area requirements for development Sub-areas 8.10 and 8.11 are as follows:
Development Standards Minimum Width/Depth
Type
Area
Lot Size
Set Backs
RVLD – Lots
(55-70)
12,000 Sq. Ft. min.
86'x140' Min.
Front – 20'
Side – 10'x6'min/8'x8' min
(multiple of 16')
Rear – 10'
Side front (corner lots) 15'
RVLD – Lots
(1-54) and
(71, 83-85)
12,000 Sq. Ft. min.
100'x100' min.
Front – 20'
Side – 8'x8'
Rear – 10'
Side front (corner lots) 15'
RVLD – Lots
(72-82)
12,000 Sq. Ft. min.
100'x100' min.
Front – 20'
Side – 8'x8'
Rear – 20'
Side front (corner lots) 15'
Golf and
Golf House
(Lot 86)
3,000 Sq. Ft. max.
N/A
Front – 20'
Side – 8'x8'
Rear – 10'
Side front (corner lots) 15'
(ii) 
Maximum Building Height. The maximum building height for development Sub Areas 8.10 and 8.11 are as follows:
Development Standards Maximum Height
Type
Height
RVLD – lots (55-70)
12' at side and rear yard setback line. 18' maximum height
RVLD – Lots (1-54)&(71-85)
12' at side and rear yard setback line. 18' maximum height
Golf Lot (87)
No Buildings permitted
(A) 
Buildings and structures shall not have a height exceeding eighteen feet (18'). In no case shall the building exceed one (1) living story above the approved pad elevation of the building site.
(B) 
Structures shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in height at the side or rear setback line. [see Sections 21.23.070(b)(1) and 21.23.070(b)(3)].
(C) 
In no case shall the building exceed one (1) living story above the approved pad elevation of the building site.
(D) 
Structures shall have only forty (40) percent of the total roof area exceed fifteen feet (15') in height to a maximum of eighteen feet (18') from the approved pad grade.
(iii) 
Roof Slope. Building envelope height restrictions as specified in Zoning Code Sections 21.23.070(b)(1), 21.23.070(b)(2) and 21.23.070(b)(3), shall be enforced. Modifications shall be only be permitted on a Development Area basis and not for each individual lot.
(iv) 
Golf House (Lot 86). Property development standards for the Indian Wells Country Club Golf House (Lot 86) shall be as follows:
(A) 
Golf House (Lot 86) shall not exceed twelve feet (12') in height at the side or rear building setback line. [see Sections 21.23.070(b)(1) and 21.23.070(b)(3)].
(B) 
In no case shall the Golf House (Lot 86) exceed one (1) living story above the approved pad elevation of the building site.
(C) 
Golf House (Lot 86) shall have no more than sixty (60) percent of the total roof area exceed fifteen feet (15') in height.
(D) 
In no case shall the roof height of the Golf House (Lot 86) exceed twenty-one feet (21') from approved pad grade nor shall the tower element exceed of twenty-eight feet ten inches (28' 10") from approved pad grade.
(E) 
Except as otherwise specifically provided in the above provisions, development standards and requirements of the Very Low Density Residential Zone (RVLD) with a Golf Course Overlay Zone (PPGC) shall apply.
(k) 
Subarea 8.12. This subarea is zoned Very Low Density Residential and contains Carl Bray's art gallery and a detached two (2) story residential structure. Development within this subarea contains non-conforming uses and structures, as it does not conform to the provisions of the Very Low Density Residential category in which it is located. Development restrictions as specified in Zoning Code Section 21.90.030 Nonconforming Uses and Structures shall apply to all structures and land uses within this subarea.
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(m) 
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(n) 
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(o) 
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(p) 
Planning Area 8 (Sandpiper/Indian Wells Country Club Area) Map
PLANNING AREA 8 (SANDPIPER/INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 8 (SANDPIPER/INDIAN WELLS COUNTRY CLUB AREA) - CHART
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
147.3
4.0
1/40
 
 
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
226.5
80.0
3.0
 
[1][2]
(RLD)
Low Density
24.7
111.0
4.5
 
 
(RMD)
Medium Density
0.0
0.0
7.0
 
 
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0.0
0.0
12.0
 
 
 
Subtotal
398.5
191.0
 
.05
 
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
6.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
[3]
(RC)
Resort Commercial
20.3
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(OP)
Professional Office
1.5
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
27.8
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
0.4
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
0.4
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
235.1
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(WC)
Watercourse
50.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
1,531.1
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
1,816.2
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
2,242.9
191.0
 
0.1
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
200.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
Notes:
[1]
Subarea 8.2 currently contains 224 units on approximately 61.0 acres, which yields an average density of 3.6 DU/AC. Thus, this subarea is non-conforming to the Very Low Density Zone which permits a maximum of 3.0 DU/AC. Because this subarea was developed before the Very Low Density Zone was adopted, the uses therein are "legal non-conforming" uses, subject to the provisions of Section 21.90.030.
[2]
Approximately 200 acres of this base zone are designated for golf course usage by the Golf Course Overlay Zone. Thus, the acreage subject to actual development in accordance with the base zone designation is the base zone acreage minus the golf course overlay zone acreage.
[3]
Refer to Section 21.14.080(a) for permitted uses and development requirements.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 472 § 1, 2000; Ord. 521 § 1, 2002; Ord. 522 §§ 3, 4, 2002; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007; Ord. 665 § 2, 2013)

§ 21.14.090 Planning Area 9 (Toscana Area).

This Planning Area is divided into three (3) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section.
(a) 
Area (a) is the Southern California Edison power substation and is zoned Public Facilities.
(b) 
Area (b) is the Whitewater River Storm Channel and is zoned Watercourse.
(c) 
Area (c) contains a gated master planned community, known as The Toscana Country Club, built around a thirty-six (36) hole golf course and clubhouse facility in accordance with an approved modification to Conditional Use Permit (CUP No. 2000-01). This subarea is zoned Very Low Density and is overlaid with the Golf Course Overlay Zone which governs use and development of the golf course. Development within this subarea is governed by the area's particular zoning district, approved conditional use permit, applicable tract map(s), and active homeowners' association. Persons interested in development within this area should research all of these sources.
(1) 
Except as otherwise specifically provided for in the following provisions, the development standards of the Very Low Density Residential Zone (RVLD) and Golf Course Overlay Zone (PPGC) shall apply.
(i) 
Development Density. Development within this subarea shall not exceed a maximum of six hundred sixty (660) fee simple residential dwelling units for the entire subarea.
(ii) 
Irregular Lots. Lots which are irregularly shaped and located on a curve or cul-de-sac street shall have a lot width of greater than thirty-five (35) feet at the front property line or meet the required minimum lot width at the Front Building Setback Line (FBSL).
(iii) 
Minimum Lot Area Standards. Minimum lot area standards within the Toscana Country Club shall conform to applicable general lot area standards except as may be provided in an unexpired development agreement.
(iv) 
Minimum Building Setback Restrictions. Minimum building setback requirements for development within The Toscana Country Club shall be as follows:
Development Type
Setbacks
Front
Interior Side
Rear
Side Street
Garage Door
security (gatehouses)
20′
15′
15′
15′
20′
club house, pro shop and other recreational facilities
20′
20′
20′
20′
20′
golf courses
20′
20′
20′
20′
20′
type "A" lots
20′
8′
10′
15′
20′
type "B" lots
20′
8′
10′
15′
20′
type "C" lots
20′
8′
10′
15′
20′
type "D" lots
20′
8′
10′
15′
20′
type "E" lots
20′
8′
10′
15′
20′
(v) 
Maximum Height Restrictions. Building envelope height restrictions for development within the Toscana Country Club shall be as follows:
Development Type:
Building Envelope Height Restrictions
Maximum Building Height
Roof Slope Restrictions
Horizontal Roof Restrictions
golf locker room/golf cart storage
42' / 24' [1]
none
[5]
club house
46' / 28' 6" [1] [3]
none
[6]
pro shop
30' / 21' [1] [2]
none
[7]
grille pavilion
32' / 20' [1] [2]
none
[7]
sports club
44' / 24' [1] [2]
none
[7]
golf course maintenance facility
15' [2]
none
 
security (gatehouses)
25' [2]
none
none
type "A" lots
19' [2]
[4] [9]
[8]
type "B" lots
20' [2]
[4] [9]
[8]
type "C" lots
21' [2]
[4] [9]
[8]
type "D" lots
21' [2]
[4] [9]
[8]
type "E" lots
19′ [2]
[4] [9]
[8]
Notes:
[1]
Maximum tower height/maximum building height allowed.
[2]
In no case shall the building exceed one (1) living story above the approved pad elevation of the building site.
[3]
In no case shall the building exceed two (2) living stories above the approved pad elevation of the building site.
[4]
Structures shall not exceed 16′ in height at the side or rear building setback line. The maximum building height shall not be allowed within 20′ of any side property line; 20′ of any rear property line; 20′ of any front property line.
[5]
No more than 20% of the horizontal roof area shall exceed 22′ in height.
[6]
No more than 20% of the horizontal roof area shall exceed 30′ in height.
[7]
No more than 20% of the horizontal roof area shall exceed 22′ in height.
[8]
No more than 20% of the horizontal roof area shall exceed 18′ in height, and no more than 45% of the horizontal roof area shall exceed 15′ in height.
[9]
Buildings shall not exceed the height established by the planes between the maximum building height allowed at the minimum side and rear building setbacks and the maximum building height allowed at the minimum building setbacks for the maximum building height, [4], above.
(A) 
Building Height Restrictions. Building envelope height restrictions as specified in Section 21.12.090(c)(v) may be modified. Modifications shall only be permitted on a "development type" basis and not for each individual lot. Modification of any development type building envelope height restriction shall be reviewed and approved and incorporated into the project's approved conditional use permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.06.040(c)(1).
(vi) 
Property Line Walls. Property line walls may be constructed along the rear and side lot lines within the rear yard building setback subject to the following standards:
(A) 
A wall along the rear lot line abutting the golf course shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.
(B) 
A wall along the side lot line may extend into the rear yard building setback, provided that beginning no less than ten (10) feet from the rear property line the wall shall step down in height from a maximum six (6) feet to a maximum of four (4) feet in at least three (3) equally spaced steps.
(vii) 
Building Appendages and Projections. Development within this subarea shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.100 media niches that are attached or unattached to a fireplace and do not exceed twelve (12) feet in width.
(viii) 
Required Screening Walls. Screening walls shall be required in accordance with Section 21.50.050 except when the following criteria are met:
(A) 
When only one (1) air conditioning compressor is located adjacent to an accessory living structure or garage; and
(B) 
The air conditioning compressor is located a minimum of ninety (90) feet from the rear property line.
PLANNING AREA 9 (TOSCANA AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 9 (TOSCANA AREA) - CHART
ZONE
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
 
 
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
615.0
660.0
3.0
 
 
(RLD)
Low Density
0.0
0.0
4.5
 
 
(RMD)
Medium Density
0.0
0.0
7.0
 
 
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0.0
0.0
12.0
 
 
 
Subtotal
615.0
660.0
 
1.073
 
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(RC)
Resort Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
5.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
5.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(WC)
Watercourse
20.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
20.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
640.0
660.0
 
1.03
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
413.24
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
10.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(Ord. 485 § 1, 2001; Ord. 541 § 1, 2003; Ord. 601 § 1, 2007; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007; Ord. 610 § 1, 2008; Ord. 655 § 1, 2011; Ord. 662 § 1, 2012)

§ 21.14.100 Planning Area 10 (Villages I and II/Village Plaza/Wall Street West).

Villages I and II are two (2) retail commercial/professional office complexes located on opposite sides of Highway 111, west of Cook, which were developed by the same developer and are similar in use and character. Each development is a subarea within the Planning Area, as shown on the map following this Section. The property west of Village I is the professional office development named Wall Street West. The property west of Village II is a retail commercial/professional office development named Village Plaza. Because this Planning Area is transected by Highway 111, it is within the Planning Area 12 and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
The uses permitted, signage allowed and vehicular access permitted are all stringently regulated by the applicable Conditional Use Permits and zoning which govern these properties and persons interested in these properties should pay particular attention to same.
(a) 
Subarea 10.1 [Village I]. This area is improved with the Village I retail complex. It was approved in accordance with Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2-79-4, and is zoned Community Commercial.
(b) 
Subarea 10.2 [Village II]. This area is improved with the Village 2 retail/office complex. It was approved in accordance with Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2-86-4, and is zoned Community Commercial.
The uses permitted in this subarea are those approved in Use Permit No. 9 88-1:
(1) 
Retail Building: Antiques, apparel—women's; apparel—men's; apparel—infants; appliance store—sales only; art gallery; artificial plants/trees; beauty shop; beauty supplies; camera store; candy store—boxed candy only; cards and gifts; computer store—sales only; consumer electronics—sales only; fabric store; flower shop; glassware; hobby shop; jewelry; kitchen store; linens and bedding; luggage shop; needlepoint shop; nursery products—No outside sales; optical; wallpaper; party supplies; pet supplies—no pets; pharmacy; portrait studio; sewing center—sales only; shoe repair; shoe store; sporting goods; and toy store.
(2) 
Office Building: Administrative, executive, clerical offices, consultants, stockbrokers, travel agents, insurance brokers, real estate brokers, accountants, escrow offices, attorneys, dentists and physicians, architects, planners and engineers.
(3) 
Financial Buildings: Banks and financial institutions.
(c) 
Subarea 10.3 [Wall Street West]. This subarea was approved in accordance with Conditional Use Permit (CUP) No. 2-91-2 and is zoned Professional Office. Access to this area is restricted to a single access point on Highway 111 and will be limited to right-turn-in and right-turn-out due to the proposed median in Highway 111. Additional access is available to the east via the Village I property. This subarea is also within the Planning Area 12 and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
The uses permitted in this subarea are those listed below as defined in Section 21.36.040:
(1) 
Office Building: Government facilities, manufactured structures, museum and art galleries, administrative offices, business offices, professional offices, recreational facilities, utility buildings and facilities, and non-commercial banks.
(d) 
Subarea 10.4 [Village Plaza]. This subarea is zoned Community Commercial has developed in phases under Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Nos. 2-95-1 and 2-96-3. This subarea is also within the Planning Area 12 and is subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.45.
The buildings defined in this area conform to the Master Development Plan approved under CUP No. 2-95-1. The uses permitted in this subarea are those listed below as defined in CUP Nos. 2-95-1 and 2-96-3:
(1) 
Building 1 (Office): Government facilities, manufactured structures, museum and art galleries, administrative offices, business offices, professional offices, recreational facilities, utility buildings and facilities, and non-commercial banks.
(2) 
Building 2 (Office): Government facilities, manufactured structures, museum and art galleries, accounting offices, administrative offices, attorney offices, business offices, professional offices, clerical offices, dentist and physician offices, escrow offices, architect and planning offices, consultant offices, insurance offices, real estate brokers, recreational facilities, stock brokers, travel agents, utility buildings and facilities, and non-commercial banks.
(5) 
Building 5 (Banks and Financial Institutions): Financial uses (banks, financial institutions and non-commercial banks).
PLANNING AREA 10 (VILLAGE I AND II/HIGHWAY 111 AREA) - MAP
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PLANNING AREA 10 (VILLAGE I AND II/HIGHWAY 111 AREA) - CHART
ZONE
 
GROSS ACREAGE
MAXIMUM DUs
MAXIMUM DENSITY
AVERAGE DENSITY
NOTES
 
RESIDENTIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(NPR)
Natural Preserve
0.0
0.0
1/40
 
 
(RVLD)
Very Low Density
0.0
0.0
3.0
 
 
(RLD)
Low Density
0.0
0.0
4.5
 
 
(RMD)
Medium Density
0.0
0.0
7.0
 
 
(RMHD)
Medium High Density
0.0
0.0
12.0
 
 
 
Subtotal
0.0
0.0
 
0.0
 
 
COMMERCIAL:
 
 
 
 
 
(CC)
Community Commercial
28.1
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(RC)
Resort Commercial
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(OP)
Professional Office
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
28.1
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PUBLIC USE:
 
 
 
 
 
(PF)
Public Facilities
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PP)
Public Parks/Recreation
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(PA 12)
Highway 111
2.9
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
2.9
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
OPEN SPACE:
 
 
 
 
 
(COS)
Country Club Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(WC)
Watercourse
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(POS)
Public Owned Open Space
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
 
Subtotal
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
PLANNING AREA TOTAL
31
0.0
 
0.0
 
 
OVERLAY ZONES:
 
 
 
 
 
(GOLF)
Golf Course
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(AHO)
Affordable Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SHO)
Senior Housing
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(SSAO)
Special Study Area
0.0
n.a.
n.a.
 
 
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 403 § 3 Exhibit A, 1997; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)

§ 21.14.110 Planning Area 11 (Vintage/Living Desert/Hidden Valley Area).

(a) 
Subareas. This planning area is divided into three (3) subareas, as shown on the map following this Section.
(1) 
Subarea 11.1. This gated master planned residential community, known as the Vintage Country Club, is built around a thirty-six-hole golf course in accordance with an approved Conditional Use Permit, CUP No. 2-78-7. It is zoned Very Low Density, and is bounded on the south by the Deep Canyon Flood Channel, which is zoned Watercourse, and the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, which are zoned Public Owned Open Space. Water reservoirs located in the southwestern portion of the subarea are zoned Public Facilities. Because of the golf course, the subarea is overlaid with the Golf Course Overlay Zone which governs use and development of the golf course.
Internally, the Vintage Country Club project is divided into seventeen (17) development areas with net densities ranging from just over 2 du/acre to the three-story terrace condominiums at 10 du/acre.
Development within this country club area is governed by the zoning, the approved Conditional Use Permit, the applicable tract maps, and an active homeowners' association. Persons interested in development within this area should research all of these sources.
(2) 
Subarea 11.2. This subarea extends southeasterly into the mountains to the southernmost boundary of the City. This area is zoned Public Owned Open Space with the exception of two (2) flood corridors zoned Watercourse, and water reservoirs zoned Public Facilities.
The northwestern portion of this Subarea contains the Living Desert Wildlife & Botanical Park. Established in 1970 as a non-profit education and conservation center, the 1,200 acre park lies within both the Cities of Palm Desert and Indian Wells. The Eagle Canyon and African Savannah Village exhibits are within the municipal boundaries of the City of Indian Wells and are subject to the requirements of Conditional Use Permit Nos. 2-90-6 and 2-97-1.
(3) 
Subarea 11.3. This gated master planned community, known as the Reserve at Hidden Valley, is planned around a private 21-hole golf course and clubhouse facility in accordance with an approved Conditional Use Permit, CUP No. 2-92-5. This subarea is zoned Very Low Density and is transected by several flood control corridors which are zoned Watercourse. The most easterly portion of this area abuts the Santa Rosa Mountains, and is zoned Country Club Open Space. Because of the golf course, the area is overlaid with the Golf Course Overlay Zone which governs the use and development of the golf course.
The subarea designations shown on the map following this Section are conceptual only. Land use designations [WC, RVLD, or RVLD/GOLF] may be altered if subsequent land use analysis indicates that an environmentally superior plan would result.
(b) 
General Development Standards. Except as otherwise specifically provided for in the following provisions, the development standards of the Very Low Density Residential Zone (RVLD), Golf Course Overlay Zone (PPGC), Country Club Open Space Zone (COS), and Watercourse Zone (WC) shall apply.
(1) 
Development Density. The Project may be permitted to be developed to a density not to exceed an overall density of 0.63 units per acre for the entire project and not to exceed a maximum of sixty-six (66) units within a development cluster (area of similar lot/housing types)
(2) 
Attached and Zero-Setback Dwellings. Dwelling units which are attached to one another or which are offset on the legal lot upon which they are built so as to have one (1) or more exterior wall located upon a property line may be permitted within the Project. Property standards (i.e. lot area, lot dimensions and yards) for attached, zero-setback and similar development approaches shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and incorporated into the Project's approved Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.06.040(c)
(3) 
Condominium Development. Condominium residential development may be permitted upon approval by the City Council subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.20.110.
(4) 
Lot Arrangement. Except as otherwise specifically provided, each lot within the Project shall be exempt from Section 20.72.010(a), Minimum Size and Depth of Lots, Section 20.72.010(b), Depth Requirements, and Section 20.72.020, Side Lines.
(5) 
Irregular Lots. Lots which are irregularly shaped and located on a curve or cul-de-sac street shall have a lot width of thirty-five (35) feet at the front property line or meet the required minimum lot width at the Front Building Setback Line [FBSL].
(6) 
Development Standards for Development Areas. Minimum development standards for development areas within the Reserve, as identified in Planning Area 11, Subarea 11.3 - Table, shall be as follows:
(i) 
Minimum Lot Area Standards. The minimum area requirements for development areas within the Reserve are as follows:
DEVELOPMENT TYPE
DEVELOPMENT AREA
MINIMUM LOT: SIZE (SQ. FT.)
WIDTH/ DEPTH
Sales and Security
1, 1A
none
none
Bungalows
2
6,000
50'/80'
Casitas
3
6,000
50'/80'
Villas
4
6,000
50'/80'
Reserve Lots
5
10,000
60'/100'
Hidden Valley Estates
6, 6A, 6B
10,000
60'/100'
Estate Lots
7
10,000
60'/100'
Club House and other Recreational Facilities
8
none
none
Golf Course maintenance facility
9
none
none
(ii) 
Minimum Building Setback Restrictions. Minimum building setback requirements for development areas with the Reserve are as follows:
Development Type
Development Area
Setbacks
Front
Interior Side
Rear
Side Street
Garage Door
Sales and Security
1, 1A
20'
15'
15'
15'
20'
Bungalows
2
20'
Lots having less than 90' in width at front property line: 5'
Lots 90' or more in width at front property line: 8'
10'
15'
20'
Casitas
3
20'
Lots having less than 90' in width at front property line 12' (no less than 5' on one side).
Lots 90' or more in width at front property line: 8'
10'
15'
20'
Villas
4
20'
10'
10'
15'
20'
Reserve Lots
5
20'
8'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6A
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6B
20'
8'
10'
15'
20'
Estate Lots
7
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Club House and other Recreational Facilities
8
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Golf Course maintenance facility
9
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Notes:
1 Side street setback for corner lots.
(iii) 
Minimum Height Restrictions. Building envelope height restrictions for Development Areas within The Reserve are as shown in the table on the following page:
Development Type
Development Area
Setbacks
Front
Interior Side
Rear
Side Street
Garage Door
Sales and Security
1, 1A
20'
15'
15'
15'
20'
Bungalows
2
20'
Lots having less than 90' in width at front property line: 5'
Lots 90' or more in width at front property line: 8'
10'
15'
20'
Casitas
3
20'
Lots having less than 90' in width at front property line 12' (no less than 5' on one side).
Lots 90' or more in width at front property line: 8'
10'
15'
20'
Villas
4
20'
10'
10'
15'
20'
Reserve Lots
5
20'
8'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6A
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6B
20'
8'
10'
15'
20'
Estate Lots
7
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Club House and other Recreational Facilities
8
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Golf Course maintenance facility
9
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Notes:
1 Side street setback for corner lots.
(A) 
Roof Slope. Building envelope height restrictions as specified in Zoning Code Sections 21.23.070(a), 21.23.070(b)(1), 21.23.070(b)(2) and 21.23.070(b)(3), and Section 21.14.110(b)(6)(iii) may be modified to fit the development conditions. Modifications shall be only be permitted on a Development Area basis and not for each individual lot. Modifications of any Development Area building envelope height restrictions shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and incorporated into the projects approved Conditional Use Permit in accordance with the provisions of Section 21.06.040(c)(1).
PLANNING AREA 11 (THE VINTAGE CLUB) - MAP
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Development Type
Development Area
Setbacks
Front
Interior Side
Rear
Side Street
Garage Door
Sales and Security
1, 1A
20'
15'
15'
15'
20'
Bungalows
2
20'
Lots having less than 90' in width at front property line: 5'
Lots 90' or more in width at front property line: 8'
10'
15'
20'
Casitas
3
20'
Lots having less than 90' in width at front property line 12' (no less than 5' on one side).
Lots 90' or more in width at front property line: 8'
10'
15'
20'
Villas
4
20'
10'
10'
15'
20'
Reserve Lots
5
20'
8'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6A
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Hidden Valley Estates
6B
20'
8'
10'
15'
20'
Estate Lots
7
20'
12'
10'
15'
20'
Club House and other Recreational Facilities
8
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Golf Course maintenance facility
9
20'
20'
20'
20'
20'
Notes:
1 Side street setback for corner lots.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 414 § 1, 1997; Ord. 418 § 1, 1997; Ord. 473 § 1, 2000; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007; Ord. 686 § 2, 2015)

§ 21.14.120 Planning Area 12 (Highway 111 Beautification and Improvement Planning Area).

The Highway 111 Beautification and Improvement Planning Area extends approximately four (4) miles along Highway 111 from Palm Desert on the west to Point Happy in the City of La Quinta to the east (see Map below). For detailed information on the Highway 111 Overlay Zone Development Standards, refer to Chapter 21.45 of the Zoning Code.
PLANNING AREA 12 HIGHWAY 111 IMPROVEMENT AREA - MAP
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(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007; Ord. 720 § 4, 2019)