Indian Wells City Zoning Code

Single family detached residential uses and cluster residential developments;

Accessory uses and structures related to the primary use;

Agricultural uses;

Ancillary quarters, including Accessory Living Quarters and Second Dwelling Units, in conjunction with the primary use, subject to the requirements of Chapter 21.80;

Country clubs/golf courses;

Recreational facilities, including but not limited to tennis courts; and

Small and large family day care.

Watershed, hiking and equestrian trails not permitting vehicles;

Game preserve, scientific and educational facilities (public or private) or study programs;

Low intensity recreation or other similar uses;

Parks, lakes, and passive recreation facilities;

Accessory uses necessary to support the foregoing uses;

Flood-control structures (if properly screened);

Water wells, pump stations, and water tanks (if properly screened); and

Power, telephone, and cable substations (if properly screened).

Hydrology, Drainage and Flooding Reports . Hydrology, drainage, and flooding reports for all sites;

Conceptual Drainage and Flood Control Plan. A conceptual drainage and flood control plan describing planned drainage improvements;

Soil Survey. Soil survey of the sites proposed attesting to stability of all sites, and the appropriateness of the construction method proposed;

Geology/Engineering Report. Underlying geology/engineering report, attesting to stability of all sites;

Seismic Analysis. Seismic analysis attesting to the stability of the site(s);

Access Plan. Access plan demonstrating the feasibility of providing access routes to the proposed site(s), in addition to the scarring effects of the grading necessary to install such roads;

Utility Plan. A utility plan demonstrating the feasibility of providing water for domestic and fire suppression purposes, sewer, power, and other utilities, especially with regard to the scarring effects of the grading necessary to install such utilities;

Conceptual Grading Plan. A conceptual grading plan for the construction site(s) and access routes with sufficient information demonstrating the feasibility of such grading in addition to the scarring effects of undertaking such grading activities. The conceptual grading plan should include the following items:

Slope Analysis Map. A slope analysis map for the purpose of determining the amount and location of land as it exists in its natural State falling into each slope category as specified below. For the slope map, the applicant shall use a base topographical map of the subject site, prepared and signed by a registered civil engineer or licensed land surveyor, which shall have a scale of not less than one (1) inch to one hundred (100) feet and a contour interval of not more than two (2) feet provided that the contour interval may be five (5) feet when the slope is more than twenty (20) feet. This base topographical map shall include all adjoining properties within one hundred fifty (150) feet of the site boundaries.

Delineate slope bands in the range of:

Also included shall be a tabulation of the land area in each slope category specified in acres. The exact method for computing the percent slope and area of each slope category should be sufficiently described and presented so that a review can be readily made.

Natural Features Map. A natural features map identifying all slope banks, ridgelines, natural drainage courses, rock outcroppings, existing vegetation and other natural features determined to be worthy of consideration for preservation. Also depicted shall be landslides and other existing geologic hazards. Each feature depicted shall be noted for its visual (V) significance, environmental function (E) or both.

Review by a Biologist. All development shall be subject to a review by a qualified biologist, who shall address the following:

Survey and Site Evaluation by an Archaeological Consultant. A survey and site evaluation, prepared by a qualified archaeological consultant, indicating whether the project location contains archaeological, historic, or cultural resources, and if so, whether the resource is considered an "important archaeological resource."

In the event a development project is proposed within a area containing a known archaeological site or within a high sensitivity area for archaeological resources those procedures as outlined in the adopted "Archaeological Resource Policy for the City of Indian Wells" shall be followed.

Plan for Preservation of Natural Areas. A plan for the preservation of all areas to remain in natural State including the designation of all water courses both natural and man-made, with plans for the preservation and/or reintroduction of drought tolerant plants.

Conceptual Landscape Plan. A conceptual landscape plan which addresses entryway treatments, streetscapes and other overall landscape elements.

Additional Items for Submittal. To aid in the analysis of the proposed project to illustrate existing or proposed conditions or both the following items shall be required:

A Statement of conditions for ultimate ownership and maintenance of all parts of the development including street, structures, and open spaces;

In the event that no grading is proposed, i.e. custom lot subdivision, a Statement to that effect shall be filed with a plan which shows possible future house plotting, lot grading, and driveway design for each parcel proposed, to be prepared on a topographic map drawn at the same scale as the conceptual grading plan;

When unit development is proposed, illustrative building elevations that show all sides of the proposed structure(s) and which accurately depict the building envelope for each lot, shall be provided.