Indian Wells City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 21
23 VERY LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
§ 21.23.010 General.
The Chapter contains the regulations for the Very Low Density Residential Zone established by the City.
The regulations of this Chapter shall apply to all properties within the Very Low Density Residential Zones within the City, except as modified by the specific situations as defined in the Planning Area in which the building site is located. (Refer to Chapter 21.14 for the specific Planning Area in which the building site is located.)
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.020 Purpose.
The purpose of this Zone is to provide regulations for the development of the majority of the residential properties within the City, consistent with the historic low density residential character of the City established over the past twenty-five (25) years.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.030 Permitted uses.
The following shall be permitted in the Very Low Density Residential Zone:
(a)
Single family detached residential uses shall be the primary use permitted;
(b)
Accessory uses and structures related to the primary use;
(c)
Agricultural uses, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit;
(d)
Second dwelling units in conjunction with the primary use;
(e)
Country clubs/golf courses, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit;
(f)
Recreational facilities, including, but not limited to, tennis courts, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit;
(g)
Small and large family day care, subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 537 § 1, 2003; Ord. 653 § 3, 2011; Ord. 674 § 3, 2013; Ord. 675 § 1, 2013; Ord. 734 § 3, 2021)
§ 21.23.040 Lot area.
Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of twelve thousand (12,000) square feet net, i.e., not including streets and alleys unless cluster development is approved in accordance with a Conditional Use Permit.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.050 Lot dimension and setbacks.
All lots hereafter created shall comply with the following minimum standards:
(a)
Standard Lots.
Lot Width: | 100 feet |
Lot Depth: | 100 feet |
Front Yard Setback: | 20 feet |
Rear Yard Setback: | 10 feet |
Interior Side Yard Setback: | 8 feet |
Street Side Yard Setback (on corner lots): | 15 feet |
Garage Door Setback: | 20 feet |
(b)
Small Lots. Lots having less than ninety (90) feet of width which were created prior to September 3, 1972 shall comply with the minimum standards of subsection (a), except as modified in this Section:
Side Yard Setback (on Interior Lots): | 12 feet (with no less than 5 feet on one side) |
Interior Side Yard Setback (on Corner Lots): | 5 feet |
Street Side Yard Setback (on Corner Lots): | 15 feet |
(c)
Irregular Lots. The minimum lot depth and width of lots which are irregularly shaped and located on a curve or cul-de-sac street may be modified to approximate the average on the adjacent properties upon specific approval by the City Council.
(d)
Highway 111 Buffer Area. Along Highway 111, the buffer area shall be between any structures and the roadway. The buffer area shall extend one hundred seventeen (117) feet from the existing face of curb along Highway 111 or one hundred (100) feet from the ultimate Highway 111 improvement as approved by the City Council on May 17, 2007 by Resolution 2007-27. For acceleration and deceleration lanes installed along Highway 111, the one hundred (100) foot setback shall be measured from the curbline projected from the improved curb, as shown in Figure A below. If common area structures, facilities or other such support structures are proposed within the buffer area, they should not project above the exterior wall adjacent to Highway 111. No habitable structures will be permitted within the buffer area. Where perimeter roadways are utilized, they should be located within the buffer area, between Highway 111 and any residential lot.
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(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 428 § 1, 1998; Ord. 541 § 1, 2003; Ord. 606 § 1, 2007)
§ 21.23.060 Density.
The number of residential lots/units per gross acre of area, calculated on a tract map basis, shall not exceed three (3) dwelling units per acre.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.070 Building height.
(a)
General. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height over seventy (70) percent of the horizontal roof area, not exceeding fifteen (15) feet, with no point of the roof extending above eighteen (18) feet in height. In no case shall the building exceed one (1) living story above the pad elevation of the building site.
(b)
Setbacks.
(1)
The maximum building height shall not be allowed within twenty-six (26) feet of any side property line; thirty-two (32) feet of any rear property line; twenty (20) feet of any front property line.
(2)
Buildings shall not exceed twelve (12) feet in height at the minimum rear or side setback.
(3)
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 said maximum building height per subsection (b)(1), above.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.080 Dwelling unit size.
All dwelling units constructed in this zone shall have a minimum usable floor area of two-thousand (2,000) square feet.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.090 Garages.
Garage requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.080, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.100 Accessory structures.
Accessory structure requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.090, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.110 Structural appendages and projections.
Structural appendages and projection requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.100, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.120 Private tennis courts.
Private tennis court requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.120, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.130 Outdoor lighting.
Outdoor lighting requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.170, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.140 Roof mounted equipment.
Excluding photovoltaic solar equipment and satellite television dishes, all roof mounted equipment, including, but not limited to, heating, venting, cooling, and antenna shall be screened so as to preclude viewing of same from adjacent residences, public ways and golf courses (public or private).
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996; Ord. 533 § 1, 2003; Ord. 720 § 7, 2019)
§ 21.23.150 Landscape.
See Chapter 21.60, Architecture and Landscape Review.
(Ord. 387 § 1, 1996)
§ 21.23.160 Solar energy systems.
Solar energy systems requirements shall be in accordance with Section 21.20.240, of the Residential Development Standards, General.
(Ord. 533 § 1, 2003)