Rancho Mirage City Zoning Code
Division II
Zoning Districts
§ 17.06.010 Zoning Districts Established.
The city of Rancho Mirage shall be divided into appropriate zoning districts which directly correspond to the land use designations outlined in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. The following zoning districts are established.
TABLE 2-1 | ||
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ZONING DISTRICTS | ||
Zoning Map Symbol | Zoning District Name | Dwelling Units/Acre |
Residential | ||
HR | Hillside Reserve | 1 d.u./640 acre maximum |
R-E | Residential Estate | 1 d.u./net acre |
R-L-2 | Residential Very Low Density | 2 d.u./ gross acre maximum |
R-L-3 | Residential Low Density | 3 d.u./gross acre maximum |
R-M | Residential Medium Density | 4 d.u./gross acre maximum |
R-H | Residential High Density | 5-9 d.u./gross acre |
MHP | Mobile Home Park | 5-9 d.u./gross acre |
Commercial and Industrial | ||
C-N | Neighborhood Commercial | |
C-G | General Commercial | |
C-C | Community Commercial | |
O | Office Commercial | |
M-U | Mixed Use | |
Rs-H | Resort Hotel | |
I-L | Light Industrial | |
Special Purpose Zoning Districts | ||
P | Institutional | |
OS | Open Space | |
Overlay Districts | ||
S-OL | Senior Overlay | |
SP | Specific Plan | |
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002); Ord. 854 § 1 (Exh. A), 2003)
§ 17.06.020 Zoning map adopted.
The council hereby incorporates the city of Rancho Mirage general plan and zoning map (hereafter referred to as the zoning map) as part of the zoning ordinance codified in this title, which is on file with the department.
A.
Inclusion by Reference. The zoning map together with all legends, symbols, notations, references, zoning district boundaries, map symbols, and other information on the map have been adopted by the council in compliance with state law (Government Code Sections 65800 et. seq.) and are hereby incorporated into this title by reference as though they were fully included here.
B.
Zoning District Boundaries. The boundaries of the zoning districts established by Section 17.06.010 shall be shown on the zoning map as applicable.
C.
Relationship to General Plan. The zoning map shall implement the general plan.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002))
§ 17.06.030 Zoning district regulations.
A.
Purpose. Chapters 17.08 through 17.14 determine which land uses are allowed in each zoning district established by Section 17.06.010 (Zoning Districts Established), what permit or approval is required to establish each use, and the basic development standards that apply to allowed land uses in each zoning district.
B.
General Development Standards.
1.
Site Divided by Zoning District Boundary. Where a site is divided by one or more district boundaries, the site shall be developed in compliance with the requirements of each district, as applicable.
2.
Zoning of Vacated Streets and Alleys. Where a public street or alley is officially vacated, the zoning regulations applicable to the abutting property shall apply to the vacated street or alley. If the parcel line is extended to the centerline of the former public street or alley as a result of the vacation, the applicable zoning district boundary shall conform to the new parcel line.
3.
Conflicts Between Provisions.
a.
In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of Division III (Development and Operational Standards), the provisions of Division III shall control; and
b.
In the event of any conflict between the zoning district regulations of this division and the provisions of any applicable development agreement or specific plan, the provisions of the development agreement or specific plan shall control.
C.
Consolidated Parcels in Two Zoning Districts. In the event two or more parcels are proposed for consolidation in compliance with Title 16 (Subdivisions) of the Municipal Code, so that a single parcel is covered by two or more zoning districts, the application for adjustment or map approval shall be accompanied by an application for rezoning of the parcel into a single zoning district.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002))
§ 17.08.010 Purpose.
A.
Residential Zoning Districts. This chapter provides regulations applicable to development and new land uses in the residential zoning districts established by Section 17.06.010 (Zoning Districts Established). The purpose of this chapter is to achieve the following:
1.
Preserve and enhance the predominately low density, high quality residential character of the city, while providing a variety of housing opportunities to accommodate existing and future residents;
2.
Ensure that existing residential neighborhoods and surrounding vacant lands are developed in a manner that preserves neighborhood character, establishes neighborhood identity and provides a consistent and compatible land use pattern;
3.
Ensure adequate light, air, privacy, and open space for each dwelling;
4.
Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of public services and utilities;
5.
Facilitate the provision of public improvements commensurate with anticipated increase in population, dwelling unit densities, and service requirements; and
6.
Protect residential neighborhoods from excessive noise, illumination, unsightliness, odor, smoke and other objectionable influences.
B.
Individual Zoning Districts. The purposes of the individual residential zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:
1.
HR (Hillside Reserve) Zone. The HR zoning district identifies hillside areas appropriate for limited single-family uses on privately owned land while preserving scenic resources. The maximum allowable density is one unit per six hundred forty acres. The HR zoning district is intended to allow limited residential development between open space and higher density residential uses, and to preclude inappropriate expansion of urban development on hillside land subject to environmental constraints or possessing resource values. The HR zoning district is consistent with the hillside reserve land use designation of the general plan;
2.
R-E (Residential Estate) Zone. The R-E zoning district identifies areas appropriate for low density, large lot single-family uses. The allowable maximum density is one dwelling unit per net acre. The R-E zoning district is intended to provide for lower density development and lower densities with open space areas to encourage a rural and estate character. The R-E zoning district is consistent with the residential estates land use designation of the general plan;
3.
R-L-2 (Residential Very Low Density) Zone. The R-L-2 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for large lot single-family uses. The allowable maximum density is two dwelling units per gross acre. The R-L-2 zoning district is intended to provide for single-family parcels ranging from fifteen thousand to twenty thousand square feet or larger, or similar density country club type development. The R-L-2 zoning district is consistent with the low density residential land use designation of the general plan;
4.
R-L-3 (Residential Low Density) Zone. The R-L-3 zoning district identifies areas appropriate for single-family uses. The allowable maximum density is three units per gross acre. The R-L-3 zoning district is intended to provide for moderately low density development in a single-family setting. The R-L-3 zoning district is consistent with the low density residential land use designation of the general plan;
5.
R-M (Residential Medium Density) Zone. The R-M zoning district identifies areas appropriate for a variety of housing types. The allowable maximum density is four units per gross acre. The R-M zoning district is intended to encourage the development of a variety of residential development, including garden apartments and affordable housing. The R-M zoning district is consistent with the medium density residential land use designation of the general plan;
6.
R-H (Residential High Density) Zone. The R-H zoning district identifies areas appropriate for the greatest diversity of residential development, including attached single-and multi-family uses. The allowable density range is from five to nine units per gross acre. This zoning district is most suitable for affordable and senior housing, including apartments and condominiums. The R-H zoning district is consistent with the high density residential land use designation of the general plan; and
7.
MHP (Mobile Home Park) Zone. The MHP zoning district identifies areas appropriate for the accommodation of mobile homes, including manufactured housing, in planned residential developments. The allowable density range is from five to nine units per gross acre. The MHP zoning district is consistent with the mobile home park land use designation of the general plan.
(Ord. 777 § 1 Exh. A, 2002; Ord. 814 § 1, 2002; Ord. 832 § 1(a), 2003; Ord. 845 § 1, 2003; Ord. 935 § 2, 2006; Ord. 1020 § 2, 2011)
§ 17.08.012 Allowable residential zone uses, permit requirements and project review authority.
Allowable land uses within residential zoning districts are indicated in Table 2-2 by permit requirement. Review authority for development projects is also provided. In the event that future land use is unknown for a development project the city council shall be the review authority.
TABLE 2-2 ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS | ||||||||
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Permit Requirement by District | ||||||||
Land Use (1)(2) | HR | R-E | R-L-2 | R-L-3 | R-M | R-H | MHP | Project Review Authority |
Residential | ||||||||
Accessory Uses and Structures 17.30.190 | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff | |
Accessory Dwelling Units 17.30.200 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff |
Assisted Living Facilities 17.30.040 | C | D | CC | |||||
Child Day Care—Up to 8 17.30.060 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff |
Child Day Care—9 to 14.17.30.060 | D | D | D | D | D | D | PC | |
Community Apartments and Condominiums | D | D | D | D | CC | |||
Density Bonuses 17.22.020 | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Group Homes—6 Beds or Less | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Exempt |
Group Homes—More Than 6 Beds | C | CC | ||||||
Guest/Employee Housing 17.30.195 | P | P | P | P | Staff | |||
Home Occupations 17.44.060 | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff | |
Manufactured Housing 17.30.120 | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Mobile Home Parks 17.30.130 | D | CC | ||||||
Model Home Complexes 17.90.020 | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Multifamily Housing | D | D | D | CC | ||||
State Licensed Residential Care Homes—6 Clients or Less | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Exempt |
Large Residential Care Facilities (7+) and Nonlicensed Residential Care Homes | C | CC | ||||||
Supportive Housing—6 Beds or Less | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Exempt |
Supportive Housing—More than 6 Occupants | C | CC | ||||||
Transitional Housing—6 Beds or Less | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Exempt |
Transitional Housing—More than 6 Occupants | C | CC | ||||||
Senior Citizen Congregate Care Housing 17.30.210 | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Custom Single-Family Residences (2) | D | D | D | D | D | D | Staff | |
Custom Single-Family Residence Overheight and Two Story | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Production Single-Family Residences (2) | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Temporary Uses 17.46.020 | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff |
Nonresidential | ||||||||
Private Cemeteries 17.30.160 | C | C | CC | |||||
Public Utility Facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC |
Open Space and Resources | ||||||||
Animal Keeping 17.30.030 | C | PC | ||||||
Equestrian Facilities | C | CC | ||||||
Nature Preserves | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC |
Education, Public Assembly, and Recreation | ||||||||
Churches/Places of Worship—Up to 8,000 sq. ft. | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |
Golf Courses, Country Clubs 17.30.070 | D | D | D | D | D | CC | ||
Residential Recreational Facilities, Private | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff |
Swimming Pool | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff |
Tennis Court, Private (including lighted) | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | PC |
Trails | C | P | P | P | P | P | P | CC/Staff |
Communication Facilities | ||||||||
Satellite Dish Antenna (over 18" diameter) | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC |
Telecommunication Facilities 17.32.050 | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC/Staff |
Key to Permit Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter |
P | Permitted use (3) | |
D | Development Plan Permit required | 17.42 |
C | Conditional use—Conditional Use Permit required | 17.48 |
Blank | Use not allowed |
Notes: | |
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(1) | See Section 17.02.020(D) (Allowable uses of land). |
(2) | See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. |
(3) | A director approved development plan permit shall be required. See Chapter 17.42. |
(Ord. 845 § 2, 2003; Ord. 912 § 4, 2005; Ord. 981 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1020 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1061 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1148 § 4, 2019; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024)
§ 17.08.020 Residential districts general development standards.
New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designated, constructed, and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-3, in addition to the general development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division III (Development and Operational Standards).
TABLE 2-3 RESIDENTIAL ZONES GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONING DISTRICT | ||||
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Development Feature | HR | R-E | R-L-2 | R-L-3 |
Minimum Parcel Size | 640 acres (5) | 1 acre | 18,000 sq. ft. | 12,000 sq. ft. |
Minimum Parcel Width | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | 90 ft. | 80 ft. |
Minimum Parcel Depth | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | 100 ft. | 90 ft. |
Maximum Density | 1 du/640 acre (5) | 1 du/net acre | 2 du/gross acre | 3 du/gross acre |
Private Outdoor Living Space | N/A | 1,000 sq. ft. | 1,000 sq. ft. (3) | 1,000 sq. ft. (3) |
Setbacks Required | ||||
Front (8) | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. (1) | 25 ft. (1) |
Side (each) | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. (7) |
Street Side | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. |
Rear | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. (1) | 25 ft. (1) |
Accessory Structures | Section 17.30.190 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures) | |||
Maximum Lot Coverage (4) | 30% (1) | 30% | 30% (1) | 30% (1) |
Minimum Distance Between Structures (9) | N/A | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
Main Structure-Maximum Height (whichever is less) (6) | 20 ft./1 story | 20 ft./1 story | 20 ft./1 story | 20 ft./1 story |
Antennae, Vertical | Section 17.32.010 (Telecommunication Facilities) | |||
Fences/Walls/Hedges | Section 17.20.070 (Fences, Walls and Hedges) | |||
Satellite Antennae | Section 17.32.010 (Telecommunication Facilities) | |||
Development Feature | R-M | R-H | MHP |
|---|---|---|---|
Minimum Parcel Size | 10,000 sq. ft. (4) | 8,000 sq. ft. (4) | (1) |
Minimum Parcel Width | 70 ft. | 60 ft. | (1) |
Minimum Parcel Depth | 90 ft. | 90 ft. | (1) |
Density acre | 4 du/gross | 5-9 du/gross acre | 5-9 du/gross acre |
Private Outdoor Living Space | (maximum) 500 sq. ft. (4) | 300 sq. ft. (4) | 300 sq. ft. (4) |
Setbacks Required | |||
Front (1) | 20 ft. (1) | 20 ft. (1) | 10 ft. |
Side (each) (9) | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 5 ft. |
Street Side | 15 ft. | 15 ft. | 15 ft. |
Rear (1) | 25 ft. (1) | 20 ft. (1) | 10 ft. |
Accessory Structures | Section 17.30.190 (Residential Accessory Uses and Structures) | ||
Maximum Lot Coverage (4) | 30% (1) | 35% | 30% (1) |
Minimum Distance Between Structures (9) | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
Main Structure-Maximum Height (whichever is less) (6) | 20 ft./1 story | 20 ft./1 story | 20 ft./1 story |
Antennae, Vertical | See Section 17.32.010 (Telecommunication Facilities) | ||
Fences/Walls/Hedges | See Section 17.20.070 (Fences, Walls and Hedges) | ||
Satellite Antennae | See Section 17.32.010 (Telecommunication Facilities) | ||
Guest/Employee Quarters | See Section 17.30.195 (Guest/Employee Quarters) | ||
Accessory Dwelling Units | See Section 17.30.200 (Accessory Dwelling Units) | ||
Notes: | ||
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(1) | These dimensions vary only in planned residential development, mixed use, and mobile home parks, and will be determined during development plan permit review. | |
(2) | Combined coverage of residential and commercial uses shall not exceed thirty-five percent. | |
(3) | This standard can be reduced up to twenty-five percent for affordable units. | |
(4) | The third car space, not to exceed two hundred forty square feet, shall not be included in the calculation of building lot coverage as long as that area is being maintained as a three-car garage. | |
(5) | For existing parcels of less than six hundred forty acres, one dwelling unit is allowed. | |
(6) | Additional height/stories may be allowed, in compliance with Section 17.20.100(A) (Maximum height of structures). | |
(7) | Five, fifteen-foot side yards may also be allowed subject to review and approval by the applicable review authority responsible for reviewing the primary discretionary permit or approval. | |
(8) | In the case of side-loading garages, only the garage portion itself may be set back a minimum of fifteen feet from the front property line: | |
(a) | The side of the garage facing the street is no greater than one-third the width of the primary structure; | |
(b) | The rear of the primary structure has a setback greater than the standard minimum allowed in the zone and that the additional setback is equivalent or greater than the reduction in setback utilized by the side loading garage; | |
(c) | Habitable-like features that architecturally articulate the primary structure, including windows and other architectural details are placed on the sides of the garages that face the street(s); | |
(d) | Driveway approaches must have a twenty-eight-foot minimum turning radius; | |
(e) | The reduced setback may be applied to no more than one-third of the total number of homes in the development; and | |
(f) | Homes that utilize the reduced setback may not be adjacent to each other and must be distributed throughout the project. | |
(9) | Detached accessory structure shall not be located closer than eight feet to a main structure or closer than three feet to any other accessory structure on the same property. | |
(Ord. 777 § 1, 2002; Ord. 832 § 1(b), 2003; Ord. 910 § 1, 2005; Ord. 1020 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1086 § 2, 2014; Ord. 1148 § 5, 2019; Ord. 1159 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1219, 7/18/2024)
§ 17.10.010 Purpose.
A.
Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts. This chapter provides regulations applicable to development and new land uses in the commercial and industrial zoning districts established by Section 17.06.010 (Zoning Districts Established). The purpose of this chapter is to achieve the following:
1.
Provide convenient and appropriately distributed commercial areas for retail and service establishments, including neighborhood and office uses required by residents of the city in a manner consistent with the general plan;
2.
Provide for the development of non-polluting, clean industrial uses to broaden the economic/employment base of the city, while ensuring compatible integration with non-industrial uses, in a manner consistent with the general plan;
3.
Provide adequate space to meet the needs of commercial and industrial development, including off-street parking and loading;
4.
Minimize traffic congestion and avoid the overloading of utilities;
5.
Minimize excessive noise, illumination, unsightliness, odor, smoke, and other objectionable influences; and
6.
Promote high standards of site planning, desert architecture and landscape design for commercial and industrial developments within the city.
B.
Individual Zoning Districts. The purpose of the individual commercial and industrial zoning districts are as follows:
1.
C-N (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone. The C-N zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for neighborhood-scale shopping centers compatible with adjacent residential areas, including supermarkets and drugstores on sites generally eight to ten acres in size providing approximately a maximum of eighty thousand to one hundred thousand square feet of gross floor area. The C-N zoning district is consistent with the neighborhood commercial land use designation of the general plan;
2.
C-G (General Commercial) Zone. The C-G zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a variety of smaller commercial centers, specialty retail shops, including, but not limited to, a broad range of specialty retail shops, clothing and apparel, jewelry stores, and personal service businesses on sites generally two to eight acres in size. The C-G zoning district is consistent with the general commercial land use designation of the general plan;
3.
C-C (Community Commercial) Zone. The C-C zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for larger, community-scale shopping centers and malls, which may be anchored by several department stores or other large-scale retail outlets, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment uses. The standard size of development ranges from one hundred thousand to four hundred thousand square feet in gross floor area, and requires approval of a specific plan. The C-C zoning district is consistent with the community commercial land use designation of the general plan;
4.
O (Office Commercial) Zone. The O zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for professional office uses including administrative, corporate, financial, government, institutional, legal, and medical. The O zoning district is consistent with the office land use designation of the general plan;
5.
M-U (Mixed Use) Zone. The M-U zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for the integration of commercial, office and residential uses, and subject to the approval of a specific plan to ensure compatible design standards, shared internal circulation, and related considerations. The M-U zoning district is consistent with the mixed use commercial land use designation of the general plan;
6.
Rs-H (Resort Hotel) Zone. The Rs-H zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for hotels and destination resorts, including condo-hotel projects, with limited ancillary commercial uses, including restaurants and health spas that directly support the primary use. The Rs-H zoning district is consistent with the resort hotel land use designation of the general plan;
7.
I-L (Light Industrial) Zone. The I-L zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for business parks and industrial uses within enclosed structures with limited screened outdoor storage, including warehousing and distribution facilities, mini-warehouse storage, and a variety of light manufacturing uses. The I-L zoning district is consistent with the light industrial land use designation of the general plan; and
8.
R-I-C (Regional Interstate Commercial) Zone. The R-I-C zoning district is applied to areas as defined in Table 2-4.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A), 2002; Ord. 845 § 3, 2003; Ord. 932 § 4, 2006; Ord. 1045 § 2, 2012)
§ 17.10.012 Allowable commercial and industrial zone uses, permit requirements and project review authority.
Allowable land uses within commercial and industrial zoning districts are indicated in Table 2-4 by permit requirement. Review authority for development projects is also provided. In the event that future land use is unknown for a development project the city council shall be the review authority. Uses that are not identified are considered "not allowed."
TABLE 2-4 | |||||||||
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ALLOWABLE USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS | |||||||||
Land Use (1) (2) (4) | Permit Requirement by District | ||||||||
C-N | C-G | C-C | O | M-U | Rs-H | I-L | R-I-C | Project Review Authority | |
Education, Public Assembly, and Recreation | |||||||||
Churches/Places of Worship | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |
Community/Cultural Centers | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |||
Health/Fitness Centers | D | D | D | C | C | D | D | D | CC |
Indoor Amusement/Entertainment Centers | C | C | D | D | C | D | CC | ||
Libraries and Museums | D | D | D | C | D | D | D | D | CC |
Membership Organization Facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |
Nightclubs, With or Without Food Service | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |||
Outdoor Recreation, Commercial | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | ||
Recreation Facilities, Private | D | D | CC | ||||||
Schools, Private | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |||
Schools, Specialized Education and Training | C | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Stables, Commercial | D | C | C | CC | |||||
Studios—Art, Dance, Music, Photography, etc. | C | D | D | C | D | D | D | D | CC |
Theaters, Auditoriums, and Meeting Halls | D | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Manufacturing and Processing | |||||||||
Beverage Production | D | CC | |||||||
Chemical Products | D | CC | |||||||
Clothing Products | D | CC | |||||||
Electronics and Equipment Manufacturing | D | CC | |||||||
Food and Beverage Manufacturing | D | CC | |||||||
Food Products | D | CC | |||||||
Furniture/Fixtures/Cabinet Shops | D | CC | |||||||
Glass Products | D | CC | |||||||
Handicraft Industries, Small Scale | C | D | D | C | D | D | CC | ||
Assembly | |||||||||
Laundries and Dry Cleaning Plants | C | D | CC | ||||||
Lumber and Wood Products | D | CC | |||||||
Machinery Manufacturing | D | CC | |||||||
Metal Products Fabrication | D | CC | |||||||
Paper Products | D | CC | |||||||
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing | D | CC | |||||||
Plastics and Rubber Products | D | CC | |||||||
Printing and Publishing | D | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Recycling Facilities—Small Collection Facility 17.30.180 | D | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Recycling Facilities—Large Collection Facility 17.30.180 | C | CC | |||||||
Recycling Facilities—Processing Facility 17.30.180 | C | CC | |||||||
Recycling Facilities—Reverse Vending Machines 17.30.180 | D | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Research and Development | D | CC | |||||||
Structural Clay and Pottery Products | D | CC | |||||||
Textile Products | D | CC | |||||||
Warehousing, Wholesaling, and Distribution Facilities | D | D | CC | ||||||
Retail Trade | |||||||||
Accessory Retail Uses | P | P | P | P | P | Staff | |||
Art, Antiques, Collectibles, and Gifts | D | D | D | D | D | D | P | CC | |
Automobile Sales (new with incidental used) | C | C | D | C | CC | ||||
Auto (motor vehicle) Parts and Supplies | C | C | D | C | CC | ||||
Bars and Alcoholic Beverage Drinking Places, On-Site Consumption | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | ||
Building Material Stores | C | C | D | C | CC | ||||
Consignment Stores | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |
Convenience Stores | C | C | C | C | D | C | CC | ||
Drug Stores with Drive-Through | C | C | CC | ||||||
Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment Stores | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | ||
Grocery Stores | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | ||
Liquor Stores, Off-Site Consumption | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | ||
Mobile Home, Recreational Vehicle Sales | D | CC | |||||||
Outdoor Retail Sales and Activities 17.30.150 | D | CC | |||||||
Pet Stores | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | ||
Plant Nurseries | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | ||
Restaurants, Fast Food | C (6) | C (6) | C | C | D | CC | |||
Restaurants, Specialty | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Restaurants, Standard | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Retail Stores, General Merchandise | D | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Shopping Centers | D | D | D | D | CC | ||||
Warehouse Retail Stores | C | C | D | C | CC | ||||
Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | P | Staff |
Banks and Financial Services | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Bed and Breakfast Inns 17.30.050 | C | C | CC | ||||||
Business Support Services | D | D | D | C | D | D | D | D | CC |
Car (Motor Vehicle) Wash | C | C | C | D | C | CC | |||
Hospital, Convalescent | D | C | D | C | CC | ||||
Hospital, Specialty | C | C | CC | ||||||
Hotels | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | ||
Laundromats, Self-Service and Dry Cleaning, Drop-off only | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | ||
Medical Services, Clinics, and Laboratories | D (5) | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Mortuaries and Funeral Parlors | D | D | CC | ||||||
Offices, Professional | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |
Personal Services | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |||
Repair and Maintenance, Consumer Products | D | D | D | D | D | CC | |||
Repair and Maintenance, Vehicles | D | CC | |||||||
Service Stations | C | C | C | D | C | CC | |||
Spa Facilities | D | D | CC | ||||||
Storage (Self Service, Personal Storage) | D | CC | |||||||
Facilities | |||||||||
Veterinarian Clinics and Animal Hospitals | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |
Transportation and Communication Facilities | |||||||||
Alternative Fuels and Recharging Facilities | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | D | CC |
Broadcast and Recording Studios | D | C | C | D | D | D | CC | ||
Public Utility Facilities | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC |
Satellite Antenna | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC |
Temporary Parking Lots (in compliance with city improvement standards) | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |
Transit Stations and Terminals | D | CC | |||||||
Vehicle Storage Facilities | D | CC | |||||||
Wireless Facilities 17.32.050 | C | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | |
Residential | |||||||||
Accessory Uses and Structures | P | Staff | |||||||
Assisted Living Facilities 17.30.040 | D | C | C | CC | |||||
Caretaker/Employee Housing | D | D | CC | ||||||
Child Care Centers Up to 15 Children 17.30.060 | D | D | D | D | D | D | P | C | PC |
Child Care Centers 16—30 Children 17.30.060 | C | C | C | C | C | C | CC | ||
Condo-Hotel Projects 17.30.095 | D | D | CC | ||||||
Live/Work Facilities | C | D | D | PC | |||||
Multifamily Housing | D | C | CC | ||||||
State Licensed Residential Care Homes—6 Clients or Less | P | Exempt | |||||||
Large Residential Care Facilities (7+) and Nonlicensed Residential Care Homes | D | D | CC | ||||||
Senior Congregate Care Housing 17.30.210 | C | CC | |||||||
Vacation Ownership Resorts (5) | C | CC | |||||||
Key to Permit Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Symbol | Applicable Process | See Chapter |
P | Permitted use (3) | |
D | Development Plan Permit required | 17.42 |
C | Conditional use—Conditional Use Permit required | 17.48 |
Blank | Use not allowed | |
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | See Section 17.02.020(D) (Allowable uses of land). |
(2) | See Section 17.90.020 for definitions of the land uses listed. |
(3) | A director approved development plan permit shall be required. See Chapter 17.42. |
(4) | In existing conforming structures land uses allowed with a development plan permit may be considered a permitted (P) use. |
(5) | Fractional ownership may be permitted subject to approval of a development agreement pursuant to Section 17.56 of this title. See Section 17.30.260 (Time share and vacation ownership uses). |
(6) | A conditional use permit may be considered by the city council in large commercial projects that are more than fifteen acres in size, are comprehensively planned, and demonstrate superior architecture and landscaping. |
(Ord. 845 § 4, 2003; Ord. 932 § 5, 2006; Ord. 952 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1021 § 2, 2011; Ord. 1045 § 3, 2012; Ord. 1061 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1076 § 2, 2014; Ord. 1092 § 2, 2015; Ord. 1175 § 3, 2021)
§ 17.10.014 (Reserved)
(Repealed by Ord. 1215, 4/4/2024)
§ 17.10.020 Commercial and industrial district general development standards.
New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing uses or structures shall be designed, constructed and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-5, in addition to the general development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division III (Development and Operational Standards).
TABLE 2-5 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONING DISTRICTS GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS REQUIREMENTS BY INDIVIDUAL ZONING DISTRICT | |||||||
Development Feature | C-N | C-G | C-C | O | M-U | Rs-H | I-L |
Gross Lot Area (Min-Max) | 8-10 ac. | 15 ac. (1) | 15 ac. | N/A | 5 ac. | 10 ac. | 5 ac. |
Lot Coverage (Maximum) | 30% | 35% | 35% | 35% | 35% (4) | 25% | 40% |
Setbacks Required | |||||||
Front | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. (3) | 50 ft. | 30 ft. (5) |
Side (each) | 20 ft. | 10 ft. | 20 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. (3) | 50 ft. | 10 ft. (5) |
Street Side | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. (3) | 50 ft. | 30 ft. |
Rear | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 25 ft. | 20 ft. | 25 ft. (3) | 50 ft. | 25 ft. (5) |
Accessory Structures | See Section 17.30.190 (Accessory Uses and Structures) | ||||||
Distance Between Structures | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. | 20 ft. |
Maximum Height Limit (2) | 20 ft./1 story, whichever is less | 20 ft./1 story, whichever is less | 20 ft./1 story, whichever is less | 20 ft./1 story, whichever is less | 20 ft./1 story, whichever is less | 20 ft./1 story, whichever is less | 2 stories, not to exceed 20 ft. (2) |
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | Minimum area applies only to C-G zoning districts away from Highway 111. |
(2) | See additional height requirements (Section 17.20.100(A)). |
(3) | These dimensions vary and will be determined during development plan permit review. |
(4) | Combined coverage of residential and commercial uses shall not exceed thirty-five percent. |
(5) | When the property is adjacent to a residential zoning district, the required minimum setback shall be two times the height of the nearest industrial structure on the site adjacent to the residential zoning district. |
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002); Ord. 1021 § 2, 2011)
§ 17.12.010 Purpose.
This chapter provides regulations applicable to development and new land uses in the special purpose zoning districts established by Section 17.06.010 (Zoning Districts Established). The purposes of the individual special purpose zoning districts and the manner in which they are applied are as follows:
A.
P (Institutional) Zone. The P-zoning district is applied to areas appropriate for a variety of public uses, including city hall, educational facilities, hospitals, libraries, police and fire, and other public agency facilities which may require appropriate buffering from adjacent residential designations. The P zoning district is consistent with the public/quasi public land use designation of the general plan; and
B.
OS (Open Space) District. The OS zoning district is applied to appropriate areas to ensure the conservation and protection of natural resources, including earthquake fault zones, fire protection areas, flood plains, open space areas, steep slopes of fifty percent or more and other significant habitat areas identified in the conservation and open space element of the general plan. The OS zoning district is consistent with the open space land use designation of the general plan.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002))
§ 17.12.020 Allowable uses.
A.
Allowable Uses in the P Zoning District. Allowable uses and permit requirements in the P (institutional) zoning district.
1.
The following uses may be allowed subject to the approval of a development plan permit:
B.
Allowable Uses in the OS Zoning District. Allowable uses and permit requirements in the OS (open space) zoning district.
1.
A description of the designation and the allowable uses for the individual open space zoning districts are as follows:
a.
OS/PP (public parks) zoning district: Public parks.
b.
OS/MR (mountain reserve) zoning district: This zone is assigned to public lands located with the Santa Rosa Mountains. Uses are limited to recreational activities: hiking, equestrian and nonmotorized bike trails consistent with the need to protect sensitive biological resources.
c.
OS/PV (private open space) zoning district: This zone is assigned to golf courses, lakes and water features, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities occurring within planned residential developments.
d.
OS/FW (floodways) zoning district: This zone identifies natural or man-made floodways and drainage channels.
2.
The following uses limited to the zoning districts above may be allowed subject to the approval of a development plan permit:
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002); Ord. 1022 § 2, 2011)
§ 17.12.030 General development standards.
New land uses and structures, and alterations to existing uses or structures shall be designed, constructed and/or established in compliance with the requirements in Table 2-6, in addition to the applicable development standards (e.g., landscaping, parking and loading, etc.) in Division III (Development and Operational Standards).
TABLE 2-6 | |
|---|---|
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE P INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICT | |
Development Feature | P |
Lot Coverage (Max) | 35% |
Setbacks Required | |
Front | 25 ft. |
Side (each) | 10 ft. |
Street Side | 25 ft. |
Rear | 20 ft. |
Accessory Structures | See Section 17.30.190 (Accessory Uses and Structures) |
Distance Between Structures | 20 ft. |
Maximum Height Limit (1) | 20 ft./1 story, whichever is less |
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(1) | See additional height requirements (Section 17.20.100). |
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002))
§ 17.14.010 Purpose.
This chapter provides guidance for development and new land uses in addition to the standards and regulations of the primary zoning district, where important area, neighborhood or site characteristics require particular attention in project planning.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002))
§ 17.14.020 Applicability.
The applicability of any overlay zoning district to specific sites is illustrated by the overlay zoning map symbol established by Section 17.06.010 (Zoning Districts Established). The provisions of this chapter apply to development and new uses in addition to all other applicable requirements of this title. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any other provision of this title, this chapter shall control.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002))
§ 17.14.030 Overlay districts.
The overlay districts include the following:
A.
S-OL (Senior Overlay) Zone. The S-OL Overlay is established to designate appropriate areas possessing special circumstances or conditions that support the provision of senior housing, including proximity to commercial, medical, transportation, or other senior-related uses. The S-OL Overlay is intended to be used in conjunction with any residential base zoning district, and may be deemed consistent with any residential land use designation of the general plan.
1.
The Senior Overlay shall be applied in conjunction with any residential base zoning district to allow use of the special senior group housing design standards in compliance with Sections 17.30.040 (Assisted Living Facilities) and 17.30.210 (Senior Congregate Care Housing Facilities). Senior housing units designed as an active retirement community consistent with conventional design standards, rather than the special senior group housing design standards, do not require a Senior Overlay.
2.
The Senior Overlay provides incentives for the development of a wide variety of specialized housing designed for and restricted to residents over the age of fifty-five. Special senior housing design standards are contained in Section 17.30.210 (Senior Congregate Care Housing Facilities), and include allowance for reduced parking requirements and smaller living units.
3.
The following senior housing residential facility shall be allowed:
a.
Congregate Housing. Projects in this category may include housing units with common facilities, including dining, activity centers, and community services. Offered services may include meals, security, emergency call monitoring, housekeeping, and resident transportation. Units may include kitchenettes rather than kitchens. Meals may be provided as part of a service package in a common dining room. Outdoor amenities shall be required.
B.
S-P (Specific Plan Overlay) Zone. The S-P Overlay is established to designate areas subject to the provisions of an adopted specific plan, in compliance with Chapter 17.54. The S-P Overlay is intended to be used in conjunction with an appropriate base zone, and may be deemed consistent with one or more land use designations of the general plan.
1.
The preparation and approval of a specific plan shall be in compliance with State law (Government Code Section 65450 et seq.) and Chapter 17.54. However, the director may allow a small parcel within a S-P Overlay area, where no specific plan had been adopted, to develop without the requirement for a specific plan.
C.
R-M-TOL (Medium Density Transitional Overlay) Zone. This R-M Transitional Overlay is established to provide for residential development in a transitional area of the city between industrial/high density areas and low density country club developments. The following design standards are applicable only within R-M-TOL zone. Detached single-family housing is the only allowable development in the R-M-TOL zone and is subject to city review. The units shall be constructed in the following manner:
1.
The house design where the distance between structures is less than twenty feet shall include a hip roof along the side yards.
2.
Lots with lot coverage greater than thirty percent shall have a minimum of one thousand square feet usable open space in the rear yards.
3.
The second story element of any two-story house shall have a minimum setback of twenty feet for both front and rear yards.
4.
Lots utilizing the minimum fifteen foot front yard setback shall have no more than forty percent of the lot frontage at the fifteen foot limit. The remainder of the building shall be set back a minimum of twenty feet.
5.
The average size lot shall be greater than seven thousand one hundred fifty square feet. No lot shall be smaller than six thousand two hundred square feet.
D.
SC (Special Corner) Zone. This section provides exceptionally designed commercial and/or office centers at key intersections in the city where aesthetics and land use compatibility are of primary importance. The following design standards and guidelines are applicable in the SC overlay. The SC overlay is intended to be used in conjunction with any nonresidential base zoning district at designated intersections. Projects approved in SC overlay zones must satisfy all the SC standards and guidelines and findings must be adopted demonstrating full compliance with the standards and guidelines.
1.
SC Standards.
a.
The minimum distance from the curb at the main intersection inward to the parking area, measured at a forty-five degree angle, shall be ninety feet. The minimum distance to a building shall be one hundred twenty-two feet.
b.
Minimum landscape parkway width between curb and parking shall be forty-five feet except for local streets which shall be twenty-five feet.
c.
All buildings shall be a minimum of eighty-five feet from arterial and collector road curbs and thirty-five feet from local street curbs.
d.
Where dedicated right turn lanes, deceleration or acceleration lanes are required, the minimum parkway width shall be measured from the location of the original curb line.
e.
All parking and circulation areas shall be continuously screened from public streets to a height of four feet, by a combination of walls, berms, boulders and hedges.
f.
For parcels smaller than five net acres, required overlay setbacks and parkway widths shall be proportionally reduced but in no case shall be less than the minimum setbacks or minimum parkway widths required of the underlying zoning district.
2.
SC Guidelines.
a.
A minimum ten foot wide landscape band with or without pedestrian path access should be provided around all buildings.
b.
Pedestrian plazas or courtyard placed in building clusters are encouraged, and shall carry forth the theme established with the corner treatment.
c.
Where possible, placing parking areas lower than adjacent roadways is encouraged, with intent to reduce their visual impact and to screen the parking from the adjacent roadway.
d.
Shade structures in the form of landscaped trellises are encouraged as an added method of providing parking lot and pedestrian area shade.
e.
Parking Aplaza@ landscaping should be vertically layered through the creation of an overstory of palms, a mid-story of canopy trees and an understory of shrubs and groundcover.
f.
Building architecture and design should be compatible and themed with adjacent office and commercial developments. Franchise architecture shall not be permitted. Building design shall be of the highest quality consistent with the Rancho Mirage desert environment.
g.
Large expanses of blank walls shall be avoided. Simple box like architecture shall be avoided. Wall planes shall be treated with architectural relief to provide interest and visual depth.
h.
No signs, neon or otherwise, shall be visible through windows.
i.
Enhanced pavement shall be placed at key locations, subject to city approval.
j.
Special corner landscape and hardscape treatment shall be provided.
k.
Hardscape and sidewalks shall be in color harmony with the landscaped theme.
l.
Pedestrian connections shall be provided between buildings and parking areas. Projects are encouraged to exceed CVWD water efficiency goals by ten percent.
E.
AHO (Affordable Housing Overlay) Zone. The intent of the AHO zone is to allow for the creative and efficient development of affordable residential properties as identified in the current version of the city's certified Housing Element. The development shall demonstrate the need and appropriateness of densities up to twenty-eight units per acre as identified in the Housing Element. The application of the overlay will be subject to review with the appropriate development plan permit. Development standards may be modified through the application and entitlement of the project, subject to city council consideration. Chapter 17.26 Parking and Loading Standards.
(Ord. 777 § 1 (Exh. A, 2002); Ord. 848 Exh. A, 2003; Ord. 868A, Exh. A, 2004; Ord. 884, Exh. A, 2004; Ord. 1207, 8/17/2023)