Palm Desert, California

Last Reviewed

23rd Sep 2025

Date Published

2nd Dec 2024

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Zoning

Zone Code
Zone Name
Zone type
Zone sub type
Zone guide
Link
City name

Permitted Uses

Prohibited
As of right
Temporary uses
Conditional uses
Administrative uses

Building Controls

Assorted
Far control
Lot control
Multi control
Density control
Coverage control
Pervious control
Lot width control
Rear setback control
Side setback control
Front setback control
Building height control

Parking Requirements

Communal Housing
Utility Structures
Multi Family Dwelling
Automobile related uses
Agricultural and Hunting

Short Term Rental

ADU permitted
Lodging permitted
Definitions section
Short term rental overlay
Short term rental section
Short term rental permitted
Short term rental definition
Short term rental in the code
Short term rental max num of nights
Short term rental min num of nights
Short term rental specific standards
Short term rental parking requirement

Largest Zones in Palm Desert, CA

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What is the Land Use Allocation in Palm Desert, CA?

The following table illustrates how land is allocated for various uses within Palm Desert, CA as defined by city ordinances.

Permitted Use Type	Permitted Use Sub Type	Percentage	Area(sq. m)
Mechanical		22.64%	4908.26
	Utility structures	85.89%	18621.14
	Communication towers	22.64%	4908.26
Agriculture		82.51%	17888.02
	Agricultural and hunting	82.51%	17888.02
Retail		65.71%	14244.24
	Eating and drinking establishments	17.99%	3900.75
	Restricted retail	7.61%	1649.55
	Professional services	80.27%	17401.40
	General retail	13.32%	2887.63
	Personal services	65.71%	14244.24
Community		67.98%	14737.56
	Medical	69.61%	15090.87
	Public, quasi-public, and government	90.13%	19539.24
	Schools and universities	89.94%	19497.75
	Transportation facilities and infrastructure	67.98%	14737.56
Parking		13.93%	3019.28
	Parking garage or lot	13.93%	3019.28
Industrial		2.48%	536.99
	Contractors office	2.48%	536.99
	Mills, plants, and other processing facilities	2.48%	536.99
	Storage and warehouses	90.13%	19539.24
	Manufacturing	2.48%	536.99
	General industrial	2.48%	536.99
Residential		75.63%	16395.65
	Two family dwelling	17.48%	3790.34
	Dwellings (unspecified)	61.40%	13310.00
	Communal housing	75.91%	16456.05
	Mobile and floating homes	59.74%	12950.44
	Accessory dwelling unit	72.65%	15750.18
	Multi family dwelling	69.85%	15143.51
	Single family dwelling	75.63%	16395.65
Other		8.46%	1834.06
	Accessory	75.60%	16388.78
	Temporary uses	75.60%	16388.78
	Multiple	68.95%	14947.81
	Uncategorized	8.46%	1834.06
Lodging		62.22%	13489.76
	Bed & breakfast	6.90%	1496.56
	Hotel/motel	62.22%	13489.76
Commercial		3.20%	693.67
	Professional office	12.78%	2769.72
	Entertainment	90.13%	19539.24
	Non-retail sales	2.72%	589.63
	Automobile related uses	7.57%	1641.56
	Research and laboratory facilities	3.20%	693.67