Chapter 17.200 — COACHILLIN’ SPECIFIC PLAN
Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Desert Hot Springs
§ 17.200.010. Coachillin’ Specific Plan map. ¶
The area of the Coachillin’ Specific Plan is set forth on the following map, including the establishment of zoning districts for all parcels.
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(Ord. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)
§ 17.200.020. Coachillin’ Specific Plan table of allowed uses. ¶
The following tables for permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall govern within the Coachillin’ Specific Plan; any definition, procedure or other standard not contained within these tables shall be subject to the provisions of the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and City of Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code. In the event of conflicts between the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and the Zoning Code, the Specific Plan shall apply.
permitted and conditionally permitted uses shall govern within the Coachillin’ Specific Plan; any definition, procedure or other standard not contained within these tables shall be subject to the provisions of the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and City of Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code. In the event of conflicts between the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and the Zoning Code, the Specific Plan shall apply.
| Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAND USE / ZONING DISTRICT |
MU (Mixed Use) |
LI (Light Industrial) |
IE (Industrial Energy) |
AG (Agricultural) |
| AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE | ||||
| Commercial Gardening, excl. Cannabis |
P | P | P | P |
| Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LAND USE / ZONING DISTRICT |
MU (Mixed Use) |
LI (Light Industrial) |
IE (Industrial Energy) |
AG (Agricultural) |
| Crop Production, excl. Cannabis |
P | P | P | P |
| Plant Nurseries, With On-Site Sales |
P | P | X | X |
| Plant Nurseries, Without On- Site Sales |
P | P | X | X |
| Wind Machines and Wind Farms |
C | C | C | C |
| Vermiculture | P | P | P | P |
| MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING | ||||
| Distribution | P | P | P | P |
| Food Products | P | P | C | P |
| Furniture and Fixtures | P | P | C | X |
| Laundries and Dry-Cleaning Plants |
C | P | X | X |
| Light Manufacturing Facilities | P | P | P | X |
| Medium Manufacturing Facilities |
P | P | P | X |
| Mixed Use Offce/Industrial | P | P | P | X |
| Printing/Publishing | P | P | X | X |
| Recycling Facilities | P | P | P | X |
| Recycling—Reverse Vending Machines |
P | P | P | X |
| Storage Yard | X | P | C | X |
| Warehousing | P | P | P | X |
| Wholesaling | P | P | P | X |
| RECREATION, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC | ASSEMBLY | |||
| Art Galleries | P | X | X | X |
| Athletic Facilities | P | P | X | X |
| Community Centers | P | C | X | X |
| Convention Centers | P | P | X | X |
| Convention Facilities | P | P | X | X |
| Health/Fitness Facilities | P | P | X | X |
| Indoor Recreation Centers | P | P | X | X |
| Membership Organization Facilities |
P | P | X | X |
| Museums | P | P | X | X |
| Organization Offces | P | P | P | X |
| Schools/Education Facilities | X | P | X | X |
| Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| LAND USE / ZONING DISTRICT |
MU (Mixed Use) |
LI (Light Industrial) |
IE (Industrial Energy) |
AG (Agricultural) |
| Studios for Dance, Art, Music, Photography, Etc. |
P | P | X | X |
| Theatres and Meeting Halls (including outdoor amphitheaters & concert venues as specifed in the defnitions of the Specifc Plan) |
P | P | X | X |
| RESIDENTIAL | ||||
| Caretaker/Watchpersons’ Dwelling/Bunkhouse |
P | P | P | X |
| RETAIL TRADE | ||||
| Accessory Retail Uses | P | P | P | X |
| Bars and Drinking Establishments |
P | X | X | X |
| Building Material Stores | P | P | X | X |
| Convenience Stores | P | P | X | X |
| Drive-In and Drive-Through Sales |
P | C | X | X |
| Farm and Ranch Supply Stores |
P | P | P | X |
| Gift Shops | P | X | X | X |
| Grocery Stores | P | X | X | X |
| Outdoor Retail Sales, Temporary |
T | T | X | X |
| Restaurants, No Beer, Wine or Liquor |
P | P | X | X |
| Restaurants, With Beer, Wine or Liquor |
P | C | X | X |
| Retail Stores, Tourist/Traveler Oriented |
P | C | X | X |
| SERVICES | ||||
| Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) |
P | X | X | X |
| Business Support/Secretarial Services |
P | C | X | X |
| Hotels/Motels with or without spas |
P in Parcel 30 only |
X | X | X |
| Medical Services, Clinics and Labs |
P | P | X | X |
| Offces, Permanent | P | P | P | X |
| Offces, Temporary | T | T | T | X |
| Personal Services | P | X | X | X |
| Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Table of Allowed Uses | |
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| LAND USE / ZONING DISTRICT |
MU (Mixed Use) |
LI (Light Industrial) |
IE (Industrial Energy) |
AG (Agricultural) |
| Public and Quasi-Public Uses | P | P | P | X |
| Public Utility and Safety Facilities |
P | P | P | X |
| Research and Development Facilities |
P | P | P | X |
| Power Supply & Generation (Substation, Solar, Wind) |
P | P | P | P |
| TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS | ||||
| Telecommunications Facilities, Major (cell towers, etc) |
P | P | P | P |
| Telecommunications Facilities, Minor (antennae for building rooftops, or small intra-project communication uses) |
P | P | P | P |
| CANNABIS OR | MARIJUANA USES | |||
| Marijuana Storefront Retail Facilities |
P in Parcel 29 Only |
X | X | X |
| Marijuana Non-Storefront Retail Facilities |
P | P | P | P |
| Marijuana Cultivation Facilities | P | P | P | X |
| Marijuana Manufacturing Facilities |
P | P | X | X |
| Marijuana Testing Facilities | P | P | X | X |
| Marijuana Distribution Facilities |
P | P | P | X |
| Marijuana Microbusiness Facilities |
P | P | P | X |
(Ord. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)
§ 17.200.030. Coachillin’ Specific Plan development standards. ¶
The following tables for permitted uses and development standards shall govern within Coachillin’ Specific Plan. Any definition, procedure or other standard not contained within these tables shall be subject to the provisions of the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and City of Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code. In the event of conflicts between the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and the Zoning Code, the Specific Plan shall apply.
| Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Development Standards | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Development Standards |
|---|---|
| Gross Lot Area | 153.71 gross acres |
| Front Setback | 25 |
| Rear Setback | 10 |
| Side Setbacks | 10 |
| Side Setback (Street Side) | 10 |
| Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Development Standards | Coachillin’ Specifc Plan—Development Standards |
| --- | --- |
| Lot Coverage (Maximum) | 80% Subject to Specifc Plan Design Guidelines |
| Structure Height (Maximum): | Subject to Specifc Plan and Design Guidelines |
| Perimeter Wall / Fencing Height (Maximum) | 10' (From Top of Adjacent Curb) |
| Parking Spaces Required | Specifc Plan Design Guidelines and Section 17.48.040 |
| Loading Spaces Required | Specifc Plan Design Guidelines and Section 17.52.030 |
| Parking Landscape Standards | Specifc Plan Design Guidelines and Section 17.40.250 |
| Signing | Specifc Plan Design Guidelines and Chapter17.44 |
(Ord. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)
§ 17.200.040. Review and approval. ¶
A. All uses within the Coachillin’ Specific Plan Planning Areas shall be subject to review and approval for conformance with this chapter. In the event of conflicts between the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and the Zoning Code, the Specific Plan shall apply.
B. Uses which are indicated as “P” (Permitted) shall require, for any related construction or development, review and approval of a Development Permit by the Community Development Director or Planning Commission, in accordance with the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and Zoning Code Chapter 17.92 (Development Permits).
C. Uses which are indicated as “C” (Conditionally Permitted) shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission in accordance with the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and Zoning Code Chapter 17.76 (Conditional Use Permits).
D. Uses which are indicated as “T” (Temporary Uses) shall require review and approval by the Community Development Director in accordance with the Coachillin’ Specific Plan and Zoning Code Chapter 17.136 (Temporary Use Permits).
E. Uses which are indicated as “X” are not allowed.
F. Required findings for approval of Design Review (Section 17.80.040 ) or Conditional Use Permit (Section 17.76.050 ) shall include consideration of the Coachillin’ Specific Plan Design Guidelines (Appendix 10.30).
(Ord. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)