Title 17 — Zoning

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
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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
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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
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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
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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)