Chapter 17.210 — DESERT LAND VENTURES SPECIFIC PLAN

The area of the Desert Land Ventures Specific Plan is set forth on the following map, including the establishment of planning areas PA-1 and PA-2:

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(Ord. 666 5-15-18)

The following tables for permitted uses and development standards shall govern within planning areas PA-1 and PA-2; any definition, procedure or other standard not contained within these tables shall be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Code.

Source: Section 17.12.020 (Development Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Uses) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance

Key: DR = Design Review; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; JPR = Joint Project Review (review undertaken by and between City of Desert Hot Springs and Coachella Valley Conservation Commission); RP = Regulatory Permit. Uses designated as DR are permitted uses and require zoning and specific plan consistency review, as well as Design Review; uses designated as CUP are uses that require approval of a Conditional Use Permit; and uses designated as RP require the approval of a Regulatory Permit. All land uses within Planning Area 1 shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.80 (Design Review) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance—land uses subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit shall be pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.76 (Conditional Use Permits) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

Notes:

• 1 Marijuana facility collectively means any marijuana cultivation, distribution, testing or manufacturing facility, as those terms are defined in Chapter 17.180 (Marijuana Facilities Operation and Location) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and California Proposition 64 (2016 Marijuana Legalization Initiative). Marijuana facilities, including any proposed greenhouse,

shall be developed and operated in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.4.2, Marijuana Facilities Standards and Regulations, and Chapter 6.11, Marijuana-Related Greenhouse Design, of this specific plan.

• 2 Marijuana dispensary facility means any such facility that is licensed as a dispensary pursuant to the California Business and Professions Code , as this term is defined in Chapter 17.180 (Marijuana Facilities Operation and Location) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance and California Proposition 64 (2016 Marijuana Legalization Initiative). Marijuana dispensary facilities shall be developed and operated in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.4.2, Marijuana Facilities Standards and Regulations, of this specific plan.

• 3 The provisions outlined under Section 5.4.3, Large-Scale Energy and Water/Wastewater Facilities and Infrastructure, of this specific plan are applicable to large-scale sustainable energy facilities, electrical substations, and water/wastewater facilities and infrastructure that are proposed in Planning Areas 1 and 2.

• 4 Large-scale sustainable energy facilities in Planning Area 1 shall only be permitted through approval of a CUP and when proposed in conjunction with (and in support of) the submittal of a formal development application for a primary land use, such as a warehouse or distribution facility. Large-scale sustainable energy facilities shall not be permitted in Planning Area 1 as stand-alone development features or improvements. Large-scale sustainable energy facilities shall also not be permitted in Freeway Frontage Overlay Zone.

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The following tables for permitted uses and development standards shall govern within planning areas PA-1 and PA-2; any definition, procedure or other standard not contained within these tables shall be subject to the provisions of the Zoning Code.

Source: Chapter 17.48 (Off-Street Parking Standards), Section 17.12.030 (Land Use District Development Standards) of Chapter 17.12 (Commercial Districts), and Section 17.16.030 (Land Use District Development Standards) of Chapter 17.16 (Industrial Districts) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

Notes:

• 1 For planning purposes, the minimum street setback noted here is 10 feet; however, the final street setback will be determined during the Joint Project Review undertaken by and between City of Desert Hot Springs and Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.

• 2 Building height determinations shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.40.160 (Height Determination) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

• 3 The maximum building heights are as shown in this table; however, architectural features/elements (e.g., tower, arch, relief) may exceed the allowed building height by a maximum of 15 feet, subject to review and approval by the Director of Community Development or designee.

• 4 Unless otherwise specified in this table, parking requirements for commercial and industrial uses shall be per those outlined in Chapter 17.48 (Off-Street Parking Standards) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Parking areas shall be designed in accordance with the standards outlined in Section 17.48.060 (Design Standards) of the City’s Zoning Ordinance.

• 5 Maximum floor area ratio noted here is per that outlined in Table 3-1, Land Use Development Summary, of this specific plan.

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• A. All uses within the Desert Land Ventures Specific Plan planning areas shall be subject to review and approval for conformance with this chapter.

• B. Uses which are indicated as “DR” (Design Review) shall require, for any related construction or development, review and approval by the Planning Commission, in accordance with Chapter 17.80 (Design Review).

• C. Uses which are indicated as “CUP” (Conditionally Permitted) shall require review and approval by the Planning Commission in accordance with Chapter 17.76 (Conditional Use Permits).

• D. Required findings for approval of Design Review (Section 17.80.040 ) or Conditional Use Permit (Section 17.76.050 ) shall include consideration of the Design Guidelines of the Desert Land Ventures Specific Plan.

• E. Uses which are indicated as “RP” (Regulatory Permit) shall require the approval of a Regulatory Permit by the City Manager in accordance with Chapter 5.50 (Marijuana Facilities Regulatory Permit).

• F. Uses which are indicated as “JPR” (Joint Project Review) shall require a review undertaken by and between City of Desert Hot Springs and Coachella Valley.

G. Uses which are indicated as “NP” (Not Permitted) shall be prohibited. (Ord. 666 5-15-18)