Chapter 17.250 — DESERT STORAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Desert Hot Springs
§ 17.250.010. Desert Storage Specific Plan map. ¶
The area of the Desert Storage Specific Plan is set forth on the following map, including the establishment the Planning Area:
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(Ord. 792, 11/7/2023)
§ 17.250.020. Desert Storage Specific Plan—Permitted uses table. ¶
The following tables for permitted uses shall govern:
| Desert Storage Specifc Plan—Permitted Uses Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| Use | MU-C | Specifc Plan (SP-MU-C) |
| Business, Financial, and Professional Offce | ||
| ATMs — Drive-Up | A | A |
| Business Support Services | P | P |
| Check Cashing and/or Payday Loans | CUP | CUP |
| Financial Institutions or Related Services (without drive-through facilities) |
P | P |
| Offce, Business and Professional (excluding medical and dental offce) |
P | P |
| Eating and Drinking Establishments | ||
| Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs, and Tasting Rooms | CUP | CUP |
| Food Preparation/Catering (no on-site sales or service) |
P | P |
| Restaurant — Full or Limited Service, Serving Alcohol |
CUP | CUP |
| Restaurant — Full or Limited Service, No Alcohol Sales |
P | P |
| Restaurant with Drive-Through Facilities | CUP | CUP |
| Snack Bar | A | A |
| Lodging | ||
| Hotel or Motel (without spa) | CUP | CUP |
| Spa Resort | CUP | CUP |
| Low Barrier Navigation Center | P | P |
| Marijuana Uses | ||
| Marijuana Entertainment Facilities | CUP | CUP |
| Marijuana Storefront Retail | CUP | CUP |
| Marijuana Testing Facilities | P | P |
| Medical-Related and Care Uses | ||
| Clinic and Urgent Care | CUP | CUP |
| Day Care Center | CUP | CUP |
| Hospital | CUP | CUP |
| Offce, Medical and Dental Offce | P | P |
| Residential Care Facilities | AUP | AUP |
| Public and Assembly Uses | ||
| Cultural Institutions | P | P |
| Public Assembly Facilities | CUP | CUP |
| Religious Assembly Facilities | CUP | CUP |
| Schools, Private | CUP | CUP |
| Trade and Vocational Schools | CUP | CUP |
| Tutoring and Education Centers | P | P |
| Recreation and Entertainment |
| Desert Storage Specifc Plan—Permitted Uses Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| Use | MU-C | Specifc Plan (SP-MU-C) |
| Arcade (Electronic Game Center) | AUP | AUP |
| Art Gallery | P | P |
| Commercial Recreation — Indoors | CUP | CUP |
| Commercial Recreation — Outdoors | CUP | CUP |
| Entertainment, Indoor | AUP | AUP |
| Health/Fitness Facilities — Small | P | P |
| Health/Fitness Facilities — Large | CUP | CUP |
| Residential | ||
| Dwelling, Multifamily | P | P |
| Home Occupations | A | A |
| Live/Work Unit | P | P |
| Single Room Occupancy (SRO) | CUP | CUP |
| Supportive Housing | P | P |
| Transitional Housing | P | P |
| Retail Uses | ||
| Alcohol Beverage Sales — For Off-Site Consumption |
CUP | CUP |
| Alcohol Beverage Sales — For On-Site or Off- Site Consumption, in Conjunction with an Allowed Use |
CUP | CUP |
| Building Materials and Services, Indoor | P | P |
| Convenience Store, No Alcohol Sales | P | P |
| Farmer's Market | TUP | TUP |
| Grocery Store | P | P |
| Nurseries and Garden Centers | P | P |
| Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales | TUP | TUP |
| Recreational Equipment Rentals-Indoor Only | P | P |
| Retail Sales — General | P | P |
| Retail Sales — Restricted | CUP | CUP |
| Service Uses | ||
| Animal Boarding/Kennels, Grooming | P | P |
| Veterinary Services, Large Animal | CUP | CUP |
| Veterinary Services, Small Animal | AUP | AUP |
| Instructional Services | AUP | AUP |
| Maintenance and Repair Services - Indoor | P | P |
| Personal Services, General | P | P |
| Personal Services, Restricted | CUP | CUP |
| Recording Studio | AUP | AUP |
| Social Service Facilities | P | P |
| Desert Storage Specifc Plan—Permitted Uses Table | ||
|---|---|---|
| Use | MU-C | Specifc Plan (SP-MU-C) |
| Storage — Personal | — | P* |
| Storage — Outdoor Recreational Vehicle Storage | — | P* |
| Vehicle Repair and Services — Service/Fueling Station |
CUP | CUP |
| Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure Uses | ||
| Car Sharing — Parking | AUP | AUP |
| Parking Facility — Temporary | TUP | TUP |
| Utilities Facility — Staffed | CUP | CUP |
| Utility Facility — Unstaffed | CUP | CUP |
| Vehicle Charging Stations — Commercial | P | P |
| Wireless Communication Facilities — Minor | AUP | AUP |
| Wireless Communication Facilities — Major | CUP | CUP |
| Wireless Telecommunication facilities, Satellite Dish Antenna |
P | P |
| Other Uses | ||
| Caretaker Quarters | — | P* |
| Drive-Through or Drive-Up Facilities | CUP | CUP |
| Vending Machine | A | A |
| "P" Use is permitted by right. "A" Use is accessory to an established primary use. "AUP" Use requires an Administrative Conditional Use Permit. "CUP" Use requires a Conditional Use Permit. "T" Use requires a Temporary Use Permit. "N/A" Use was not listed in the Zoning Code. Subject to Chapter*17.92, Development Permits |
(Ord. 792, 11/7/2023)
§ 17.250.030. Desert Storage Specific Plan—Development standards. ¶
The following development standards shall govern:
| Measurement/Standard | Existing (MU-C) | Proposed (SP-MU-C) |
|---|---|---|
| Density | ||
| Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) — Nonresidential |
1.50 | 1.50 |
| Lot Dimensions | ||
| Minimum Lot Size (net) | 20,000 (multifamily) | 20,000 (multifamily) |
| Minimum Lot Width | 100 ft | 100 ft |
| Setbacks and Building Separations |
| Measurement/Standard | Existing (MU-C) | Proposed (SP-MU-C) |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Front Yard Setback (from Public ROW) |
5 ft | 20 ft |
| Maximum Side Yard Setback | ||
| Interior | 0 ft | 0 ft |
| Exterior | 10 ft | 10 ft |
| Minimum Rear Yard Setback | ||
| Standard Lot | 15 ft | 0 ft |
| Adjacent to Alley | 10 ft | 10 ft |
| Building Height and Stories | ||
| Maximum Number of Stories | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Building/Structure Height | 60 ft | 60 ft |
| Landscaping | ||
| Signs and Outdoor Displays | Zoning Code Chs.17.44 and17.45 |
Zoning Code Chs.17.44and 17.45 |
| Minimum Landscaped Area | Zoning Code Ch.17.56 | Zoning Code Ch.17.56 |
(Ord. 792, 11/7/2023)
§ 17.250.040. Review and approval. ¶
A. All uses within the Desert Storage Specific Plan planning areas shall be subject to review and approval for conformance with this chapter.
B. Uses which are indicated as "P" (Permitted) shall require, for any related construction or development, review, and approval by the Planning Commission, in accordance with 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 Chapter 17.76 (Conditional Use Permits).
D. Required findings for approval of Development Permit (Chapter 17.92 ) or Conditional Use Permit (Chapter 17.76 ) shall include consideration of the Design Guidelines of the Desert Storage Specific Plan.
(Ord. 792, 11/7/2023)
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Overview- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.12 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.14 — MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.16 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.18 — VISITOR-SERVING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.20 — OPEN SPACE
- Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.28 — SPA-1-02 DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.30 — DESERT HOT SPRINGS RETAIL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.32 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.36 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.40 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.44 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.45 — OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS § 17.45.010. Defi…
- Chapter 17.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.52 — OFF-STREET LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.56 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
- Chapter 17.60 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
- Chapter 17.64 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 17.68 — APPLICATIONS AND FEES
- Chapter 17.72 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 17.74 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.76 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.80 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.88 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.92 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 17.96 — ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.100 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.104 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
- Chapter 17.108 — HOME OCCUPANCY PERMITS
- Chapter 17.112 — INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 17.116 — MINOR EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 17.120 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.124 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
- Chapter 17.128 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 17.132 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 17.136 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.140 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.144 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 17.148 — SERVICE AND REGULATORY FEES
- Chapter 17.152 — CARD CLUBS
- Chapter 17.156 — SPECIAL USES
- Chapter 17.164 — MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
- Chapter 17.168 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 17.173 — GARAGE SALES
- Chapter 17.176 — PARADES
- Chapter 17.180 — MARIJUANA FACILITIES OPERATION AND LOCATION
- Chapter 17.190 — DESERT GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.200 — COACHILLIN’ SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.210 — DESERT LAND VENTURES SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.220 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 17.230 — TWO BUNCH PALMS SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.240 — RANCHO DESCANSO, AMD. NO. 1
- Chapter 17.250 — DESERT STORAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.260 — PIERSON COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN