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Title 17 — Zoning

Chapter 17.260 — PIERSON COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN

Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Desert Hot Springs

§ 17.260.010. Pierson Commercial Specific Plan Map.

The area of the Pierson Commercial Specific Plan is set forth on the following map, including the establishment of the Planning Area:

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(Ord. 808, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.260.020. Pierson Commercial Specific Plan — Permitted Uses Table.

The following tables for permitted uses shall govern:

Pierson Commercial Specific Plan

Table 2 — Allowable Uses
Pierson Commercial Specifc Plan
Use MU-N Specifc Plan
(SP-MU-N)
Business, fnancial, and professional offce
ATMs — Drive-up A A
Business Support Services P P
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
Food Preparation/Catering (no on-site sales or service) AUP AUP
Restaurant — Full or Limited Service, Serving Alcohol CUP CUP
Restaurant — Full or Limited Service, No Alcohol Sales P AUP
Restaurant with Drive-through Facilities CUP (code section
17.12.100)
AUP
Table 2 — Allowable Uses
Pierson Commercial Specifc Plan
Use MU-N Specifc Plan
(SP-MU-N)
Snack Bar A A
Lodging
Low Barrier Navigation Center P P
Marijuana Uses
Marijuana Hotel Facilities CUP CUP
Medical-related and Care Uses
Day Care Center CUP CUP
Offce, Medical and Dental Offce AUP AUP
Residential Care Facilities AUP AUP
Public and Assembly Uses
Cultural Institutions P P
Schools, Private CUP CUP
Trade and Vocational Schools CUP CUP
Tutoring and Education Centers P P
Recreation and Entertainment
Arcade (Electronic Game Center) CUP CUP
Art Gallery P P
Commercial Recreation — Indoors CUP CUP
Entertainment, Indoor CUP CUP
Health/Fitness Facilities — Small AUP AUP
Health/Fitness Facilities — Large CUP CUP
Residential
Dwelling, Multifamily P P
Home Occupations A A
Live/Work Unit P P
Supportive Housing P P
Transitional Housing P P
Retail Uses
Alcohol Beverage Sales — For Off-Site Consumption CUP P*
Convenience Store AUP P*
Farmer's Market TUP TUP
Grocery Store P P
Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales TUP TUP
Recreational Equipment Rentals — Indoor Only P P
Retail Sales — General P P
Fuel Station N/A P*
Car Wash N/A P*
Service Uses
Table 2 — Allowable Uses
Pierson Commercial Specifc Plan
Use MU-N Specifc Plan
(SP-MU-N)
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
Transportation, Communication, and Infrastructure Uses
Car Sharing — Parking AUP AUP
Parking Facility — Temporary TUP TUP
Utility Facility — Unstaffed CUP CUP
Vehicle Charging Stations — Commercial AUP AUP
Wireless Communication Facilities — Minor AUP AUP
Wireless Communication Facilities — Major CUP CUP
Wireless Telecommunication facilities, Satellite Dish
Antenna
P P
Other Uses
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 Section 17.92, Development Permits.

(Ord. 808, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.260.030. Pierson Commercial Specific Plan — Development Standards.

The following development standards shall govern:

Table 3 — Development Standards
Pierson Commercial Specifc Plan
Measurement/Standard Existing
(MU-N)
Proposed
(SP-MU-N)
Density
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) — Nonresidential 1.00 1.00
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Width 100 ft 100 ft
Setbacks and Building Separations
Table 3 — Development Standards
Pierson Commercial Specifc Plan
Measurement/Standard Existing
(MU-N)
Proposed
(SP-MU-N)
Minimum Separation Between Buildings 10 ft 10 ft
Minimum Front Yard Setback (from Public ROW) 10 ft 15 ft
Minimum Side Yard Setback 10 ft 10 ft
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
- Standard Lot 15 ft 15 ft
- Adjacent to Alley 10 ft 10 ft
Building Height and Stories
Maximum Number of Stories 3 3
Maximum Building/Structure Height 45 ft 45 ft
Landscaping
Minimum landscaped area Zoning Code Ch.17.56 20%

(Ord. 808, 2/4/2025)

§ 17.260.040. Review and approval.

  • A. All uses within the Pierson Commercial 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 "CUP" (Conditional Use Permit) 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 Pierson Commercial Specific Plan.

  • (Ord. 808, 2/4/2025)

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Contents — Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code
Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Zoning
    Overview
    1. Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    2. Chapter 17.08 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
    3. Chapter 17.12 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
    4. Chapter 17.14 — MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
    5. Chapter 17.16 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
    6. Chapter 17.18 — VISITOR-SERVING DISTRICTS
    7. Chapter 17.20 — OPEN SPACE
    8. Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC USE DISTRICTS
    9. Chapter 17.28 — SPA-1-02 DISTRICT
    10. Chapter 17.30 — DESERT HOT SPRINGS RETAIL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
    11. Chapter 17.32 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
    12. Chapter 17.36 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT
    13. Chapter 17.40 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
    14. Chapter 17.44 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    15. Chapter 17.45 — OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS § 17.45.010. Defi…
    16. Chapter 17.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
    17. Chapter 17.52 — OFF-STREET LOADING STANDARDS
    18. Chapter 17.56 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
    19. Chapter 17.60 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
    20. Chapter 17.64 — ADMINISTRATION
    21. Chapter 17.68 — APPLICATIONS AND FEES
    22. Chapter 17.72 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
    23. Chapter 17.74 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
    24. Chapter 17.76 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
    25. Chapter 17.80 — DESIGN REVIEW
    26. Chapter 17.84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
    27. Chapter 17.88 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
    28. Chapter 17.92 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
    29. Chapter 17.96 — ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS
    30. Chapter 17.100 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
    31. Chapter 17.104 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
    32. Chapter 17.108 — HOME OCCUPANCY PERMITS
    33. Chapter 17.112 — INTERPRETATION
    34. Chapter 17.116 — MINOR EXCEPTIONS
    35. Chapter 17.120 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
    36. Chapter 17.124 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
    37. Chapter 17.128 — SPECIFIC PLANS
    38. Chapter 17.132 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION
    39. Chapter 17.136 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
    40. Chapter 17.140 — VARIANCES
    41. Chapter 17.144 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
    42. Chapter 17.148 — SERVICE AND REGULATORY FEES
    43. Chapter 17.152 — CARD CLUBS
    44. Chapter 17.156 — SPECIAL USES
    45. Chapter 17.164 — MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
    46. Chapter 17.168 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    47. Chapter 17.173 — GARAGE SALES
    48. Chapter 17.176 — PARADES
    49. Chapter 17.180 — MARIJUANA FACILITIES OPERATION AND LOCATION
    50. Chapter 17.190 — DESERT GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
    51. Chapter 17.200 — COACHILLIN’ SPECIFIC PLAN
    52. Chapter 17.210 — DESERT LAND VENTURES SPECIFIC PLAN
    53. Chapter 17.220 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    54. Chapter 17.230 — TWO BUNCH PALMS SPECIFIC PLAN
    55. Chapter 17.240 — RANCHO DESCANSO, AMD. NO. 1
    56. Chapter 17.250 — DESERT STORAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
    57. Chapter 17.260 — PIERSON COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN

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