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Title 17 — ZONING

17.200 — COACHILLIN’ SPECIFIC PLAN

Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · 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. 64211-21-17; Ord. 7209-15-20)

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§ 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.

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Coachillin’ Specific Plan—Table of Allowed Uses
LI IE
LAND USE / ZONING MU (Light (Industrial AG
DISTRICT (Mixed Use) Industrial) Energy) (Agricultural)
AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE
Commercial Gardening, excl. P P P P
Cannabis
Crop Production, excl. Cannabis P P P P
Plant Nurseries, With On-Site P P X X
Sales
Plant Nurseries, Without On-Site P P X X
Sales
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

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Coachillin’ Specific Plan—Table of Allowed Uses
LI IE
LAND USE / ZONING MU (Light (Industrial AG
DISTRICT (Mixed Use) Industrial) Energy) (Agricultural)
Furniture and Fixtures P P C X
Laundries and Dry-Cleaning C P X X
Plants
Light Manufacturing Facilities P P P X
Medium Manufacturing Facilities P P P X
Mixed Use Office/Industrial P P P X
Printing/Publishing P P X X
Recycling Facilities P P P X
Recycling—Reverse Vending P P P X
Machines
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 P P X X
Facilities
Museums P P X X
Organization Offices P P P X
Schools/Education Facilities X P X X
Studios for Dance, Art, Music, P P X X
Photography, Etc.
Theatres and Meeting Halls P P X X
(including outdoor amphitheaters
& concert venues as specified in
the definitions of the Specific
Plan)
RESIDENTIAL

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Coachillin’ Specific Plan—Table of Allowed Uses
LI IE
LAND USE / ZONING MU (Light (Industrial AG
DISTRICT (Mixed Use) Industrial) Energy) (Agricultural)
Caretaker/Watchpersons’ P P P X
Dwelling/Bunkhouse
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 P P X X
Liquor
Restaurants, With Beer, Wine or P C X X
Liquor
Retail Stores, Tourist/Traveler P C X X
Oriented
SERVICES
Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) P X X X
Business Support/Secretarial P C X X
Services
Hotels/Motels with or without P in Parcel 30 X X X
spas only
Medical Services, Clinics and P P X X
Labs
Offices, Permanent P P P X
Offices, Temporary T T T X
Personal Services P X X X
Public and Quasi-Public Uses P P P X
Public Utility and Safety Facilities P P P X
Research and Development P P P X
Facilities

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Coachillin’ Specific Plan—Table of Allowed Uses
LI IE
LAND USE / ZONING MU (Light (Industrial AG
DISTRICT (Mixed Use) Industrial) Energy) (Agricultural)
Power Supply & Generation P P P P
(Substation, Solar, Wind)
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications Facilities, P P P P
Major (cell towers, etc)
Telecommunications Facilities, P P P P
Minor (antennae for building
rooftops, or small intra-project
communication uses)
CANNABIS OR MARIJUANA USES
Marijuana Storefront Retail P in Parcel 29 X X X
Facilities Only
Marijuana Non-Storefront Retail P P P P
Facilities
Marijuana Cultivation Facilities P P P X
Marijuana Manufacturing P P X X
Facilities
Marijuana Testing Facilities P P X X
Marijuana Distribution Facilities P P P X
Marijuana Microbusiness P P P X
Facilities

(Ord. 64211-21-17; Ord. 7209-15-20)

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§ 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.

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Coachillin’ Specific Plan—Development Standards
Gross Lot Area 153.71 gross acres
Front Setback 25
Rear Setback 10
Side Setbacks 10
Side Setback (Street Side) 10

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Coachillin’ Specific Plan—Development Standards
Lot Coverage (Maximum) 80% Subject to Specific Plan Design Guidelines
Structure Height (Maximum): Subject to Specific Plan and Design Guidelines
Perimeter Wall / Fencing Height 10' (From Top of Adjacent Curb)
(Maximum)
Parking Spaces Required Specific Plan Design Guidelines and Section
17.48.040
Loading Spaces Required Specific Plan Design Guidelines and Section
17.52.030
Parking Landscape Standards Specific Plan Design Guidelines and Section
17.40.250
Signing Specific Plan Design Guidelines and Chapter
17.44

  • (Ord. 64211-21-17; Ord. 7209-15-20)
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§ 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. 64211-21-17; Ord. 7209-15-20)

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