17.250 — DESERT STORAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · 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:
(Ord. 792, 11/7/2023)
§ 17.250.020. Desert Storage Specific Plan—Permitted uses table.¶
The following tables for permitted uses shall govern:
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Desert Storage Specific Plan—Permitted Uses Table
Specific Plan
Use MU-C (SP-MU-C)
Business, Financial, and Professional Office
ATMs — Drive-Up A A
Business Support Services P P
Check Cashing and/or Payday Loans CUP CUP
Financial Institutions or Related Services P P
(without drive-through facilities)
Office, Business and Professional (excluding P P
medical and dental office)
Eating and Drinking Establishments
Bars, Lounges, Nightclubs, and Tasting Rooms CUP CUP
Food Preparation/Catering (no on-site sales or P P
service)
Restaurant — Full or Limited Service, Serving CUP CUP
Alcohol
Restaurant — Full or Limited Service, No P P
Alcohol Sales
Restaurant with Drive-Through Facilities CUP CUP
Snack Bar A A
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Desert Storage Specific Plan—Permitted Uses Table
Specific Plan
Use MU-C (SP-MU-C)
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
Office, Medical and Dental Office 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
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
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Desert Storage Specific Plan—Permitted Uses Table
Specific Plan
Use MU-C (SP-MU-C)
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 CUP CUP
Consumption
Alcohol Beverage Sales — For On-Site or Off- CUP CUP
Site Consumption, in Conjunction with an
Allowed Use
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
Storage — Personal — P*
Storage — Outdoor Recreational Vehicle — P*
Storage
Vehicle Repair and Services — Service/Fueling CUP CUP
Station
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Desert Storage Specific Plan—Permitted Uses Table
Specific Plan
Use MU-C (SP-MU-C)
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 P P
Dish Antenna
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:
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Measurement/Standard Existing (MU-C) Proposed (SP-MU-C)
Density
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) — 1.50 1.50
Nonresidential
Lot Dimensions
Minimum Lot Size (net) 20,000 (multifamily) 20,000 (multifamily)
Minimum Lot Width 100 ft 100 ft
Setbacks and Building Separations
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Measurement/Standard Existing (MU-C) Proposed (SP-MU-C)
Maximum Front Yard Setback (from 5 ft 20 ft
Public ROW)
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. Zoning Code Chs. 17.44 and
17.44 and 17.45 17.45
Minimum Landscaped Area Zoning Code Ch. Zoning Code Ch. 17.56
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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