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Title 17 — Zoning

Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code Ch. 17.200 Coachillin’ Specific Plan

Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Desert Hot Springs

Cite as: Desert Hot Springs Municipal Code Chapter 17.200 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 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.

(Ord. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)

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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.

Coachillin’ Specific Plan—Table of Allowed Uses

LAND USE / ZONING DISTRICT MU (Mixed Use) LI (Light Industrial) IE (Industrial Energy) AG (Agricultural)
AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE AGRICULTURE, RESOURCE, OPEN SPACE
Commercial Gardening, excl. Cannabis P P P P
Crop Production, excl. Cannabis P P P P
Plant Nurseries, With On-Site Sales P P X X
Plant Nurseries, Without On-Site Sales P P X X
Wind Machines and Wind Farms C C C C
Vermiculture P P P P
MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING
Distribution P P P P
Food Products P P C P
Furniture and Fixtures P P C X
Laundries and Dry-Cleaning Plants C P X X
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 Machines P P P X
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 Facilities P P X X
Museums P P X X
Organization Offices P P P X
Schools/Education Facilities X P X X
Studios for Dance, Art, Music, Photography, Etc. P P X X
Theatres and Meeting Halls (including outdoor amphitheaters & concert venues as specified in the definitions of the Specific Plan) P P X X
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL
Caretaker/Watchpersons’ Dwelling/Bunkhouse P P P X
RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE RETAIL TRADE 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 Liquor P P X X
Restaurants, With Beer, Wine or Liquor P C X X
Retail Stores, Tourist/Traveler Oriented P C X X
SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES
Automatic Teller Machine (ATM) P X X X
Business Support/Secretarial Services P C X X
Hotels/Motels with or without spas P in Parcel 30 only X X X
Medical Services, Clinics and Labs P P X X
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 Facilities P P P X
Power Supply & Generation (Substation, Solar, Wind) P P P P
TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
Telecommunications Facilities, Major (cell towers, etc) P P P P
Telecommunications Facilities, Minor (antennae for building rooftops, or small intra-project communication uses) P P P P
CANNABIS OR MARIJUANA USES CANNABIS OR MARIJUANA USES CANNABIS OR MARIJUANA USES CANNABIS OR MARIJUANA USES CANNABIS OR MARIJUANA USES
Marijuana Storefront Retail Facilities P in Parcel 29 Only X X X
Marijuana Non-Storefront Retail Facilities P P P P
Marijuana Cultivation Facilities P P P X
Marijuana Manufacturing Facilities P P X X
Marijuana Testing Facilities P P X X
Marijuana Distribution Facilities P P P X
Marijuana Microbusiness Facilities P P P X

(Ord. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)

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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.

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
Lot Coverage (Maximum) 80% Subject to Specific Plan Design Guidelines
Structure Height (Maximum): Subject to Specific Plan and Design Guidelines
Perimeter Wall / Fencing Height (Maximum) 10' (From Top of Adjacent Curb)
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. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)

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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. 642 11-21-17; Ord. 720 9-15-20)

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