Title 17 — Unified Development Code
Chapter 1.03 — HOW TO USE THIS CODE
Indio Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Indio
§ 1.03.01. Instructions. ¶
[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]
The following information summarizes how to use this Zoning Code given the anticipated range of applications that will be submitted and processed.
A. Zoning. Find the property on the City's Official Zoning Map to determine which zone applies.
B. Land Uses. See the "allowed land uses" table applicable to the zone to determine what uses are allowed on the site and what types of permit(s) are required. See Article 2 (Zone Regulations) for allowed land use tables for each zone.
C. Application Requirements. Follow the application requirements identified in Article 6 (Administration and Procedures).
D. Zone Standards. See the Chapters applicable to the zone to determine the development standards, operational standards, and all other provisions applicable to and required by the zone, per Table 1.02.03-1 (Base Zones and Overlay Zones).
E. Additional Standards. Apply the design standards or other standards applicable to the zone or land use, if any. Supplemental development and design standards can be found by zone in Article 2 (Zone Regulations). Standards applicable to all uses or zones can be found in Article 3 (Citywide Regulations). Standards for special uses can be found in Article 4 (Regulations for Special Uses). Density bonus regulations and incentives for affordable housing can be found in Indio Municipal Code Chapter 154 (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives for Low Income and Senior Housing).
F. Parking Standards. Provide at least the minimum required parking spaces as regulated by Chapter 3.03 (Parking and Loading).
G. Submit Application for Processing. Submit an application for processing, in compliance with Article 6 (Administration and Procedures).
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▸ Title 17 — Unified Development Code
Overview- Chapter 1.01 — PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
- Chapter 1.02 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
- Chapter 1.03 — HOW TO USE THIS CODE
- Chapter 2.01 — PURPOSE AND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
- Chapter 2.02 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 2.03 — MIXED-USE ZONES
- Chapter 2.04 — NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES
- Chapter 2.05 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
- Chapter 2.06 — SPECIFIC PLAN AND PROJECT MASTER PLAN ZONES
- Chapter 2.07 — OVERLAY ZONES
- Chapter 3.01 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
- Chapter 3.02 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
- Chapter 3.03 — PARKING AND LOADING
- Chapter 3.04 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
- Chapter 3.05 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 3.06 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
- Chapter 4.02 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
- Chapter 4.03 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 4.04 — ANIMAL KEEPING
- Chapter 4.05 — AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND REPAIR/FUELING STATIONS
- Chapter 4.06 — BAIL BONDS
- Chapter 4.07 — CANNABIS ACTIVITY
- Chapter 4.08 — CHECK CASHING BUSINESSES
- Chapter 4.09 — CHILD DAY CARE IN A HOME (SMALL AND LARGE) AND …
- Chapter 4.10 — CONVENIENCE MARKETS
- Chapter 4.11 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
- Chapter 4.12 — COTTAGE INDUSTRY
- Chapter 4.13 — DRIVE-THROUGH USES
- Chapter 4.15 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
- Chapter 4.16 — LIVE/WORK
- Chapter 4.17 — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARK
- Chapter 4.18 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT (ACCESSORY)
- Chapter 4.19 — (RESERVED)
- Chapter 4.20 — OUTDOOR STORAGE
- Chapter 4.21 — PAWNSHOPS
- Chapter 4.22 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARKS
- Chapter 4.23 — RESALE/CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT SHOPS
- Chapter 4.24 — SMOKE SHOPS
- Chapter 4.25 — TATTOO/BODY ART/PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS
- Chapter 4.26 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS/WIRELESS FACILITIES
- Chapter 4.27 — TEMPORARY USES
- Chapter 6.01 — PURPOSE
- Chapter 6.02 — REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
- Chapter 6.03 — COMMON PROCEDURES
- Chapter 6.04 — PERMITS AND APPROVALS
- Chapter 6.05 — OTHER TYPES OF PLANS
- Chapter 6.06 — GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 6.07 — NON-CONFORMING PROVISIONS
- Chapter 6.08 — ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT
- Chapter 7.01 — DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND LAND USE TYPES
- Chapter 7.02 — SIGN TERMS AND TYPES