Title 17 — Unified Development Code

Chapter 2.05 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES

Indio Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · ingested 2026-07-06 · Indio

§ 2.05.01. Purpose and Intent.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purposes of the public/institutional zones are to:

  • A. Provide land for development of public, quasi-public, and open space uses that provide services to the community and support existing and new residential, commercial, and industrial land uses;

  • B. Provide areas for educational facilities, cultural and institutional uses, health services, parks and recreation, general government operations, utility and public service needs, and other similar and related supporting uses;

  • C. Provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and meet the recreational needs of City residents; and

  • D. Reserve areas for passive recreation, open space, and habitat protection and enhancement.

Additional purposes of each public/institutional zone are as follows:

  • E. Public and Institutional (PI). The Public and Institutional (PI) zone is intended to reserve areas for public, educational, and institutional uses. It provides for government offices and other civic facilities, libraries, community centers, senior centers, police stations, fire stations, corporate yards, public and private schools, higher-educational facilities, drainage facilities, public/private recreational facilities, and other similar uses. This zone implements the Public and Institutional General Plan land use designation.

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  • F. Parks and Open Space (OS). The Parks and Open Space (OS) zone is intended for public and private land for recreational uses. It provides areas for parks and open space, golf courses, trails, habitat management, passive recreation, amphitheaters, community centers, environmental education, and similar uses. This zone implements the Parks and Open Space General Plan land use designation.

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§ 2.05.02. Land Use Regulations.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The land uses allowed in the public/institutional zones are listed below in Table 2.05.02-1, together with the planning permit type required for each use.

TABLE 2.05.02-1: Allowed Uses - Public/Institutional Zones

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted

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P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use
Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted
PUBLIC ZONES
Use PI OS Additional/Specifc Use
Regulations
Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses
Agricultural Support, Sales, Service,
and Storage		 X X
Aquaculture X X
Animal Husbandry and Production X X
Animal Raising and Keeping, Exotic X X
Animal Raising and Keeping, Domestic
Pets		 X X
Animal Raising and Keeping, Horses CUP X See Chapter 4.04 (Animal
Keeping)
Animal Raising and Keeping, Large
Livestock		 X X
Animal Raising and Keeping, Small
Livestock, Poultry, and Beekeeping		 X X
Backyard Breeding X X
Community Garden P P
Crop Production X X
Greenhouse, Private X X
Horticultural Production X X
Kennels, Private/Hobby X X
Private Garden X X
Stable/Equestrian Facility,
Commercial/Public		 CUP X See Chapter 4.04 (Animal
Keeping)
Stable/Equestrian Facility,
Hobby/Private		 X X
Automobile and Vehicle Uses
Auto and Vehicle Rental X X
Auto and Vehicle Sales, New X X
Auto and Vehicle Sales, Uses X X
Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental,
Large Vehicles and Equipment		 X X
Auto and Vehicle Services and Repair -
Major		 X X
Auto and Vehicle Services and Repair -
Minor		 X X
Auto and Vehicle Towing/Impounding X X
Auto and Vehicle Washing and
Detailing		 X X
Auto and Vehicle Wrecking/Dismantling X X

TABLE 2.05.02-1: Allowed Uses - Public/Institutional Zones

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted

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P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use
Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted
PUBLIC ZONES
Use PI OS Additional/Specifc Use
Regulations
Fueling Stations X X
Truck Stop/Fueling Station X X
Cannabis Related Uses
Cannabis Cultivation X X
Cannabis Logistics, Distribution, and
Transportation Facility		 X X
Cannabis Manufacturing X X
Cannabis Retailer, Microbusiness, or
Dispensary		 X X
Cannabis Testing Laboratory X X
Eating and Drinking Establishments and Entertainment Uses
Bar/Nightclub/Lounge X X
Brewpub/Taproom/Wine
Bar/Microdistillery		 X X
Cinema/Theater/Performing Arts
Center		 P X
Drive-Through, Non-Restaurants
(Accessory)		 X X
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Indoors (Accessory)		 A A
Live Entertainment as Accessory Use,
Outdoors (Accessory)		 A, AUP, TUP A, AUP, TUP Regular outdoor events as an
accessory use require an AUP.
Sporadic events require a TUP
(See Chapter 4.27 (Temporary
Uses)).
Outdoor Dining (Accessory) A A, AUP Outdoor dining is allowed in
conjunction with approved food
vendors/concessions within parks
when permitted by the City's Public
Works Department.
Outdoor Entertainment A, AUP A, AUP
Restaurant, Dine-In and Take-Out AUP AUP
Restaurant, Drive-Through X X
Industrial and Manufacturing Uses
Artisan Manufacturing/Makers Space X X
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - without
tasting room or > 10,000 sf		 X X
Brewery/Distillery/Winery - with tasting
room and < 10,000 sf		 X X
Construction and Materials Yards X X

TABLE 2.05.02-1: Allowed Uses - Public/Institutional Zones

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted

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P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use
Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted
PUBLIC ZONES
Use PI OS Additional/Specifc Use
Regulations
Food or Beverage Manufacturing X X
Hazardous Materials/Wholesale Fuel
Storage and Distribution		 X X
Indoor Warehousing, Storage,
Wholesaling, and Distribution		 X X
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy X X
Manufacturing/Processing, Light X X
Mining/Resource Extraction X X
Outdoor Storage (Primary Use) X X
Outdoor Storage (Accessory) A A
Salvage and Wrecking Yards X X
Lodging
Bed and Breakfast X X
Lodging - Extended Stay X X
Lodging - Hotels X X
Lodging - Motels X X
Lodging - Timeshares X X
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Campground, Temporary X X
Cemeteries, Crematories, or
Mausoleums		 CUP X
Civic/Government P X
College/University P X
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Indoor		 X X
Commercial Recreation and Sports,
Outdoor		 X X
Community Assembly, Up to 5,000 sf
(gross sf)		 AUP X
Community Assembly, > 5,000 sf to
12,000 sf (gross sf)		 AUP X
Community Assembly, > 12,000 sf
(gross sf)		 AUP X
Cultural Institutions P X
Day Care Centers P X See Chapter 4.09 (Child Day Care
in a Home (Small and Large) and
Day Care Centers)
Instructional Services,
<5,000 sf		 AUP X

TABLE 2.05.02-1: Allowed Uses - Public/Institutional Zones

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted

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P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use
Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted
PUBLIC ZONES
Use PI OS Additional/Specifc Use
Regulations
Instructional Services, > 5,000 sf AUP X
Open Space, Natural P P
Parks and Recreation Facilities P P
Public Service Facility P X
Recreational Vehicle (RV) Park X X
Schools, Public or Private (TK—12) P X
Social Service Facilities P X
Tutoring Facilities P X
Vocational/Trade School P X
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)		 A X See Chapter 4.02 (Accessory
Dwelling Units)
Caretaker's Unit A X
Child Day Care in a Home, Large X X
Child Day Care in a Home, Small X X
Cottage Food Operation X X
Cottage Industry X X
Emergency Shelter CUP X See Chapter 4.14 (Emergency
Shelters)
Group Residential Home CUP X
Home Occupation X X
Live/Work X X
Manufactured/Mobile Home Park X X
Residential Care Facilities, Large CUP X
Residential Care Facilities, Small CUP X
Residential Housing Types
Single-Family Dwelling, Attached X X
Single-Family Dwelling, Detached X X
Two-Family Dwelling/Duplex X X
Multi-Family Dwelling,
Triplex/Quadplex		 X X
Multi-Family Dwelling,
>5 Units		 X X
Mobile Home X X
Manufactured/Modular/Prefabricated
Dwelling Unit		 X X
Single-Room Occupancy CUP X
Supportive Housing CUP X

TABLE 2.05.02-1: Allowed Uses - Public/Institutional Zones

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted

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P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use
Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted
PUBLIC ZONES
Use PI OS Additional/Specifc Use
Regulations
Transitional Housing CUP X
Yard Sales (Temporary) X X
Retail, Service, and Offce Uses
Adult-Oriented Business X X
Alcohol Sales, Off-Sale X X
Animal Sales and Services X X
ATM (Accessory) A X
Bail Bonds X X
Banks, Financial, and Savings and
Loan Institutions		 X X
Building Materials Sales and Services X X
Business to Business Support Services X X
Check-Cashing Businesses X X
Convenience Market X X
Food Preparation, Commercial X X
Fortunetelling, Palm and Card Reading X X
Funeral Homes and Mortuaries X X
General Retail
<5,000 sf		 X X
General Retail 5,000 sf to 25,000 sf X X
General Retail/Superstore > 25,000 sf X X
Grocery Store X X
Hospital CUP X
Kennels/Boarding, Commercial X X
Kiosk/Outdoor Vending A A
Laundromat X X
Massage Establishment, Accessory
Use		 X X
Massage Establishment, Stand-Alone X X
Medical Services, Extended Care X X
Medical Services,
Medical/Dental/Holistic/Clinic		 X X
Medical Services, Urgent Care X X
Mini-Storage Warehousing or Facility X X
Neighborhood Market X X
Nursery/Garden Center X X
Offces, Processing X X
Offces, Professional/Administrative X X

TABLE 2.05.02-1: Allowed Uses - Public/Institutional Zones

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted

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P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use
Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted
PUBLIC ZONES
Use PI OS Additional/Specifc Use
Regulations
Offces, Service X X
Outdoor Display (Temporary) X X
Pawnshop X X
Personal Services X X
Research and Development X X
Smoke Shops X X
Smoking Lounge X X
Swap Meet, Outdoor (Temporary) TUP TUP Only permitted in parking lots
within parks when permitted by the
City's Public Works Department.
See Chapter 4.27 (Temporary
Uses).
Tattoo/Body Art/Piercing X X
Resale/Consignment/Thrift Shop X X
Veterinary Hospitals X X
Utility, Transportation, and Communication Uses
Airports and Heliports CUP X
Communications, Facilities within
Buildings		 CUP X
Communications,
Telecommunications/Large Commercial
Antennas		 AUP/CUP X An AUP or CUP is required,
depending on the design and
height of the large commercial
antenna, as regulated by Section
4.26.03(Large Commercial
Antennas).
Communications,
Telecommunications/Small Wireless
Facilities		 AUP CUP See Chapter 4.26
(Telecommunications/Wireless
Facilities)
Freight/Trucking Facility X X
Light Fleet-Based Services X X
Mobile Recycling Unit (Accessory) A, AUP X
Parking Lots and Structures P A
Passenger Transportation Facilities CUP X
Public Utilities, Major AUP CUP
Public Utilities, Minor P P
Renewable Energy System (Primary
Use)		 CUP X
Renewable Energy System, Building-
Mounted (Accessory)		 A A

TABLE 2.05.02-1: Allowed Uses - Public/Institutional Zones

P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted

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P = Permitted; AUP = Administrative Use Permit; CUP = Conditional Use Permit; TUP = Temporary Use
Permit; A = Accessory Use; X = Not Permitted
PUBLIC ZONES
Use PI OS Additional/Specifc Use
Regulations
Renewable Energy System, Stand-
Alone or Ground Mounted (Accessory)		 A, AUP A, AUP
Recycling Collection Facility CUP X
Recycling Processing Facility X X
Reverse Vending Machine (Accessory) A X
Utility Yard P X

Notes:

1. Uses shall be consistent with criteria of the Bermuda Dunes Airport Compatibility Plan, including applicable County-wide criteria as may exist at the time of project review. If the project is located in the Bermuda Dunes Airport Influence Areas, compatibility zones and regulations apply. Please see Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission Staff (www.rcaluc.org) and Indio Planning Staff for the most up-todate regulations.

§ 2.05.03. Development Regulations.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

Table 2.05.03-1 prescribes the development standards for the public/institutional zones. Additional regulations are also denoted in the righthand column. Section numbers in this column refer to other sections of this Code.

TABLE 2.05.03-1. Development Standards - Public/Institutional Zones

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PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
Standards PI OS Additional Regulations
Lot and Density Standards
1
Maximum Floor Area Ratio (for
both residential and non-
residential uses)		 Case-by-case
basis		 0.01 The intensity of non-residential facilities
will be determined on a case-by-case
basis based on the compatibility of the
proposed use with existing or proposed
uses surrounding the site.
Density (units/acre)
Maximum NA 0.05 Single-family residential is allowed at a
density of one unit per 20 acres. Density
may be further constrained in areas
having slopes greater than 15%. Cluster
development will be encouraged.
Minimum Lot Size (acres) NA NA
Minimum Lot Width (ft) NA NA
Minimum Lot Depth (ft) NA NA
Maximum Lot Coverage NA NA

TABLE 2.05.03-1. Development Standards - Public/Institutional Zones

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PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
Standards PI OS Additional Regulations
Building Form and Location
Maximum Height (ft)/Stories -
Primary Building		 45/3 stories Case-by-case
basis		 Projects must comply with both stories
and overall height maximums.
Maximum Height (ft) - Primary
Building w/Architectural Features		 55 Case-by-case
basis		 Architectural features include rooftop
stair access and elevator shafts,
mechanical equipment, or other rooftop
amenities, as approved by City staff.
Setbacks - Minimums (ft)
Front 10 Case-by-case
basis
Street Side 10 Case-by-case
basis
Interior Side 10; 15 ft
abutting
residential
zones		 Case-by-case
basis
Rear 10; 20 ft
abutting
residential
zones		 Case-by-case
basis
Alley 5 Case-by-case
basis
Distance between Structures (ft) Minimum required by Building
and Fire code.
Open Space Standards
Minimum Landscaping (% of lot) 15 NA
Other Standards
Accessory Structures See Section3.02.04(Accessory Structures)
Setbacks and Encroachments See Section3.02.03(Setbacks and Encroachments)
Utilities, Service Areas, and
Building Equipment		 See Section3.02.07(Utilities, Service Areas, and Building Equipment)
Refuse and Recycling See Section3.02.08(Refuse and Recycling)
Landscaping See Section3.02.09(Landscaping)
Fences, Walls, and Screening See Section3.02.10(Fences, Walls, and Screening)
Outdoor Lighting See Section3.02.11(Outdoor Lighting)
Parking and Loading See Chapter 3.03 (Parking and Loading)
Performance Standards See Chapter 3.04 (Performance Standards)
Signs See Chapter 3.05 (Sign Regulations)

Notes:

1. Densities and intensities shall be consistent with criteria of the Bermuda Dunes Airport Compatibility plan, including applicable County-wide criteria as may exist at the time of project review. If the project is located in the Bermuda Dunes Airport Influence Areas, compatibility zones and regulations apply. Please see

Notes:

Riverside County Airport Land Use Commission Staff (www.rcaluc. org) and Indio Planning Staff for the most up-to-date regulations.