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Title 17 — Unified Development Code

Chapter 4.21 — PAWNSHOPS

Indio Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Indio

§ 4.21.01. Purpose and Applicability.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish specific standards for pawnshops which purchase and sell secondhand tangible personal property incidental to their primary business (such as a jewelry store which purchases gold/jewelry) to ensure that such businesses are appropriately located and operated so as to not pose a significant threat to the public health, safety, and welfare by curtailing the dissemination of stolen property and facilitating the recovery of stolen property. The development standards of this Chapter shall apply to all Pawnshops in the city.

§ 4.21.02. Location Standards.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

All new pawnshops shall be located consistent with the following standards:

  • A. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another pawnshop.

  • B. Located a minimum of 500 feet from all of the following uses:

    1. Schools;

    2. Parks and recreation facilities;

    3. Community centers;

    4. Libraries; or

    5. Youth organizations.

§ 4.21.03. Standards.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

  • A. Operation of pawnshops shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily.

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  1. ▸ Title 17 — Unified Development Code
    Overview
    1. Chapter 1.01 — PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
    2. Chapter 1.02 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
    3. Chapter 1.03 — HOW TO USE THIS CODE
    4. Chapter 2.01 — PURPOSE AND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
    5. Chapter 2.02 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    6. Chapter 2.03 — MIXED-USE ZONES
    7. Chapter 2.04 — NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    8. Chapter 2.05 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
    9. Chapter 2.06 — SPECIFIC PLAN AND PROJECT MASTER PLAN ZONES
    10. Chapter 2.07 — OVERLAY ZONES
    11. Chapter 3.01 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
    12. Chapter 3.02 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
    13. Chapter 3.03 — PARKING AND LOADING
    14. Chapter 3.04 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    15. Chapter 3.05 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    16. Chapter 3.06 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
    17. Chapter 4.02 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    18. Chapter 4.03 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    19. Chapter 4.04 — ANIMAL KEEPING
    20. Chapter 4.05 — AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND REPAIR/FUELING STATIONS
    21. Chapter 4.06 — BAIL BONDS
    22. Chapter 4.07 — CANNABIS ACTIVITY
    23. Chapter 4.08 — CHECK CASHING BUSINESSES
    24. Chapter 4.09 — CHILD DAY CARE IN A HOME (SMALL AND LARGE) AND …
    25. Chapter 4.10 — CONVENIENCE MARKETS
    26. Chapter 4.11 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
    27. Chapter 4.12 — COTTAGE INDUSTRY
    28. Chapter 4.13 — DRIVE-THROUGH USES
    29. Chapter 4.15 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    30. Chapter 4.16 — LIVE/WORK
    31. Chapter 4.17 — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARK
    32. Chapter 4.18 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT (ACCESSORY)
    33. Chapter 4.19 — (RESERVED)
    34. Chapter 4.20 — OUTDOOR STORAGE
    35. Chapter 4.21 — PAWNSHOPS
    36. Chapter 4.22 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARKS
    37. Chapter 4.23 — RESALE/CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT SHOPS
    38. Chapter 4.24 — SMOKE SHOPS
    39. Chapter 4.25 — TATTOO/BODY ART/PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS
    40. Chapter 4.26 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS/WIRELESS FACILITIES
    41. Chapter 4.27 — TEMPORARY USES
    42. Chapter 6.01 — PURPOSE
    43. Chapter 6.02 — REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
    44. Chapter 6.03 — COMMON PROCEDURES
    45. Chapter 6.04 — PERMITS AND APPROVALS
    46. Chapter 6.05 — OTHER TYPES OF PLANS
    47. Chapter 6.06 — GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
    48. Chapter 6.07 — NON-CONFORMING PROVISIONS
    49. Chapter 6.08 — ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT
    50. Chapter 7.01 — DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND LAND USE TYPES
    51. Chapter 7.02 — SIGN TERMS AND TYPES

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