Indio Municipal Code Ch. 2.05 Public/Institutional Zones

§ 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:

Public and Institutional (PI).

E. 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.

Parks and Open Space (OS).

F. 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 PUBLIC ZONES

Use	PI	OS	Additional/Specific Use Regulations
Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses	Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses	Agriculture and Animal Keeping Uses	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	Automobile and Vehicle Uses	Automobile and Vehicle Uses	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
Fueling Stations	X	X
Truck Stop/Fueling Station	X	X
Cannabis Related Uses	Cannabis Related Uses	Cannabis Related Uses	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	Industrial and Manufacturing Uses	Industrial and Manufacturing Uses	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
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	Lodging	Lodging	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
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	Residential Uses	Residential Uses	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	Residential Housing Types	Residential Housing Types	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
Transitional Housing	CUP	X
Yard Sales (Temporary)	X	X
Retail, Service, and Office Uses	Retail, Service, and Office Uses	Retail, Service, and Office Uses	Retail, Service, and Office 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
Offices, Processing	X	X
Offices, Professional/Administrative	X	X
Offices, 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
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:

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-to-date regulations.

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§ 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 PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES

Standards	PI	OS	Additional Regulations
Lot and Density Standards 1	Lot and Density Standards 1	Lot and Density Standards 1	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)	Density (units/acre)	Density (units/acre)	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
Building Form and Location	Building Form and Location	Building Form and Location	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)	Setbacks - Minimums (ft)	Setbacks - Minimums (ft)	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.	Minimum required by Building and Fire code.
Open Space Standards	Open Space Standards	Open Space Standards	Open Space Standards
Minimum Landscaping (% of lot)	15	NA
Other Standards	Other Standards	Other Standards	Other Standards
Accessory Structures	See Section 3.02.04 (Accessory Structures)	See Section 3.02.04 (Accessory Structures)	See Section 3.02.04 (Accessory Structures)
Setbacks and Encroachments	See Section 3.02.03 (Setbacks and Encroachments)	See Section 3.02.03 (Setbacks and Encroachments)	See Section 3.02.03 (Setbacks and Encroachments)
Utilities, Service Areas, and Building Equipment	See Section 3.02.07 (Utilities, Service Areas, and Building Equipment)	See Section 3.02.07 (Utilities, Service Areas, and Building Equipment)	See Section 3.02.07 (Utilities, Service Areas, and Building Equipment)
Refuse and Recycling	See Section 3.02.08 (Refuse and Recycling)	See Section 3.02.08 (Refuse and Recycling)	See Section 3.02.08 (Refuse and Recycling)
Landscaping	See Section 3.02.09 (Landscaping)	See Section 3.02.09 (Landscaping)	See Section 3.02.09 (Landscaping)
Fences, Walls, and Screening	See Section 3.02.10 (Fences, Walls, and Screening)	See Section 3.02.10 (Fences, Walls, and Screening)	See Section 3.02.10 (Fences, Walls, and Screening)
Outdoor Lighting	See Section 3.02.11 (Outdoor Lighting)	See Section 3.02.11 (Outdoor Lighting)	See Section 3.02.11 (Outdoor Lighting)
Parking and Loading	See Chapter 3.03 (Parking and Loading)	See Chapter 3.03 (Parking and Loading)	See Chapter 3.03 (Parking and Loading)
Performance Standards	See Chapter 3.04 (Performance Standards)	See Chapter 3.04 (Performance Standards)	See Chapter 3.04 (Performance Standards)
Signs	See Chapter 3.05 (Sign Regulations)	See Chapter 3.05 (Sign Regulations)	See Chapter 3.05 (Sign Regulations)

Notes:

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

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§ 2.05.01. Purpose and Intent.¶

§ 2.05.02. Land Use Regulations.¶

§ 2.05.03. Development Regulations.¶

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