Indio Municipal Code Ch. 4.06 Bail Bonds

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for bail bonds establishments which make available to the public undertakings of bail in connection with judicial proceedings and 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.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

All new bail bonds establishments shall be located consistent with the following standards:

A. Located a minimum of 1,000 feet from another bail bond services establishment.

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;

5. Youth organizations; and

6. Any business involving an on-premises sale of liquor or alcoholic beverages, excluding restaurants and grocery stores/supermarkets.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

In addition to the development standards of the underlying zone, the following special standards apply to all bail bonds establishments (existing and new):

A. Operation of bail bonds establishments shall be limited to Monday through Saturday, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

B. Management shall be responsible for the removal of litter from adjacent property and streets that results from the bail bonds establishment (with adjacent property owner consent).