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Chapter 2.02 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS

Palm Springs Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-09-27 · Palm Springs

§ 2.02.005. By-District Elections.

  • A. By-District Elections. Pursuant to California Government Code section 34886, all members of the City Council of the City of Palm Springs shall be elected by-district in five singlemember districts.

    1. All members of the City Council shall be elected in the electoral districts established by subsection B of this Section and as subsequently reapportioned pursuant to State law. All City Council elections shall take place "by district" as that term is defined in California Government Code section 34871, meaning each of the five Councilmembers shall be elected from each district, by the voters of that district alone.

    2. Any Councilmember elected or appointed to represent a district must reside in that district and be a registered voter in that district, and any candidate for City Council must reside in, and be a registered voter in, the district in which he or she seeks election at the time nomination papers are issued.

    3. Termination of residency in a district by a Councilmember shall create a vacancy for that City Council district unless a substitute residence within the district is immediately declared and established within 30 days after the termination of residency.

    4. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, all Councilmembers, including the Councilmember who serves as Mayor, in office at the time this Section takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of the at-large term to which they were elected. In the event a vacancy occurs before the expiration of the term of a Councilmember, in office at the time this Section takes effect, including the Councilmember who serves as Mayor, a person who is appointed or elected by special election to fill such vacancy may reside anywhere within the corporate boundaries of the City. A person appointed or elected to fill such a vacancy shall hold the office in accordance with the City Charter and applicable provisions of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code.

  • B. City Council Districts and District Elections. Effective for all Council offices newly elected at the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election and at each General Municipal Election thereafter, all five Councilmembers shall be elected on a by-district basis from the Council districts shown and numbered on the map titled 'City of Palm Springs District Map - 2022' attached as Exhibit A, a copy of which shall be on file in the City Clerk's office. In November, 2022, and every four years thereafter, the following three City Council districts shall be elected by-district: District 1; District 2; and District 3. In November, 2024, and every four years thereafter, the following two City Council districts shall be elected bydistrict: District 4 and District 5. The City Council may, by future enactment, change the dates of these elections as required and/or authorized by applicable law. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section, and pursuant to California Elections Code § 21626(b) and (a) , each of the Council Members currently in office at the time this Ordinance takes effect shall continue in office until the expiration of the full term to which they were regularly elected or appointed. Any vacancy in or recall election for a Council term

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currently in effect shall be filled based on the Council districts in effect at the time the current Council term was last regularly elected.

  • C. Amendment of District Boundaries. Pursuant to California Elections Code section21620, as it may be amended from time to time, the City Council shall adjust the boundaries of any or all of the districts following each federal decennial census or, if authorized by the City Charter, following each federal mid-decade census, to ensure that the districts are in compliance with all applicable provisions of law.

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  • (Ord. 1971 § 2, 2018; Ord. 2060 § 2, 2022)

§ 2.02.010. General municipal election.

Commencing with the November, 2020 election, the Palm Springs general municipal elections shall be consolidated with established elections dates and shall be held on the first Tuesday

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following the first Monday of November of each even-numbered year to coincide with statewide general elections.

In accordance with Sections 1301 and 10403.5 of the California Elections Code, the term of any elected City Councilmember that would have expired in December 2021 and 2023 shall, instead, expire in the same manner, but after the occurrence of the November 2020 and 2022 general municipal elections established by this Ordinance.

(Ord. 1790 § 1, 2011; Ord. 1982 § 2, 2019)

§ 2.02.020. Method of nomination for elective office.

The provisions of Cal. Elections Code § 10220 shall apply to candidates for any of the elective offices in the City except as follows:

  • (a) Each candidate shall be proposed by not less than 80 nor more than 120 voters in the City, but only one candidate may be named in any one Nomination Paper.

  • (b) Only one person may circulate each Section of a Nomination Paper.

  • (c) Not earlier than the 120th day nor later than the 88th day before a municipal election during normal business hours, as posted, the voter may nominate candidates for election by signing a nomination paper.

  • (Ord. 1790 § 1, 2011)

§ 2.02.025. Proof of residency requirements.

  • (a) At the time of the issuance of a candidate nomination paper pursuant to applicable laws, each candidate for elective office shall submit to the City Elections Official proof of residency sufficient for the City Elections Official to determine the candidate's residency in the City of Palm Springs.

  • (b) Proof of residency shall be sufficient to demonstrate the candidate is a bona fide resident of the City as reasonably determined by the City Elections Official, and may consist of a California issued driver license, California issued Identification Card, a utility bill at least 30 days old, mortgage documents, property tax statement, lease agreement, or any combination of such documents.

  • (c) If proof of residency is not submitted by a candidate, pursuant to this Section, at the time of the issuance of a nomination paper; or should the City Elections Official not be able to make a clear and final determination of the candidate's residency, the City Elections Official shall issue the candidate a nomination paper and shall imprint in bold the following statement:

"NOTICE TO VOTER. THIS CANDIDATE HAS NOT DEMONSTRATED PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW. NOMINATION OF THIS CANDIDATE AND ACCEPTANCE AND FILING OF THIS NOMINATION PAPER IS CONDITIONED UPON THE CANDIDATE SUBMITTING PROOF OF BONA FIDE RESIDENCY IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS."

  • (d) The City Elections Official shall not accept for filing any candidate nomination paper without proof of residency pursuant to this Section.

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(e) The decisions of the City Elections Official under this Section are final. (Ord. 1792 § 1, 2011)

§ 2.02.030. Signatures, nomination papers.

The provisions of Cal. Elections Code § 10221 shall apply with respect to the signatures on Nomination Papers except as follows:

  • (a) The City Elections Official shall provide for four Sections to a Nomination Paper. Each Section of a Nomination Paper shall provide for 30 signatures.

  • (b) Except as provided in subdivision (b) of § 10221 of Cal. Elections Code, the signatures to each Section of a Nomination Paper shall be appended on the same sheet of paper.

  • (Ord. 1790 § 1, 2011)

§ 2.02.031. Affidavit of circulator.

The provisions of Cal. Elections Code § 10222 pertaining to the affidavit of circulator, shall apply to each Section of a Nomination Paper.

(Ord. 1790 § 1, 2011)

§ 2.02.035. Preparation and form of candidate profile.

  • (a) The provisions of Cal. Elections Code §§ 13307 and 13308, relating to the preparation, form, and submission of candidate statements, shall apply to candidate profiles in mayor and city council elections.

  • (b) Each candidate for the office of Mayor or Member of the City Council may prepare and submit to the Elections Official for printing and circulation a candidate's profile on an appropriate form provided by the Elections Official. The profile may include only the name, age, and occupation of the candidate and a brief description, in no more than 200 words, of the candidate's education and qualifications expressed by the candidate himself or herself. Any candidate profile submitted pursuant to this section shall be limited to a recitation of the candidate's own personal background and qualifications, candidate's qualifications, character, or activities. The profile shall not include the party affiliation of the candidate, nor membership or activity in partisan political organizations.

  • (c) The Elections Official shall not cause to be printed or circulated any profile which the Elections Official determines does not comply with the provisions of this Section. The Elections Official, in his or her sole discretion, after first attempting to consult with the candidate, may strike or modify the portion or portions of the candidate profile that is not in compliance with this Section and thereafter cause to be printed and circulated the candidate's statement as redacted or modified.

  • (d) The decisions of the City Elections Official under this Section are final, subject only to review by the Superior Court in accordance with state law.

  • (e) Notwithstanding the 200-word limitation set forth in subsection (b), the City Council, by resolution, may authorize and increase the limitation on words from 200 to 400 words.

  • (Ord. 1820 § 1, 2013)

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§ 2.02.050. Rules and regulations.

The City Elections Official may issue rules, regulations, notices, memoranda, or conditions from time to time as the City Elections Official deems appropriate or necessary, consistent with the provisions of this Chapter and the Palm Springs Municipal Code. (Ord. 1792 § 2, 2011)

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  1. Article IV — CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED OFFICERS; CITY MANAGER AND…
  2. Article V — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  3. Article VII — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  4. Title 1
  5. Title 2
  6. Chapter 2.02 — MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
  7. Chapter 2.04 — COUNCIL
  8. Chapter 2.05 — APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL
  9. Chapter 2.06
  10. Chapter 2.08 — CITY MANAGER
  11. Chapter 2.12
  12. Chapter 2.16
  13. Chapter 2.18 — PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
  14. Chapter 2.20 — DISASTER COUNCIL
  15. Chapter 2.22 — VILLAGEFEST BOARD
  16. Chapter 2.24 — PUBLIC ARTS COMMISSION
  17. Chapter 2.28 — SUSTAINABILITY COMMISSION
  18. Chapter 2.29 — PLANNING COMMISSION
  19. Chapter 2.32 — PUBLIC LIBRARY
  20. Chapter 2.40 — PERSONNEL
  21. Chapter 2.45 — HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
  22. Chapter 2.50 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD
  23. Chapter 2.55 — OFFICE OF NEIGHBORHOODS
  24. Chapter 2.59
  25. Chapter 2.60 — PUBLIC INTEGRITY
  26. Chapter 2.65 — COMMERCIAL DISTRICT FORMATION
  27. Title 3
  28. Chapter 3.35 — CANNABIS AND MARIJUANA TAX
  29. Chapter 3.04 — FUNDS
  30. Chapter 3.08 — INVESTMENT OF MONEYS AND FUNDS
  31. Chapter 3.16
  32. Chapter 3.22 — SALES AND USE TAX
  33. Article II — Transactions and Use Tax (Measure D)
  34. Chapter 3.24 — TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
  35. Chapter 3.29
  36. Chapter 3.30
  37. Chapter 3.32 — UTILITY USER TAX
  38. Chapter 3.34 — PARKING TAX
  39. Chapter 3.36
  40. Chapter 3.37 — PUBLIC ARTS FEE, FUND AND PROGRAM
  41. Chapter 3.38 — JOB CREATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  42. Chapter 3.40 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  43. Chapter 3.48 — REQUIREMENTS—EXEMPTIONS
  44. Chapter 3.52 — ISSUANCE OF LICENSES
  45. Chapter 3.56 — PAYMENT—COLLECTION
  46. Chapter 3.60 — ASSESSMENTS IN CERTAIN CASES
  47. Chapter 3.64 — ENFORCEMENT
  48. Chapter 3.72 — RECORDS CONFIDENTIAL
  49. Chapter 3.76 — VIOLATIONS
  50. Chapter 3.80 — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATES—GENERALLY
  51. Chapter 3.84 — FIXED LICENSE RATES
  52. Chapter 3.88 — GRADUATED SCALE TAX RATES
  53. Chapter 3.90 — GRADUATED SCALE WITH MINIMUM TAX
  54. Chapter 3.94
  55. Chapter 3.96 — LICENSE TAXES COMPUTED ON GROSS RECEIPTS BASIS
  56. Title 4
  57. Chapter 4.04 — RENT REVIEW COMMISSION
  58. Chapter 4.10 — RENT STABILIZATION
  59. Title 5
  60. Chapter 5.02 — SECURITY ALARM SYSTEMS
  61. Chapter 5.03
  62. Chapter 5.04 — AUCTION SALES
  63. Chapter 5.08 — CABARETS
  64. Chapter 5.20 — HANDBILLS
  65. Chapter 5.22 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  66. Chapter 5.24 — HOTEL REGISTRATION
  67. Chapter 5.25 — VACATION RENTALS
  68. Chapter 5.26 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  69. Chapter 5.27 — HOTEL OPERATIONS INCENTIVE PROGRAM
  70. Chapter 5.28 — ICE VENDING MACHINES
  71. Chapter 5.36 — NOVELTY SALES AT SPECIAL EVENTS
  72. Chapter 5.38 — MANAGED PARKING
  73. Chapter 5.40 — PASSENGER CARRIERS
  74. Article I — General Provisions
  75. Article II — Pedicab Owners
  76. Article III — Pedicab Drivers
  77. Article IV — Pedicab Vehicles
  78. Article V
  79. Article VI
  80. Article VII — Enforcement
  81. Article VIII
  82. Chapter 5.42 — ESCORTS AND ESCORT BUREAUS
  83. Chapter 5.44
  84. Chapter 5.48
  85. Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROLS
  86. Chapter 5.55
  87. Chapter 5.56 — PSYCHIC ACTIVITIES
  88. Chapter 5.58 — GARAGE, PATIO AND YARD SALES
  89. Chapter 5.60 — BUSINESS CLOSING SALES
  90. Chapter 5.64 — SEARCHLIGHT OPERATIONS
  91. Chapter 5.68 — SOUND TRUCKS
  92. Chapter 5.72 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESSES REGULATED
  93. Chapter 5.75 — EVENT HOUSES
  94. Chapter 5.76
  95. Chapter 5.77
  96. Chapter 5.78 — LANDSCAPE RELATED BUSINESSES
  97. Chapter 5.79 — STATE VIDEO FRANCHISE HOLDERS
  98. Chapter 5.81
  99. Chapter 5.83
  100. Chapter 5.85
  101. Chapter 5.87
  102. Chapter 5.89 — SIDEWALK VENDING
  103. Chapter 5.91
  104. Chapter 5.92 — CO-OWNED MANAGED HOUSING
  105. Title 6
  106. Chapter 6.04 — WASTE DISPOSAL AND DIVERSION
  107. Chapter 6.05
  108. Chapter 6.06 — RESTAURANT INSPECTION AND GRADING
  109. Chapter 6.07 — REGULATION OF FOOD HANDLERS
  110. Chapter 6.08 — NUISANCES
  111. Chapter 6.09
  112. Chapter 6.10
  113. Chapter 6.11 — TOBACCO RETAILER PERMITS
  114. Chapter 6.12
  115. Chapter 6.14 — PUBLIC SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS
  116. Chapter 6.15 — MOBILE FOOD VENDING VEHICLES
  117. Title 7
  118. Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
  119. Chapter 7.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  120. Chapter 7.03 — PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS
  121. Chapter 7.04 — PROCUREMENT EXEMPTIONS
  122. Chapter 7.05 — CONTRACTS
  123. Chapter 7.06 — CONTRACT CHANGES
  124. Chapter 7.07 — CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
  125. Chapter 7.08 — DISPOSITION OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
  126. Title 8
  127. Article I — Building Codes
  128. Article II — Building Security Regulations
  129. Article III
  130. Article IV — Palm Springs Building Administrative Code
  131. Article V — Undergrounding of Utilities
  132. Article VI — Fire Code
  133. Article VIII — Displacement Payments to Tenants
  134. Article IX
  135. Article I — General Provisions
  136. Article II
  137. Article III
  138. Article IV
  139. Article V — Historic Preservation on Tribal Lands
  140. Chapter 8.30 — MUNICIPAL SOLAR UTILITY
  141. Chapter 8.32 — MSU LEASEHOLD MARKETING
  142. Chapter 8.40
  143. Chapter 8.50 — FUGITIVE DUST CONTROL
  144. Chapter 8.60 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPING
  145. Chapter 8.68 — FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
  146. Chapter 8.70 — STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONTROLS
  147. Chapter 8.80 — VACANT BUILDINGS AND BOARDING REGULATIONS
  148. Chapter 8.90 — TRANSPORTATION UNIFORM MITIGATION FEE
  149. Chapter 8.95 — MSHCP MITIGATION FEE
  150. Chapter 8.100
  151. Chapter 8.105 — ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION STREAMLINED …
  152. Title 9
  153. Chapter 9.60 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  154. Chapter 9.65 — IMPROVEMENT SECURITY
  155. Chapter 9.66 — REVERSIONS
  156. Chapter 9.67 — ENFORCEMENT—JUDICIAL REVIEW
  157. Chapter 9.68 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  158. Chapter 9.69 — CANYON AREA IMPACT FEES
  159. Title 10
  160. Chapter 10.04 — DEFINITIONS
  161. Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
  162. Chapter 10.12 — ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
  163. Chapter 10.18 — DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS
  164. Chapter 10.22 — UNATTENDED ANIMALS IN ENCLOSED VEHICLES
  165. Title 11
  166. Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  167. Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  168. Chapter 11.03 — PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO SYSTEM COVERAGE
  169. Chapter 11.04 — UNSAFE CONDUCT
  170. Chapter 11.06
  171. Chapter 11.08 — DISORDERLY CONDUCT
  172. Chapter 11.10 — PUBLIC NUDITY
  173. Chapter 11.13 — BINGO PERMITS
  174. Chapter 11.20 — EXPLOSIVES
  175. Chapter 11.28 — CIVIL DISPUTES
  176. Chapter 11.30 — MUNICIPAL BUS SYSTEM
  177. Chapter 11.32 — MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE
  178. Chapter 11.36 — WILDLIFE PROTECTION
  179. Chapter 11.40 — ENCAMPMENTS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY
  180. Chapter 11.44 — PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS
  181. Chapter 11.48 — SCHOOL GROUNDS
  182. Chapter 11.56 — CURFEW AND TRUANCY
  183. Chapter 11.60 — OCCUPANCY OF HOTEL ROOMS BY MINORS
  184. Chapter 11.64 — TRESPASS
  185. Chapter 11.70 — GRAFFITI
  186. Chapter 11.72 — PUBLIC NUISANCES
  187. Chapter 11.74 — NOISE ORDINANCE
  188. Chapter 11.76 — UNCLAIMED PROPERTY
  189. Chapter 11.80 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  190. Chapter 11.82 — POLICE TOW SERVICES STANDARDS
  191. Chapter 11.84 — FALSE STATEMENTS
  192. Chapter 11.88 — TAPPING TELEVISION CABLES
  193. Chapter 11.90
  194. Chapter 11.96
  195. Chapter 11.100 — ABANDONMENT OF SHOPPING CARTS
  196. Chapter 11.102
  197. Title 12
  198. Chapter 12.08 — ADMINISTRATION
  199. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  200. Chapter 12.12 — ENFORCEMENT—OBEDIENCE
  201. Chapter 12.16 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  202. Chapter 12.20 — SPECIAL SPEED ZONES
  203. Chapter 12.24 — TURNING MOVEMENTS
  204. Chapter 12.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  205. Chapter 12.40 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT LOT NO. 3
  206. Chapter 12.44 — STOP INTERSECTIONS
  207. Chapter 12.48 — YIELD RIGHT-OF-WAY SIGNS
  208. Chapter 12.52 — ONE-WAY STREETS AND ALLEYS
  209. Chapter 12.56 — RESTRICTED USE OF CERTAIN STREETS
  210. Chapter 12.60 — LOADING ZONES
  211. Chapter 12.64 — DRIVING RULES
  212. Chapter 12.68 — PEDESTRIANS
  213. Chapter 12.80 — TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE NECESSITATED BY ASSEM…
  214. Chapter 12.84 — GOLF CARTS
  215. Chapter 12.90
  216. Title 14
  217. Chapter 14.04 — STREET NUMBERS
  218. Chapter 14.08 — STREET NAME CHANGES
  219. Chapter 14.12 — STREET NAMES FOR TRAILER PARKS
  220. Chapter 14.16 — ENCROACHMENTS
  221. Chapter 14.20 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  222. Chapter 14.24 — WATER AND RUBBISH IN STREETS
  223. Chapter 14.26
  224. Chapter 14.28 — WIRELESS FACILITIES IN THE PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
  225. Title 15
  226. Chapter 15.08 — DEFINITIONS
  227. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
  228. Chapter 15.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  229. Chapter 15.12 — ENFORCEMENT
  230. Chapter 15.14 — REQUIRED USE OF SEWERS
  231. Chapter 15.28 — SEWER USE REGULATIONS
  232. Chapter 15.32 — REGULATION OF WATER WELLS
  233. Title 16
  234. Chapter 16.02
  235. Chapter 16.04 — GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
  236. Chapter 16.06
  237. Chapter 16.08 — FIXED BASE OPERATOR
  238. Chapter 16.10
  239. Chapter 16.12
  240. Chapter 16.14
  241. Chapter 16.16
  242. Chapter 16.18
  243. Chapter 16.20 — AIRCRAFT STORAGE OPERATOR (SASO)
  244. Chapter 16.22
  245. Chapter 16.24
  246. Chapter 16.26
  247. Chapter 16.28
  248. Chapter 16.30 — PRIVATE FLYING CLUB
  249. Chapter 16.32
  250. Chapter 16.34
  251. Chapter 16.36
  252. Chapter 16.37
  253. Chapter 16.38
  254. Chapter 16.39
  255. Chapter 16.40
  256. Title CR
  257. Chapter 91.00
  258. Chapter 92.00
  259. Chapter 93.00
  260. Chapter 94.00

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