§ 93.19

The economic welfare, residential attractiveness and community character of Palm Springs are attributable to its unique aesthetic features and setting. The city finds that proper maintenance of properties is necessary to protect the welfare, attractiveness and character of the community. A standard of maintenance guards against unsafe and unhealthful conditions which can cause neighborhood deterioration. To insure a proper standard of maintenance, all properties in the city, including all areas between the extensions of side property lines to the centerline of adjacent streets, shall be subject to the following provisions:

1. All properties, including vacant properties, shall be kept free of trash, building materials or the storage of other goods which are visible from the street or adjacent properties. Properties shall also be kept free of excessive vegetative undergrowth.

2. Buildings, including accessory structures, trellises, awnings and other similar features, shall be maintained in a condition free of the following abuses including, but not limited to: loose roofing and siding materials, unconcealed roof equipment, peeling paint or faded stain, broken or cracked windows, any unsafe structural element or other items which would degrade the appearance and/or safety of the structure.

3. Site improvements shall be maintained in a condition to guarantee safety and quality appearance and shall include but not be limited to: parking and walking areas free of weeds and excessive sand and dirt, visible parking lot striping, paving material (including walkways) which provide a smooth, unbroken surface, unbroken curbs and gutters, litter-free trash and loading areas, walls and fences in a sturdy condition and free of graffiti or the like, fountains or other water uses which are free of potential health dangers, lighting, signs, bicycle racks, internal traffic control items such as speed bumps, and drainage control items which are maintained in safe repair.

4. Landscaping improvements shall be maintained in a healthy condition and complementary to neighboring buildings and properties. Such maintenance shall include, but not be limited to: lawns which are watered and trimmed to a uniform height, flowers and ground covers which are healthy and uniform in their appearance, and shrubs and trees which are trimmed and pruned to retain their health and adequate clearance over pedestrian and vehicular areas. Landscaping incorporating bare earth or gravel shall be kept free of weed growth. Plant materials designated on a landscape plan shall be retained in their natural shape unless otherwise denoted on the approved plan.

5. Irrigation systems shall provide adequate irrigation to all plant materials to allow normal growth, retain water within planted areas and be maintained in an operative condition.

6. Any other provisions established by the planning commission to insure proper maintenance of properties including maintenance standards established through Development Permit, Conditional Use Permit, or Planned Development District reviews.

7. Motor vehicles including automobiles and trucks are to be parked in areas constructed for motor vehicles and shall not be parked or stored in other portions of the front or side yard, particularly not on what is commonly referred to as the front lawn.

• (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1590 § 17, 2000; Ord. 2042 § 11, 2021)