§ 92.05

The R-4 zone is designed to provide for the development of large-scale hotel complexes, hotels and multiple-family dwellings. (Ord. 1294, 1988)

• A. Uses Permitted.

Buildings, structures and land shall be used and buildings and structures shall hereafter be erected, altered or enlarged only for the following uses. All uses shall be subject to the standards in Section 92.05.03.

1. Hotels (provided that, no more than 10% of the guest rooms contain kitchen facilities);

2. Resort hotels (provided that, no more than 10% of the guest rooms contain kitchen facilities), including incidental or accessory commercial uses operated primarily for the convenience of the hotel guests, in conformance with the following standards:

   • a. Such total commercial uses shall occupy not more than 20% of the gross floor area of the hotel building,

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.05.01

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.05.01

• b. That any restaurant or other commercial uses be designed as an integral part of the hotel and be located within the hotel;

3. Multiple-family dwellings;

4. Private clubs as an accessory to a hotel; provided at least 50% of the total gross floor area of such private club be developed as guest rooms;

5. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the permitted uses and located on the same lot therewith;

6. Home occupations subject to the provisions of Chapter 5.22 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.

7. Day care, small or large;

• B. Similar Uses Permitted by Commission Determination.

The Commission may, by resolution of record, permit any other uses which it may determine to be similar to those listed above, and not more obnoxious or detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or to other uses permitted in the zone, as provided in Section 94.01.00. All uses shall be subject to the standards in Section 92.05.03.

• C. Uses Permitted by Land Use Permit.

  1. Automobile Rental Agencies.

The provisions of Section 92.04.01(C)(1) shall apply.

2. Bicycle rental (indoor) in conjunction with a resort hotel.

3. Childcare centers;

• D. Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit.

The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit, as provided in Section 94.02.00:

1. Hotels and resort hotels (subject to the provisions of Section 92.05.01 (A)(2)) in which more than 10% of the guest rooms contain kitchen facilities;

2. Private clubs not as an accessory to a hotel;

3. Professional offices, provided:

   • a. The subject site must be located fronting on a major thoroughfare as indicated on the city's general plan,

   • b. The only allowable sign shall be an identification sign for the building complex, with public convenience signs as necessary,

   • c. All development standards can be met;

4. Public and semi-public uses as follows:

   • a. Assisted living facilities, subject to the provisions of Section 94.02.00(H)(7),

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 92.05.01

§ 92.05.03

• b. Athletic and health clubs as an accessory to a hotel,

• c. Automobile parking lots and structures not in conjunction with a permitted use, subject to the provisions of Section 93.06.00,

  • d. Churches,

  • e. Civic uses and community center buildings,

  • f. Convention centers,

  • g. Museums;

5. Restaurants, incidental or accessory to a hotel use, located within hotels containing less than 100 guest rooms, and occupying not more than 20% of the gross floor area of the hotel buildings;

• Sound stages, as an accessory use to a resort hotel;

7. Time-share and condominium hotel projects subject to the provisions of Section 93.23.11 and 93.23.12.

8. Spas as an accessory use to a hotel subject to the following standards;

   • a. For hotels with under 50 rooms, the facility is to serve hotel guests only. Facilities located in hotels with more than 50 rooms and located on a major thoroughfare may be permitted to serve clients who are not hotel guests,

   • b. The hotel has a minimum of 15 guest rooms,

   • c. Staff shall be licensed and trained in the particular programs provided in accordance with Chapter 5.34 of the Municipal Code,

d. Such facility shall comply with Chapter 5.34 of the Municipal Code. (Ord. 1347, 1990; Ord. 1418, 1992; Ord. 1482, 1994; Ord. 1551, 1995; Ord. 1553, 1998; Ord. 1590 § 7, 2000; Ord. 1936 § 5, 2017; Ord. 2020 §§ 19, 20, 2020; Ord. 2063 §§ 13, 14, 2022; Ord. 2076, 1/12/2023

The provisions of the R-3 zone, Section 92.04.02 shall apply. (Ord. 1294, 1988)

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and buildings in the R-4 zone, except that any lot created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation may be used as a building site.

• A. Lot Area.

Each lot shall have a minimum lot area of two gross acres.

• B. Lot Dimensions.

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.05.03

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.05.03

All lots hereafter created shall comply with the following minimum standards and lots now held under separate ownership or of record may not be reduced below these standards:

1. Width.

Each lot shall have a minimum width of 130 feet.

2. Depth.

Each lot shall have a minimum depth of 155 feet.

• C.

Density.

Maximum allowable provided all other ordinance requirements relating to such things as parking, open space, setbacks, etc., are met.

1. Hotel.

There shall be a minimum of 1,000 square feet of net lot area for each dwelling unit of a hotel or resort hotel with surface parking, and a minimum of 800 square feet of net lot area for each such unit when all parking on the property is provided underground.

• a. On Indian Land, there shall be a minimum of 500 square feet of net lot area for each dwelling unit of a hotel or resort hotel.

2. Multiple-family Dwellings.

Density shall be consistent with the General Plan designation for the subject site.

• D. Building Height.

  1. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater than 30 feet, except as follows:

  2. Exceptions.

     • a. On hillside lots, building height may be modified by the Director, as provided in Section 94.06.01.

     • b. High rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 93.04.00 and 94.07.00.

• E. Yards.

For general provisions, See Section 93.01.00. The provisions as follow shall apply:

1. Front Yard.

No building shall be erected closer than 30 feet to either the front property line of the building site or the line of any future street as shown on official street plan or setback ordinance.

2. Side Yard.

   • a. One story buildings, including accessory buildings, and not exceeding 15 feet in height.

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 92.05.03

§ 92.05.04

• i. Each lot shall have a side yard on each side of not less than 10% of the width of the lot. Such side yard shall not be less than 10 feet, and need not be more than 20 feet.

• ii. On a corner lot, each lot shall have a side yard on the street frontage of not less than 20% of the width of the lot. Such side yard shall not be less than 20 feet in width and need not be more than 30 feet.

• b. All buildings exceeding 15 feet in height as permitted under this section, shall have a side yard of not less than 20 feet; except the side yard on a corner lot facing the street frontage, shall not be less than 30 feet.

3. Rear Yard.

There shall be a rear yard for every building, including accessory buildings of not less than 20 feet in depth.

• F. Distance Between Buildings.

Where one building is placed adjacent to and substantially parallel to another buildings, there shall be a minimum distance between the buildings of 15 feet. In no case shall buildings be closer than 15 feet from each other.

• G. Coverage.

See Performance standards, Section 92.05.04.

• H. Walls, Fences and Landscaping.

The provisions of Section 93.02.00 shall apply.

• I. Off-street Parking.

The provisions of Section 93.06.00 shall apply.

• J. Off-street Loading and Trash Areas.

The provisions of Section 93.07.00 shall apply.

• K. Antennas.

The provisions of Section 93.08.00 shall apply.

• L. Signs.

The provisions of Section 93.20.00 shall apply.

• M. Public Art.

The provisions of Section 93.11.00 shall apply. (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 2031 § 37, 2020; Ord. 2041 § 8, 2021)

A minimum of 45% of the site area shall be developed as usable landscaped open space and outdoor living and recreation area, with an adequate irrigation system.

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.05.04

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.06.02

• (Ord. 1294, 1988)

All properties shall be subject to property maintenance standards established in Section 93.19.00. (Ord. 1294, 1988)