§ 92.08

The "P" zone is intended to provide for the development of a professional district with necessary related retail commercial uses and other compatible facilities. (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 property development standards in Section 92.08.03.

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 92.08.01

§ 92.08.01

1. Accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted uses and located on the same lot therewith. The following uses may be permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit, as provided in Section 94.02.00;

2. Animal day care;

3. Animal hospitals, including kennels as an accessory use;

4. Artist's studios, including on-premises galleries;

5. Childcare centers;

6. Conservatories;

7. Convalescent homes;

8. Drafting and art supply store;

9. Florist shop;

10. Fortunetelling and similar psychic activities, subject to the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code;

11. Hospitals;

12. Libraries;

13. Medical and sickroom equipment and supplies;

14. Medical, dental and biological laboratories;

15. Museums;

16. Offices: executive, administrative and clerical offices (excluding building trade contractors, except those with a state license with an A-1 or B-1 classification);

17. Optometrist;

18. Pharmacy;

19. Residential uses as follows:

• a. Single-family dwellings and related accessory dwelling units in accordance with the development standards of Section 92.01.00 (R-1-C) zone, only if designated Residential (excluding Mixed Use) by the General Plan;

• b. Mixed-use development, only if designated Mixed Use by the General Plan.

20. Secretarial and clerical services;

21. Tattoo parlors and body piercing.

• 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 the other uses permitted in the zone, as provided in

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.08.01

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.08.03

Section 94.01.00. All uses shall be subject to the standards in Section 92.08.03.

• C. Uses Permitted by Land Use Permit.

  1. Banks, health clubs and restaurants; provided that such uses in total comprise less than 50% of the total floor area of a professional complex;

  2. Religious institutions.

• 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. Ambulance services, and accessory uses customarily incident to the permitted use; provided, the site is located on a major or secondary thoroughfare as indicated by the general plan;

(Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1418, 1992; Ord. 1551, 1998; Ord. 1553, 1998; Ord. 1841 § 2, 2014; Ord. 2016 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2041 §§ 9—12, 2021; Ord. 2076, 1/12/2023

All uses and structures not permitted in Section 92.08.01 are deemed to be specifically prohibited. The following classifications of uses shall not be permitted in this zone by commission determination:

• A. Industrial uses;

• B. Residential uses, except as otherwise permitted;

• C. Retail sales, except those listed in uses permitted. (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 2016 § 3, 2020)

The following standards shall apply to all land and buildings in the "P" 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 area of 20,000 square feet.

• B. Lot Dimensions.

  1. Each lot shall have a minimum width of 130 feet.

  2. Each lot shall have a minimum depth of 150 feet.

  3. Each building site shall have a minimum frontage of 100 feet on a dedicated and improved street.

• C. Building Height.

  1. Buildings and structures erected in this zone shall have a height not greater than 24

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 92.08.03

§ 92.08.03

feet and shall not exceed two stories.

2. Exceptions.

   • a. Permitted Projections Above Building Height Limit. The provisions of Section 93.03.00 shall apply.

   • b. Highrise buildings may be permitted, subject to the provisions of Sections 93.04.00 and 94.02.00.

• D. Yards.

  1. a. General Provision.

For general provisions, see Section 93.01.00.

• b. Special Setbacks.

For properties fronting on Tahquitz Canyon Way, see Section 93.01.02.

2. Where property in the "P" zone abuts a street, there shall be a yard abutting such street of not less than 25 feet, which shall not be used for parking where abutting Major or Secondary Thoroughfares as defined by the General Plan.

3. Where property in the "P" zone abuts property in a residential zone, there shall be a yard of not less than 20 feet. Such yard may be used for parking. A wall six feet in height shall be installed on the zone boundary line, with screen landscaping adjacent to it.

4. Where property in the "P" zone abuts an alley which is a boundary with a residential zone, there shall be a yard of not less than 30 feet, measured from the side of the alley opposite the subject property. Such yard may be used for parking or loading.

5. Where property in the "P" zone abuts a street which is a boundary with a single-family residential zone, there shall be a yard abutting such street of not less than 50 feet for any structure or building with a height greater than 18 feet and one story. Not less than the 25 feet nearest the street shall be landscaped and maintained. The remainder may be used for parking; provided, a wall or mound not less than four feet in height is installed between the landscaped portion and the parking area.

6. Where property in the "P" zone abuts property in a commercial or industrial zone, there shall be a side yard of not less than 10 feet and a rear yard of not less than 15 feet. Such yard may be used for parking or loading.

• E.

  • Wall, Fences and Landscaping.

  1. Walls shall be erected as required in Section 92.08.03(D).

  2. The provisions of Section 93.02.00 shall apply.

• F. Access.

The provisions of Section 93.05.00 shall apply.

• G. Coverage.

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.08.03

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.09.00

Lot area coverage by buildings or structures shall not exceed 60% of the total lot area.

• H. Off-street Parking.

The provisions of Section 93.06.00 shall apply.

• I. Off-street Loading and Trash Areas.

The provisions of Section 93.07.00 shall apply.

• J. Signs.

The provisions of Section 93.20.00 shall apply.

• K. Storage.

All goods, wares, merchandise, produce and other commodities located upon the property shall be housed in permanent, entirely enclosed buildings. The conducting of an office use allowed in this zone shall not include any storage, equipment or trucks three-quarter (3/4) ton or larger.

• L. Antennas.

The provisions of Section 93.08.00 shall apply.

• M. Public Art.

The provisions of Section 93.11.00 shall apply.

• N. Residential Density.

Residential units developed within a mixed-use development shall be in conformance to the permissible density limits identified in the Land Use Element of the General Plan. (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1500, 1995; Ord. 1553, 1998; Ord. 2016 § 4, 2020; Ord. 2041 § 13, 2021)

A minimum of 40% of the site area shall be developed as usable landscaped open space with an adequate irrigation system.

(Ord. 1294, 1988)

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