§ 92.15

The C-M zone is intended for heavy commercial and certain light industrial uses, particularly service industries for commercial, hotel and industrial uses. (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 92.14.03.

1. Adult oriented business subject to Chapter 5.77 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code;

2. All uses permitted in the C-1 and C-2 zone districts, Sections 92.12.01(A) and 92.14.01(A), unless otherwise regulated;

3. Animal day care;

4. Animal hospitals, including kennels;

5. Automobile and truck sales (at least 50% of vehicles displayed for sale shall be new);

6. Automobile and truck repair garages and re-upholster (all service and repair within an entirely enclosed building);

7. Auto parts and accessory, retail, and installation of same;

8. Bakeries;

9. Book binderies;

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.15.01

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.15.01

10. Building materials, new;

11. Cannabis lounge or cannabis dispensary, subject to the property development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code;

12. Caretaker's residence (1,000 square feet maximum) as an accessory use;

13. Catering;

14. Childcare centers;

15. Cleaning and dyeing establishments;

16. Contractor's yards, shops;

17. Frozen food lockers;

18. Hardware and appliance sales, including accessory repair;

19. Household goods storage;

20. Ice houses (no manufacturing);

21. Laundromats;

22. Laundry and linen service;

23. Medical and dental laboratories;

24. Cannabis transportation and distribution facility, subject to the development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code;

25. Movie, television and radio studios;

26. Motorscooter, motorbike and motorcycle sales;

27. Picture framing;

28. Plumbing shop;

29. Printing and publishing;

30. Religious institutions;

31. Sheet metal shop;

32. Sign painting shops;

33. Taxidermist;

34. Trade schools (industrial);

35. Upholstery or mattress shop;

36. Warehousing and wholesaling;

37. Woodworking and cabinet shop.

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 92.15.01

§ 92.15.01

• 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 92.15.03.

• C. Uses Permitted by Land Use Permit.

  1. Auto parking lots not in conjunction with a permitted use, subject to the provisions of Section 93.06.00;

  2. Christmas tree sales not as an accessory use to a main use;

  3. Cocktail (Deleted by Ord. 1500);

  4. Commercial recreational facilities;

  5. Lodges, meeting halls;

  6. Recycling collection center as an accessory use on a developed property;

  7. Thrift shops operated by charitable organizations;

8. Tire recycling (interior) as an accessory to a permitted main auto use;

   9. Vehicle impound yards and towing services;

   10. Antique malls and indoor swap meets;

   11. Classic auto sales;

• D. Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit.

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

1. Adult entertainment (Deleted by Ord. 1511);

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

3. Automobile service station;

4. Car wash;

5. Cocktail lounges and nightclubs as a primary use; provided, such facilities are located no closer than 300 feet to a residential zone or to a church or mortuary at the time of their establishment;

6. Convenience stores;

7. Drive-through facilities;

8. Kennels;

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.15.01

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.15.03

9. Liquor stores;

10. Cannabis manufacturing facility, Type N or Type P manufacturing licenses only, subject to the development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code;

11. Cannabis testing facility, subject to the development standards contained in Section 93.23.15 of this Code;

12. Pawn brokers; provided, such facilities are located no closer than 300 feet to a residential zone or to a church or mortuary at the time of their establishment.

(Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1307, 1988; Ord. 1324, 1989; Ord. 1347, 1990; Ord. 1418, 1992; Ord. 1500, 1995; Ord. 1502, 1995; Ord. 1511, 1995; Ord. 1553, 1998; Ord. 1758 § 2, 2009; Ord. 1841 § 9, 2014; Ord. 1845 § 9, 2014; Ord. 1876 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1908 §§ 1, 2, 2016; Ord. 1943 § 6—8, 2017; Ord. 1977 § 12, 2019; Ord. 2007 §§ 12—15, 2019; Ord. 2041 §§ 17, 18, 2021; Ord. 2076, 1/12/2023)

All uses and structures not permitted in Section 92.15.01 are deemed to be specifically prohibited. The following classifications of uses shall not be permitted in this zone by commission determination.

• A. Hotels;

• B. Motorscooter, motorbike and motorcycle rentals, repair or service;

• C. Residential uses, except for caretaker's residences. (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1553, 1998)

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and buildings in the C-M 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 100 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 shall have a height not greater than 30 feet. Exceptions:

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

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 92.15.03

§ 92.15.03

• b. High rise buildings may be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Sections 93.04.00 and 94.02.00.

• D. Yards.

  1. General Provisions.

For General provisions, see Section 93.01.00.

2. Where the C-M zone abuts a street which is a boundary with a residential zone or with a C-1, C-D-N or C-S-C zone, there shall be a yard abutting such street of not less than 25 feet which shall be landscaped and maintained.

3. Where the C-M zone abuts property in a residential zone, there shall be a yard of not less than 20 feet. A wall six feet in height shall be installed at the zone boundary line, with the 10 feet nearest the wall in landscaping, and screen landscaping at the wall. Such remaining space may also be used for loading and storage, provided, a solid wall six feet in height is installed between the landscaped portion and the loading and storage area and items are not stored higher than six feet.

• E.

• Walls, Fences and Landscaping.

The provisions of Section 93.02.00 shall apply, except as modified by Section 92.15.03(D).

Exception.

Fences and walls with a maximum height of eight feet may be permitted in any required interior side or rear yard. Walls and fences not exceeding six feet in height may be permitted in front yards and side front yards pursuant to Section 94.04.00 (Architectural review); provided, such wall or fence is constructed of decorative masonry or metal, is no closer than five feet to the property line; and provided that, the area between the wall and the property line is landscaped and maintained.

• F.

• Access.

The provisions of Section 93.05.00 shall apply.

• G. Off-street Parking.

The provisions of Section 93.06.00 shall apply.

• H. Off-street Loading and Trash Areas.

The provisions of Section 93.07.00 shall apply.

• I. Signs.

The provisions of Section 93.20.00 shall apply.

• J. Storage.

Outdoor storage and activities associated with permitted uses shall be entirely enclosed by building walls or fences six feet in height. A solid wall or fence shall be required where the storage yard abuts a street or proposed street. Items stored shall not exceed the height of the wall.

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.15.03

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.16.01

• K. Antennas.

The provisions of Section 93.08.00 shall apply.

• L. Public Art.

The provisions of Section 93.11.00 shall apply. (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1502, 1995; Ord. 1553, 1998)

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