§ 92.22

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City of Palm Springs, CA

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.22.00

§ 92.22.02

• A. The U-R zone is intended to promote the classification of the land for open or conservation uses, including agriculture, floodplain, soil conservation, protection of flora and fauna, and similar purposes until the land is used for urban development through corrective measures or changes in the environmental through natural or man-made activities consistent with the general plan.

• B. Portions or all of this land are to be considered appropriate for urban uses when such uses are in conformity with those indicated on the general plan and when they are arranged in a compatible relationship with the use of the remaining land.

• (Ord. 1294, 1988)

• A. Uses consistent with the general plan land use element permitted subject to approval of a planned development district pursuant to Section 94.03.00;

• B. Uses permitted subject to approval of a land use permit pursuant to Section 94.02.01:

  1. Agricultural,

  2. Caretaker's residence (1,000 square feet maximum),

  3. Organized off-road vehicle tours;

• C. Uses permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit pursuant to Section 94.02.00, when such uses are deemed by both the commission and council to be essential or desirable for the public welfare and convenience and in conformity with the general plan and its objectives.

  1. Temporary governmental facilities;

• D. Accessory uses customarily incidental to those uses permitted, and to those uses approved as part of a planned development district.

• (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1347, 1990; Ord. 1366, 1991)

• A. Conditions.

Land in the urban reserve zone may be considered for urban uses, subject to, but not limited to, all of the following conditions:

1. The submission of development plans and standards for review and approval by the planning commission and city council in accordance with Section 94.03.00;

2. The installation of circulation, utilities and facilities required for each planned development district;

3. The provision of school and park sites or contributions, including off-site as well as on-site utilities in lieu thereof, for the acquisition and development thereof;

4. That the development shall be reasonably adjacent to already urbanized development or that it be self sustaining;

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City of Palm Springs, CA

ZONING REGULATIONS

§ 92.22.02

§ 92.22.03

5. The presentation of an environmental impact report as provided for in the California Environmental Quality Act.

• B. Procedures Leading to Review and Approval.

  1. Presentation of plans and programs related to each planned development district, with a clear indication as to the manner in which they are in conformity with the general plan and its policies;

  2. Presentation of data essential to the preparation of the necessary environmental documents as required by the California Environmental Quality Act;

  3. Review of plans, proposals and reports by the planning commission and city council and the approval of these agencies prior to the issuance of grading or building permits. All fees, bonds and other requirements shall also be complied with as a prerequisite to final approval.

• (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1347, 1990; Ord. 1366, 1991; Ord. 1553, 1998)

The following property development standards shall apply to all land and buildings in the U-R urban reserve 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.

  1. The minimum area submitted for a planned development district shall be 40 acres, except that any lot created in compliance with applicable laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation may be considered for a planned development district.

  2. The minimum lot area for residential developments shall conform to the standards of the district where the type of dwelling unit is listed as a permitted use. However, no individual lot may have a net area of less than 10,000 square feet.

• B. Lot Dimensions.

  1. Lot Width.

The minimum width of a lot shall conform to the standards set forth in the zone where the proposed development is listed as a permitted use. However, in no case may the width be less than 100 feet unless there are special topographic conditions requiring approval of a reduction by the planning commission.

• C. Building Height.

The height of buildings shall conform to the standards for the type of use as set forth in the zone where such use is permitted. Where topography or other special conditions exist, the height of the buildings proposed shall be subject to the approval of the planning commission and city council.

• D. Yards.

  1. All buildings and structures shall be set back from the right-of-way of streets, whether public or private, a distance required for the type of use as set forth in the zone where

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City of Palm Springs, CA § 92.22.03

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 92.23.01

the use is permitted.

2. Where topography requires a lesser setback, the location of buildings and structures shall be subject to approval of the planning commission and city council.

• E. Maximum Coverage.

The maximum coverage by buildings and structures shall not exceed 25% of the total area of each planned development district or of each lot within the district. On large parcels of unsubdivided land, the coverage shall be subject to the provision of reasonable open space as approved under planned development procedures consistent with the general plan.

• F. Walls, Fences and Landscaping.

The provisions of the sections related to the uses included in the planned development district shall apply.

• G. Off-street Parking.

The provisions of the sections related to the uses included in the planned development district shall apply.

• H. Signs.

The provisions of the sections related to the uses included in the planned development district shall apply.

• I. Architectural Review.

The provisions of the section dealing with architectural review and approval shall apply to each planned development district and to all of the elements within it.

• J. Unified Control.

The property shall be developed as one parcel and under unified control. (Ord. 1294, 1988; Ord. 1347, 1990)

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