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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.08

Twentynine Palms Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Twentynine Palms

19.08.010 - Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the Rural Living Land Use District, identify allowed uses and establish development standards for the district.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

19.08.020 - Description and Intent of Land Uses

The intent of this district is to regulate residential development of large residential parcels. The district is primarily intended for quiet and spacious single-family residential use with some areas of compatible institutional uses. Because of the rural setting, more relaxed development standards may apply. The Rural Living Land Use District includes the following categories:

A.

RL-1, which requires a minimum lot size of 1 acre.

B.

RL-2.5, which requires a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres.

C.

RL-5, which requires a minimum lot size of 5 acres.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

19.08.030 - Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed uses and permit requirements for the Rural Living Land Use District are listed in Table 19.08.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements). The table lists all permissible uses and use-related permits for primary and accessory uses that are permanent in nature. Additional permit requirements are listed in Chapters 19.28 through 19.64 related to permits and procedures. Allowed temporary uses are listed in Chapter 19.34 (Temporary Use Permit and Standards). Allowed accessory uses are listed in Chapter 19.70 (Accessory Uses and Structures).

Table 19.08.030-1

Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed Use RL-1 RL-2.5 RL-5 Additional
Requirements

RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES

RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES
Single-family
dwelling		 P P P
Gated community1 CUP CUP CUP
Planned Unit
Development		 PUD PUD PUD
Small family day
care (8 or fewer
children)		 P P P Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Large family day
care (9 to 14
children)		 AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Child day care
center, commercial		 AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Residential or
community care
facilities serving 6
or fewer persons		 P P P
Residential or
community care
facilities serving 7
or more persons		 AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Congregate care
facilities serving 6
or fewer persons		 P P P
Congregate care
facilities serving 7
or more persons		 AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Supportive
housing/transitional
housing		 P P P
Mobile home parks CUP CUP CUP Chapter 19.124
(Mobile Home and
Special Occupancy
Parks)
GQ
Caretaker housing AUP AUP AUP
Accessory Dwelling
Unit		 P P P Chapter 19.134
(Accessory
Dwelling Units)
Windmills and solar
energy collectors,
noncommercial		 P P P Chapter 19.68
(General
Development
Standards and
Exceptions)
AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED USES
Row, feld, and tree
crops, for
noncommercial
purposes3		 P P P
Row, feld and tree
crops, for
commercial
purposes3		 CUP CUP CUP
Cultivation of
ornamental or
landscaping plants,
including in
greenhouses, for
commercial
purposes		 CUP CUP CUP
Produce stands AUP AUP AUP
Retail nurseries CUP CUP CUP
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Cemeteries4 CUP CUP CUP
Churches,
synagogues,
temples and other
religious facilities4		 CUP CUP CUP
Organizational
/Group camps4		 CUP CUP CUP
Governmental
facilities4		 CUP CUP CUP
Hospitals4 CUP CUP CUP
School, private4 CUP CUP CUP
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Racetracks and
stadiums		 CUP CUP CUP
Public stables or
horse boarding
facilities		 CUP CUP CUP Chapter 19.102
(Animal Keeping)
Sports-oriented
recreational
facilities requiring
remote locations		 CUP CUP CUP
TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
Host home AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.106
(Bed and Breakfast
Uses)
Bed and breakfast
home		 AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.106
(Bed and Breakfast
Uses)
Bed and breakfast
inns/lodges		 CUP CUP CUP Chapter 19.106
(Bed and Breakfast
Uses)
Campgrounds and
recreational vehicle
parks		 CUP CUP CUP Chapter 19.124
(Mobile Home and
Special Occupancy
Parks)
Vacation Home
Rental		 VHR VHR VHR Chapter 19.41
(Vacation Home
Rental)
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND UTILITIES
Communication
facilities		 CUP CUP CUP Chapter 19.140
(Telecommunication
Facilities)
Transportation
facilities		 CUP CUP CUP
TEMPORARY AND INTERIM USES (See
Chapter 19.34,Temporary Use Permit and Standards)
ACCESSORY USES (See
Chapter 19.70,Accessory Uses and Structures)
  • = Prohibited Use

P = Permitted Use

AUP = Administrative Use Permit

CUP = Conditional Use Permit

Notes:

1If not reviewed as part of a subdivision application.

3For those uses which do not require large amounts of water, to be determined in consultation with the water district.

4All institutional uses shall be located within 1,000 feet of an expressway, arterial street or collector street, and have an adequate, improved private drive.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

19.08.040 - Development Standards

All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the Rural Living Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.08.040-1 (Development Standards).

Table 19.08.040-1 Development Standards

Standard RL-1 RL-2.5 RL-5 Additional
Requirements
ALLOWED DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Gross Acre)
Minimum1 0.4 0.2 0 See footnote 1.
Maximum 1 0.4 0.2
LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size 1 acre 2.5 acres 5 acres
Minimum Lot
Width		 100 ft. 150 ft. 200 ft.
Minimum Lot
Depth		 150 ft. 200 ft. 250 ft.
Minimum Width to
Depth Ratio		 1:4 1:4 1:4
MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet)
Front, First Story
and Above		 32 32 32 Chapter 19.68
(General
Development
Standards and
Exceptions)
Side, First Floor 15 15 15 Chapter 19.68
(General
Development
Standards and
Exceptions)
Side, Second Story
and Above		 20 20 20 Chapter 19.68
(General
Development
Standards and
Exceptions)
Street Side, First
Story and Above		 25 25 25 Chapter 19.68
(General
Development
Standards and
Exceptions)
Rear, First Story
and Above		 20 20 20 Chapter 19.68
(General
Development
Standards and
Exceptions)
LOT COVERAGE- Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and
impervious surfaces
Maximum 25% 25% 25%
BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet)
Maximum 35 35 35 Chapter 19.68
(General
Development
Standards and
Exceptions)
UNIT SIZE (Square Feet)
Minimum 400 400 400

1Shall only apply to new subdivision applications received after July 1, 2016.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

Chapter 19.10 - Single-Family Residential District (RS)[[2]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.10, §§ 19.10.010—19.10.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.10 as set out herein. The former Ch.19.10 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from original codification.

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  1. ▸ Title 19 — Development Code
    Overview
    1. § 19.02
    2. § 19.020
    3. § 19.04
    4. § 19.06
    5. § 19.08
    6. § 19.10
    7. § 19.12
    8. § 19.14
    9. § 19.16
    10. § 19.18
    11. § 19.20
    12. § 19.22
    13. § 19.26
    14. § 19.28
    15. § 19.29
    16. § 19.30
    17. § 19.32
    18. § 19.34
    19. § 19.35
    20. § 19.36
    21. § 19.37
    22. § 19.38
    23. § 19.40
    24. § 19.41
    25. § 19.42
    26. § 19.43
    27. § 19.44
    28. § 19.46
    29. § 19.48
    30. § 19.50
    31. § 19.52
    32. § 19.54
    33. § 19.55
    34. § 19.56
    35. § 19.57
    36. § 19.58
    37. § 19.60
    38. § 19.62
    39. § 19.64
    40. § 19.66
    41. § 19.68
    42. § 19.69
    43. § 19.70
    44. § 19.72
    45. § 19.73
    46. § 19.74
    47. § 19.78
    48. Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control

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