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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.10

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

19.10.010 - Purpose

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

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

19.10.020 - Description and Intent of Land Uses

The intent of this district is to regulate residential development in the single-family land use district of the City. The district is intended to create, preserve and enhance neighborhoods in a quiet neighborhood setting where permanent, one-household, residential uses are predominant. The detached dwellings and yards of single-family residential district areas allow for maximum privacy, where desired, and opportunities for outdoor living and activities. The Single-Family Residential Land Use District includes the following categories:

A.

RS-4, which allows a maximum of 4 units per acre.

B.

RS-3, which allows a maximum of 3 units per acre.

C.

RS-2, which allows a maximum of 2 units per acre.

D.

RS-1, which allows a maximum of 1 unit per acre.

E.

RS-E, which allows a maximum of 1 unit per 2.5 acres.

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

19.10.030 - Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed uses and permit requirements for the Single-Family Residential Land Use District are listed in Table 19.10.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements). The table lists all 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 19.10.030-1

Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed Use RS-4 RS-3 RS-2 RS-1 RS-E Additional
Requirements
RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES
Single-family
dwelling		 P P P P P
Gated
community1		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Planned Unit
Development		 PUD PUD PUD PUD PUD
Small family
day care (8 or
fewer children)		 P P P P P Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Large family
day care (9 to
14 children)		 AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Child day care
center		 AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Residential or
community
care facilities
serving 6 or
fewer persons		 P P P P P
Residential or
community
care facilities
serving 7 or
more persons		 AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
Facilities)
Congregate
care facilities
serving 6 or
fewer persons		 P P P P P
Congregate
care facilities		 AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP Chapter 19.114
(Community Care
serving 7 or
more persons		 Facilities)
Supportive and
transitional
housing		 P P P P P
Mobile home
parks		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 19.124
(Mobile Home and
Special Occupancy
Parks)
Caretaker
housing		 AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
Accessory
Dwelling Unit		 P P P P P Chapter 19.134
(Accessory
Dwelling Unit)
Windmills and
solar energy
collectors,
noncommercial		 P P 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 P P
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Cemeteries4 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Churches,
synagogues,
temples, and
other religious
facilities4		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Governmental
facilities4		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Hospitals4 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
School, private
4		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Art galleries
and studios		 AUP AUP AUP AUP AUP
TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
Vacation Home
Rental		 VHR VHR VHR VHR VHR Chapter 19.41
(Vacation Home
Rental)
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND UTILITIES
Communication
facilities		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Chapter 19.140
(Telecommunication
Facilities)
Transportation
facilities		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Utility and
service uses
and facilities		 CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
OTHER
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.

2Resorts, group quarters, and resort camps may only be permitted on parcels of 5 acres or more.

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)

19.10.040 - Development Standards

All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the Single-Family Residential Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.10.040-1 (Development Standards).

Table 19.10.040-1

Development Standards

Standard RS-4 RS-3 RS-2 RS-1 RS-E Additional
Requirements
ALLOWED DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Gross Acre)
Maximum 4 3 2 1 0.4
LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot
Size		 7,200 sq. ft. 12,000 sq. ft. 18,000 sq. ft. 1 acre 2.5 acres
Interior lot,
minimum
dimensions:
Width 60 ft. 70 ft. 80 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
depth 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. 200 ft.
Corner lot,
minimum
dimensions:
Width 70 ft. 80 ft. 90 ft. 150 ft. 150 ft.
depth 100 ft. 100 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft. 200 ft.
Minimum
Width to
Depth Ratio		 1:4 1:4 1:4 1:4 1:4
MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet)
Front, First
Story and
Above		 25 25 25 25 25 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
Side, First
Story		 10 10 10 15 15 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
Side,
Second
Story and
Above		 20 20 20 15 15 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
Street Side,
First Story		 15 15 15 25 25 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
Street Side,
Second
Story and
Above		 20 20 20 25 25 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
Rear, First
Story		 15 20 20 20 20 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
Rear,
Second
Story and
Above		 20 20 20 20 20 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
LOT COVERAGE - Maximum
impervious surfaces		 percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and
Maximum 40 40 40 40 40
BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet)
Maximum 35 35 35 35 35 Chapter
19.68
(General
Development
Standards
and
Exceptions)
UNIT SIZE (Square Feet)
Minimum 400 400 400 400 400

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

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

Chapter 19.12 - Multi-Family Residential District (RM)[[3]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.12, §§ 19.12.010—19.12.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.12 as set out herein. The former Ch. 19.12 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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