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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.12

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

19.12.010 - Purpose

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

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

19.12.020 - Description and Intent of Land Uses

This district is intended to create, preserve and enhance neighborhoods where two or more dwelling units on the same lot are predominant. The district provides an additional range of housing types to meet the varying needs of different individuals and families in the City. The densities allowed in the Multi-Family Residential Land Use District may either be part of a predominantly one-family neighborhood or an independent neighborhood, normally close to public and private transportation facilities and commercial districts or other employment and service areas.

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

19.12.030 - Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed uses and permit requirements for the Multi-Family Residential Land Use District are listed in Table 19.12.030-1 (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 19.12.030-1

Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed Use RM Additional Requirements
RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES
Single-family dwelling P Chapter 19.69 (Residential
Development Standards and
Design Criteria)
Multi-family residential (Up to 49
units)		 P Chapter 19.69 (Residential
Development Standards and
Design Criteria)
Multi-family residential (50 units
or more)		 SPR Chapter 19.69 (Residential
Development Standards and
Design Criteria)
Gated community1 CUP
Planned Unit Development PUD
Small family day care (8 or fewer
children)		 P Chapter 19.114 (Community Care
Facilities)
Large family day care (9 to 14
children)		 AUP Chapter 19.114 (Community Care
Facilities)
Child day care center AUP Chapter 19.114 (Community Care
Facilities)
Residential or community care
facilities serving 6 or fewer
persons		 P
Residential or community care
facilities serving 7 or more
persons		 AUP Chapter 19.114 (Community Care
Facilities)
Congregate care facilities serving
6 or fewer persons		 P
Congregate care facilities serving
7 or more persons		 AUP Chapter 19.114 (Community Care
Facilities)
Mobile home parks CUP Chapter 19.124 (Mobile Home
and Special Occupancy Parks)
Single-room occupancy facilities AUP Chapter 19.136 (Single-Room
Occupancy Facilities)
Caretaker housing AUP
Employee Housing P
Accessory Dwelling Unit P Chapter 19.134 (Accessory
Dwelling Unit)
Windmills and solar energy
collectors, noncommercial		 P Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Cemeteries2 CUP
Churches, synagogues, temples,
and other religious facilities2		 CUP
Governmental facilities2 CUP
Hospitals2 CUP
School, private2 CUP
Emergency shelters2 P Chapter 19.116 (Emergency
Shelters)
Supportive housing/transitional
housing2		 P
TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES
Host home AUP Chapter 19.106 (Bed and
Breakfast Uses)
Bed and breakfast home CUP Chapter 19.106 (Bed and
Breakfast Uses)
Bed and breakfast inns/lodges CUP Chapter 19.106 (Bed and
Breakfast Uses)
Vacation Home Rental VHR Chapter 19.41 (Vacation Home
Rental)
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND UTILITIES
Communication facilities CUP Chapter 19.140
(Telecommunication Facilities)
Transportation facilities CUP
Utility and service uses and
facilities		 AUP

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

AUP = Administrative Use Permit

CUP = Conditional Use Permit

SPR = Site Plan Review

Notes:

1If not reviewed as part of a subdivision application.

2All 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)

19.12.040 - Development Standards

All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the Multi-Family Residential Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.12.040-1 (Development Standards).

Table 19.12.040-1

Development Standards

Standard RM Additional Requirements
ALLOWED DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Gross Acre)
Minimum1 4 See footnote 1.
Maximum 8 du/ac or 1 unit per 5,445 sq. ft.
of lot area
LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size 10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width Lot size less than 1 acre - 80 ft.
Lot size 1 acre or more - 150 ft.
Minimum Lot Depth 125 ft.
Minimum Width to Depth Ratio N/A
MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet)
Front 25 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Side 10 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Street Side 15 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Rear 15 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
LOT COVERAGE - Maximum percentage of lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious
surfaces
Maximum 60
BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet)
Maximum 35 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
UNIT SIZE (Square Feet)
Minimum2 400 See footnote 2.

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

2Does not apply to SRO units in accordance with Chapter 19.136 (Single-Room Occupancy Facilities).

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

Chapter 19.14 - High Density Residential District (R-HD)[[4]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.14, §§ 19.14.010—19.14.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.14 as set out herein. The former Ch. 19.14 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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