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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.14

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

19.14.010 - Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the High Density Residential Land Use District, identify allowed uses, establish development standards for the District and satisfy the

requirements of the adopted Housing Element.

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

19.14.020 - Description and Intent of Land Uses

The intent of this district is to provide for higher-intensity housing opportunities, especially apartment complexes and senior housing intended to accommodate affordable housing. The district allows an additional range of housing types to meet the varying needs of different individuals and families in the City. The higher-density residential area is generally 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)

19.14.030 - Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed uses and permit requirements for the High Density Residential Land Use District are listed in Table 19.14.030-1 (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 19.14.030-1

Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements

Allowed Use R-HD Additional Requirements
RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES
Single-family residential1 P
Multi-family residential Chapter 19.69 (Residential
Development Standards and
Design Criteria)
49 units or less P2
50 units or more SPR
Gated community P3
Small family day care (8 or fewer
children)		 P 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 Units )
Windmills and solar energy
collectors, noncommercial		 P Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
INSTITUTIONAL USES
Cemeteries CUP
Churches, synagogues, temples,
and other religious facilities		 CUP
Governmental facilities CUP
Hospitals CUP
School, private CUP
Emergency shelters P Chapter 19.116 (Emergency
Shelters)
Supportive housing/transitional
housing		 P
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND UTILITIES
Communication facilities CUP Chapter 19.140
(Telecommunication Facilities)
Transportation facilities 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

AUP = Administrative Use Permit

CUP = Conditional Use Permit

VHRP = Vacation Home Rental Permit

Notes:

1Maximum of one unit, must be on an existing lot.

2Multifamily residential development is allowed by right as a use, subject to CEQA review (when the project is otherwise not exempt). CEQA review is of other aspects of the project besides the use.

3If not reviewed as part of a subdivision application.

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

19.14.040 - Development Standards

All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the High Density Residential Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.14.040-1 (Development Standards).

Table 19.14.040-1

Development Standards

Standard R-HD Additional Requirements
ALLOWED DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Gross Acre)
Maximum 24
LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS
Minimum Lot Size 10,000 sq. ft.
Minimum Lot Width Lot size of less than 1 acre - 80
ft.
Lot size of 1 acre or more - 150
ft.
Minimum Lot Depth 125 ft.
Minimum Width to Depth Ratio N/A
MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet)
Front, First Story and Above 20 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Side, First Story 10 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Side, Second Story and Above 20 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Street Side, First Story and
Above		 20 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Rear, First Story 10 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Rear, Second Story and Above 20 Chapter 19.68 (General
Development Standards and
Exceptions)
Distance Between Buildings 20
LOT COVERAGE - Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and
impervious surfaces
Maximum 70
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 April 24, 2015.[2] Does 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 19.16 - Commercial Districts (CO, CG, CN and CT)[[5]]

Footnotes:

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.16, §§ 19.16.010—19.16.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.16 as set out herein. The former Ch. 19.16 pertained to

similar subject matter and derived from Ord. No. 281, adopted Nov. 14, 2017.

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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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