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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.30

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

19.30.010 - Purpose

The Zoning Clearance process is to ensure that all new and modified uses and structures comply with applicable provisions of this Development Code, using administrative procedures and a thorough but typically "over-the-counter" planning approval for Building Permits, business licenses, and other City applications that require approval from a different City department and can be processed by the Community Development Department in a relatively short time period.

19.30.020 - Applicability

Zoning Clearance is required for the following actions:

A.

Modifications to parking and circulation configurations which change the basic parking areas or circulation patterns, but result in no change in the number of parking spaces.

B.

All structures that require a Building Permit.

C.

All planning permit approvals to ensure compliance with applicable conditions of approval.

D.

Other City applications that may be subject to the provisions of this Title, including, but not limited to, business license, encroachment, and grading and improvement plans.

19.30.030 - Application and Required Fees

Zoning Clearance requires no separate application through the Community Development Department.

19.30.040 - Approving Authority

A Zoning Clearance is processed as part of the related City action, such as a Building Permit application or business license.

19.30.050 - Public Hearing and Notice

No public hearing is required for review of a Zoning Clearance.

19.30.060 - Conditions of Approval

The Community Development Director may impose requirements in order to ensure compliance with this Code and to prevent adverse or detrimental impact to the surrounding neighborhood.

19.30.070 - Findings for Approval

Zoning Clearance shall be granted only when the Community Development Director finds the proposal to be in conformance with all applicable provisions of this Code.

19.30.080 - Notice of Decision

Approval of a Zoning Clearance shall be issued as part of the related action, such as a Building Permit application or business license. No separate written notice of decision is required by the Community Development Department.

19.30.090 - Effective Date

A Zoning Clearance is effective immediately following approval of the related action, such as a Building Permit application or business license.

19.30.100 - Appeals

Zoning Clearances are a ministerial action and are not subject to appeal.

19.30.110 - Expiration

An approved Zoning Clearance does not expire.

19.30.120 - Extension of Time

No extensions of time are necessary as an approved Zoning Clearance does not expire.

19.30.130 - Amendments

Any amendments affecting an approved Zoning Clearance shall be handled as a new Zoning Clearance review.

Chapter 19.32 - Home Occupation Permit

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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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