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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.50

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

19.50.010 - Purpose

This Chapter establishes guidelines and procedures for amending the General Plan. The General Plan and these procedures are to be consistent with state planning laws (California Government Code Section 65300 et seq.) and state General Plan Guidelines.

19.50.020 - Applicability

A General Plan Amendment is required for any amendment to the General Plan goals, policies or implementation programs or any change to the General Plan land use or other designations on any parcels(s) or map(s) contained in the General Plan.

19.50.030 - Application and Required Fees

A.

Application Filing and Processing. Applications for a General Plan Amendment shall be filed and processed in accordance with Chapter 19.28 (Approval Requirements and Common Procedures).

B.

Application Fees. Application fees shall be collected in accordance with Section 19.28.050 (Applications and Fees).

19.50.040 - Approving Authority

General Plan Amendments shall be approved by the specified approving authority as designated in Table 19.28.110-1 (Approving Authority for Land Use Permits). The designated approving authority is authorized to approve, modify or deny a General Plan Amendment application.

19.50.050 - Public Hearing and Notice

The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing to make a recommendation on General Plan Amendment applications. The Planning Commission's recommendation shall be forwarded to the City Council. The City Council shall hold a public hearing prior to taking action on a General Plan Amendment application. Public hearings shall be set and notice given in accordance with Section 19.28.100 (Public Hearing and Public Notice).

19.50.060 - Modifications

In approving a General Plan Amendment, the City Council may make modifications to the proposal to ensure that the approval will comply with the required finding.

19.50.070 - Findings for Approval

Prior to approving a General Plan Amendment as prescribed by this Chapter, the approving authority shall make all the following findings, which shall be made by Resolution:

A.

That the amendment will not adversely impact the existing community.

B.

That the amendment is consistent with the intent of the vision, goals and policies of the General Plan as a whole.

C.

That the amendment prescribes reasonable controls and standards for affected land uses to ensure compatibility and integrity of those uses with other established uses.

D.

That the amendment provides for the protection of the general health, safety and/or welfare of the community.

19.50.080 - Notice of Decision

Written notice of decision shall be provided within five business days of the date of decision to the applicant and interested parties who have requested notices in writing. The notice shall include:

A.

The application request as acted upon by the City Council.

B.

The action taken by the City Council.

19.50.090 - Effective Date

General Plan Amendments shall become effective 30 days following the date of adoption.

19.50.100 - Appeals

Actions taken by the City Council are final and are not subject to appeal.

19.50.110 - Expiration

Approved General Plan Amendments do not expire.

19.50.120 - Extension of Time

No extensions of time are necessary as an approved General Plan Amendment does not expire.

19.50.130 - Amendments

Any amendments affecting an approved General Plan Amendment shall be handled as a new application.

19.50.140 - Frequency of Amendments

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65358, no mandatory element of the General Plan may be amended more frequently than four times during any calendar year. Subject to that limitation, an amendment may be made at any time and may include more than one change to the General Plan.

19.50.150 - Additional Notice Required

Pursuant to Government Code Section 65352, at least 45 days prior to Council action on a proposed General Plan Amendment, the Community Development Director shall notify the County, the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO), and any area-wide planning agency or federal agency whose operations may be significantly affected by the proposed action, including the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center and the Joshua Tree National Park, and each governmental body, commission, or board, including those of any school or special districts, whose jurisdiction lies wholly or partially within the City whose functions include recommending, preparing plans for, or constructing major public works projects.

Chapter 19.52 - Development Agreement

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Twentynine Palms Zoning Code
  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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