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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.69

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

19.69.010 - Purpose

This Chapter establishes standards for conventionally built, mobile and manufactured homes to ensure consistency with state law requirements and for multi-family residential development to ensure consistency with surrounding land uses and the policies of the General Plan.

(Ord. No. 319, § 4(Exh. A), 8-13-2024)

19.69.020 - Applicability

The standards contained in this Chapter shall apply to the following, unless specifically stated otherwise:

A.

New Uses and Structures. For all buildings erected and all uses of land established after the effective date of this Title, the development standards in this Chapter shall be complied with.

B.

Modification to Existing Structures and Uses. Whenever an existing building is modified or a use is expanded such that it creates an increase of 1,000 square feet or more or four or more in the number of existing dwelling units for multiple-family residential projects, the development standards in this Chapter shall be complied with.

(Ord. No. 319, § 4(Exh. A), 8-13-2024)

19.69.030 - Review Required

Consistency with the regulations contained in this Chapter shall be reviewed concurrent with any required Building Permit or Land Use Permit for applicable projects.

(Ord. No. 319, § 4(Exh. A), 8-13-2024)

19.69.040 - Development Standards—Manufactured or Mobile Homes

The following standards shall apply to all manufactured or mobile homes on lots permitting single-family residences.

A.

Manufactured and mobile homes shall be constructed to meet the standards of the National Mobile Home Construction and Safety Standards Act pursuant to Section 18551 of the California Health and Safety Code.

B.

Manufactured and mobile homes must be less than ten years old.

C.

Manufactured and mobile homes shall be attached to an engineered, permanent perimeter foundation approved by the Building and Safety Division.

D.

The home shall have a minimum width and depth of 20 feet excluding garages, porches, patios, eaves, cabanas and popouts.

E.

The siding material shall consist of stucco, wood, brick, stone or decorative concrete block. Synthetic siding material and textures may be used when determined by the Planning Division to be compatible with the neighborhood.

F.

The exterior covering material shall extend to surrounding grade.

G.

The roofing material shall be tile, rock, shingles or materials customarily used on residential structures in the neighborhood.

(Ord. No. 319, § 4(Exh. A), 8-13-2024)

19.69.050 - Development Standards—Multi-Family Residential

A.

On-site recreational areas for both adults and children for any proposed multi-family project exceeding ten dwelling units shall be provided.

B.

Bus benches and shelters shall be designed into large-scale projects when bus service is available or planned.

C.

Trash storage facilities shall be provided in accordance with Chapter 19.92 (Trash Storage Facilities).

D.

New construction and development shall be generally consistent in scale, mass and character with other structures in the immediately surrounding neighborhood.

E.

New multi-family development shall be designed to preserve natural and scenic resources, where feasible.

F.

New multi-family development shall provide separation between buildings, as determined by adopted Building Code and Fire Dept, requirements.

G.

New multi-family development shall provide pedestrian connections to adjacent residential and commercial developments. Such access shall be physically separated from vehicular traffic, except where the access utilizes public sidewalks within a public-right-of-way.

H.

New multi-family development shall provide pedestrian and bicycle access to open space, parks and adjacent neighborhoods. Such access shall not be mixed with vehicular and through traffic, except where the access utilizes public sidewalks or bikeways within a public-right-of-way.

I.

Homeowner associations or other legally enforceable mechanisms shall be established to maintain all common areas within multi-family developments.

(Ord. No. 319, § 4(Exh. A), 8-13-2024)

Chapter 19.70 - Accessory Uses and Structures

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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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