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Title 19 — Development Code

§ 19.73

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

19.73.010 - Purpose

This Chapter establishes mandatory development standards for commercial and industrial development to ensure consistency with surrounding land uses, and to implement the policies of the General Plan. This Chapter also enables the development of design criteria to allow flexibility in design solutions, and to reflect the policies of the General Plan.

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

19.73.020 - Applicability

The standards contained in this Chapter shall apply to the following:

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 25 percent or more in the existing square footage of a use, the development standards in this Chapter shall be complied with.

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

19.73.030 - 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)

19.73.040 - Minimum Development Standards—Commercial and Industrial Uses

A.

All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public rights-of-way and parking lots as an integral part of the building design through the use of parapets, screen walls, equipment wells or similar design features, a minimum of six inches above the tallest piece of mechanical equipment.

B.

Those portions of the front setback area not improved with drive aisles, walls, and signage or similar features shall be landscaped. Said landscaping shall reflect a desert theme, including use of drought resistant plants. All landscaping installation, design and landscaping plans are also subject to the requirements of the state of California.

C.

Vibrations generated on-site shall not be detectable off-site. For uses that may generate vibrations detectable off-site, a detailed vibration assessment and plan addressing and mitigating these impacts shall

be submitted for review and approval.

D.

Electrical disturbances or interference. For uses that may produce electrical disturbances or interference to surrounding land uses, a detailed electrical interference assessment and plan addressing and mitigating these impacts shall be submitted for review and approval.

E.

Odors, dust and airborne pollution shall be controlled so as to not impact surrounding land uses or the public rights-of-way. For uses that may generate odors, dust or airborne pollution, a detailed assessment and plan addressing and mitigating these impacts shall be submitted for review and approval.

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

Chapter 19.74 - Fences, Walls, and Screens

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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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