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§ 19.106

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

19.106.010 - Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations for bed and breakfast uses in the Rural Living (RL) and Multi-Family Residential (RM) land use districts.

19.106.020 - Applicability

The requirements contained in this Chapter shall apply to all bed and breakfast uses located in the RL and RM land use districts. For bed and breakfast uses in commercial districts, see Chapter 19.16 (Commercial Districts) and Chapter 19.18 (Service Commercial and Community Industrial Districts) of the Development Code.

19.106.030 - Definitions

Bed and breakfast uses shall include the following types of uses:

A.

Host Home. A host home contains one or two guest rooms.

B.

Bed and Breakfast Home. A bed and breakfast home contains three to five guest rooms.

C.

Bed and Breakfast Inns/Lodges. A bed and breakfast inn/lodge contains six to ten guest rooms.

19.106.040 - Permit Required

The following permit requirements shall be applicable to all bed and breakfast uses in the RL and RM land use districts:

A.

All bed and breakfast uses shall be subject to approval of the specified permit as designated in Table 19.08.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements, RL District) and Table 19.12.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements, RM District).

B.

All bed and breakfast uses shall register with the City Finance Department for transient occupancy tax reporting and payment.

19.106.050 - Development Standards—General

The following performance and development criteria shall apply to all bed and breakfast uses.

A.

Occupancy Requirement. The residence shall be occupied by the owner or a resident employee responsible to the owner.

B.

Structural Feature Requirements.

1.

All dwelling units proposed for bed and breakfast uses must comply with standards and specifications of the Uniform Building Code, and shall also be subject to the room occupancy standard outlined in the state housing law (as amended).

2.

Each guest room shall be equipped with a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector conforming to the Uniform Building Code Standards (UBC No. 43-6), and exit/egress and an emergency evacuation map must be displayed in a prominent location in each guest room.

C.

Access and Driveway Requirements. The owner shall ensure that all required accesses, driveways and parking spaces remain clear and unobstructed, and are available and ready for the occupants' use at all times.

D.

Parking Requirements.

1.

All required parking spaces shall comply with the location and design standards established by the applicable land use district and the provisions of Chapter 19.82 (Off-Street Parking and Loading).

2.

Additional parking spaces may be required when deemed necessary by the approving authority.

E.

Lighting. Lighting shall comply with Chapter 19.78 (Lighting Standards).

F.

Signs. All signs shall comply with Chapter 19.88 (Signs).

G.

Design Standards.

1.

Where no minimum lot area requirement is specified in this Chapter, a bed and breakfast use shall not be permitted on a site that has less than the required minimum lot area specified by the underlying land use district.

2.

Alterations and modifications made to the structure(s) and the site shall be compatible with the character of the neighborhood. Such alterations and modifications shall also comply with all applicable provisions, requirements and standards of the Code.

3.

Additional landscaping may be required to screen parked vehicles from view where such parking is located within the front yard setback.

4.

No bed and breakfast use shall be permitted where more than two such uses currently exist within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the proposed site.

H.

Kitchen Facilities.

5.

There shall be no cooking facilities permitted in guest rooms.

6.

The sale of food or other materials is limited to current guests of the premises where the use is located and not to the general public.

I.

Records of Patrons. Records of all guests who patronize the bed and breakfast establishment shall be preserved for a minimum period of three years before such records are discarded.

J.

Miscellaneous Conditions.

1.

The use shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles for the delivery of materials to or from the premises beyond those commercial vehicles normally associated with residential uses.

2.

There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or equipment related to the bed and breakfast use, nor shall merchandise be visible from outside the home.

3.

The appearance of the structure shall not be altered nor the occupation within the residence be conducted in a manner which would cause the premises to substantially differ from its residential character either by the use of colors, materials, construction, lighting, signs, or the emission of sounds, noises and vibrations.

19.106.060 - Development Standards - Host Homes

A.

Minimum Lot Size Required. The following minimum lot sizes shall be required:

1.

RM Land Use District. A host home shall comply with the following minimum lot sizes:

a.

One Guest Room: No minimum.

b.

Two Guest Rooms: 7,200 square feet.

2.

RL Land Use District. A minimum lot area of 1 acre is required.

B.

Minimum Number of Bathrooms Required. A minimum of two bathrooms shall be provided.

19.106.070 - Development Standards - Bed and Breakfast Homes

A.

Minimum Lot Size Required. The following minimum lot sizes shall be required:

1.

RM Land Use District. A bed and breakfast home shall comply with the following minimum lot sizes:

a.

Three Guest Rooms: 8,200 square feet.

b.

Four Guest Rooms: 9,200 square feet.

c.

Five Guest Rooms: 10,200 square feet.

2.

RL Land Use District. A minimum lot area of 1 acre is required.

B.

Minimum Number of Bathrooms Required. A minimum of three bathrooms shall be provided.

C.

Access. A bed and breakfast home in the RL land use district must be located on a parcel with public street access which connects to the City's paved and maintained roadway system.

19.106.080 - Development Standards - Bed and Breakfast Inns/Lodges

A.

Minimum Lot Size Required. The following minimum lot sizes shall be required.

1.

RM Land Use District. A minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet is required for six guest rooms plus an additional 1,000 square feet of lot area for each additional guest room.

2.

RL Land Use District. A minimum lot area of 5 acres is required for a bed and breakfast inn/lodge in the RL land use district.

B.

Minimum Number of Bathrooms Required. A minimum of four bathrooms shall be provided.

C.

Accessibility. Access for the physically handicapped shall be provided per requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

19.106.090 - Additional Findings for Approval

Prior to approving an application for a bed and breakfast use, the approving authority shall find that all the following are true. These findings are in addition to those required for permit approval.

A.

That the proposed bed and breakfast use complies with all requirements of the Development Code and is consistent with the adopted goals and policies or the adopted General Plan.

B.

That the residential character of the neighborhood in which the proposed bed and breakfast use is located shall be maintained and preserved and that the issuance of the permit shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or injurious to the vicinity and district in which the use is located.

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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
      Overview
      1. § 19.82
      2. § 19.88
      3. 88.080 Freestanding Signs
      4. § 19.90
      5. § 19.92
      6. § 19.94
      7. § 19.96
      8. § 19.98
      9. § 19.100
      10. § 19.102
      11. § 19.104
      12. § 19.106
      13. § 19.108
      14. § 19.110
      15. § 19.112
      16. § 19.114
      17. § 19.116
      18. § 19.124
      19. § 19.128
      20. § 19.130
      21. § 19.132
      22. § 19.134
      23. § 19.136
      24. § 19.138
      25. § 19.140
      26. § 19.142
      27. § 19.144
      28. § 19.146
      29. § 19.147
      30. § 19.148
      31. Article 7 — Subdivision Regulations

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