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Title 19 — Development Code›Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control

§ 19.116

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

19.116.010 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate the development, establishment and operation of emergency shelters in order to provide opportunities for the development of permanent year-round emergency shelter for homeless individuals and others in need of emergency shelter in the Multi-Family Residential (RM) and High Density Residential (R-HD) land use districts, and to establish standards for emergency shelters that will help ensure that the location and operation of such facilities provide for the health, safety and general welfare of all City residents.

(Ord. No. 308, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

19.116.020 - Applicability

The requirements contained in this Chapter shall apply to all emergency shelter uses located in the RM and R-HD land use districts.

(Ord. No. 308, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

19.116.030 - Definitions

A.

Emergency Shelter. Housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less. No individual or households may be denied access to such emergency shelter because of an inability to pay (California Health and Safety Code Section 50801).

(Ord. No. 308, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

19.116.040 - Permit Required

The following permit requirements shall be applicable to all emergency shelter uses:

A.

All emergency shelters shall be subject to approval of the specified permit as designated in Table 19.12.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements) and 19.14.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements).

(Ord. No. 308, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

19.116.050 - Operating Standards

The following requirements apply to the operation of emergency shelters, as authorized by Government Code Section 65583(a)(4):

A.

The maximum number of beds or persons to be served nightly by an emergency shelter shall be 25.

B.

Off-street parking shall be limited to one space per employee.

C.

Appropriately sized and located exterior and interior on-site waiting and intake areas shall be provided.

D.

Appropriate exterior lighting shall be provided.

E.

On-site management shall be provided.

F.

Security shall be provided during the hours that the emergency shelter is in operation.

G.

The maximum length of stay by a homeless person in an emergency shelter shall be six months.

H.

An emergency shelter shall not be located within 300 feet of another emergency shelter.

I.

No individual or household shall be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

(Ord. No. 308, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

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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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