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Title 19 — Development Code›Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control

§ 19.124

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

19.124.010 - Purpose

A.

The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations for the location, design and improvement of mobile home parks and special occupancy parks to ensure they are compatible with and complementary to existing and future development in the immediate vicinity, and comply with the goals and policies of the General Plan.

B.

It is also the purpose of this Chapter to provide for flexibility in the design of residential development and to encourage:

1.

A creative approach to land development.

2.

An efficient use of the land.

3.

Community open space and amenities for recreational and visual enjoyment.

19.124.020 - Applicability

The requirements contained in this Chapter shall apply to all mobile home parks and special occupancy parks located in any land use district. It is hereby declared that in any instance where the provisions of this Chapter conflict with any applicable state law or regulation, that such state law or regulation shall govern.

19.124.030 - Definitions

Except as otherwise provided in Chapter 19.06 (Definitions), all terms used in this Chapter which are defined in the Mobile Home Parks Act or Special Occupancy Parks Act (California Health and Safety Code, Division 13, Parts 2.1 and 2.3, respectively), and the applicable regulations adopted pursuant thereto by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, are used in this Chapter as so defined unless, from the context thereof, it clearly appears that a different meaning is intended.

19.124.040 - Permit Required

Mobile home parks and special occupancy parks shall be subject to review pursuant to the permit requirements specified in the land use district tables in Article 2 (Chapters 19.08 through Chapter 19.22).

19.124.050 - Performance and Development Standards - General

The following standards shall apply to all mobile home parks and special occupancy parks:

A.

Landscaped Street Frontage. A minimum 15-foot-wide landscaped area shall be provided along all public rights-of-way.

B.

The park shall be visually screened from all public rights-of-way and interior property boundaries with a solid wall or fence composed of block, wood, metal, vinyl, or similar opaque material 6-foot in height, and/or a drought tolerant, irrigated, opaque, landscaped screen that will grow to 6 feet in height or greater. In no case shall the screening material encroach into front or street side setback.

C.

Access and Access Drives. All park access shall be from a public street; however, access drives within a park shall be privately owned.

D.

Clear Site Triangle. Landscaping and other visual obstructions shall not interfere with the required clear site triangle at all vehicular access points.

E.

Recycling. A recycling program shall be established for the park.

F.

Common Recreational Facilities and Open Space Requirements. Common recreational open space shall be provided in the park for use by all tenants and their invited guests. The area shall be provided in one common location with a minimum aggregate area of 400 square feet of recreational space for each mobile home space. Requirements for this open space and additional amenities required are detailed in Table 19.124.050-1 (Amenities) and Subsection 19.124.050.G, below.

Table 19.124.050-1 Amenities

Number of Unit Spaces Number of Amenities Required
0-20 Common recreational open space area to include landscaped area and
sheltered barbecue area with seating
21-50 1*
51-100 2*
101-200 3*
200+ One additional amenity for each additional 100 spaces beyond 200 unit
spaces
  • In addition to required common recreational open space area.

G.

Additional amenities required per the number of unit spaces in Table 19.124.050-1 may include, but shall not be limited to:

1.

Game room and/or indoor recreation room, minimum 400 square feet.

2.

Meeting room.

3.

Swimming pool and spa.

4.

Putting green.

5.

Pitch and putt golf course.

6.

Children's play area with play equipment.

7.

Plaza with water feature.

8.

Other amenities as approved by the approving authority, which provide equal or greater recreational benefit to residents.

(Ord. No. 290, § 4(Exh. A), 12-17-2019)

19.124.060 - Development Standards - Mobile Home Parks

This Section shall apply to all mobile home parks, as that term is defined by Health and Safety Code Section 18214(a) of the Mobile Home Parks Act.

A.

Mobile home parks are permitted for mobile homes, manufactured homes, and recreational vehicle use only. Recreational vehicles are only permitted for use on mobile home spaces to the extent that the recreational vehicle is otherwise permitted by state law and accompanying regulations.

B.

Space Standards. Individual mobile home spaces shall comply with standards specified in Table 19.124.060-1 (Mobile Home Park Space Standards):

Table 19.124.060-1

Mobile Home Park Space Standards

Maximum Density Consistent with the zoning district and the Mobile
Home - Tourist Commercial District Overlay where
applicable
Maximum Height 35 ft. for recreational buildings
Maximum Lot Coverage Per Unit 75% or 0.75 FAR

C.

Skirting and Pad Requirements. Each mobile home shall be equipped with skirting or provided with a support pad to give the appearance of the mobile home being located on grade.

D.

Parking Requirements. Each unit shall be provided with two 10-foot by 20-foot off-street parking spaces. There shall also be at least one guest parking space per four units. Guest parking shall be provided at parking bays located at designated areas along the interiors of the mobile home park. This provision shall apply both to mobile home units and recreational vehicle units in the mobile home park, as permitted by Subsection 19.124.060.A and as designated by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

E.

Laundry Facilities. Common laundry facilities of sufficient number and accessibility consistent with the California Uniform Building Code shall be provided.

F.

Recreational Vehicle Storage in a Mobile Home Park. When used as a frequent means of transportation, a self-propelled recreational vehicle or truck-mounted camper may be parked beside a mobile home space. That vehicle shall not be occupied or connected to the lot's utility facilities or interconnected with the occupied mobile home unit.

G.

Performance Surety. Lots or mobile home spaces shall not be sold unless a corporation, homeowners association, assessment district or other approved appropriate entity has been legally formed with the right to operate and maintain all of the mutually available features of the development including, but not limited to, open spaces, amenities, landscaping, or slope maintenance. Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions

(CC&Rs) may be developed and recorded for the development subject to review and approval of the City Attorney. The recorded CC&Rs shall permit enforcement by the City, if required. No lot or mobile home space shall be sold unless all approved and required open space, amenities, landscaping or other improvements, or approved phase thereof, have been completed unless the City Engineer determines that the health, safety and welfare of the occupants and the intent of this Code will be adequately safeguarded.

H.

Subdivisions. All mobile home park subdivisions shall be conditioned to require reservation and maintenance of all common areas for common use and enjoyment of the residents of the mobile home subdivision, and may not exceed the maximum density as prescribed by the land use district and the overlay district in which the park is located. All mobile home park subdivisions shall comply with all appropriate design standards established by this Chapter and all applicable state and City subdivision requirements, and the zoning and land use requirements of the land use district and overlay district in which they are located.

19.124.070 - Development Standards - Special Occupancy Parks

This Section shall apply to all special occupancy parks, as that term is defined in Health and Safety Code Section 18862.43 of the Special Occupancy Parks Act.

A.

Special occupancy parks are permitted for recreational vehicle and camping use only.

B.

Design Standards. The exterior boundaries of special occupancy parks shall complement the surrounding development or future developments.

C.

Space Standards. Individual spaces for recreational vehicles or for camping shall comply with the following standards, as set forth in Table 19.124.070-1 (Special Occupancy Park Space Standards).

Table 19.124.070-1

Special Occupancy Park Space Standards

Table 19.124.070-1
Special Occupancy Park Space Standards
Maximum Density RL District: 8 units/spaces per acre
CG, CN, CT, CS, and IC Districts: 12 units/spaces
per acre
Maximum Height 35 ft. for recreational buildings
Maximum Lot Coverage Per Unit 75% or 0.75 FAR

D.

Parking Requirements. Each unit shall be provided with one 10-foot by 20-foot off-street parking space. There shall also be at least one guest parking space per 10 units. Guest parking shall be provided at parking bays located at designated areas along the interiors of the special occupancy park.

E.

Laundry Facilities. Common laundry facilities of sufficient number and accessibility consistent with the Uniform Building Code shall be provided.

(Ord. No. 290, § 4(Exh. A), 12-17-2019)

19.124.080 - Existing Uses

Mobile home parks and special occupancy parks existing at the time of the adoption of this Development Code which do not comply with its provisions may continue to operate subject to the provisions contained in Chapter 19.142 of this Code (Nonconforming Buildings and Uses).

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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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