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Title 19 — Development Code›Chapter 19.80 — Noise Control

§ 19.130

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

19.130.010 - Purpose

The purpose of this Chapter is to regulate outdoor storage uses. The intent of these regulations is to encourage outdoor storage uses that are compatible with associated and surrounding uses and do not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation or create an unsightly appearance of unrestricted clutter.

19.130.020 - Applicability

The requirements contained in this Chapter shall apply to all outdoor storage uses located in the Commercial and Industrial land use districts.

19.130.030 - Permit Required

All outdoor storage uses shall require an amendment to the previously approved permit issued for the primary use and shall be processed in accordance with Section 19.28.140 (Amendments to Previously Approved Permits). In the absence of a previously approved permit for the primary use, a Site Plan Review shall be required in accordance with Chapter 19.36 (Site Plan Review).

19.130.040 - Development and Performance Standards - General

The following standards apply to properties in all Commercial and Industrial land use districts.

A.

Screening of outdoor storage shall be provided and maintained by the use of solid walls, wood fencing or chain link fencing with slats or drought-tolerant vegetation. If drought-tolerant vegetation is used to accomplish screening, the vegetation shall:

1.

Provide adequate screening within one year of planting.

2.

Be maintained to provide continual screening of any outdoor storage.

3.

Be watered with an automatic watering system equipped with a timer.

B.

If slats are used to accomplish screening, such materials shall be of uniform design and color and shall be maintained in good repair at all times.

C.

All materials, supplies, equipment, and operating trucks shall be stored in an enclosed building or area screened from public view.

D.

All storage area screening shall be architecturally integrated with surrounding buildings by the use of concrete, masonry, or other similar materials not to exceed a height of 8 feet from the highest finished grade in nonindustrial land uses and a height of 10 feet from the highest finished grade in industrial land uses.

E.

Storage of materials or equipment shall not exceed screen height within 50 feet of street-fronting screens in all zoning districts except the CS and IC Districts.

F.

The Director of Community Development may waive screening requirements subject to approval of an Administrative Use Permit.

19.130.050 - Development and Performance Standards - Commercial Districts

The following standards apply to properties in the CG, CT, CO and CN land use districts.

A.

Outdoor storage shall be screened so that it is not visible from the public right-of-way.

19.130.060 - Development and Performance Standards - Industrial Districts

The following standards apply to properties in the CS and IC land use districts.

A.

Outdoor storage shall be screened so that it is not visible from the following streets:

1.

Twentynine Palms Highway throughout the City

2.

Adobe Road north of Twentynine Palms Highway

3.

National Park Drive

4.

Amboy Road east of Adobe Road to the City limit

5.

Utah Trail between Amboy Road and the National Park entrance

B.

Operations. Outdoor manufacturing uses or activities shall provide for both the physical screening and operational controls of outdoor manufacturing use and activities to ensure adequate and appropriate buffering to surrounding land uses and the public right-of-way.

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Twentynine Palms Zoning Code
  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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