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Article 2 — Land Use/Zoning Districts
Twentynine Palms Municipal Code Ch. 19.14 High Density Residential District (R-HD)
Twentynine Palms Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Twentynine Palms
Cite as: Twentynine Palms Municipal Code Chapter 19.14 · Text as of 2026-10-04
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.14, §§ 19.14.010—19.14.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.14 as set out herein. The former Ch. 19.14 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from original codification.
19.14.010 - Purpose¶
The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the High Density Residential Land Use District, identify allowed uses, establish development standards for the District and satisfy the requirements of the adopted Housing Element.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.14.020 - Description and Intent of Land Uses¶
The intent of this district is to provide for higher-intensity housing opportunities, especially apartment complexes and senior housing intended to accommodate affordable housing. The district allows an additional range of housing types to meet the varying needs of different individuals and families in the City. The higher-density residential area is generally close to public and private transportation facilities and commercial districts or other employment and service areas.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.14.030 - Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements¶
Allowed uses and permit requirements for the High Density Residential Land Use District are listed in Table 19.14.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements). The table lists all use-related permits for primary and accessory uses that are permanent in nature. Additional permit requirements are listed in Chapters 19.28 through 19.64 related to permits and procedures. Allowed temporary uses are listed in Chapter 19.34 (Temporary Use Permit and Standards). Allowed accessory uses are listed in Chapter 19.70 (Accessory Uses and Structures).
Table 19.14.030-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
| Allowed Use | R-HD | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES |
| Single-family residential 1 | P | |
| Multi-family residential | Chapter 19.69 (Residential Development Standards and Design Criteria) | |
| 49 units or less | P 2 | |
| 50 units or more | SPR | |
| Gated community | P 3 | |
| Small family day care (8 or fewer children) | P | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Child day care center | AUP | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Residential or community care facilities serving 6 or fewer persons | P | |
| Residential or community care facilities serving 7 or more persons | AUP | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Congregate care facilities serving 6 or fewer persons | P | |
| Congregate care facilities serving 7 or more persons | AUP | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Mobile home parks | CUP | Chapter 19.124 (Mobile Home and Special Occupancy Parks) |
| Single-room occupancy facilities | AUP | Chapter 19.136 (Single-room Occupancy Facilities) |
| Caretaker housing | AUP | |
| Employee Housing | P | |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | P | Chapter 19.134 (Accessory Dwelling Units ) |
| Windmills and solar energy collectors, noncommercial | P | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES |
| Cemeteries | CUP | |
| Churches, synagogues, temples, and other religious facilities | CUP | |
| Governmental facilities | CUP | |
| Hospitals | CUP | |
| School, private | CUP | |
| Emergency shelters | P | Chapter 19.116 (Emergency Shelters) |
| Supportive housing/ |
P | |
| COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND UTILITIES | ||
| Communication facilities | CUP | Chapter 19.140 (Telecommunication Facilities) |
| Transportation facilities | CUP | |
| TEMPORARY AND INTERIM USES (See Chapter 19.34 , Temporary Use Permit and Standards) | ||
| ACCESSORY USES (See Chapter 19.70 , Accessory Uses and Structures) |
- = Prohibited Use P = Permitted AUP = Administrative Use Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit VHRP = Vacation Home Rental Permit Notes: 1Maximum of one unit, must be on an existing lot. 2Multifamily residential development is allowed by right as a use, subject to CEQA review (when the project is otherwise not exempt). CEQA review is of other aspects of the project besides the use. 3If not reviewed as part of a subdivision application.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.14.040 - Development Standards¶
All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the High Density Residential Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.14.040-1 (Development Standards).
Table 19.14.040-1 Development Standards
| Standard | R-HD | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| ALLOWED DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Gross Acre) | ||
| Maximum | 24 | |
| LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | ||
| Minimum Lot Size | 10,000 sq. ft. | |
| Minimum Lot Width | Lot size of less than 1 acre - 80 ft. Lot size of 1 acre or more - 150 ft. | |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 125 ft. | |
| Minimum Width to Depth Ratio | N/A | |
| MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) |
| Front, First Story and Above | 20 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Side, First Story | 10 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Side, Second Story and Above | 20 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Street Side, First Story and Above | 20 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Rear, First Story | 10 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Rear, Second Story and Above | 20 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Distance Between Buildings | 20 | |
| LOT COVERAGE - Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious surfaces | ||
| Maximum | 70 | |
| BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) |
| Maximum | 35 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) | UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) | UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) |
| Minimum 2 | 400 | See footnote 2. |
1Shall only apply to new subdivision applications or development project applications received after April 24, 2015.2Does not apply to SRO units in accordance with Chapter 19.136 (Single-Room Occupancy Facilities).
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
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