Earlier editions: 2026-09
Article 2 — Land Use/Zoning Districts
Twentynine Palms Municipal Code Ch. 19.22 Public Land Use Districts (P and F)
Twentynine Palms Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Twentynine Palms
Cite as: Twentynine Palms Municipal Code Chapter 19.22 · 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 A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.22, §§ 19.22.010—19.22.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.22 as set out herein. The former Ch. 19.22 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from original codification.
19.22.010 - Purpose¶
The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the Public Land Use District, identify allowed uses and establish development standards for the district. The Public Land Use District includes Public (P) and Floodway (F).
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.20.020 - Description and Intent of Land Uses¶
A. Public (P). The intent of this district is for properties which have public uses such as City and county facilities and offices, parks, public golf courses, schools, school facilities, water district operations, etc.
B. Floodway (F). The intent of this district is to serve as a means of identifying those properties in the City under ownership of the San Bernardino County Flood Control District and permitting flood control facilities and other drainage infrastructure, as deemed necessary by the Flood Control District, to protect the public safety of City residents.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.22.030 - Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements¶
Allowed uses and permit requirements for the Public Land Use District are listed in Table 19.22.030-1 (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 19.22.030-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
| Allowed Use | P | F | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES |
| Residential or community care facilities serving 6 or fewer persons | P | - | |
| Congregate care facilities serving 6 or fewer persons | P | - | |
| RETAIL AND SERVICE | RETAIL AND SERVICE | RETAIL AND SERVICE | RETAIL AND SERVICE |
| Art gallery, noncommercial | P | - | |
| Farmers market uses | CUP | - | See Chapter 19.110 (Farmers Market Uses) |
| Cemetery/ |
CUP | - | |
| Government storage yard/ |
AUP | - | |
| Hospital | CU:P | - | |
| Museum | AUP | - | |
| Recreational facility: | |||
| Indoor | CUP | - | |
| Outdoor | CUP | - | |
| Schools, private | CUP | - | |
| INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES |
| Churches, synagogues, temples, and other religious facilities | CUP | ||
| Public safety uses and facilities | P | - | |
| FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES | FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES | FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES | FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES |
| Flood control facilities, including drainage channels, basins and any other drainage infrastructure improvements | P | P | |
| TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES | TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES | TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES | TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES |
| Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks operated by public agencies | CUP | - | Chapter 19.124 (Mobile Home and Special Occupancy Parks) |
| COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND UTILITIES | |||
| Airports, aircraft storage | CUP | - | |
| Communication facilities | CUP | - | Chapter 19.140 (Telecommunication Facilities) |
| Utility and service uses and structures | 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 P = Permitted AUP = Administrative Use Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.22.040 - Development Standards¶
All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the Public (P) and Floodway (F) land use districts shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.22.040-1 (Development Standards).
Table 19.22.040-1 Development Standards
| Allowed Use | P | F | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLOWED DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Gross Acre) | |||
| Minimum | N/A | N/A | |
| Maximum | N/A | N/A | |
| LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS |
| Minimum Lot Size | None | None | |
| Minimum Lot Width | None | None | |
| Minimum Lot Depth | None | None | |
| Minimum Width to Depth Ratio | None | None | |
| MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) |
| Front | 25 | None | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Side | 10 | None | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Street Side | 25 | None | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Rear | 10 | None | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Distance Between Buildings | None | None | |
| LOT COVERAGE | LOT COVERAGE | LOT COVERAGE | LOT COVERAGE |
| Maximum | 80% | N/A | |
| FLOOR AREA RATIO | FLOOR AREA RATIO | FLOOR AREA RATIO | FLOOR AREA RATIO |
| Maximum | 1.0 | N/A | |
| BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) |
| Maximum | 35 | None | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
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