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Article 2 — Land Use/Zoning Districts
Twentynine Palms Municipal Code § 19.08.040 Development Standards
Twentynine Palms Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Twentynine Palms
Cite as: Twentynine Palms Municipal Code § 19.08.040 · 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 A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.08, §§ 19.08.010—19.08.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.08 as set out herein. The former Ch. 19.08 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from original codification.
19.08.010 - Purpose¶
The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the Rural Living Land Use District, identify allowed uses and establish development standards for the district.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.08.020 - Description and Intent of Land Uses¶
The intent of this district is to regulate residential development of large residential parcels. The district is primarily intended for quiet and spacious single-family residential use with some areas of compatible institutional uses. Because of the rural setting, more relaxed development standards may apply. The Rural Living Land Use District includes the following categories:
A. RL-1, which requires a minimum lot size of 1 acre.
B. RL-2.5, which requires a minimum lot size of 2.5 acres.
C. RL-5, which requires a minimum lot size of 5 acres.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.08.030 - Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements¶
Allowed uses and permit requirements for the Rural Living Land Use District are listed in Table 19.08.030-1 (Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements). The table lists all permissible uses and 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 19.08.030-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
| Allowed Use | RL-1 | RL-2.5 | RL-5 | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES | RESIDENTIAL USES AND CARE FACILITIES |
| Single-family dwelling | P | P | P | |
| Gated community 1 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Planned Unit Development | PUD | PUD | PUD | |
| Small family day care (8 or fewer children) | P | P | P | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Large family day care (9 to 14 children) | AUP | AUP | AUP | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Child day care center, commercial | AUP | AUP | AUP | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Residential or community care facilities serving 6 or fewer persons | P | P | P | |
| Residential or community care facilities serving 7 or more persons | AUP | AUP | AUP | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Congregate care facilities serving 6 or fewer persons | P | P | P | |
| Congregate care facilities serving 7 or more persons | AUP | AUP | AUP | Chapter 19.114 (Community Care Facilities) |
| Supportive housing/ |
P | P | P | |
| Mobile home parks | CUP | CUP | CUP | Chapter 19.124 (Mobile Home and Special Occupancy Parks) |
| GQ | ||||
| Caretaker housing | AUP | AUP | AUP | |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit | P | P | P | Chapter 19.134 (Accessory Dwelling Units) |
| Windmills and solar energy collectors, noncommercial | P | P | P | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED USES | AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED USES | AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED USES | AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED USES | AGRICULTURAL AND RELATED USES |
| Row, field, and tree crops, for noncommercial purposes 3 | P | P | P | |
| Row, field and tree crops, for commercial purposes 3 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Cultivation of ornamental or landscaping plants, including in greenhouses, for commercial purposes | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Produce stands | AUP | AUP | AUP | |
| Retail nurseries | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES | INSTITUTIONAL USES |
| Cemeteries 4 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Churches, synagogues, temples and other religious facilities 4 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Organizational /Group camps 4 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Governmental facilities 4 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Hospitals 4 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| School, private 4 | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| RECREATIONAL FACILITIES | RECREATIONAL FACILITIES | RECREATIONAL FACILITIES | RECREATIONAL FACILITIES | RECREATIONAL FACILITIES |
| Racetracks and stadiums | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| Public stables or horse boarding facilities | CUP | CUP | CUP | Chapter 19.102 (Animal Keeping) |
| Sports-oriented recreational facilities requiring remote locations | CUP | CUP | CUP | |
| TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES | TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES | TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES | TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES | TRANSIENT LODGING FACILITIES |
| Host home | AUP | AUP | AUP | Chapter 19.106 (Bed and Breakfast Uses) |
| Bed and breakfast home | AUP | AUP | AUP | Chapter 19.106 (Bed and Breakfast Uses) |
| Bed and breakfast inns/ |
CUP | CUP | CUP | Chapter 19.106 (Bed and Breakfast Uses) |
| Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks | CUP | CUP | CUP | Chapter 19.124 (Mobile Home and Special Occupancy Parks) |
| Vacation Home Rental | VHR | VHR | VHR | Chapter 19.41 (Vacation Home Rental) |
| COMMUNICATION FACILITIES, TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES, AND UTILITIES | ||||
| Communication facilities | CUP | CUP | CUP | Chapter 19.140 (Telecommunication Facilities) |
| Transportation facilities | CUP | CUP | 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 Use AUP = Administrative Use Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit Notes: 1If not reviewed as part of a subdivision application. 3For those uses which do not require large amounts of water, to be determined in consultation with the water district. 4All institutional uses shall be located within 1,000 feet of an expressway, arterial street or collector street, and have an adequate, improved private drive.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
19.08.040 - Development Standards¶
All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the Rural Living Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.08.040-1 (Development Standards).
Table 19.08.040-1 Development Standards
| Standard | RL-1 | RL-2.5 | RL-5 | Additional Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLOWED DENSITY (Dwelling Units per Gross Acre) | ||||
| Minimum 1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0 | See footnote 1. |
| Maximum | 1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | |
| LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS | LOT SIZE AND DIMENSIONS |
| Minimum Lot Size | 1 acre | 2.5 acres | 5 acres | |
| Minimum Lot Width | 100 ft. | 150 ft. | 200 ft. | |
| Minimum Lot Depth | 150 ft. | 200 ft. | 250 ft. | |
| Minimum Width to Depth Ratio | 1:4 | 1:4 | 1:4 | |
| MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) | MINIMUM SETBACKS (Feet) |
| Front, First Story and Above | 32 | 32 | 32 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Side, First Floor | 15 | 15 | 15 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Side, Second Story and Above | 20 | 20 | 20 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Street Side, First Story and Above | 25 | 25 | 25 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| Rear, First Story and Above | 20 | 20 | 20 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| LOT COVERAGE- Maximum percentage of the total lot area that may be covered by structures and impervious surfaces | ||||
| Maximum | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
| BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) | BUILDING HEIGHT (Feet) |
| Maximum | 35 | 35 | 35 | Chapter 19.68 (General Development Standards and Exceptions) |
| UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) | UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) | UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) | UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) | UNIT SIZE (Square Feet) |
| Minimum | 400 | 400 | 400 |
1Shall only apply to new subdivision applications received after July 1, 2016.
(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)
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