Twentynine Palms Municipal Code § 19.10.010 Purpose

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Editor's note— Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Sept. 26, 2023, repealed the former Ch. 19.10, §§ 19.10.010—19.10.040, and enacted a new Ch. 19.10 as set out herein. The former Ch.19.10 pertained to similar subject matter and derived from original codification.

The purpose of this Chapter is to describe the character and intent of the Single-Family Residential Land Use District, identify allowed uses and establish development standards for the district.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

The intent of this district is to regulate residential development in the single-family land use district of the City. The district is intended to create, preserve and enhance neighborhoods in a quiet neighborhood setting where permanent, one-household, residential uses are predominant. The detached dwellings and yards of single-family residential district areas allow for maximum privacy, where desired, and opportunities for outdoor living and activities. The Single-Family Residential Land Use District includes the following categories:

A. RS-4, which allows a maximum of 4 units per acre.

B. RS-3, which allows a maximum of 3 units per acre.

C. RS-2, which allows a maximum of 2 units per acre.

D. RS-1, which allows a maximum of 1 unit per acre.

E. RS-E, which allows a maximum of 1 unit per 2.5 acres.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)

Allowed uses and permit requirements for the Single-Family Residential Land Use District are listed in Table 19.10.030-1 (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 19.10.030-1 Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements

• = Prohibited Use P = Permitted Use AUP = Administrative Use Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit Notes: 1If not reviewed as part of a subdivision application. 2Resorts, group quarters, and resort camps may only be permitted on parcels of 5 acres or more. 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)

All new land uses and structures or alterations to existing land uses and/or structures in the Single-Family Residential Land Use District shall be designed, constructed and established in compliance with the development standards in Table 19.10.040-1 (Development Standards).

Table 19.10.040-1 Development Standards

1 Shall only apply to new subdivision applications received after July 1, 2016.

(Ord. No. 310, § 4(Exh. A), 9-26-2023)