Twentynine Palms Municipal Code § 19.174.010 Specific Plan 1

A. Purpose. The purpose of Specific Plan # 1 is to reclassify a land use designation of RM 3,000, which is inconsistent with the General Plan and Community Plan, to an entitlement in compliance with said General Plan and Community Plan.

B. Recitals.

1. Except as otherwise noted, the property in Specific Plan # 1 shall be governed by the regulations of the RM land use designation.

2. The maximum number of units permitted on the parcels shall be as designated on the specific plan map wherein a number is designated on such lots.

a. In block(s) A, unless otherwise designated, the maximum entitlement shall be two units per lot.

b. In block(s) B, unless otherwise designated, the maximum entitlement shall be three units per lot.

3. Those lots designated as having a "sanctioned entitlement" are considered legal nonconforming lots, except that should a unit or units be destroyed by earthquake, fire or other Act of God, the entitlement designated on the map may be reinstated provided that such reinstatement is commenced within one year. Commencement entails construction in addition to grading with permits issued and vertical construction substantially begun.

4. Short duration (stays of less than 30 days) residential/semi commercial land uses may be established within Specific Plan # 1 subject to the following:

a. Any property developed with a short duration residential use must conform to the underlying Multi-family Residential (RM) density and development standards as defined within the City of Twentynine Palms Development Code.

b. Any property developed with a short duration residential use must encompass a single, legal lot consisting of at least 1.0 acre in size.

c. Any property developed with a short duration residential use shall have a minimum of 20 individual rental units to a maximum of 50 individual rental units.

d. A short duration residential use must first receive Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit unless it can be proven to the City that such use existed prior to the effective date of the ordinance that set forth these standards.

e. Any such short duration residential use may be allowed signage, with a Sign Permit issued by the Community Development Department, as detailed herein. The maximum total area of all commercial signs on any one site (whether wall-mounted or freestanding monument) shall not exceed a cumulative total of 125 square feet. One monument sign of not more than 6 feet in height shall be permitted. The monument sign may be internally or externally lit. If externally lit, all such lighting shall be shielded and conform to the City's night sky lighting standards. A wall sign(s) may be placed upon the exterior of any building on-site, provided such sign(s) are not placed in a manner so that any portion of said sign(s) extend above the roof or parapet line of the structure face to which they are attached and provided that such sign(s) are not internally lit. Wall signs may be externally lit provided such lighting is shielded and conforms to the City's night sky lighting standards. Physical alterations to structures on-site solely to allow the placement of signage shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission. Ancillary signage which does not identify commercial activities or products may be permitted when in character with the theme of the short duration residential use on-site as determined by the Planning Commission.

C. This Specific Plan renders the territory encompassed herein consistent with the General Plan and Community Plan of the City of Twentynine Palms.

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A. Purpose. The purpose of Specific Plan # 2 is to reclassify a land use designation of RM 3,000, which is inconsistent with the General Plan and Community Plan, to an entitlement in compliance with said General Plan and Community Plan.

B. Recitals.

1. The remaining parcels shall be governed by the regulation of the RM Land Use District except as otherwise noted in this Specific Plan.

2. Each lot 7,200 square feet in size or greater in the Specific Plan RM designation may have a minimum entitlement of two units. Lots smaller than 7,200 square feet or combination of the lots shall have an entitlement of one unit per 5,000 square foot or property (gross).

3. Those lots smaller than 7,200 square feet containing two or more units shall be deemed legal nonconforming use.

C. This Specific Plan renders the territory encompassed herein consistent with the General Plan and Community Plan of the City of Twentynine Palms.

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A. Purpose. The purpose of Specific Plan # 3 is to reclassify a land use designation of RM 3,000, which is inconsistent with the General Plan and Community Plan, to an entitlement in compliance with said General Plan and Community Plan.

B. Recitals.

1. The territory in Specific Plan #3 shall be governed by the regulations of the RM land use classification except as otherwise stated in this Specific Plan.

2. Entitlement.

a. Each lot of 7,200 square feet or greater shall have a minimum entitlement of two units.

b. Each lot with a net area less than 7,200 square feet shall have a maximum entitlement of one unit.

c. Proposed developments that combine lots or utilize lots larger than 10,000 square feet net shall have a maximum entitlement of 1) two units per lot for each lot 7,200 square feet net or greater in size and one unit per each lot less than 7,200 square feet net in size; or 2) one unit per 5,000 square feet net of territory, whichever of the two alternatives is greater.

C. Those lots smaller than 7,200 square feet net containing more than one unit shall be deemed legal nonconforming uses.

D. This Specific Plan renders the territory encompassed herein consistent with the General Plan and Community Plan of the City of Twentynine Palms.

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A. Purpose. The purpose of Specific Plan # 4 is to reclassify a land use designation of RM 3,000, which is inconsistent with the General Plan and Community Plan, to an entitlement in compliance with said General Plan and Community Plan.

B. Recitals.

1. The territory in Specific Plan # 4 shall be governed by the regulations of the RM land use classification except as otherwise stated in this Specific Plan.

2. Entitlement.

a. Each lot with a net area of 7,200 square feet or greater shall have a minimum entitlement of two units.

b. Each lot with a net area of less than 7,200 square feet shall have a maximum entitlement of one unit.

c. Proposed developments that combine or utilize lots larger than 10,000 square feet net shall have a maximum entitlement of 1) two units per lot for each lot of 7,200 square feet net or greater in size and one unit per each lot less than 7,200 square feet net in size; or 2) one unit per 5,000 square feet of net territory, whichever is greater.

C. Those lots smaller than 15,000 square feet net with more than two units shall be deemed legal nonconforming uses.

D. This Specific Plan renders the territory encompasses herein consistent with the General Plan and Community Plan of the City of Twentynine Palms.

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