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VI. CONSENT CALENDAR
None.
VII. PUBLIC PEAR]WGS
A. Continued Case No= 87�-3)- CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for approval of an amendment to zoning
ordinance chapter 25.58.070 A & B to allow
special limitations in the residential zone.
Action: WITHDRAWN
B. Case No. DA 86-7 AMENDMENT - PAMELA SMALLWOOD, Applicant
Request for an amendment to DA 86-7 removing
contradictory provisions resulting fran approved
amendments to PP 86-43 relating to congregate
care services offered as part of a 243 unit
senior housing project located on 23 acres on
the north side of Fred Waring Drive, 1400 feet
east of Cook Street.
Mr. Drell explained that when the last amendment was approved, sane
wording was overlooked in the development agreement that should be
deleted to make it consistent. Commission and staff discussed
in-lieu fees and when these fees would be available for use.
Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone
present wished ' to address the aammission, in FAVOR or OPPOSITION.
There being no one, the public testimony was closed.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Ladlow, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock,
adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 3-1
(Commissioner Richards voted no).
Moved by Commissioner Ladlow, seconded by Commissioner Whitlock,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1269, recommending
approval of DA 86-7 Amendment to city council. Carried 3-1
(Commissioner Richards voted no).
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VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Continued Case No. ZOA 87-3 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for approval of an amendment to zoning
ordinance chapter 25. 58. 070 A & B to allow
special limitations in the residential zone.
Mr. Diaz explained that this item had been continued by commission
with , a request for further notification. He explained that Mr.
Allen was present to answer any questions.
Mr. Frank Allen requested that certain requirements be applied: 1 )
present site plan of property and where vehicles would be parked; 2)
photograph of vehicle; 3) proof of being registered owner; 4) CC&R's
compliance shown by written approval from homeowner's association.
Mr. Diaz stated that he felt that this could be handled at the staff
i.evel by the zoning administrator and if a problem occurs, the
matter can then be appealed to the planning commission. He indicated
that the only case of hardship would be that of a person who could
not park a vehicle in the back.
Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone
present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed.
MRS. MARGARET TOWNSEND, 73-150 Guadelupe, stated that she .has
had her 25' length vehicle for 13 years and it sits in the
driveway. She also stated that she keeps her property in
excellent condition and no neighbors complain. She informed
commission that there was no way that she could put the RV in
the backyard and indicated that she has never heard of this law
and did not feel it was fair.
MR. CARL ANDERSON, 72-920 Homestead, stated that if there are
problems with some RV's , they can be dealt with under the
nuisance ordinance and this proposed amendment would not
be necessary.
Commissioner Richards asked Mr. Allen to give a brief summary of the
reason for this amendment; he did so. Commissioner Richards asked
Mr. Allen if most homeowners associations already have the proposed
amendment in their CC&R's and Mr. Allen replied yes, but it is
costly to enforce. Chairman Erwood asked Mr. Allen if the homeowners
associations were taking this problem to the city because it is to
expensive for them to enforce; Mr. Allen replied that that was part
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of the reason, but indicated that individual neighbors also complain.
Upon questioning regarding complaint documentation, Mr. Allen
responded that when complaints are taken they are not broken down,
but clarified that 35 to 40 complaints within three to four months
are being received.
MR. DON THOMPSON, De Anza, stated that he has fought the RV
issues since inception. He felt that most complaints are from
realtors trying to sell houses in the neighborhood. He stated
that recently Indio has had a rash of RV burglaries. He
suggested that the city buy property and hire a security
officer and have a storage area. He felt that the city was
taking away too many personal rights and making law breakers
out of honest citizens.
MR. JAMES SEIRS, resident of Palm Desert since 1962, asked the
commission to consider what they are doing. He stated that
there is not sufficient or adequate storage available with
protection.
MRS. TOWNSEND addressed the commission and indicated that
everyone had pledge allegiance to the flag at the beginning of
the meeting and felt that the home owners deserved a lot more
consideration.
Chairman Erwood responded by saying that changes are being proposed
to try to make the ordinance workable and when talking about American
citizenship, that is why we are having changes are being proposed,
to establish a better ordinance. He asked Mrs. Townsend how she
would change the ordinance for council recommendation. Mrs. Townsend
stated that she would prefer having no ordinance and if a nuisance
occurs, it can be abated like complaints against homes. She noted
that. on Guadelupe there is no curb and gutter at this time and that
makes parking on the street hazardous.
MR. TONY THOMPSON, El Cortez resident, stated that the RV will
not go in his backyard and that sometimes he parks it in front
when he has relatives visiting. He stated that with the
present ordinance he has to start his vehicle two or three times
a week. He told commission that he is retired and does not use
the RV for business purposes, but they need to be in a
convenient place because starting the engine has to be done
frequently.
MR. HENRY STIRLOCK, San Clemente, stated that he was present
when last ordinance was adopted. He indicated that he did not
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know who is complaining, homeowners or realtors, and felt
complaints should be documented. He told commission that he
owns a pickup with a camper and it stays in his driveway.
MR. VIC EFFINGER, 539 Sorrento Court, stated that he was
representing the Hidden Palms Homeowners Association and that
they have considerable trouble in enforcing the CCBR's, which
do not allow RV's on the premises except for loading or delivery
purposes for 30 to 45 minutes. He stated that when people buy a
unit in Hidden Palms they agree to abide by the CCSR's. He
indicated that this is a democracy where majority rules.
MR. ROSS PATTERSON, Shadow Mountain, stated that he was being
harassed. He indicated that he stores the RV in Indio and
when he brings it home to get ready for a trip, an officer is
right there telling him to move It. He felt that Palm Desert
should have a limited amount of time to allow for loading and
unloading. He felt that someone should talk to the code
enforcement officer. He indicated that he has to look at old
trucks and the RV's generally have a better appearance. He
stated that with all the harassment, he feels like moving from
Palm Desert.
MRS. ELLEN MORANTSI , 72-924 Sonora, asked if she could extend
her fence because the gates open inward and she would Install a
cement slab parallel to the driveway for parking the vehicle.
She stated that she just received the notice and asked how long
she has to relocate or move the vehicle.
Chairman Erwood suggested that Mrs. Morantsi set up a meeting with
Frank Allen.
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MR. TOM HOLLOWAY, 70-261 Hatera, indicated that this was his
first trip to city hall . He stated that he has an RV parked In
his driveway and that it is 60 feet long. He indicated that he
recently received a ticket from Mr. Allen and that he has lived
here 30 years and felt that Palm Desert used to be a good
place. He asked where the complaints were coming from.
Chairman Erwood provided clarification. Mr. Holloway felt that
if the vehicle is not unsightly, there should not be a problem
with parking. He felt that people should be allowed to park
them in their own driveways.
A speaker from the audience suggested that the ordinance state that
parking be behind the building setback limit. Mr. Allen indicated
that the present ordinance states setback . Mr. Don Thompson
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indicated that the Good Sand Club might be able to provide some legal
Information regarding the unconstitutionality of ordinances being
written based on aesthetics only. He also stated that he was upset
about not being able to attend the council meeting regarding parking
RV's on the street because of work and indicated that this would mean
that when he has visitors, they would not be able to park anywhere if
they have an RV.
Planning commission asked for clarification on the council action.
Mr. Diaz stated that council passed this ordinance amendment to
second reading and explained why a public hearing was not required.
He indicated that if passed, RV's cannot be parked on the street at
all . Mr. Allen informed commission that this was initiated by
council direction because of complaints and Indicated that the matter
would be before the council again on November 12.
Someone from the audience spoke and stated that in the city of
Cerritos, permits can be obtained to allow parking overnight on the
street. Chairman Erwood suggested that staff take that issue up
with the council .
MR. MELVIN GORDON, 72-949 Joshua Trail , informed commission
that he was representative of the homeowners association for 971
parcels on the south end of Palm Desert. He stated that at a
board of directors meeting it was the opinion of the board that
this ordinance has a lot of validity and would solve problems
in their jurisdiction. He stated that larger lots would allow
For RV's in the back, whereas smaller lots to the north might
not have the same amount of area. He suggested that some type
of distinction be made or special provision be made for
hardship. He felt that some city agency should provide a
facility with adequate security for storage of these vehicles.
Commissioner Richards stated that the code enforcement officers were
doing a good job and felt that depending on the size of the lots,
this ordinance would be very discriminatory. He did not advise
parking on the street for any length of time and felt that adequate
storage on the each homeowner' s property, taking into account
aesthetic views, should be considered. Commissioner Richards
Indicated that there is land in the city that perhaps could be
designated for this use, but wondered if people would use them. He
asked the audience if they would use a facility that was within the
city boundaries that had a reasonable amount of security. He noted
that the results were about half and half. Commissioner Richards
expressed concern regarding the new and old ordinances, the small
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size of some lots, council 's action on street parking, and felt
complaints should be cataloged better by code.
Commissioner Richards noted that there was a council member present
and indicated that people have the opportunity to attend the meeting
on November 12 to express their views. Mr. Diaz informed commission
that since the matter was passed to second reading, anyone addressing
this issue should speak under oral communications.
Commissioner Whitlock concurred with Commissioner Richards in that
the current and proposed ordinances do not solve the problems. She
stated that she would like to see the types of complaints and where
they are coming from. Commissioner Richards stated that he would
like to . know how many people are complaining because there is a
violation and how many complaints were received after the first
ordinance was passed to see if sincere complaints from neighbors
were being received.
Mr. Alien clarified that he produces a monthly activity report and
when a complaint comes in, the name and address of the person
calling is taken down. Mr. Diaz asked where the complaints are
coming from, and indicated that some areas don't seem to mind if
RV's are parked in the driveways and some do. He indicated that the
ordinance has to be city-wide and can't be split for the north and
south areas.
Commissioner Downs noted that code enforcement department receives a
lot of "flack" but indicated that he is just doing his job. He
suggested using setbacks and if a hardship occurs, they can go to the
community development director. He felt that a city parking area
should be provided.
Chairman Erwood suggested that this matter be continued to a date
certain or send the matter to city council without a recommendation.
He felt that it would be more prudent to continue the hearing.
Commissioner Richards agreed that the matter should be continued and
felt more information was needed and asked that code provide more
information on the nature of the complaints.
Mr. Allen suggested that a committee be formed that comprises of
staff and homeowners to come up with an acceptable ordinance.
Commissioner Downs felt that homeowners associations should be
excluded from that committee because of a bias with the CCBR's
against RV's. Mr. Diaz suggested seeing where the complaints are
coming from and discouraged a situation of the city enforcing
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association CCBR's. Commissioner Richards felt that Mr. Thompson
would be a good candidate for the committee.
Mr. Diaz indicated that could commission recommend to the council
that they set up the committee and continue the amendment restricting
parking on the street and that commission continue this meeting to
January 5, 1988.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs,
recommending that city council establish a committee of city council ,
planning commission, staff, and interested parties to investigate
the current ordinance and proposed ordinance and continue this
discussion to January 5, 1988, to allow time for a report from the
committee. Also to recommend that city council postpone adoption of
any resolutions amending the recreational vehicle ordinance in any
way until the matter had been studied by the committee. Carried
4-0.
Commissioner Richards stated that anyone interested in serving on
this committee should contact Mr. Allen. Mr. Allen also suggested
that information from Good Sands should be obtained.
Vill . MISCELLANEOUS
A. Case No. CUP 87-13 - INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S CENTER, Applicant
Request for approval of a resolution denying a
conditional use permit to allow conversion of an
existing single family dwelling and surrounding
property to a preschool facility with a 100
student maximum capacity at this time on a 2.8
acre site in the R-1 10,000 zone on the east side
of Portola Avenue , 110 feet south of Old
Prospector Trail .
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
adopting the findings. as presented by staff. Carried 4-0.
Moved by Commissioner Whitlock, seconded by Commissioner Downs,
adopting Planning Commission Resolution No. 1262, denying CUP 87-13.
Carried 4-0.
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B. Case No. PMM 87-11 - RAY-AL ENTERPRISES, INC. , Applicant
Request for approval of a parcel map waiver to
allow consolidation of three existing parcels.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Downs, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
approving the consent calendar by minute motion. Carried 4-0.
VII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
A. Continued Case No. CUP 87-10 - ARCO PETROLEUM PRODUCTS,
Applicant
Request for approval of a negative declaration
of environmental impact and conditional use
permit to allow construction of a gasoline
station and mini-market at the northwest corner
of Portola Avenue and Highway 111 .
Chairman Erwood asked staff why this item was placed under public
hearings. Mr. Drell explained that it was due to conditions of
approval and new state laws relative to restrictions on selling
alcoholic beverages for convenience stores. Chairman Erwood
requested clarification from Mr. Connor as to reopening the public
testimony . Mr . Connor replied that it would require
re-advertisement.
Commission discussed the new conditions and determined that
conditions 6 and 7 be deleted, with the understanding that they would
be discussed by city council if this item is called up.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs,
adopting the findings as presented by staff. Vote: 2-2 (Chairman
Erwood and Commission Ladlow voted no. )
Mr. Connor clarified that this no action was tantamount to a denial
and the applicant has the right to appeal to city council .
B. Continued Case No.`AA 8� CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Request for approval of an amendment to zoning
ordinance chapter 25.58 . 070 A Q 8 to allow
special limitations in the residential zone.
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Mr . Bob Smith outlined the salient points of the staff report.
Commissioner Richards asked for clarification regarding size of
sideyard setbacks. Staff indicated five feet is the minimum,
depending on the zone. Commission discussed the possibility of that
amount of space being inadequate, as well as older areas not having
space to pull motor homes/vehicles to the back of the property.
Commission also discussed the city providing a facility for this
type of storage, but it was noted that there are a couple of these
type of facilities, and vandalism is a big problem even with 24 hour
security.
Chairman Erwood opened the public testimony and asked if anyone
present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the proposed.
There being no one, the public testimony was closed.
Commissioner Richards suggested that the city use a conditional use
permit process to receive neighbor approval . Commissioner Richards
felt that there should be more citizen input and recommended a
continuance to allow staff to prepare a process of approval and to
send a news release to the newspapers.
Chairman Erwood re-opened the public testimony for purposes of
continuance.
MR. VIC EFFINGER agreed with commission. He indicated that he
was a member of the board of directors for Hidden Palms and
expressed concern regarding parking problems and indicated they
are against motor homes in their association CCBR's. He
explained that they were having problems with someone who has
several vans. Mr. Smith explained that the vans were for a home
business. Mr. Effinger stated that it was against their CCBR's,
but indicated that the person may be moving. He felt that
parking control was a problem in the city.
There being no further comment, Chairman Erwood asked for a motion
of continuance.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Ladlow,
continuing ZOA 87-3 to November 3, 1987, and instructing staff to
prepare a news release. Carried 4-0.
C. Case No. CUP 87-12 - VILLAGE BUTCHER, Applicant
Request for approval of a conditional use permit
to sell alcoholic beverages at 74-410 Highway
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C I T Y O F P A L M 0 E 5 E R T
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: COMMISSIONER RICHARD ERWOOD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
FROM: FRANK ALLEN, CODE COMPLIANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING 8 STORAGE
DATE. SEPTEMBER 17 , 1987
I . DISCUSSION_
Section 25 . 58 . 070 ( Exhibit ' A ' ) regulating the parking and
storage of recreational vehicles is difficult to enforce because
of the stated times such vehicles may be parked or stored and
then removed from the location . It becomes more difficult when
feuding neighbors want city hall to intervene .
In the beginning, when this section was actively being enforced,
1 found the complainant would state the recreational vehicle
wasn 't being removed within the allowable time , and the
recreational vehicle owner would tell you it was .
What do you do in the case of a motorized recreational vehicle
parked in the driveway ? Assign an inspector to 24 hour
surveillance? A police officer can ' t go on private property to
mark the tires . The owner merely has to run the vehicle around
the block and state he uses it for transportation purposes .
The parking and storage of boats and trailers is some what
easier to enforce because these vehicles have to be removed for
at least 72 consecutive hours between parking and storage
periods . However , you have to determine when did the parking or
storage period being . You can rest assured the complainant and
recreational vehicle owner will not give you the same answer .
It takes numerous follow ups to the location to oetermine if the
recreational vehicle owner is complying with the codes , and if
the complaints are valid .
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SUBJECT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING & STORAGE
DATE : SEPTEMBER 18 , 1987
11 . SURVEY
The department did a survey June 1st . , of the number of
recreational vehicles parked or stored within the residential
districts . The survey indicates 169 recreational vehicle owners
may possibly be in violation of Section 25 . 58 . 070 . The violation
count would be considerably nigher if the snow birds ' were
Still here.
III . OTHER CITIES
I contacted the following named cities and made inquiry as to
how they regulated recreational vehicles .
BEVERLY HILLS : Basically observes a 72 consecutive hour curb
parking limitation . May be parked in a paved driveway area with
no time limit . No Provisions for screening from public view.
Extended parking time and permits for oversized R . V . ' s issued at
discretion of Public Service/Community Relations Department .
Not actively enforced.
GARDEN GROVE : Motorized recreational vehicles may be parked in
the designated driveway with no time limit . This doesn ' t
include travel trailers or boats . Trailers and boats may be
stored in a rear yard area . The code isn' t enforced.
INDIAN WELLS : Motorized R . V. ' s , travel trailers and boats is 24
hours in and 24 hours out .
INDIO : Parking in rear yard, but allows them any where as they
don ' t enforce this code because of the number of R . V. ' s that are
in violation .
IRVINE : May store a recreational vehicle in a rear or side yard
within a paved area . They are not allowed In driveways or on
the street .
PALM SPRINGS : (See Exhibit ' B' )
RANCHO MIRAGE : (See Exhibit ' C ' , ordinance recently revised . )
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SUBJECT : RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKING & STORAGE
DATE : SEPTEMBER 18. 1987
RIVERSIDE : May park R . V . ' s in driveway or any other paved area
on the property between garage and rear yard. No time limit ,
however , vehicles must be operable within one hour . Parking
allowed in the street up to 72 consecutive hours . Enforced on
complaint basis only.
SANTA ANA : The same policy as stated for Garden Grove .
IV . RECOMMENDATION :
Amend , �
Section 25 . 58 . 070 A 8 B as shown in Exhibit (D) .
FRANK ALLEN , Director
Code Compliance Department
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25 . 58 . 070 Special limitations in residential zones .
A. The parking and/or storage of trucks and motorized -
recreational vehicles exceeding a height of eight feet
and/or twenty feet in length shall be prohibited in any
residential zone on private property unless within an area'
screened from the public street; providing , however , that
the restriction shall not apply to trucks used during pick-
up and delivery or during construction or repair work while
in service , and except as follows :
The motorized vehicle is temporarily parked for a
period of time not to exceed seventy-two consecutive hours ,
and is thereafter used for transportation purposes away from
the property where it was parked.
B . The parking and/or storing of boats -and travel
trailers shall be prohibited in any residential zone except
as follows :
1 . The vehicle is stored or parked in a mobile home
park zone or planned residential district in specified areas ;
2 . The vehicle is temporarily parked for a period
of time not to exceed forty-eight consecutive hours , and not
less than seventy-two hours shall elapse between the last
storage period and any subsequent storage period ;
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3 . The vehicle is located within an enclosed
building;
4 . The vehicle is stored or parked outside of any
required front or side yard, and screened from view from any
adjoining property or street.
C. Where the parking or storage of such vehicles is
permitted as provided in this section; the vehicle shall not
be used for living, sleeping, or housing purposes . (Ord. 215
§1, 1979 : Ord. 128 §7 (part) , 1976 : Ord. 98 §1 (part) , 1975 :
Exhibit A. §25. 33-2 . 06) .
servin ndustrial , commercial, apartment and puhlic or c
munity ' lity uses shall be suhject to the following k-
ing stand s of Sections 25 . 58 . 090 through 25 .58 . 200 . (Ord ,
98 §1 (part) 975 : Exhibit A §25 .33-3) .
25 . 58 . 090 tall dimensions . Each off-stye parking
stall shall con\sishall
ctangular area not 1 s than nine
feet wide by twng except as other e provided
in this chapters where clear- bac out space is
restricted on o be eleven fee in width. (Ord .
98 §1 (part) , 19 A §25 . 33-3 .025 . 58 . 100 reauireme A minimum of
fifteen percent of the to off-9
tr t open parking area
shall be landscaped with a xture trees , shrubs , ground
cover , other plant materi a AW dscape material . A mini
mum of one-third of the requir andscaping shall be dis-
tributed within the interior o he parking facility and the
remaining two thirds of the u ed landscaping shall be
provided as peripheral p 1 a ng of he exterior edges of the
parking area. All landsc a areas all he well maintained
in perpetuity . (Ord . 9 l (part) , 1. Exhihit A §25 . 33-
3 .02) .
25 . 58 . 110 Scr ning re uirements . 1 off-street park-
ing areas shall b screened to minimize th visual impact on
adjacent streets nd properties . No parkin pace shall be
located within ix feet of any street proper line . Any
open areas i he interiors so formed shall be . andscaped
with approp ate plant materials . (Ord . 98 91 ( t) , 1975 :
Exhibit A 25 . 33-3 . 03) .
2 8 . 120 Tree requirements . Landscaping wit the
off- eet open parking areas shall be provided to th extent
of least one fifteen-gallon tree per each five parka
is or their equivalent. (Ord . 98 51 (part) , 1975 :
(A) (Palm Desert 7/80)
5. ff-Street Parkin Off-s t parking shall mean an area together
with uired number of,. ing spaces and improvements thereon, as ;.
required by ction.,•- vehicle parking and maneuvering necessary to ;
serve particular a irrespective of the zones in which they occur. F
' (687: 1107:1 2/20/80) '
6. Stora e r rucks. The parking or storage of trucks exceeding a ,
height of and one-half (6 1/2) feet a twenty (20) feet in length
shall b ohibited in any residential zone un 'thin an enclosed
buil • , providing, however, that said restriction s of apply to
tr s used during pickup and delivery or during construct r repair
7. Use o,f Parkin Facilities for Stora e. The storage of recreation
vehicles boats and travel trailers, cd pers, and motor homes) , or wrecked
or junked vehicles in areas designated orkofstreet paj;king� in any resi-
er�ti•a'1 zone is prohibited excep as"`follows: '
a. All motor vehicles incapable of movement under their own power, other
than in cases of emergency, shall be stored in an entirely enclosed
space. (893, 3/26/71 )
b. Boats and travel trailers. The parking and/or storing of boats and
travel trailers shall, be prohibited in any residential zone except as p1
follows: ;
(1 ) Said vehicle is stored or parked in an R-TP (Residential Trailer
Park) Zone or a Planned Development District designated for an R-TP
use. rs:
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(2) Said vehicle is temporarily parked for a period of time not to
exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours, and not less than
seventy-two (72) hours shall elapse between the last storage
period and any subsequent storage period.
(3) Said vehicle is located within an enclosed building.
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(4) Said vehicle is stored or parked outside of any required front,
side front, side, or rear yard and screened from view from any ;
adjoining property or street.
Where the parking or storage of such vehicles is permitted as
provided in (2) , (3) , and (4) above, said vehicle shall not be ;
used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes.
(entire Section 893, 3/26/71 )
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C. Campers- and motor homes. The parking or storing of campers and motor
homes shall be prohibited in any residential zone except as follows:
C(_U_Said vehicle is stored or parked in an R-TP (Residential. Trailer
Park) , R-2, R-3, R-4, or R-4 VP Zone or in a Planned Development
District designated for an R-TP use, provided said vehicle is
parked or stored on private property and not within any public
right-of-way. (entire Section 893, 3/26/71 )
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(2) Said vehicle is temporarily parked for a period of time not to
exceed forty-eight (48) consecutive hours and not less than
seventy-two (72) hours shall elapse between the last storage
period and any subsequent storage period.
(3) Said vehicle is located within an enclosed building.
(4) Said vehicle is stored or parked outside of any required front,
side front, side, or rear yard and screened from view from any
adjoining property or street.
Wh
ere the parking or storage of such vehicles is
permitted as
provided in (2) , (3) , and (4) above, said vehicle shall not be
used for living, sleeping, or housekeeping purposes.
(entire Section 893, 3126171 )
0. Location. A n o -s —retL par ing act i
to th ng
ar ing generator to provide for th ffective use of the parka
facilit Where a distance is specified, uch distsnTF1ance shall be measured
from the n rest point of the parking f lity to the nearest point of the
building or served by said parking (687: 1107:1 2/20/80)
a. For single o multiple family ellings and hotels, parking facilities 1
shall be locat on the same t or building site as the buildings
they are require o serve. (687: 1107:1 • 2/20/80)
b. For trailer parks, two parking spaces shall be located on each
Iwo trailer or mobile home e. (687: 1107:1 2/20/80)
C. For hospitals, rest .' conva cent homes , rooming and lodging houses,
and fraternity and rority ho s , parking facilities shall be
located not more n one hundre nd fifty (150) feet from the
building they ar required to serve (687: 838:1 1107:1 2/20/80)
EXCEPTION: W eapproved by the Planni Commission, hospitals may
provide parki facilities more than one ndred and fifty (150) feet e
from the bui ding they are required to ser provided that an auto-
matic park' g° gate or similar method of cont approved by the
Commissio shall be installed to insure that t parking lot will not
be used 'other developments in the area .
(687: 838. 1107:1 2/20/80)
d. For 0 er uses than those specified above, parking fa ities shall be
locd not more than three hundred (300) feet from the uilding or
us hey are required. to serve. (687: 1107:1 2/20/80
9. M' .ed Uses or Occu ancies. In the case of mixed uses or occu ties,
the tal number of required off-street parking spaces shall be the m of
the , equirements for the various uses computed separately. Off-stree
pa ing ,facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing .re ired
p king facilities for any other use, unless a joint use of parking face 'ties
(687: 1107:1 2/20/80)
` Gen. Conds. _
1 9306.00 B ` ��
PLANNING E.OMMISSiON nESVLUTiON NO.
A re50 - ution or the P ,ann, no Commission Of the City or
Pa , m D e 5 e r t , Ca1ifor nia. amenolnq Section 25 . i6 . 07U A
d d or the F,a , m besert Municloal Code requlatin❑ the
storage/oarKinp Or recreational venic,es .
CAJ6 Nu. ZOA 67-J
Whereas, the Plannlnq Commission Or the City or faun Desert.
CaIirornia 0 i 0 On the 6Cn ❑ay Or OCtOOer no In a duly not , f ied
ouOlic nearing to consider amending Section 25.56.070 A & d; and
W h E R E A S at said publlr_ near ino , upon hear ino and
Cons ider1no a, i testimony and arguments, if any, Or ail persons
d es i l' ino to De nearn , said planning commission did rind the
roil lowing facts and reasons to exist to recommend anprova, or
this resolution:
L . Tne Storage/parKinq time limits as stated in Section
25.56.07D i5 d;rricu: t to enforce and requires numerous
follow uos oy staff.
2 . The ParKinq/ storage Of travel trailers , 00ats and
5imi ar venic ,85 in recognipea driveways detracts from
the aesthetic an❑ property values Of residential
property.
NOW T,EREFORE., dE iT KESOuVED oy the P:anninq Commission Or '
The City or Palm Desert, as -ollows:
I . That Cne above statements are true and correct and
constitute the con5ioeratior. of the Commission in this
case.
2. Tndt it coeS ',er'eoy recommend aciorova , Or [CA 67-i, aS
provided in the et-,sorted exnioi-. aoeleo =xr,ibit (U, .
PASSEL , APPROVED and adopted at a regular meetinq Or the
Paim Desert P,annlnq Commission, need or, the 6th dev or Ort Ober .
1967' oy the rollowinq vote, to wit. :
A,E5
+uES:
A65ENT:
ARSTAiN:
RICdARD ERWOOD, Cnairman
ATTEST:
RA:ION 0iAZ, Sec re car v
® All
dir
ORDINANCE NO. 383
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA,
A241ENDING SECTIONS 10.74.020 AND 10.74.040 OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Section 10.74.020 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
10.74 .020. Parking permitted where A recreational
vehicle shall be parked on a lot behind the front line of
the house or, in the case of a corner lot, behind the
front line facing each street or right-of-way, and shall
be screened to a height of six (6) feet from view from any
public or private right-of-way. A recreational vehicle
used as daily transportation may be parked overnight in
recognized driveways.
The owner of a recreational vehicle unable to comply with
the provisions of this ordinance and orsvious to the
effective date hereof has parked that vehicle within the
front set-back area, will be allowed to r_ontinue that use:
if, prior to the effective date of this ordinance, the
owner:
(a) submits a written request to the Director of
Community Development to be exempt from the
provisions of this ordinance together with a site
plan showing the location of the recreational vehicle
upon the parcel, a photograph identifying the vehicle
and a copy of the current registration for that
vehicle. The Director may condition approval of this
request upon adequate screening.
(b) sign a written agreement in recordable form with
the City acknowledging that this continued use is
only for the benefit of the property owner, shall not
be expanded without approval of the Director, and
will expire upon sale of the parcel by the
recreational vehicle owner.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to mobile
home parks.
Section 2: Section 10.74. 040 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
10.74. 040. Parking on rights-of-way permitted when
Recreational vehicles may be temporarily parked on
public or private rights-of-way in front of
residei,ces for not more than forty-eight (48)
continuous hours. Forty-eight (48) hours must elapse
before the start of a new forty-eight (48) hour j
period, together Tevith movement of said vehicle a
distance of at least five hundred (500) feet. The
purpose of this temporary parking is limited to
loading and unloading of the vehicle.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to mobile
home parks.
Section 3: CEQA. The passage of this Ordinance is not a
project nor will it hav+'a a significant impact on the
environment.
E40r1rlc
Section 4: Severability. If any section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of the
ordinance. The City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage
hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and
each section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections,
subsections, clauses, sentences or phrases may be declared
invalid or unconstitutional.
section 5: Savings Clause. Neither the adoption of this
ordinance nor the repeal of any other ordinance of this City
shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of
the ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the
effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any
license or penalty or the penal provisions application to any
violation thereof. The provisions of this ordinance, insofar
as they are substantially the same as ordinance provisions
previously adopted by the City relating to the same subject
matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations,
and not as new enactments.
Section 6: The City Clerk shall certify to the passage
hereof and cause the same to be posted as required by law.
This ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day following the
date of its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this i9 day of %LARCH
1987.
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
Byi':.,
Jeffrey . IB leama Mayor
ATTEST
,�� cc. S44,
Barbara E.
Dohn, City Clerk
AP,FQVEP AS TO FORM
r`
city Attorney
V
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT , CALIFORNIA , REGULATING THE
PARKING AND STORAGE OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Trie City Council of tile. City of Palm Desert , California
DOES HEREBY ORDAIN as follows :
I
SE_Ci iDiv I : That Section 25 . 58 . 070 A & B steal 1 be and
the same is hereby amenoed to read as follows :
" Section 2 5 . 5 8 . 0 7 0 A . 1p SPECIAL LIMITAi" [ ON IN
RESIDENTIAL ZONE_
The parking and / or storage of trucks & motorized
recreational vehicles exceeding a height of eight feet and/or
twenty Feet in length ; boats , travel trailers and similar
vehicles shall be orohibited in any residential zone on private
Pro-perty unless parked on a lot behind the front line of the
house or , in r_ he case of a corner iot , beliirid the front line
Facing each street or right-of-way , and shah be screened to a
height of six ( o ) feet from view from any public or private
right-of-way . A motorized recreational vehicle used as daily
transportation may De parked overnight in an approved driveway .
SECTION 2 : The subsection ( C ) of Section 25 . 58 . 070 be
changed to subsection ( B ) .
I
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert , California , amending Section 25 . 58 . 070 A
& 8 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code regulating the
storage/parking of recreational vehicles .
CASE NO. ZOA 87-3
Whereas , the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert ,
California did on the 6th day of October hold a duly notified
public hearing to consider amending Section 25 . 58 . 070 A & 8 ; and
WHEREAS , at said public hearing , upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments , if any, of all persons
desiring to be heard , said planning commission did find the
following facts and reasons to exist to recommend approval of
this resolution :
1 . The storage/parking time limits as stated in Section
25 . 58 . 070 is difficult to enforce and requires numerous
follow ups by staff.
2 . The parking/storage of travel trailers , boats and
similar vehicles in recognized driveways detracts from
the aesthetic and property values of residential
property.
NOW THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of
the City of Palm Desert , as follows :
I . That the above statements are true and correct and
constitute the consideration of the Commission in this
case.
2 . That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 87-3 , as
Provided in the attached exhibit , labeled Exhibit (0) .
PASSED , APPROVED and adopted at a regular- meeting of the
Palm Desert Planning Commission , held on the 6th day of October ,
1987 , by the following vote, to wit :
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
RICHARD ERWOOD, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON DIAZ, Secretary
AA
ORDINANCE NO. 383
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING SECTIONS 10. 74 . 020 AND 10 . 74 . 040 OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE PARKING OF RECREATIONAL
VEHICLES.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section 1 : Section 10. 74 . 020 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
10. 74 . 020. Parking permitted where. A recreational
vehicle shall be parked on a lot behind the front line of
the house or, in the case of a corner lot, behind the
front line facing each street or right-of-way, and shall
be screened to a height of six (6) feet from view from any
public or private right-of-way. A recreational vehicle
used as daily transportation may be parked overnight in
recognized driveways.
The owner of a recreational vehicle unable to comply with ,
the provisions of this ordinance and previous to the
effective date hereof has parked that vehicle within the
front set-back area, will be allowed to continue that use
if, prior to the effective date of this ordinance, the
owner:
(a) submits a written request to the Director of
Community Development to be exempt from the
provisions of this ordinance together with a site
plan showing the location of the recreational vehicle
upon the parcel , a photograph identifying the vehicle
and a copy of the current registration for that
vehicle. The Director may condition approval of this
request upon adequate screening.
(b) sign a written agreement in recordable form with
the City acknowledging that this continued use is
only for the benefit of the property owner, shall not
be expanded without approval of the Director, and
will expire upon sale of the parcel by the
recreational vehicle owner.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to mobile
home parks.
Section 2 : Section 10 . 74 . 040 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
10. 74 . 040 . Parking on rights-of-way permitted when.
Recreational vehicles may be temporarily parked on
public or private rights-of-way in front of
residences for not more than forty-eight (48)
continuous hours. Forty-eight (48) hours must elapse
before the start of a new forty-eight (48) hour
period, together with movement of said vehicle a
distance of at least five hundred (500) feet. The
purpose of this temporary parking is limited to
loading and unloading of the vehicle.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to mobile
home parks.
Section 3 : CEQA. The passage of this Ordinance is not a
project nor will it have a significant impact on the
environment.
Section 4 : Severability. If any section, subsection,
sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of a
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of the
ordinance. The City Council of the City of Rancho Mirage
hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and
each section, subsection, clause, sentence or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections,
subsections, clauses, sentences or phrases may be declared
invalid or unconstitutional .
Section 5 : Savings Clause. Neither the adoption of this
ordinance nor the repeal of any other ordinance of this City
shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of
the ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the
effective date hereof, nor be construed as a waiver of any
license or penalty or the penal provisions application to any
violation thereof. The provisions of this ordinance, insofar
as they are substantially the same as ordinance provisions
previously adopted by the City relating to the same subject
matter, shall be construed as restatements and continuations,
and not as new enactments.
Section 6 : The City Clerk shall certify to the passage
hereof and cause the same to be posted as required by law.
This ordinance shall take effect on the 30th day following the -
date of its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19 day of MARCH
1987 .
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
By
Je frey . B ea Mayor
ATTEST !/
L4
Barbara E. Dohn, City Clerk
P OVE A S TO FORM
r
r is, City Attorney
1
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611
August 24 , 1987
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. ZOA 87-3
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before
the Palm Desert Planning Commission to consider a request by the
City of Palm Desert for a zoning ordinance amendment by amending
Section 25 . 58 . 070 A 8 B as follows :
Section 25 . 58 . 070 A SPECIAL LIMITATION IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE .
The parking and / or storage of trucks & motorized
recreational vehicles exceeding a height of eight feet and/or
twenty feet in length ; boats , travel trailers and similar
vehicles shall be prohibited in any residential zone on private
property unless parked on a lot behind the front line of the
house or , in the case of a corner lot , behind the front line
facing each street or right-of-way, and shall be screened to a
height of six ( 6 ) feet from view from any public or private
right-of-way . A motorized recreational vehicle used as daily
transportation may be parked overnight in an approved driveway.
Section 2 : The subsection ( C ) of Section 25 . 58 . 070 be
changed to subsection ( B) .
SAID public hearing will be held Tuesday, September 15, 1987 , at
7 : 00 p . m , 1n the Council Chamber at the Palm Desert Civic
Center , 73- 510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert , California , at
which time and place all interested persons are invited to
attend and be heard . If you challenge the proposal actions In
court , you may be 1 imited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised at the public hearing described in the
notice , or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning
Commission (or City Council ) at , or prior to , the public hearing.
PUBLISH : Palm Desert Post
RAMON A . DIAZ, Secretary
Palm Desert Planning Commission