HomeMy WebLinkAboutZOA 85-7 RV PARKS 1985 PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1098
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE C I TY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZON I NG ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT ADDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AS A
CONDITIONAL USE TO THE PR AND R-1-M ZONES.
CASE NO.(�ZOA 85-�
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California
did on the 15th day of October and continued on November 5, 1985, hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider amendment to the zoning ordinance adding
recreational vehicle parks to chapter 25.22 R-I-M (single family/mobile home
residential district) and PR (planned residential district) .
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of community development has
determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi-
mony 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 a zoning ordinance text amendment:
I . The proposed amendment would allow limited development of
recreational vehicle parks consistent with intent and purpose of the
zoning ordinance and Palm Desert General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 85-6 as provided in
the attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit"A".
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm. Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 5th day of November, 1985 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES: DOWNS, RICHARDS, WOOD 8 CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: ERWOOD
BUFOrlhTES, Chairman
ATTE �
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary'
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1098
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EXHIBIT "A"
To section 25.22.030 add:
H. Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25.22.300 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet, minimum dimension 30' X 50' .
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV park shall be taxed as a transient occupancy use.
9. Permitted Accessory Use: Private recreational facilities and limited
commercial directly associated with the primary use as approved by
planning commission.
Create Section 25.24.021 Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
1 . Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25.24.301 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet, minimum dimension 30' X 50' .
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
' PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 1098
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV parks shall be taxed as a transient occupancy use.
9. Permitted Accessory Uses: Private recreational facilities and
limited commercial directly associated with primary use as approved
by planning commission.
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approval of C/Z 85-8 to the city council . Carried 3-2 (Chairman
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Crites and Commissioner Erwood voting no. )
i C. Continued Case No. ZOA CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Zoning ordinance amendment listing recreational
vehicle parks as a conditional use in the R-I-M
and PR zones and establishing minimum standards
for their development.
Mr. Drell outlined the standards in the report and recommended
approval .
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Commissioner Wood clarified that the amendment would allow for
recreational vehicle park plans to be submitted to the city for
consideration.
Chairman Crites asked if it could be required that large canopy
shade trees be provided. Mr. Drell replied yes. Mr. Smith suggested
this be applied at the architectural review level .
Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone
present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the case. There
being no one, the Chairman Crites closed the public testimony.
Commissioner Wood noted that there was no harm in having this
amendment and it also provided safe guards.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting
the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner
Erwood abstained due to absence of previous meeting discussion. )
Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1098, recommending approval of ZOA
85-7 to city council . Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Erwood abstained
due to absence of previous meeting discussion. )
D. Case No. PP 85-33 - R.K. DEVELOPMENT, Applicant
Request for approval of a 44,000 square foot
office/industrial complex located in a service
industrial zone in the Cook Street Industrial
Park at the corner of Beacon Hill and Sego Lane.
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Chairman Crites commented that a special meeting could be called 24
hours prior to the meeting if they wished to meet there.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Richards,
continuing this case to November 19, 1985. Carried 4-0.
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F. Case No ZOA 85-7 CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Zoning ordinance amendment listing recreational
vehicle parks as a conditional use in the R-1-M
and PR zones and establishing minimum standards
for their development.
Mr. Diaz and Mr. Drell outlined the request.
Chairman Crites asked if staff was preparing a specific plan for the
whole north side area. Mr. Diaz replied that it was scheduled for
November 5 to preplan the area that will be annexed.
Mr. Drell explained that this does not deal with any particular
area. He stated that without this amendment, this type of use
cannot be used anywhere in the city.
Commissioner Wood asked what was behind the request. Mr. Drell
explained that a property owner interested in annexation would like
this option on his property and that with a conditional use permit
and compliance with all standards it would be possible.
Commissioner Wood felt that it had not been popular with citizens
and asked the opinion of the other commissioners. Commissioner
Richards stated that the only time he had ever seen discussion for
recreational vehicles were for mobile home parks and noted that this
is the first time for an RV park. Commissioner Richards asked for
clarification regarding the PR zone and R-1-11. Mr. Drell explained
that it was for manufactured housing zone. Commissioner Wood asked
about a hearing for neighbors. Mr. Drell explained that this is not
a specific request, it is only to allow this to be requested.
Commissioner Downs asked about how the section numbers were listed.
Mr. Drell explained that it was for two different code sections: the
PR zone and the R-1-M.
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Chairman Crites felt that while it might be appropriate in the R-1-11
zone he had concerns about it being allowed in the PR zone even with
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a conditional use permit and noted that manufactured housing
developments are not allowed in the PR zone. Mr. Drell replied that
If it was determined that it was appropriate it could be allowed.
Chairman Crites stated that the issue was whether or not to give
someone the right to ask for that use.
Commissioner Downs asked about the 1500 square foot and suggested
that he go to the nine other such sites in the valley and find out
exactly what space is allowed. Mr. Drell explained that was where
this area standard was obtained and suggested that commission could
stipulate minimum width and depth. Commissioner Downs felt that
the figures from the other RV parks be shown to the commission to
allow them to effectively evaluate the request. He felt that the
1500 square feet was to much because it would allow them to live
there year round. Commissioner Richards stated that some are being
sold as timeshare and stated that he would like more discussion in
general .
Chairman Crites felt that since RV parks generally attract people
with children and suggested an automatic requirement for playground
equipment. Mr. Drell indicated that at council study session it was
discussed that a highly detailed ordinance not be established so as
not to encourage RV's and that they be dealt with on a very limited
basis as they came in and reviewed individually. Chairman Crites
felt that it should be stated specifically what would be required.
Commissioner Downs felt a pool , laundry facility, and grocery store
should be part of those standards.
Chairman Crites opened the public testimony.
MR. BOB ROBERTS, 5 Lafayette Rancho Mirage, explained that the
parcel in question is in the county and could be developed in
the county standards. His intent was to use a small portion of
the property for RV parking in conjunction with manufactured
homes such as Suncrest exclusively for retired citizens with a
golf course and all amenities. He felt that by tying them
together it would make it a successful venture. He noted that
It would be under close scrutiny through the conditional use
process and felt that it should be developed under the
guidelines of the City of Palm Desert. He stated that a small
segment of the property is directly north of Palm Valley, Del
Safari to the further north boundary of Del Safari and Frank
Sinatra.
Chairman Crites stated that any ordinance adopted would apply to
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People aside from Mr. Roberts. Mr. Roberts replied that the point
was well taken.
Chairman Crites asked if anyone else wished to testify.
Commissioner Downs stated that he would like to add two conditions
relating to provision of a pool and a grocery store which would give
the city the protection it would need. Mr. Diaz replied that if a
grocery store was required, it would be an economic decision; they
would provide one if it was feasible. Commissioner Downs clarified
that he did not mean a full-fledged grocery store. Commissioner
Richards felt that it was time for a motion of continuance to allow
further study. Chairman Crites noted that Mr. Roberts was asking
for the use "in conjunction with" and stated that it could be
required that the use be in conjunction with another facility. Mr.
Drell replied that under number 7 that issue was dealt with and
could be developed very easily. Mr. Drell explained that if it was
a good idea in conjunction, why not as a single project and stated
that these are issues to be decided.
Commissioner Wood indicated that he had concerns about whether or
not the City of Palm Desert was ready for RV and manufactured homes.
Commissioner Richards stated that it is part of the north sphere and
there could be some use for that area and something should be in the
ordinance.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood,
continuing this case to November 5, 1985. Carried 4-0.
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VIII. MISCELLANEOUS
A. Case No. CUP 85-4 - EXTENDED LEARNING TECHNIQUES, dba EL RANCHO
ACADEMY, Applicant
Resolution of denial for private school located
on the south side of Hovley Lane, west of
Portola Avenue.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Wood,
i adopting the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0.
Moved by Commissioner Richards, seconded by Commissioner Downs,
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December 3, 1985
Phil Drell, Planner
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Re : Recreation Vehicle Park Ordinance
Dear Phil :
I have reviewed the proposed ordinance for RV Parks and have
the following comments.
The minimum area of 1, 500 sq. ft• is satisfactory; however,
the 30 ft. x 50 ft. minimum dimensions seem overly restrictive.
RVs come in a variety of lengths, and the required area could be
better utilized. For example, a site designed for shorter RVs
may better utilize the area alongside the RV, for a larger
outdoor living/patio area and allow for more screening between
the units. I would suggest that the minimum area of 1 , 500 sq. ft.
remain, the minimum dimension for the width remain, and the
minimum dimension for the depth be reduced to 45 feet.
Thank you for your consideration regarding this matter.
Sincerely ,
voo�
Alan T. Dunham
ATD/re
CITY OF PALM DESERT
TRANSMITTAL LETTER
1 . TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
[I . REQUEST: Zoning ordinance amendment adding recreational vehicle
parks as a conditional use within the PR and R- I-M zones.
[ 1[ . APPLICANT: CITY OF PALM DESERT
IV. CASE NO: ZOA 85-7
V. DATE: December 12, 1985
VI . CONTENTS:
A. Staff Recommendation
B. Discussion
C. Draft Ordinance No.
D. Planning Commission Minutes involving Case No. ZOA 85-7.
E. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1098.
F. Planning Commission Staff Report dated November 5, 1985.
G. Related maps and/or exhibits.
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A. STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Waive further reading and pass to second reading.
B. DISCUSSION:
The ordinance amendment would add recreational vehicle parks to the list
of conditional use within the planning residential and manufactured
housing zones and would provide basic development standards. No specific
sites or projects are involved in this approval . RV parks would be
defined as transient uses subject to transient occupancy taxes.
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Reviewed and Approved by ,i Z-&JJ-
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A ZONING
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT ADDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
PARKS AS A CONDITIONAL USE TO THE PR AND R-I-M
ZONES.
CASE NO. ZOA 85-7
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert. California did on
the 12th day of December, 1985 hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
amendment to the zoning ordinance adding recreational vehicle parks to chapter
25.22 R-I-M (single family/mobile home residential district) and PR (planned
residential district) .
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of community development has
determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi-
mony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, said city
council did find the following facts and. reasons to exist to recommend approval
of a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1 . The proposed amendment would allow limited development of
recreational vehicle parks consistent with intent and purpose of the
zoning ordinance and Palm Desert General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby approve ZOA 85-7 as provided in the attached
exhibit, labeled Exhibit"A".
3. The City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert. California, is hereby
directed to publish this ordinance in the Palm Desert Post, a
newspaper of general circulation, published and circulated in the
City of Palm Desert, California. and shall be in full force and
effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
City Council . held on this _ day of 1985 by the following
vote. to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
RICHARD KELLY, Mayor
ATTEST:
SHEILA R. GILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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ORDINANCE NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
To section 25.22.030 add:
H. Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25.22.300 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet, minimum dimension 30' X 50' .
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be .bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV park shall be taxed a transient occupancy use.
Create Section 25 24 021 Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
I . Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25.24.301 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet, minimum dimension 30' X 50' .
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of s i x foot masonry wa l l and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
ORDINANCE NO.
8. RV parks shall be taxed as a transient occupancy use.
9. Permitted Accessory Uses: Private recreational facilities and
limited commercial directly associated with primary use as approved
by planning commission.
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approval of C/Z 85-8 to the city council . Carried 3-2 (Chairman
Crites and Commissioner Erwood voting no. )
C. Continued Case No. ZOA 85-7 - CITY OF PALM DESERT, Applicant
Zoning ordinance amendment listing recreational
vehicle parks as a conditional use in the R-I-M
and PR zones and establishing minimum standards
for their development.
Mr. Drell outlined the standards in the report and recommended
approval .
Commissioner Wood clarified that the amendment would allow for
recreational vehicle park plans to be submitted to the city for
consideration.
Chairman Crites asked if it could be required that large canopy
shade trees be provided. Mr. Drell replied yes. Mr. Smith suggested
this be applied at the architectural review level .
Chairman Crites opened the public testimony and asked if anyone
present wished to speak in FAVOR or OPPOSITION to the case. There
being no one, the Chairman Crites closed the public testimony.
Commissioner Wood noted that there was no harm in having this
amendment and it also provided safe guards.
Action:
Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting
the findings as presented by staff. Carried 4-0- 1 (Commissioner
Erwood abstained due to absence of previous meeting discussion. )
Moved by Commissioner Wood, seconded by Commissioner Downs, adopting
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1098, recommending approval of ZOA
85-7 to city council . Carried 4-0-1 (Commissioner Erwood abstained
due to absence of previous meeting discussion. )
D. Case No. PP 85-33 - R.K. DEVELOPMENT, Applicant
Request for approval of a 44,000 square foot
office/industrial complex located in a service
industrial zone in the Cook Street Industrial
Park at the corner of Beacon Hill and Sego Lane.
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT ADDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AS A
CONDITIONAL USE TO THE PR AND R-1-M ZONES.
CASE N0. ZOA 85-7
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California
did on the 15th day of October, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
amendment to the zoning ordinance adding recreational vehicle parks to chapter
25.22 R-1-M (single family/mobile home residential district) and PR (planned
residential district) .
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act. Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of community development has
determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi-
mony 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 a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1 . The proposed amendment would allow limited development of
recreational vehicle parks consistent with intent and purpose of the
zoning ordinance and Palm Desert General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 85-6 as provided in
the attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit"A".
PASSED. APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of October, 1965 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BUFORD CRITES, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT W
To section 25.22.030 add:
H. Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25.22.300 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet.
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV park shall be taxed a transient occupancy use.
Create Section 25 24 021 Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
1 . Recreational Vehcile Parks
Create Section 25.24.301 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet.
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV parks shall be taxed as a transient occupancy use.
' CITY Of PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: November 5. 1985
CASE NO: ZOA 85-7
SUBJECT: Recreational Vehicle Park Ordinance
1. DISCUSSION:
At the November 15 Dublic hearing the commission expressed some concern
regarding the level of detail in the proposed ordinance.
Attached is the Cathedral City ordinance which represents the most
detailed reaulation in the valley. When the city council initiated the
ordinance. staff was instructed to prepare basic standards with details
beina approved via the conditional use permit Process for each individual
proiect.
The PR and R- 1-M zones are planned development zones which presently do
not contain detailed standards for many of the listed uses. The Planned
Residential zone was included as eligible zone since nearly all the city's
potential sites are presently zoned PR.
The conditional use permit process would determine which specific sites
were appropriate. We have used essentially the same procedure to approve
such diverse uses as hotels. schools. convalescent hospitals and country
clubs in the PR zone. The five acre proiect minimum would allow for
adequate perimeter landscapinq to insure compatibility.
The ultimate goal of the standards would be to allow a limited number
resort type parks with extensive landscaping and common recreation
facilities . The 1500 square foot space minimum. and 40% open space
requirements are designed to avoid the RV oarkina lot look of many
Projects.
A 30' by 50' minimum space dimension has been added allowing room for a 25
foot trailer Plus towing vehicle with sufficient setbacks for landscaping
and Privacy. Also a section on recreational and commercial accessory uses
has been added.
Enforcement of the city's transient occupancy tax would be no more complex
than for a hotel . Whenever an RV occupied a space for less than 30 days
the tax is paid.
STAFF REPORT ZOA 85-7 Continued
Il . RECOMMENDATION:
Acorove the findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
recommending aooroval of ZOA 85-7 to city council -
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Oraft Resolution
B. Cathedral City Ordinance
C. Full text of PR and R- I-M Ordinance
Preoared by
Reviewed and Aooroved by
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Divisiorr N. Recreational Vehicle Park
Sectiers 1. Purpose
This division is to provide For- the proper development
of short term occupancy recreational vehicle park5y as
mobile
opposed to semi-permanent or permanent occupancy
home parks , and to provide a reasonable compatibility
with adjoining properties while allowing a diversity of
uses .
Section 2 . Definitions
In this diviMipn , unless the context otherwise requires :
a , "Recreational Vehicle" means as that term is
defined in California Health and Safety Code
Section 15215 .5 .
b , "Recreational Vehicle Park" means a parcel of land
under single ownership , where one or more spaces
are rented or leased or held out for rent or lease
to persons for occupancy of recreational vehicles ,
whether or not a Fee is charged For the use of the
space .
c , "Recreational Vehicle Space" means that part of a
recreational vehicle park rented for the exclusive
use of the occupants of a single recreational
vehicle . The recreational vehicle space shall
include the exclusive adjoining parking space and
the required open space around the recreational
vehicle .
Section 3 . Permitted Districts
A recreational vehicle park - is permitted in the RR Suche
and CTR districts by Conditional Use P-.rmit .
usa is not permitted in any other district . All Mutt
parks muse be located to- provide reasonable access tc
federal and state highways , or major local travelways .
Section 4. Permitted Accessory Uses
The following accessory uses which are incidental an(
subordinate to a recreational vehicle park ar
permitted .
a. Mobile Homes
Not. more than three mobile home spaces may be
provided to accommodate mobile homes to be occucied
by the owner , the manager , or employees in the
operation of the park . Such mobile home spaces and
mobile homes shall comply with all requirements and
definitions set forth in Mobile Home Park Standards
(Division D of this article ) .
b . Single Family Residancs
One single family residence For. the owner or
manager of a recreational vehicle park . The yard
requirements for this single family residence in
this zone shall be the same as provided in the R 1-
7. 2 Residential district .
The minimum area
requirement for this residence shall be 6000 square
feet . The residence may include office space for
use in connection with the park operation -
C . Social and Recreational Canter with Components
Component uses will be permitted in a recreation or
social center complex provided :
( 1 ) That there shall be no wholesale activity ;
(2) That no merchandise or supplies shall be
stored or displayed outside the completely
enclosed building ;
(3 ) That there shall be no exterior advertising or
sign except as permitted for accessary uses
only;
(4) That component uses shall not be in a buildinc
which is less than L00 Feet from any properc�
line of the park site ;
(5) The component uses permitted are :
(a) Oelicatessen , snack bar without on-sat;
consumption of alcoholic beverages ,
food store ; and
(b ) Oay nursery and child care center .
d , Private recreation uses for the use of th
occupants of the park and their guests , such a
swimming pool , putting greens and shuffleboar
courts .
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e. Laundry. Coin-operated laundry , and drycleaning
pickup , provided there shall be no drycleaning
equipment ; and
F . Shower , bath , and locker room facilities building .
Section 5 . Prohibited Uses
Nome accupations are specifically prohibited in
recreational vehicle parks .
Section 6 . Structures Permitted in Recreational Vehicle
Parks
a . Recreational vehicles .
b . Accessory Structures limited to the allowed
accessory uses , including but not limited to such
structures as cabanas , storage buildings , and
awnings .
Section 7. Regulations for Recreational Vehicle Parks
a . Maximum HeiG_ hts : The lesser of 2 stories or 20
Feet .
b . Maximum tensity: 12 recreational vehicles per
gross acre . The areas occupied by the manager ' 3
unit ( s ) , recreational and social center complex may
not be included in the area computation .
c . Minimum Area of Park : Two and one 'half (2-1/2 )
acres measdred from the property lines of the nark .
d . Minimum Yard Setbacks of recreational Vehicle
Parks :
( 1) Front yard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Feet
(2) Rear vard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Feet
(3) Interior side yards . . . . . . . . . 10 Feet
(4) Street side yards . . . . . . . . . . 10 Feet
(5) All yards shall be measured perpendicularl;
from the property line to the nearest point or
any principal or accessory structures .
e . No principal or accessory structures , except fence-
and walls , shall be placed in , any required front
rear , or side yard.
f . Minimum distance between recreational vehicles it
park : 10 feet .
q. Minimum distance between a recreational vehicle and
an accessory building : 10 Feet .
ht Minimum setback from recreational vehicle park
drives : principal and accessory structures and
attached vehicles shall be- set back at least 3 feet
From all common drives .
i . Laundry drying yards shall be screened by an opaque
hedge , wall or fence not less than 5 Feet in
height .
j . A perimeter- screen OF dense living plant material
that shall grow to at least six feet in me icmt
shall be maintained around the perimeter of any
recreational vehicle Park and a wall or tence of at
least six feet in height shall be provided . Such a
planting screen or wall shall not exceed three Feet
in height For a distance of twenty feet on either
side of the principal entrance of the park for the
safety of vehicles entering and leaving the
premises , unless otherwise authorized - by the
Director of Community Development .
k . Each recreational vehicle space shall Front upon a
common driveway of not ies3 than 24 feet in width
and shall be paved and maintained in a oust praoF
condition and be lighted . All entry roads to the
park shall have clear and unobstructed access to a
public street , and shall be paved and maintained in
a dust proof condition and oe lighted .
1 . There shall be no access to the recreational
vehicle park exceot at estaclished common
driveways , and there Shall be no indiv Lou 31 51:ce33
to an individual recreational vehicle space fr•am
any public street or alley . ncce53 anal : not be
more frequent than every liO reet .
M. No recreational vehicle , or boat shall be stored or
parked unattached on a drive within a recreational
vehicle park . Special storage areas for unoccupied
recreational vehicles and boats , shall be screamer
by an opaque living hedge , masonry wall or Fence
not less than five (5 ) feet in neicht and shall be
clearly designated on the required plans .
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CLTY OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT ADDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AS A
CONDITIONAL USE TO THE PR AND R-I-M ZONES.
CASE NO. ZOA 85-7
WHEREAS. the Plannina Commission of the City of Palm Desert. California
did on the 15th day of October and continued on November 5. 1985, hold a duly
noticed public hearing to consider amendment to the zoning ordinance adding
recreational vehicle parks to chapter 25.22 R-I-M (single family/mobile home
residential district) and PR (planned residential district) .
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act, Resolution No. 80-89". in that the director of community development has
determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing. upon hearing and considering all testi-
monv 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
aonroval of a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1 . The Proposed amendment would allow limited development of
recreational vehicle parks consistent with intent and purpose of the
zoning ordinance and Palm Desert General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert. as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 85-6 as provided in
the attached exhibit. labeled Exhibit"A".
PASSED. APPROVED and ADOPTED at a reqular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commiss
ion.ion held on this 5th day of November. 1985 by the following
vote. to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BUFORD CRITES, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
To section 25.22.030' add!
H. Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25_22.300_RV Park _Standards
I . Minimum proiect size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet, minimum dimension 30' X 50' .
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Pro iects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV park shall be taxed as a transient occupancy use.
9. Permitted Accessory Use: Private recreational facilities and limited
commercial directly associated with the orimary use as approved by
planning commission.
Create Section 25_24_02l Uses Permitted bv_ Cond.itional _Use_Permit
1 . Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25.24.301 RV Park Standards_
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet. minimum dimension 30' X 50' .
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front proiect setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV parks shall be taxed as a transient occuoancv use.
9. Permitted Accessory Uses : Private recreational facilities and
limited commercial directly associated with primary use as approved
by olanninq commission.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE, November 5. 1985
CASE NO: ZOA 85-7
SUBJECT: Recreational Vehicle Park Ordinance
I . DISCUSSION:
At the November 15 public hearing the commission expressed some concern
reaardinq the level of detail in the proposed ordinance.
Attached is the Cathedral City ordinance which represents the most
detailed requlation in the valley. When the city council initiated the
ordinance, staff was instructed to prepare basic standards with details
beinq approved via the conditional use permit process for each individual
proiect.
The PR and R- I-M zones are planned development zones which presently do
not contain detailed standards for many of the listed uses. The Planned
Residential zone was included as eligible zone since nearly all the city's
potential sites are presently zoned PR.
The conditional use permit process would determine which specific sites
were appropriate. We have used essentially the same procedure to approve
such diverse uses as hotels. schools, convalescent hospitals and country
clubs in the PR zone. The five acre proiect. minimum would allow for
adequate perimeter landscaping to insure r_omoatibilit.v.
The ultimate opal of the standards would be to allow a limited number
resort type parks with extensive landscaping and common recreation
facilities . The 1500 square foot space minimum. and 40% open space
requirements are designed to avoid the RV parking lot look of many
projects.
A 30'. by 50' minimum space dimension has been added allowing room for a 25
foot trailer plus towinq vehicle with sufficient setbacks for landscapinq
and privacy. Also a section on recreational and commercial accessory uses
has been added.
Enforcement of the city's transient occupancy tax would be no more complex
than for a hotel . Whenever an RV occupied a space for less than 30 days
the tax is paid.
STAFF REPORT ZOA 85-7 Continued
[l . RECOMMENDATION:
Aoorove the findings and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
recommending anoroval of ZOA 85-7 to city council .
III . ATTACHMENTS:
A. Draft Resolution
B. Cathedral City Ordinance
C. Full text of PR and R-I-M Ordinance
Preoared by
Reviewed and Approved by
/dla
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING ORDINANCE
AMENDMENT ADDING RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS AS A
CONDITIONAL USE TO THE PR AND R-1-M ZONES.
CASE NO. ZOA 85-7
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California
did on the 15th day of October, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider
amendment to the zoning ordinance adding recreational vehicle parks to chapter
25.22 R-1-M (single family/mobile home residential district) and PR (planned
residential district) .
WHEREAS, said amendment has complied with the requirements of the "City
of Palm Desert Procedures to Implement the California Environmental Quality
Act, Resolution No. 80-89", in that the director of community development has
determined the amendment to be a class 5 categorical exemption.
WHEREAS, at said public hearing, upon hearing and considering all testi-
mony 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 a zoning ordinance text amendment:
1 . The proposed amendment would allow limited development of
recreational vehicle parks consistent with intent and purpose of the
zoning ordinance and Palm Desert General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
Palm Desert, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the
considerations of the commission in this case.
2. That it does hereby recommend approval of ZOA 85-6 as provided in
the attached exhibit, labeled Exhibit"A".
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert
Planning Commission, held on this 15th day of October, 1985 by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BUFORD CRITES, Chairman
ATTEST:
RAMON A. DIAZ, Secretary
• PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO.
EXHIBIT "A"
To section 25.22.030 add:
H. Recreational Vehicle Parks
Create Section 25.22.300 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet.
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV park shall be taxed a transient occupancy use.
Create Section 25.24.021 Uses Permitted by Conditional Use Permit
1 . Recreational Vehccle Parks
Create Section 25.24.301 RV Park Standards
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet.
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping•
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV parks shall be taxed as a transient occupancy use.
73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT,CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611
November 14, 1985
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. ZOA 85-7
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held before the Palm
Desert City Council to consider a zoning ordinance amendment adding recreation
vehicle parks as a conditional use within the PR and R-1-M zones.
SAID public hearing will be held on Thursday, December 5, 1985 at 7:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber in the Palm Desert City Hall , 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 proposed actions in
court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspon-
dence delivered to the city council (or planning commission) at, or prior to,
the public hearing.
PUBLISH: Desert Post Sheila R. Gilligan, City Clerk
November 22, 1985 City of Palm Desert, California
25. 21. 040
F. Any new construction associated with the second unit
shall comply with all setbacks , coverage, height and design
standards contained within the base zone and shall not alter
the general appearance of the primary dwelling as a single-
family residence.
G. The second unit shall have adequate sewer and water
services and shall not adversely impact traffic flow.
A second residential unit which conforms to these require-
ments shall not be considered to exceed the allowable density
for the lot upon which it is located, and shall be deemed to
be a residential use consistent with the existing general plan
and zoning ordinance designation for the lot. (Ord. 334 (part) ,
1983) .
Chapter 25. 22
R-1-M SINGLE-FAMILY/MOBILE HOME
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT*
Sections :
25 .22 .010 Purpose .
25 .22 .020 Permitted uses .
25 .22 .030 Conditional uses .
25 .22 .040 Minimum area .
25 .22 . 050 Area of lot.
25 . 22 .060 Density .
25 . 22 .070 Intensity of use .
25 . 22 .080 Minimum project lot width.
25 . 22.090 Minimum project front yard .
25 . 22 . 100 Minimum project rear yard .
25 .22 .110 Minimum project side yard .
25 . 22.120 Minimum project side street yard .
25 .22.130 Setback on individual space or Lot .
25 . 22 .140 Building height.
25 .22.150 Off-street parking and loading requirements .
25 .22. 160 Utilities .
25 .22 .170 Trash handling.
25.22.180 Signs .
25.22.190 Site plan review.
25 .22.200 Private streets .
25 .22.2I0 Guest parking .
25 .22.220 Street lighting.
25 .22 . 230 Accessory buildings .
25 .22 .240 Community use area.
* For statutory provisions on mobile homes, see Health
and Safety Code §18000 et seq.
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25. 22 . 010
Sections: (Continued)
25. 22. 250 Exterior boundaries abutting a public street.
25. 22. 260 Exterior boundaries not abutting a public
street.
25. 22. 270 Access.
25. 22. 280 Trailer and boat storage.
25 . 22. 290 Recessing.
25. 22. 010 Purpose. The R-1-M district provides for
the permanent placement and occupancy of single-family dwell-
ing units , factory built dwelling units or mobile homes
326-2 (Palm Desert 7/84)
15. 22 . 020--25.22 . 090
t �
L for residential purposes on purchased, rented or leased
lots. - It is further the intent of this district to stabilize
and protect the residential character of the area and to
promote a better living environment through high quality
property development standards. (Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981 : .
Ord. 94 51 (nart) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 .13-1) .
25 . 22 . 020 Permitted uses. The following uses shall
be permitted: none. Or . 263 §2 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94
§1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25. 13-2) .
25 .22.030 Conditional uses . The following uses shall
be permitted subject to a conditional use permit:
A. Day nurseries and nursery schools ;
B. Educational institutions ;
C . Mobile homes;
D. Private and public accessory buildings and uses ,
including home occupations, storage, areas , and other similar
accessory uses on individual lots , such as domestic animals;
E. Public parks and recreational facilities ;
F. Public utility and public service facilities; and
G. Single-family dwelling unit or factory built hous-
ing. (Ord. 263 . 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 :
Exhibit A §25 . 13-3) .
25 .22.040 minimum area. The minimum area for a proj-
ect shall e twenty acres. (Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord.
99 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525.13-4 .01) .
25 .22.050 Area of lot. The minimum area for a space
or lot shall be five thousand square feet. (Ord. 263 52
(part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51(part) , 1975: Exhibit A 525 . 13-4-
. 02) .
25 . 22. 060 Density. The density of a project shall
be seven units per net acre. (Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981:
Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 . 13-4 . 03) .
25.22.070 Intensitv_of use. There shall be not more
than one mobile home or dwelling unit per lot or space.
(Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 91 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit
A 525.1304.04) .
25.22.090 Minimum eroiect lot width. The minimum
project lot width shall a five hundred feet. (Ord. 263
52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525. . 13-4-
. 05) .
25.22.090 Minimum project front yard. The minimum
front yard a twenty eet. Ord. 263 §2 (part) , 1981 :
Ord. 94 91 (part) , .1975 : Exhibit A 525. 13-4 .06) .
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.22.100--25 .22 . 200
25 .22 . 100 Mini project rear yard. The minimum
rear yar shall a tenmum eet. Or §2 (part) , 1981:
Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 .13-4 .07) .
25 22 110 Minimum project side_ yard. The minimum
side yard shall be ten feet. (Ord. 263 2 (part) , 1981:
Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975: Exhibit A §25 .13-4.08) .
25 .22. 120 Minimum project side street vard. The mini-
mum side street yard shall be twenty feet. (Ord. 263 52
(part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 . 13-4-
. 09) .
25 .22 . 130 Setback on individual space or lot. The
minimum yard setback on an individual space or 1ot198111
be five feet or asla9p5roved. (OrExhibit d• §2631324p rt),
Ord. 94 §1 (part) ,
25.22. 140 Building height. The maximum building height
shall a one story or even feet whichever
is
19?51esEXhibit
(Ord. 263 §2 (nart) , 1991: Ord. 94 §1 (p
A 525 .13-4 . 11) .
25 .22 . 150 Off-street parkin and loadingrequirements.
All parking and oading sha comply wit the orovision
Chapter 25 .58. (Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) ,
"1 1975 : Exhibit A 525 . 13-4 .12) .
25 .22 . 160 Utilities . ' For provisions regarding util-
ities, see 525 . 13(4.13) . 1981: Ord.
94 51 (part)
25 .22. 170 Trash handlin . A trash enclosure will be
crovi ed or all uses , unless the proposed location of the
trash area is completely enclosed by walls or buildings.
The freestanding trash enclosure shall be constructed of
masonry
block.
the enclosure. shall
(Ord.b263 allowed
§2 (part) ,extend
1981: Ord•
or beyond
94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 .13-4 . 14) .
25 .22.180 Signs . All signs shall be in compliance
with Chapter 25.68. (Ord. 263 §2 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94
§1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 . 13-4 . 15) .
25 .22. 190 site plan review. All uses shall be subject
to site plan review as prescribed in Chapter 25 .70. (Ord.
263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A
525.13-4.16) .
25 .22.200 Private streets . A minimum width of private
streets s a be t irty feet as measured from back of curb
to back of curb. The streets shall have curbs and be paved
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'5 .22.210--25 .22 . 280
with asphaltic concrete or equivalent material. (Ord. 263
52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 . 13-
5.01) .
25.22.210 Guest narking. Guest automobile parking
areas shall a provided at a minimum ratio of one parking
space for each ten lots . (Ord. 263 92 (part) , 1981: Ord.
94 91 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 . 13-5 .02) .
25 . 22 . 220 Street lighting. Street lighting shall be
provided along t. e private streets for the safety of pedes-
trians. (Ord. 263 92 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 :
Exhibit A §25.13-5 .03) .
25 . 22.230 Accessory buildings . The minimum distance
between an accessory building and the main building or mobile
home is ten feet. (Ord. 263 §2 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51
(part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525.13-5 .04) .
25 22 240 Community use area. The minimum ratio of
community use areas shall be four hundred square feet of
such area for each dwelling unit lot or space. Such land
may include all land devoted to recreation and service fac-
ilities and landscaping not included within lots. (Ord.
263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A
525 . 13-5 .05) .
25 .22 .250 Exterior boundaries abuttin a ublic street.
Exterior boundaries of the par abutting a pub is street
shall be provided with a six-foot-high masonry wall or fence
designed to create an attractive border. In addition, a
setback of at least ten feet in depth shall be maintained as
landscaped open space between any perimeter street and the
required wall. (Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) ,
1975 : Exhibit A 525 .13-5.06) .
25 .22.260 Exterior boundaries not abutting a public
street. Exterior boundaries ot the park whic do not abut
a public street shall be bounded by a six-foot-high masonry
wall. (Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 §l (part) , 1975 :
Exhibit A 525.13-5.07) .
25 .22 .270 Access. A minimum of two vehicular entrances
shall a prove a for each project. (Ord. 263 52 (part) ,
1981: Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975: Exhibit A §25 .13-5 .08) .
25 22 280 Trailer and boat storage. Trailer and boat
storage area shall be provided at the nunimum ratio of fifty
square feet of land for each dwelling unit, space or lot.
(Ord. 263 52 (part) , 1981: Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit
A 525 .13-5 .09) .
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25. 23 . 120--25 . 23 . 140
25 23 . 120 Public hearing and appeal . Public hearing
and appeal procedure shall be governed by Chapter 25. 86.
(Ord._ 277, 1981) .
25 . 23 . 130 Application fee. An application for a
development plan shall be accompanied by a filing fee as
specified by the city. (Ord. 277 , 1981) .
25 23 140 Development stanards for planned community
development zone. All developmentd within the planned
community development shall meet the following minimum
requirements :
A. Density. All densities shall conform to the approved
community master plan.
B. Building Coverage. The maximum building coverage
shall not exceed fifty percent of the area covered by the
development plan exclusive of all dedicated public rights-
of-way. In determining the coverage (ground area of each
dwelling) covered parking and garages shall be included.
C . Off-street Parking. Off-street parking shall conform
to the current city standards as specified in Chapter 25 . 58 .
D. Private Open Space. A minimum of two hundred square
feet of private open space per dwelling unit shall be -provided
on each individual lot. This requirement does not apply to
structures three or more stories in height.
E. Utilities. All utilities shall be underground in
accordance with the city municipal code and approved by the
directors of public works and environmental services.
F. Signs . Sign provisions contained in the most
restrictive zone classification for each use allowed shall
apply-
G. Other Standards. All other standards as specified
by the approved community master plan and text and develop-
ment plan and text shall be strictly adhered to. (Ord. 277 ,
1981) .
Chapter 25 . 24
PR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
Sections :
25 . 24 . 010 Purpose.
25 . 24. 020 Uses permitted by approved precise plan.
.25. 24 . 030 Prefiling procedure.
25 . 24. 040 Filing procedure.
25. 24 . 050 Maximum project densities .
25. 24 . 055 Maximum density for "affordable projects . "
25. 24 . 060 Rezoning and precise plan requirements.
25. 24 . 090 Design review of project.
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24 . 010--25 . 24 . 020
Sections : (Continued)
25 . 24 .110 Development standards applicable .
25 .24 .120 Off-street parking and loading requirements .
25 .24 .130 Utilities .
25 . 24 . 140 Signs .
25 .24 .150 Outside storage .
25 .24 .160 Screening .
25 . 24 .170 Trash handling.
25 .24 .180 Site plan review.
25 . 24 .190 Special standards .
25 . 24 . 200 Minimum project area.
25 . 24 .210 Minimum project width.
25 . 24 . 220 Minimum project perimeter setback .
25 . 24 .230 Maximum project building coverage .
25 .24 .240 Minimum lot area.
25 .24 . 250 Minimum yards .
25 . 24 . 260 Minimum separation between sides of buildings .
25 .24 . 270 Minimum common open space .
25 .24 .280 Building height.
25 .24 .290 Maximum dwelling units per building .
25 .24 .300 Required width of private roads .
25 . 24 .310 Exceptions . -
25 . 24 . 320 Building setbacks from the planned street
line.
25 .24 .330 Approval criteria .
25 . 24 .010 Purnose . It is the purpose of the PR dis-
trict to provide for flexibility in development, creative
and imaginative design, and the development of parcels of
land as coordinated projects involving a mixture of residen-
tial densities and housing types , and community facilities ,
both public and private . The PR district is further in-
tended to provide for the optimum integration of urban and
natural amenities within developments . The PR district is
also established to give a land developer assurance that
innovative and unique land development techniques will be
given reasonable consideration for approval and to provide
the city with assurances that the completed project will
contain the character envisioned at the time of approval .
(Ord. 94 Sl (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 525 . 14-1) .
25 24. 020 Uses permitted by approved precise plan.
Permitted uses in a PR district are as follows :
A. Community facilities;
B. Open space;
C. Other uses or mixtures of residential with country
club related commercial uses as designated on an approved
precise plan;
D. Recreational uses ;
E. Related institutional facilities ;
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'5 . 24 . 030--25 . 24 . 050
F. Related accessory uses ;
( G. Residential real estate developments as defined in
the Bdsiness and Professions Code ;
H. Resort hotels with a maximum of eighteen units to
the gross acre, and related auxiliary commercial uses ;
I. Utility facilities. (Ord. 299 (part) , 1982 ; Ord.
128 §1 (part) , 1976 : Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A
§25. 14-2) .
25 .24 .030 Prefilina_ procedure . Prior to the submittal
of the complete official application, an applicant must pre-
file a preliminary draft of the required documents and sketch
plans for the project with the director of environmental
services for review. It shall be the responsibility of the
director of environmental services to contact interested
department and agency personnel regarding necessary meetings
with the applicant. After review, the director of environ-
mental services shall furnish the applicant with written
comments regarding the project, including appropriate recom-
mendations to inform and assist the applicant prior to pre-
paring the final components of the application. (Ord . 94
§1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 .14-3 .01) .
25 . 24. 040 Filina procedure. To initiate the review
process , the applicant shall file a petition for a change of
zone to a PR district along with a precise plan and supporting
documentation as required in Section 25 . 24 . 060 with the
planning commission through the planning division office
of the department of environmental services. The planning
commission shall hold a public hearing to consider the peti-
tion for a change to a PR district and the accompanying
precise plan. The change of zone and accompanying precise
plan shall be subject to approval by ordinance of the city
council. (Ord. 299 (part) , 1982 ; Ord. 94 91 (part) , 1975 :
Exhibit A §25 . 14-3 . 02) .
25 .24 .050 Maximum project densities . The maximum proj-
ect density shall e as expressed in dwelling units per
gross acre of not more than the number following the zoning
symbol PR.
The city council shall determine the densities to be
allowed within each PR district at the time the involved
properties are rezoned and as designated on the zoning map
within the following range: one to eighteen dwelling units
maximum per average gross acre. The density designation
shall .mean dwelling units per average gross acre .
For example, PR-7 means a planned residential develop-
ment with seven units per gross acre. (Ord. 94 51 (part) ,
1975 : Exhibit A 525 .14-4) .
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25. 24 . 055
25 24 055 Maximum density for "affordable projects. "
1. For projects containing at least twenty percent units afford-
able to low income households as defined by the Riverside County
Housing Authority , a maximum density of twenty-five dwelling
units per acre may be allowed by precise plan. To be eligible
for this program, the developer must enter into a development
agreement per Chapter 25. 37 which will tie the zoning designa-
tion and the precise plan approval to affordable housing per-
formance standards. (Ord. 341 Exhibit A, 1983) .
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. 24 . 060--25 . 24 . 120
25 24. 060 Rezoning and precise Plan requirements .
A. The planning commission may initiate at its descretion
the rezoning of properties , according to the provisions of
Chapter 25. 84 . In cases of city initiated rezoning, the
change of zone petition may be processed alone; an approved
precise plan as set forth in Chapter 25 . 73 shall be required
prior to any development.
B. Rezoning initiated by any person or agency other
than the city must be accompanied by a precise plan as set
forth in Chapter 25. 73 . (Ord. 299 (part) , 1982 : Ord. 94 §1
(part) , 1975 : Exhibit A 925 . 14-5) .
25. 24. 090 Design review of project. within one year
following the final approval of the precise plan, the
applicant shall file for the design review of the project
by filing the information required in Chapter 25. 70 . The
design review process , in addition to its normal finding,
shall deem the precise construction plans and precise land-
scape plans in substantial compliance with the precise plan,
provided modification by the applicant does not involve a
change of one or more of the following:
A. Violate any provision of the zoning ordinance ;
B. Vary the lot area requirements by more than ten
percent;
C. Involve a reduction of more than ten percent of the
area reserved for the common open space and/or usable open
space ;
D. Increase or decrease the floor areas proposed by
more than ten percent;
E. Increase the total ground area covered by buildings
by more than five percent.
If it is determined that the plans are not in substan-
tial compliance, an amendment and/or a new precise plan
shall be processed through the city as appropriate. (Ord. 299
(part) , 1982; Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25. 14-5 . 03) .
25. 24 . 110 Development standards applicable . All areas
on the precise plan shall be subject to the following :
The standards for development of PR districts set forth
in this chapter and any supplemental standards for the
planned community designated in the precise plan.
In addition , the following development standards of
Sections 25. 24 . 120 through 25 . 24. 310 shall apply. (Ord. 299
(part) , 1982; Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 . Exhibit A §25. 14-6) .
25 . 24. 120 Off-street parking and loading requirements .
All parking and loading shall comply with the provisions of
Chapter 25 .58. (Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25. 14-
6. 01 (1) ) .
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5. 24. 130--25. 24 . 170
25 .24 .130 Utilities . For provisions regarding util-
ities , see Section 25 .56 .090 . (Ord . 94 91 (part) , 1975 :
Exhibit A 525 .14-6 .01 (2) ) .
25 . 24 .140 Signs . All signs shall be in compliance
with Chapter 25 . 60 . (Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A
§25 .14-6 .01 (3) ) .
25 . 24 . 150 Outside stoage . No outside storage shall
exceedthe height of actuar
l perimeter screening . (Ord . 94
§l (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 .14-6 .01 (4) ) .
25 . 24 . 160 Screening. All screening requirements for
developments within the PR district shall be determined by
the design review board during its site plan review proceed-
ings . (Ord. 94 §l (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 .14-6 . 01 (5) ) .
25 . 24 . 170 Trash handling. Trash handling facilities
shall be provided for all developments within the PR district
with the exception of single-family detached dwellings . A
trash enclosure will be provided for all but excepted uses ,
unless the proposed location of the trash area is completely
enclosed by walls or buildings . The freestanding trash'
enclosure shall be constructed of masonry block. No trash
shall be allowed to extend above or beyond the enclosure.
(Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 . 14-6 . 01 (6) ) .
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT/PLANNING
STAFF REPORT
TO: Planning Commission
DATE: October 15, 1985
CASE NO: ZOA 85-7
SUBJECT: Zoning Ordinance Amendment listing recreational vehicle parks
as a conditional use in the R-I-M and PR zones and establishing
minimum standards for their development.
I. DISCUSSION:
At the September 12 meeting, the city council initiated a zoning ordinance
amendment to add recreational vehicle park to the list of uses in the
R- I-M and PR zones. The conditional use permit process will allow
limited development of RV parks while controlling their location, number,
size and design.
The following minimum RV park standards shall be included:
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet r
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area.
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreation vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
8. RV parks shall be taxed as a transient occupancy use.
II . RECOMMENDATION:
Approve findinas and adopt Planning Commission Resolution No.
recommending approval of ZOA 85-7 to city council .
Prepared by /`'����_
Reviewed and Approved by �"
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PALM DESERT
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Director of Community Development/Planning
DATE: September 12, 1985
SUBJECT: Recreational Vehicle Park Ordinance
DISCUSSION:
In establishing ordinance standards for the development of recreational
vehicle parks. the city has a number of options. First, is whether to create
an entirely new ordinance section containing detailed specifications or to
simply include RV parks as a conditional use within an existing zone and deal
with them as we do anv other planned residential or resort development.
An example of a fairly detailed ordinance which could easily be adopted to our
needs is the Cathedral City RV Park Division N (attached) . We still must
decide whether to allow exclusive RV parks or to only allow them as part of
larger developments such as mobile home parks.
RECOMMENDATION:
Initiate a zoning ordinance amendment allowing recreational vehicle parks as a
conditional use in the R-1-M and PR zones with the following basic feature:
1 . Minimum project size of 5 acres.
2. Maximum density of 12 spaces per acre.
3. Minimum space area of 1500 square feet.
4. Minimum 40% common open space/recreation area
5. Front project setback adjacent to public street of 25 feet with
combination of six foot masonry wall and landscaping to screen all
recreational vehicles.
6. Interior property lines to be bounded by 6 foot masonry wall and at
least 10 feet of landscaping.
7. Projects may be single use or developed as part of a larger resort
or residential development.
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73-510 FRED WARING DRIVE, PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA 92260
TELEPHONE (619) 346-0611
CITY OF PALM DESERT
LEGAL NOTICE
CASE NO. ZOA 85-7
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Public hearing will be held before the Palm
Desert Plannina Commission to consider an amendment to zoning ordinance adding
recreation vehicle parks as a conditional use to chapter 25.22 R-1-M (single
family/mobile home residential district) and PR (planned residential district) .
SAID Public hearing will be held on Tuesday, October 15, 1985 at 2:00 p.m.
in the Council Chamber in the Palm Desert City Hall . 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 proposed actions in
court. you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else
raised at the public hearing described in this notice. or in written correspon-
dence delivered to the city council (or Plannina commission) at. or prior to.
the Public hearina.
PUBLISH: Desert Post Ramon A. Diaz, Secretary
October 4. 1985 Palm Desert Planning Commission
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_5. 24 .180--25 . 24 . 240
l� 25 .24 .180 Site plan review. A site plan review as
presczibed E Chapter 25 .70 shall be required before a build-
ing permit is issued for any development in the PR district.
(Ord. 94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25.14-6 .01 (7) ) .
25. 24 .190 Special standards . In addition to requiring
all development plans to comply to the following special
standards of Sections 25 .24 .200 through 25 .24 .310 the city
council and/or planning commission may impose such other con-
ditions to the development plan as it deems necessary or
desirable in carrying out the general purpose and intent of
this chapter. (Ord. 94 91 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit .A §25 .14-
6 .02) .
25 .24 . 200 Minimum project area. Projects of less than
seven dwelling units per acre shall have a minimum area of
five acres.
Projects of seven to eighteen dwelling units per acre
shall have a minimum area of ten acres . (Ord. 94 51 (part) ,
1975 : Exhibit A §25 .14-6 .02 (1) ) .
25 .24 .210 Minimum ro 'ect width. Projects of less than
seven dwelling units per acre shall have a minimum width of
two hundred fifty feet.
Projects of seven to eighteen dwelling units per acre
shall have a minimum width of five hundred feet. (Ord . 94
91 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A S25 .14-6 .02 (2) ) .
25 24 220 Minimum project perimeter setback. The mini-
mum perimeter setback shall be twenty feet, from all property
lines adjacent to existing or proposed public streets . (Ord .
94 51 (part) , 1975 : Exhibit A §25 .14-6 .02 (3) ) .
25 24 230 Minimum project building coverage . Projects
of less than seven dwelling units per acre shall have a mini-
mum building coverage of forty percent.
Projects of seven to eighteen dwelling units per acre
shall have a maximum building coverage of fifty percent.
(Ord. 94 §1 (part) , 1975: Exhibit A §25 .14-6 .02 (4) ) .
25.24 .240 Minimum lot area. For a single-family
detached the minimum lot area shall be as approved by the
development plan.
For a single-family attached the minimum lot area shall
be two thousand five hundred square feet.
For a two-family dwelling the minimum lot area shall
be three thousand square feet.
For multiple-family buildings the minimum lot area
shall be as approved on the development plan. (Ord. 94 §1
(part) , 1975: Exhibit §25 .14-6 .02 (5) ) .
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