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RESOLUTION NO. 05-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING MEDIUM
DENSITY DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Palm Desert, Califomia, did on the 15th
day of March, 2004, adopt its Resolution No. 04-20 approving a General Plan Update; and
WHEREAS, the land use section of the General Plan Update includes provision for
medium density residential land uses; and
WHEREAS, the current zoning code of the City does not provide specific standards
for medium density land use projects; and
WHEREAS, the stated purpose of the Planned Residential (PR) zone district is to
provide for "flexibility" in development, creative and imaginative design; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide developers with direction as to the
appropriate development standards to be utilized in medium density residential projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct and constitute the findings of
the City Council in this matter.
2. That Exhibit 'A' attached, the Medium Density Development Guidelines, is
hereby adopted.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Palm Desert City
Council, held on this loth day of February , 2005, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, BELLY, SPIEGEL, and CRITES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: FERGUSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
ATTEST:
RA ELL D. ittSE' , City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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BUFOR A. RITES, Mayor
RESOLUTION NO. 05-16
EXHIBIT "A"
Medium Density Development Standards
Average Lot Size
Minimum Lot Size
Lot Coverage (Main Structure)
Front Yard Setbacks (minimum):
Main Residence:
Main Living Area
Open Porch
Garage (front access, where provided)
Garage (side -in access)
Rear Yard Setback
Side Yard Setback:
Interior
Corner / Street
Garage
Building Height:
Primary Structure
Accessory Structure
Exceptions
3,500 sq. ft.
3,000 sq. ft.
50%
15 feet
10 feet
20 feet - from back of sidewalk
10 feet - from back of sidewalk
20 feet
5 feet / 0-feet for garage
10 feet
Same as house
18 feet/one story, 24 feet/two stories
18 feet (main building envelope)
The standards and guidelines presented in this section provide design criteria for the
achievement of functional and attractive developments that fit within the context of the City
of Palm Desert. Exceptions to the criteria contained within the Development Plan may be
appropriate with the application of innovative and unique design techniques in keeping with
the character envisioned at the time of approval.