La Quinta City Council
August 2, 2022

L. Application and Review Procedures.

1. A written application for a density bonus, incentive, concession, waiver, or modification pursuant to this section shall be submitted with the first application that is submitted for approval of a housing development and processed concurrently with all other applications required for the housing development.

Notwithstanding any other requirements, affordable housing projects processed under this section shall require approval of a conditional use permit, subject to the requirements of Government Code Section 65589.5(d). The application shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the city and shall include at least the following information:
a. Site plan showing total number of units, number and location of affordable housing units, and number and location of proposed density bonus units. b. Level of affordability of affordable housing units and proposals for ensuring affordability.
c. A specific description of any requested incentives, concessions, waivers or modifications of development standards, or modified parking standards. The application shall include evidence that the requested incentives and concessions are required for the provision of affordable housing costs and/or affordable rents, as well as evidence relating to any other factual findings required under subsection E.
d. If a density bonus or concession is requested in connection with a land donation, the application shall show the location of the land to be dedicated and provide evidence that each of the findings included in subsection H can be made.
e. If a density bonus or concession/incentive is requested for a childcare facility, the application shall show the location and square footage of the child daycare facilities and provide evidence that each of the findings included subsection I can be made.

2. An application for a density bonus, incentive or concession pursuant to this section shall be considered by and acted upon by the approval body with authority to approve the housing development and subject to the same administrative appeal procedure, if any. In accordance with state law, neither the granting of a concession, incentive, waiver, or modification nor the granting of a density bonus shall be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, zoning change, variance, or other discretionary approval.

3. For housing developments requesting a waiver, modification or reduction of a development standard, an application pursuant to this subdivision shall be heard by the planning commission. A public hearing shall be held by the planning commission and the commission shall issue a determination. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65915, the planning commission shall approve the requested waiver/modification or reduction of development standards, unless one (1) of the following conditions applies:
a. The waiver/modification is not required to make the proposed affordable housing units feasible; or
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The decision of the planning commission may be appealed to the city council in the manner provided in Section 9.200.120 of the La Quinta Municipal Code.

4. Notice of any city determination pursuant to this section shall be provided to the same extent as required for the underlying development approval. )
Chapter 9.80 NONRESIDENTIAL PERMITTED USES

9.80.020 Table of permitted uses.

A. Uses and Structures Permitted. Table 9-5, Permitted Uses in Nonresidential Districts, following, specifies those uses and structures which are permitted within each nonresidential district. The letters in the columns beneath the district designations mean the following:

1. "P": Permitted as a principal use within the district.

2. "A": Permitted only if accessory to the principal use on the site.

3. "C": Permitted as a principal or accessory use if a conditional use permit is approved.

4. "M": Permitted if a minor use permit is approved.

5. "T": Permitted as a temporary use only.

6. "X": Prohibited in the district.

7. "S": Permitted under a specific plan.

B. Uses Not Listed in Table. Land uses which are not listed in Table 9-5 are not permitted unless the planning or the planning commission determines that such use is within one (1) of the permitted use categories listed (e.g., principal use, conditional use, etc.) in accordance with Section 9.20.040.

Table 9-5 Permitted Uses in Nonresidential Districts
P = Permitted use
A = Accessory use
C = Conditional use permit
M = Minor use permit
T = Temporary use permit
X = Prohibited use
Regional Commercial Commercial Park Community Commercial Neighborhood Commercial Tourist Commercial Office Commercial Major Community Village Commercial Land Use CR CP CC CN CT CO MC VC
Retail Uses
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Retail stores under 10,000 sq. ft. floor area
per business

P P P P P P X P
Retail stores1 , 10,000—50,000 sq. ft. floor
area

P P P P X X X P
Retail stores1 , over 50,000 sq. ft. floor area P C M X X X X X Food, liquor and convenience stores under
10,000 sq. ft. floor area, open less than 18
hours/day2

P A P P A A X P
Food, liquor and convenience stores under
10,000 sq. ft. floor area, open 18 or more
hours/day2

M X M M M X X M
Plant nurseries and garden supply stores,
with no propagation of plants on the
premises, subject to Section 9.100.110
(Outdoor storage and display)

P X P P X X X P
Showroom/catalog stores, without substantial
on-site inventory

P P P X X X X X
General Services
Barbershops, beauty, nail and tanning salons
and similar uses

P A P P P A X P
Miscellaneous services such as travel
services, photo and video services, shoe
repair, appliance repair, and similar uses

P A P P P A X P
Laundromats and dry cleaners, except central
cleaning plants

P X P P P X X M
Printing, blueprinting and copy services P P P P P P X P Pet grooming—without overnight boarding P X P P P X X P Office and Health Services
Banks P X P P P P X P
General and professional offices P P P P P P P P
Medical offices—physicians, dentists,
optometrists, chiropractors and similar
practitioners, 3 or fewer offices in one
building

P P P P P P X P
Medical centers/clinics—four or more offices
in one building

P X P C X P X P
Surgicenters/medical clinics P P P C X P X X
Hospitals C X X X X X C X
Convalescent hospitals C X C X X X C X
Veterinary clinics/animal hospitals and pet
boarding (indoor only)

M M M M X X X M
Dining, Drinking and Entertainment Uses
Restaurants, other than drive-through P A P P P X A P
Restaurants, drive-through P A P X P X X X
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Restaurants, counter take-out with ancillary
seating, such as yogurt, ice cream, pastry
shops and similar

P P P P P X A P
Bars and cocktail lounges M M M M M X X M
Dance clubs and nightclubs C C C X C X X C
Dancing or live entertainment as an accessory
use

A A A A A X X A
Theaters, live or motion picture P X M M M X A M
Tobacco shops without onsite smoking, as per
the provisions of the Heath and Sanitation
Code

P X P P A X X P
Cigar lounges, hookah bars, and similar uses
with onsite smoking, as per the provisions of
the Health and Sanitation Code

M X M M A X X M
Recreation Uses
Bowling alleys P X P X P X X C
Pool or billiard centers as a principal use C C C X C X X C Pool or billiard tables as accessory use (3
tables or less)

A A A A A A X A
Game machines as an accessory use A A A A A A X A
Golf courses and country clubs (see GC
district permitted uses, Chapter 9.120)

X X X X A X X X
Driving range unlighted P A C X P A P X
Tennis clubs or complexes C A C X X A C X
Health clubs, martial arts studios, and dance
studios, 5,000 sq. ft. floor area or less

P P P P P P P P
Health clubs, martial arts studios, and dance
studios, over 5,000 sq. ft. floor area

M M M M M M M M
Libraries P P P P P P P P
Museum P P P P P P P P
Arts and crafts studios, including classes P P P P P P P P Parks, unlighted playfields and open space P P P P P P P P Lighted playfields X X X X X X C C
Bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails P P P P P P P P
Indoor pistol or rifle ranges X C X X X X X X
Indoor or outdoor commercial recreation
centers

M M M M M M X M
Ice skating rinks M M M X M X M X
Assembly Uses
Lodges, union halls, social clubs and
community centers

P P P P X X P P
Churches, temples and other places of
worship

M M M M X M X M
Mortuaries and funeral homes M M M X X X X X
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Public and Semipublic Uses
Fire stations P P P P P P P P
Government offices and police stations P P P P P P P P
Communication towers and equipment
(freestanding, new towers) subject to Chapter

9.170

C C C C C C C C
Communication towers and equipment (colocation, mounted to existing facility) subject to Chapter 9.170

M M M M M M M M
Electrical substations X M X X X X M X
Water wells and pumping stations P P P P P P P P
Reservoirs and water tanks X X X X X X P X
Public flood control facilities and devices P P P P P P P P Colleges and universities C M X X X M C C
Vocational schools, e.g., barber, beauty and
similar

M C C X X C C C
Private elementary, intermediate and high
schools

C C C C C C C C
Helicopter pads X X X X C X C X
Public or private kennels and animal shelters
(with indoor or outdoor pet boarding)

X C X X X X C X
Residential, Lodging and Child Daycare Uses
Existing single family home X X X X X X X P
Townhome and multifamily dwelling as a
primary use3,4

C C C C C C X C
Residential as an accessory use, e.g.,
caretaker residences per Section 9.100.160

M M M M M M M M
Child daycare facilities, centers and
preschools as a principal use, subject to
Section 9.100.240 (also see Accessory Uses)

M M M M X M M M
Senior group housing X X X X X X X M
Rooming and boarding houses X X X X X X X M
Single room occupancy (SRO) hotels, subject
to Section 9.100.250

C X X X X X X X
Emergency and homeless shelters and Low
Barrier Navigation Centers

P P P P P P P X
Transitional shelters and supportive housing
for homeless persons or victims of domestic
abuse

C X X X X X C X
Single-family residential X X X X X X X X
Mixed-use projects subject to Section

9.110.120

P P P P P P X P
RV rental parks and ownership/membership
parks

X X X X M X X X
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Resort residential, subject to Section

9.60.310

S X C X P X X P
Hotels and motels P X P X P X X P
Timeshare facilities, fractional ownership,
subject to Section 9.60.280

P X P X P X X P
Automotive, Automobile Uses5
Golf cart, neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV),
and electric scooter sales

P P P M X X X M
Automobile service stations, with or without
minimart subject to Section 9.100.230

C C C C X X X C
Car washes M M M X X X X X
Auto body repair and painting; transmission
repair

X C X X X X X X
Auto repair specialty shops, providing minor
auto maintenance: tire sales/service, muffler,
brake, lube and tune-up services

C C C X X X X X
Auto and motorcycle sales and rentals M M X X X X X X
Used vehicle sales, not associated with a new
vehicle sales facility, as per Section

9.100.260

C C X X X X X X
Truck, recreation vehicle and boat sales C C X X X X X
Auto parts stores, with no repair or parts
installation on the premises

P P P P X X X P
Auto or truck storage yards, not including
dismantling

X C X X X X X X
Private parking lots/garages as a principal use
subject to Chapter 9.150, Parking

C C C X C C X C
Warehousing and Heavy Commercial Uses5
Wholesaling/distribution centers, general
warehouses with no sales to consumers

C P X X X X X X
Mini-storage X X6 X X X X X X
Lumber yards, outdoor (see retail stores for
indoor lumber sales)

X M X X X X X X
Pest control services M P X X X X X X
Contractor offices, public utility and similar
equipment/storage yards

X M X X X X P X
Central cleaning or laundry plants X X X X A X X X
Industrial and Research Uses
Indoor manufacture and assembly of
components or finished products

X P X X X X X X
Research and development P P X X X X X X
Recording studios M P X X X X X M
Bottling plants X P X X X X X X
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and sorting only, subject to Section

9.100.190
Off-site hazardous waste facilities X C X X X X X X
Accessory Uses and Structures
Construction and guard offices, subject to
Section 9.100.170

P P P P P P P P
Portable outdoor vendor uses subject to
Section 9.100.100

M M M M M M M M
Swimming pools as an accessory use A A A A A A A A
Indoor golf or tennis facilities as an accessory
use

A A A A A A A A
Outdoor golf or tennis facilities as an
accessory use

M M M M M M M M
Antennas and satellite dishes, subject to
Section 9.100.070

A A A A A A A A
Reverse vending machines and recycling
dropoff bins, subject to Section 9.100.190

A A A A X X A M
Incidental on-site products or services for
employees or businesses, such as child day
care, cafeterias and business support uses

A A A A A A A A
Other accessory uses and structures which
are customarily associated with and
subordinate to the principal use on the
premises and are consistent with the purpose
and intent of the zoning district, as
determined by the director

A A A A A A A A
Temporary Uses
Christmas tree sales, subject to Section

9.100.080

T T T T X X T T
Halloween pumpkin sales, subject to Section

9.100.080

T T T T X X T T
Stands selling fresh produce in season,
subject to Section 9.100.090

T T T T X X T T
Sidewalk sales, subject to Section 9.100.120 T T T T T T X T Temporary outdoor events, subject to Section

9.100.130

T T T T T T T T
Use of relocatable building, subject to Section

9.100.180

T T T T T T T T
Holiday period storage subject to Section

9.100.145

M M M M M M M M
Other Uses
Sexually oriented businesses, subject to
Section 9.110.0807

C X X X X X X X
Medical marijuana dispensaries X X X X X X X X
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Other uses not listed in this table: per Section

9.20.040, director or planning commission to
determine whether use is permitted
Notes:
1 Unless use is specifically listed elsewhere in this table. 2 With no consumption of alcohol on the premises.
3 If part of a mixed-use project per Section 9.140.090. 4 If not part of a mixed use project: Subject to Section 9.30.070 (RH, High Density Residential District) for density. 5 Subject to Section 9.100.110, Outdoor storage and display. 6 Mini-storage warehousing operating on December 17, 2008 (the effective date of the ordinance codified in this section), are considered legal, conforming land uses. Existing facilities may be reconstructed if damaged, and may be modified or expanded within the boundaries of the lot on which they occur as of December 17, 2008 with approval of a site development permit. Any modification or expansion shall conform to the development standards for the commercial park zoning district contained in Chapter 9.90, Nonresidential Development Standards. 7 Property must also be located within the SOB (sexually oriented business) overlay district. (Ord. 584 § 2, 2020; Ord. 562 § 1, 2017; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 538 § 4, 2016; Ord. 523 § 1, 2015; Ord. 492 § 1, 2011; Ord. 480 § 1, 2010; Ord. 472 § 1, 2009; Ord. 471 § 2, 2009; Ord. 466 § 1, 2009; Ord. 449 § 1, 2007; Ord. 429 § 1, 2006; Ord. 414 § 1, 2005; Ord. 397 § 1, 2004; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998; Ord. 307 § 1, 1997; Ord. 299 § 1, 1997; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
Chapter 9.100 SUPPLEMENTAL NONRESIDENTIAL

REGULATIONS

9.100.280 Emergency and homeless shelters, Low Barrier Navigation Centers.

A. Purpose.

1. To ensure the zoning code facilitates emergency and homeless shelters under the Housing Accountability Act (California Government Code Section 65589.5) and in accordance with the requirements set forth in California Government Code Section 65583, as amended.

2. To provide zoning, development, and management procedures for emergency and homeless shelters.

3. To implement the city's general plan housing element policies and programs relating to the provision of emergency and homeless shelters.

B. Definitions. See Chapter 9.280.

C. Development Standards.

1. The maximum capacity of an emergency or homeless shelter shall be twenty (20) beds or persons.

2. On site management and security shall be provided on a twenty-four (24)- hour/seven (7) day per week basis.
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3. Residency in an emergency or homeless shelter shall be limited to six (6) months or less per individual.

D. Low Barrier Navigation Centers: A Low Barrier Navigation Center development is a use by right in areas zoned for mixed use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if it meets the following requirements:

1. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.

2. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.

3. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.

4. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Chapter 9.110 SPECIAL PURPOSE/OVERLAY DISTRICTS

9.110.100 AHO Affordable Housing Overlay District.

A. Purpose and Intent.

1. To permit the development of affordable housing at higher densities within commercial zones and other specified residential sites while maintaining consistency with underlying base land use designations.

2. To provide increased and enhanced housing opportunities for low and very low income residents.

3. To accommodate the city's regional housing need.

4. To encourage lot consolidation and maximize the housing potential of vacant and underutilized sites.

5. To provide mixed use nodes that minimize vehicle trips and enhance proximity to services and mass transit, consistent with implementation measures CI-13 and ND-4 of the city's greenhouse gas reduction plan, as well as transportation demand management principles.

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least 16 units per site, consistent with Government Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i).

B. Development Standards. See Table 9-9. In addition:

1. Density: Minimum 20 units per acre; maximum 36 units per acre.

2. Minimum livable floor area excluding garage shall be six hundred (600) square feet.

2. Minimum project distance buffer from Highway 111 shall be three hundred (300) feet.

3. Minimum common area open space shall be thirty percent (30%).

C. District Boundaries. The boundaries of the AHO overlay district shall include the CC, CP, CN, CR, and VC districts and other sites identified on the official zoning map. (Ord. 577 § 1, 2019; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 512 § 1, 2013) 654 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Chapter 9.130 SPECIAL PURPOSE DEVELOPMENT

STANDARDS

9.130.010 Table of development standards.

Table 9-9 contains standards for development of property within special purpose districts:

Table 9-9 Special Purpose District Development Standards District
Development
Standard

PR GC OS FP HC EOD AHO A/ER MU
Minimum building
site
n/a n/a n/a * 20,00
0 sf
*** 1 acre 10,000
sf/20,0
00 sf
multifa
mily
1 acr
e
Minimum lot
frontage
n/a n/a n/a n/a 100
ft.
n/a 100 100 n/
a
Maximum structure
height (ft.)1
28 28 28 * 28 *** 40 28 **
*
Maximum lot
coverage
n/a n/a n/a n/a 30% n/a 60% 40% **
*
Maximum number
of stories
2 2 2 * 2 *** 4 2 **
*
Minimum setbacks n/a n/a n/a n/a Front:
30 Int./E
xt.

Side:
10/20
Rear:
30 n/a Front:
20 10
Int./Ex
t.

Side:
10/15
5/5
Rear:
20 10
Front:
30 Garage:
20 Side:
20 Rear:
30 **
*
Minimu
m
perime
ter
buildin
g/
landsc
ape
setbac
ks
From
Highway
111 rightof-way
50/
50 50/
50 50/
50 50/
50 50/50 50/
50 n/a *** **
*
From
perimeter
street
ROWs
30 30 30 * 10′
min,
20′
avera
ge
*** 10′
min,
20′
averag
e
20 **
*
From all 30/ 30/ 30/ 30/ 30/20 30/ *** *** **
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(ft.)2, t4 image
corridor3
rights-ofway
(except
Hwy 111)
and from
all major
and
primary
arterials
20 20 20 20 20 *
From
abutting
residential
property
or
districts
30 30 30 * ** *** *** *** **
*
From
abutting
commerci
al and
other
nonreside
ntial
property
or
districts
20 20 20 * ** *** *** *** **
*
Minimum setback
from interior
property lines
within the same
project4
0 0 0 * ** *** *** *** **
*
Parking and signs See Chapters 9.150 and 9.160
Fences and walls See Section 9.100.030
Landscaping and
screening
See Sections 9.100.040 and 9.100.050
Notes:
* As required for needed flood control structures.
** As provided in the HC supplemental regulations, Section 9.140.040. *** As provided in the underlying base district regulations, subject to the additional requirements of the overlay district in Chapter 9.140.
1 Not including basements. Also, notwithstanding above table, the maximum structure height equals 22 feet for all buildings within 150 feet of any General Plan image corridor and major or primary arterials. Any proposed building height over 22 feet requires minor use permit approval and shall not exceed a maximum building height of the existing zone.
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2 Landscape setback shall consist of landscaped area within the building setback. Number given is minimum landscaped setback from the street right-of-way. The remaining building setback may contain parking, driveways and similar facilities.
3 The image corridors as identified in the General Plan. 4 In the AHO, for interior yards, 5 feet minimum plus 1 foot additional setback for every foot of building height above 28 feet, or fraction thereof, up to a maximum setback of 15 feet when said height above 17 feet is located between 5 and 10 feet from said side yard property line. If the building is over 28 feet in height, the setback is 10 feet plus 1 foot for every foot over 28 feet in height or fraction thereof, to a maximum setback of 15 feet The additional setback may be provided entirely at grade level or may be a combination of at grade and airspace above the 28-foot building height.
( Ord. 588 § 2(Exh. A), 2-2-2021; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 512 § 1, 2013; Ord. 445 § 4, 2007; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
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Chapter 9.140 SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIAL PURPOSE

REGULATIONS

9.140.080 AHO affordable housing overlay regulations.

A. Applicability. The AHO overlay district and the provisions of this section apply to all areas of the city containing the "AHO" overlay designation on the official zoning map.

These include the CC, CP, NC, CR, and VC commercial zones, and other sites, as designated on the zoning map. These regulations shall apply in addition to the regulations of the underlying base district. In case of conflict between the base district and the AHO regulations, the AHO regulations shall control.

B. Definitions. See Chapter 9.280.

C. Permitted Uses. See Section 9.120.020.

1. Any use permitted, either expressly or by conditional use permit, in the underlying zone;

2. Affordable housing residential units on lots one (1) acre or greater in size, including those that are stand-alone, next to, and/or above nonresidential uses.

D. Development Standards, All Residential Uses. See Section 9.130.010. (Ord. 577 § 1, 2019; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 512 § 1, 2013)

9.140.100 Agricultural/equestrian overlay.

A. Permitted Uses.

Table 9-10 Permitted Uses in the Agricultural/Equestrian Residential District

LAND USE
Residential Uses
Single-family detached dwellings P
Farmworker housing C
Mobile home parks C
Mobile home subdivisions and mobilehomes or manufactured homes on individual lots
P
Child daycare facilities as an accessory use, serving 8 or fewer children, subject to Section 9.60.190
A
Child daycare facilities as an accessory use, serving 9—14 children, subject to Section 9.60.190
M
Caretaker's residence P
Open Space and Recreational Uses
Public parks playfields and open space P
Bicycle, equestrian and hiking trails P
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Tennis court or other game court as an accessory use associated with a private residence
P
Tennis court or other game court for public use M
Golf course and country club, with or without driving range P Driving range with or without lights C
Accessory Uses and Structures
Home occupations, subject to Section 9.60.110 H
Patio covers, decks and gazebos, subject to Section 9.60.040 A Fences and walls, subject to Section 9.60.030 A
Satellite dishes and other antennas subject to Section 9.60.080 A Swimming pools, spas and cabanas, subject to Section 9.60.070 A Guest houses, subject to Section 9.60.010 M A
Second units, "granny flats" and employee quarters, subject to Section

9.60.090 M
A
Garages and carports, subject to Section 9.60.060 A
Keeping of animals, subject to Section 9.60.120 A
Equestrian and Agricultural Uses
Stables, private P
Stables, commercial or riding academy C
Polo grounds, including stables, clubhouse C
Veterinary offices and hospitals C
The grazing and breeding of cattle, horses, llamas, or other farm stock or animals, not including hogs, not to exceed five animals per acre of all the land available
P
The grazing and breeding of sheep or goats, not to exceed 15 animals per acre of all land available
P
Farms for rabbits, fish, frogs, chinchilla or other small animals P Nurseries, greenhouses, orchards, aviaries, apiaries P
Tree crop farming P
Field crop or turf farming P
Winery and incidental uses with established vineyard P
Produce stands, subject to Section 9.100.100 P
The drying, packing, canning, freezing and processing of produce resulting from permitted uses when such activity is conducted within permanent buildings and structures
P
Noncommercial raising of hogs, not to exceed two per acre P Community auctions and sales yards (2-acre minimum) C
Feed stores C
Kennels and catteries, 5 to 10 animals M
Kennels and catteries, 10 to 25 animals on 1-acre minimum C Menageries C
Commercial composting facilities C
Other Uses
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Guest ranches and bed and breakfasts C
Restaurants C
Fraternal lodge halls C
Churches, temples and other places of worship C
Schools C
Libraries C
Public utility facilities P
Communication towers and equipment subject to Chapter 9.170 C B. Designation on Zoning Map. When the A/ER overlay district is used, the zoning designation on the official zoning map shall consist of the base district symbol followed by the overlay district symbol enclosed in parentheses. For example, RL (A/ER).

C. Development Standards, Residential Uses. See Table 9-9.

D. Development Standards, All Nonresidential Uses.

1. All buildings shall be limited to two (2) stories in height and a maximum of thirtyfive (35) feet, measured from the finished Grade 6 of the pad.

2. Setbacks. The following minimum setbacks shall apply from the property line:

Pasture: zero (0) feet
Accessory buildings: twenty (20) feet
Accessory structures: twenty (20) feet
Manure storage: twenty-five (25) feet

3. Fencing. Properties containing one (1) or more uses may be fenced to a maximum of six (6) feet. Permitted fencing materials include chain link, cement block, wood, wrought iron or tubular steel. Razor wire or concertina wire is permitted for those uses listed under "Equestrian and Agriculture Uses" in Table 9-10.

4. Parking. Parking shall be provided as required by Chapter 9.150.

5. Lighting. All lighting shall comply with Sections 9.60.160 and 9.100.150.

6. Loudspeakers. Loudspeaker systems or other amplified sound are limited to operation or use between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise specified by an approved conditional use permit.

E. "Right to Farm" Intent and Policies.

1. Intent. It is the intent of the city to conserve, protect and encourage the development, improvement, and continued viability of its agricultural land and industries for the long-term production of food and other agricultural products, and for the economic well-being of the city's residents. It is also the intent of the city to balance the rights of farmers to produce food and other agricultural products with the rights of non-farmers who own, occupy, or use land within or adjacent to agricultural areas. It is the intent of this section is to reduce the loss to the area of its agricultural resources by limiting the circumstances under which agricultural operations may be deemed to constitute a nuisance. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the right of any owner of real property to request that the 660 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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city consider a change in the zoning classification of his or her property in accordance with the procedures set forth in the La Quinta Development Code.

2. Policies.
a. No agricultural activity, operation, or facility, or appurtenances thereof, in a manner consistent with proper and accepted customs and standards, as established and followed by similar agricultural operations in the same locality, shall be or become a nuisance, private or public, due to any changed condition in or about the locality, after the same has been in operation for more than three (3) years if it was not a nuisance at the time it began. b. This section shall not invalidate any provision contained in the Health and Safety Code, Fish and Game Code, Food and Agricultural Code, or Division 7 (commencing with Section 13000) of the Water Code of the State of California, if the agricultural activity, operation, or facility, or appurtenances thereof, constitutes a nuisance, public or private, as specifically defined or described in any such provision.

3. This section is not to be construed so as to modify abridge the state law set out in the California Civil Code relative to nuisances, but rather it is only to be utilized in the interpretation and enforcement of the provisions of county ordinances and regulations.

F. Notice to Buyers of Land.

1. The director shall cause the following notice to be included on all tentative land division proposed that lies partly or wholly within, or within three hundred (300) feet of any land zoned for primarily agricultural purposes:

Lot(s) No. _______, as shown on this map, is (are) located partly or wholly within, or within three hundred (300) feet of land zoned for primarily agricultural purposes by the County of Riverside and the City of La Quinta. It is the declared policy of the City of La Quinta that no agricultural activity, operation, or facility, or appurtenances thereof, conducted or maintained for commercial purposes in the city, and in a manner consistent with proper and accepted customs and standards, as established and followed by similar agricultural operations in the same locality, shall be or become a nuisance, private or public, due to any changed condition in or about the locality, after the same has been in operation for more than three (3) years, if it was not a nuisance at the time it began. The term "agriculture activity, operation, or facility, or appurtenances thereof" includes all uses permitted in the Agricultural Overlay District, and includes, but is not limited to, equestrian activities, the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural commodity, including timber, viticulture, apiculture, or horticulture, the raising of livestock, for bearing animals, fish, or poultry, and any practices performed by a farmer or on a farm as incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to market, or to carriers for transportation to market.

2. The city engineer shall cause the notice described in paragraph 1 of this subsection to be included on any final land division proposed for recordation that lies partly or wholly within, or within three hundred (300) feet of, any land zoned for primarily agricultural purposes.
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G. Preservation of Agricultural Land Uses in Perpetuity. Any land owner wishing to continue a land use listed in Table 9-10, Permitted Uses in the Agricultural/Equestrian Residential District, may, at any time, exercise his or her rights under Chapter 9.190, Transfer of Development Rights.
(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 489 § 1, 2011; Ord. 368 § 1, 2002) Chapter 9.150 PARKING

9.150.070 Spaces required by use.

A. Land Uses Not Listed. If no provisions for the required number of off-street parking spaces are set forth in Tables 9-11 or 9-12 of this section or the provisions are not clear for a specific use, the decision-making authority for the applicable use or project shall determine the number of parking spaces required.

B. Parking for Residential Land Uses. Table 9-11 contains the minimum number of parking spaces required for each type of residential land use. Whenever any commercial or industrial use is located on a building site that is also used for residential purposes, parking facilities shall be provided in conformance with Section 9.150.070 (Shared Parking).

C. Parking for Nonresidential Land Uses.

1. Adequate Parking Required. All nonresidential land uses shall provide off-street parking in compliance with this subsection and with Table 9-12 unless modified by the provisions contained in Section 9.150.050. Table 9-12 sets forth the minimum and maximum requirements for each use. It shall be the responsibility of the developer, owner or operator of any use to provide adequate off-street parking.

2. Bicycle Parking. In addition to the automobile parking spaces required per Table 9- 12, bicycle parking shall be provided for certain nonresidential uses in accordance with subsection (C)(3) of this section.

Table 9-11 Parking for Residential Land Uses
Land Use Minimum Off-Street
Parking Requirement
Additional
Requirements
Single-family detached,
single-family attached and
duplexes
2 spaces per unit in a
garage plus 0.5 guest
spaces per unit if no onstreet parking is available
For all single-family
residential zones except
RC, parking in excess of
the minimum required
may be tandem
In a garage, tandem
parking may be used to
meet the above-stated
minimum required parking
in the RC district only
Employee quarters 1 space per unit. This
space shall not be
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tandem.

Apartments, townhomes
and condominiums:

All parking spaces shall be
distributed throughout the
site to ensure reasonable
access to all units.
(1) Studio 1 covered space per unit,
plus 0.5 guest spaces per
unit
(2) One- and twobedroom 2 covered spaces per unit
plus 0.5 guest spaces per
unit
(3) Three or more
bedroom
3 covered spaces per unit
plus 0.5 covered spaces
per each bedroom over
three, plus 0.5 guest
spaces per unit
Mobilehome parks 2 covered spaces/unit,
which may be in tandem,
plus 0.5 guest spaces per
unit
Senior housing (excluding
single family units)
1 covered space per unit,
plus 0.5 guest spaces per
unit
Senior group
housing/senior citizen
hotels and congregate
care facilities

0.5 covered spaces per
unit plus 0.5 guest spaces
per unit
Lodging and Child Daycare Uses
Bed and breakfast inns 1 space per guest room
plus parking for residents
as required by this code.

Boardinghouse,
roominghouse, and single
room occupancy hotels
1 space per sleeping room
Child daycare centers,
including preschools and
nursery schools
1 space per staff member
plus 1 space per 5
children. Parking credit
may be given if queuing
area for more than 4 cars
is provided, but resulting
parking shall be not less
than 1 per staff member
plus 1 per 10 children
Stacking analysis may be
required to define a dropoff facility that
accommodates at least 4
cars in a continuous flow,
preferably one-way, to
safely load and unload
children
Recreational vehicle parks 1 automobile parking
space on each recreational
vehicle lot plus 1 space
per 20 recreational lots for
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Table 9-12 Parking for Nonresidential Land Uses
Land Use Minimum OffStreet Parking
Requirement
Maximum OffStreet Parking
Requirement
Additional
Requirements
Commercial Uses
Bars and cocktail
lounges
1 space per 50
sq. ft. GFA
including
indoor/outdoor
seating areas
(see also
Restaurants)
1 space per 25
sq. ft. GFA
including
indoor/outdoor
seating areas
(see also
Restaurants)
Lumberyards and
nurseries
1 space per
1,000 sq. ft.

GFA indoor area,
plus 1 space per
1,000 sq. ft. of
outdoor display
or sale area
1 space per 500
sq. ft. GFA
indoor area, plus
1 space per
1,000 sq. ft. of
outdoor display
or sale area
Model home
complexes
10 spaces N/A
Personal service
establishments
3 spaces per
1,000 s.f.
4 spaces per
1,000 s.f.

Restaurants:
(1) Conventional sitdown, including any
bar area
1 space per 125
sq. ft. GFA
including indoor
and outdoor
seating areas
1 space per 75
sq. ft. GFA
including indoor
and outdoor
seating areas
(2) Drive-through
and fast food
1 space per 100
sq. ft. GFA,
including indoor
and outdoor
seating areas,
but not less than
10 spaces.

N/A
(1) General retail
uses under 100,000
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 300
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 250
sq. ft. GFA
For shopping
centers,
freestanding
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(2) General retail
uses 100,000 sq. ft.

GFA and greater
1 space per 350
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 300
sq. ft. GFA
restaurants and
nonfreestanding
restaurant space
in excess of
20% of the total
shopping center
GFA shall be
computed
separately using
the applicable
restaurant
parking ratio(s)
Furniture and
appliance stores
1 space per
1000 sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 750
sq. ft. GFA
Warehouses, storage
buildings or
structures used
exclusively for
storage
1 space per
2,000 sq. ft. of
gross area for
storage
purposes
1 space per
1,000 sq. ft. of
gross area for
storage
purposes
Mini-storage
facilities
1 space per
5,000 sq. ft.
plus 2 spaces for
any caretaker's
unit
N/A
Office and Health Care Uses
Convalescent
hospitals, nursing
homes, children's
homes and
sanitariums
1 space per 4
beds based on
the resident
capacity of the
facility as listed
on the required
license or permit
Minimum 30%
of required
spaces shall be
covered by a
trellis or carport
structure See
also senior
group housing
(senior citizen
hotels) under
residential uses
General offices,
other than medical,
dental, banks,
savings and loans,
credit unions and
1 space per 300
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 250
sq. ft. GFA
Minimum 30%
of required
spaces shall be
covered by a
trellis or carport
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similar financial
institutions
structure Rates
are for office
uses only. If
ancillary uses
are included,
such as
restaurants or
retail
establishments,
parking for such
uses must be
provided per
their applicable
rates
Hospitals 1.75 spaces per
bed
Medical or dental
offices/clinics
1 space per 200
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 175
sq. ft. GFA
Minimum 30%
of required
spaces shall be
covered by a
trellis or carport
structure
Veterinary hospitals
and clinics
1 space per 400
sq. ft. GFA
exclusive of
overnight
boarding areas
1 space per 300
sq. ft. GFA
exclusive of
overnight
boarding areas
Automotive Uses
Automobile repair
facilities
1 space per 250
sq. ft. of sales
area
1 space per 200
sq. ft. of sales
area, plus 2
spaces per
service bay
Automobile Fueling: N/A
(1) Without retail
sale of beverage and
food items
1 space per 500
sq. ft. GFA
(2) With retail sale
of beverage and
food items
1 space per 400
sq. ft. GFA
Automobile, truck, 1 space per 500 N/A Parking is for
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boat, and similar
vehicle sales or
rental
establishments
sq. ft. GFA (not
including service
bays), plus 1
space per
service bay
customers and
employees, and
is not to be used
for display.

Car washes: N/A Applicant may
be required to
submit a parking
study which
includes a
stacking analysis
for the proposed
facility
(1) Full-service 10 spaces
(vacuuming or
drying areas
shall not be
counted as
parking spaces)
(2) Express-service 2 spaces per
facility (wash
bays shall not be
counted as
parking spaces)
Industrial Uses
General
manufacturing,
research and
development and
industrial uses
1 space per 500
sq. ft. GFA
N/A
Warehousing and
distribution space
1 space per
1,000 sq. ft.

GFA
N/A
Assembly Uses
Auditoriums,
theaters, cinemas
1 space per 3
seats
1 space per 2.5
seats
18 lineal inches
of bench shall be
considered 1
fixed seat.

Churches, temples
and similar places of
assembly
1 space per 5
seats of
assembly area
1 space per 3
seats of
assembly area
18 lineal inches
of bench shall be
considered 1
fixed seat.

Parking will be
required at the
same rate for
other
auditoriums,
assembly halls
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or classrooms to
be used
concurrently
with the main
auditorium
Nightclubs,
dancehalls, lodge
halls and union halls
1 space per 50
sq. ft. GFA, plus
required parking
for other uses
on the site
1 space per 35
sq. ft. GFA, plus
required parking
for other uses
on the site
Mortuaries and
funeral homes
1 space for
every 5 seats of
assembly room
floor area
1 space for
every 3 seats of
assembly room
floor area, plus
1 space for each
vehicle stored
onsite, plus 5
spaces for
employees
Community centers 1 space per 300
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 200
sq. ft. GFA
Lodging and Child Daycare Uses
Daycare centers,
including preschools
and nursery schools
1 space per 300
sq. ft. GFA, plus

1.5 spaces per
employee
1 space per 250
sq. ft. GFA, plus

1.5 spaces per
employee
Stacking
analysis shall be
required to
define a drop-off
facility that
accommodates
safely loading
and unloading
children
Hotels & motels 1.3 spaces per
guest bedroom
plus required
parking for other
uses on the site

1.1 spaces per
guest bedroom
plus required
parking for other
uses on the site
Timeshare facilities,
fractional ownership
and similar facilities

1.5 spaces per
dwelling or
guest unit plus
required parking
for other uses
on the site

1.3 spaces per
dwelling or
guest unit plus
required parking
for other uses
on the site
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Recreational Uses
Arcade, game and
video
1 space per 200
sq. ft. GFA
Billiard or pool
establishments
1 space per 150
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 100
sq. ft. GFA
Bowling alleys 4 spaces per
alley plus
required parking
for other uses
on the site
5 spaces per
alley plus
required parking
for other uses
on the site
Golf uses: N/A
(1) Driving ranges 1 space per tee,
plus the spaces
required for
additional uses
on the site
(2) Pitch and putt,
par three and
miniature golf
courses
3 spaces per
hole, plus the
spaces required
for additional
uses on the site
(3) Regulation
courses
5 spaces per
hole, plus the
spaces required
for additional
uses on the site
8 spaces per
hole, plus the
spaces required
for additional
uses on the site
Tennis courts,
handball/racquetball,
and other courtbased facilities
3 spaces per
court
4 spaces per
court
Health clubs,
membership gyms
and commercial
swimming pools
1 space per 200
sq. ft. GFA (for
purposes of this
use, swimming
pool area shall
be counted as
floor area)
1 space per 150
sq. ft. GFA (for
purposes of this
use, swimming
pool area shall
be counted as
floor area)
Libraries/museums 1 space per 300
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 200
sq. ft. GFA
Shooting ranges 1 space per
shooting station
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plus 5 spaces for
employees
Skating rinks, ice or
roller
1 space per 250
sq. ft. GFA
1 space per 200
sq. ft. GFA
Stables, commercial 1 space per each
5 horses kept on
the premises
1 space per each
4 horses kept on
the premises
Public and Semipublic Uses
Public utility facilities
not having business
offices on the
premises, such as
electric, gas, water,
telephone facilities
1 space per
employee plus 1
space per
vehicle used in
connection with
the facility
N/A
Schools: N/A
(1) Elementary and
junior high or middle
schools
2 spaces per
classroom
(2) Senior high
schools
10 spaces per
classroom
(3) Colleges,
universities and
institutions of higher
learning
20 spaces per
classroom
(4) Trade schools,
business colleges
and commercial
schools
20 spaces per
classroom
Emergency and
Homeless Shelters,
Low Barrier
Navigation Centers
1 space per
employee.

3. Required Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided for certain nonresidential uses in order to encourage the use of bicycles and to mitigate motor vehicle pollution and congestion. The minimum bicycle parking requirements for nonresidential uses are as follows:
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b. Land uses required to provide a minimum of five (5) bicycle parking spaces include: churches, clubs/halls, hospitals and restaurants (all categories). c. Land uses required to provide a minimum of one (1) bicycle parking for every twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet of gross floor area include governmental, general, medical and financial office uses. d. In addition to the requirements of subsections (C)(2)(a) through (c) of this section, retail centers shall provide five (5) bicycle parking spaces for each tenant having over twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of gross floor area.

The spaces shall be provided at or near the major tenant's main entry. e. Bike racks shall be placed in shaded locations, out of the way of pedestrian flows and shopping cart storage and shall be provided with a mechanism which permits locking a bicycle onto the rack.
(Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 528 § 3, 2016; Ord. 505 § 1, 2012; Ord. 361 § 1, 2001; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
Chapter 9.280 DEFINITIONS

9.280.030 Definition of terms.
"Abandoned" means a structure or use, the development or operation of which has been ceased or suspended.
"Abutting" or "adjacent" means two (2) or more parcels sharing a common boundary at one (1) or more points.
"Access/egress" means provision for entering a site from a roadway and exiting a site onto a roadway via motorized vehicle.
"Accessory building or structure" means a building or structure, the use of which is subordinate and incidental to the main building or use on the same building site. As it pertains to Section 9.140.060, Equestrian overlay district, "accessory building" means any building subordinate to a permitted or conditionally permitted equestrian use, including, but not limited to, hay and tack barns, stables and other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to the primary permitted use. Also pertaining to Section 9.140.060, Equestrian overlay district, "accessory structure" means any structure subordinate to a permitted or conditionally permitted equestrian use, including, but not limited to, arenas, grandstand seating, corrals, exercise rings, and other structures associated with the permitted use.

Fences are not considered structures for the purposes of this section. "Accessory use" means a land use subordinate and incidental to the principal use on the same building site.
"Actual construction" means the actual placing of construction materials in their permanent position fastened in a permanent manner except that where a basement is being excavated, such excavation shall be deemed to be actual construction, or where demolishing or removal of an existing building or structure has begun, such demolition or removal shall be deemed to be actual construction, providing in all cases that actual construction work be diligently carried on until the completion of the entire building or structure involved. 671 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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"Administrative office" means a place of business for the rendering of service or general administration, but not including retail sales.

Adult Business, Adult Entertainment Business or Adult Oriented Business. See Sexually oriented businesses, Chapter 5.80 of the municipal code.

Advertising Device or Display. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Affordable housing cost" bears the same meaning as defined in Section 50052.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.
"Affordable housing unit" means a dwelling unit within a housing development which will be rented or sold to and reserved for very low income households, lower income households, moderate income households (where qualified) and/or senior citizens at an affordable housing cost for the respective group(s) in accordance with Section 65915 of the California Government Code and Section 9.60.260 of this code.
"Affordable rent" means that level of rent defined in Section 50053 of the California Health and Safety Code.
"Agricultural activity, operation, or facility, or appurtenances thereof" includes all uses allowed under the agricultural overlay district, including, but be limited to, the cultivation and tillage of the soil, dairying, the production, cultivation, growing, and harvesting of any agricultural commodity, including timber viticulture, apiculture, or horticulture, the raising of livestock, fur bearing animals, fish, or poultry, and any practices performed by a farmer or on a farm as incident to or in conjunction with such farming operations, including preparation for market, delivery to storage or to market, or to carriers for transportation to market.
"Alley" means a secondary means of access to abutting property located at the rear or side of the property.
"Alteration" means any physical change in the internal or external composition of a building or other structure.

Animal Hospital or Animal Clinic. See "Veterinary clinic." "Antenna" means a device for transmitting or receiving radio, television, satellite, microwave or any other transmitted signal.
"Apartment" means a dwelling unit within an apartment building designed and used for occupancy by one (1) family on a rental basis.
"Apartment building" or "apartment project" means a building or group of buildings in a single ownership with three (3) or more dwelling units per building and with most or all units occupied on a rental basis.

Area, Project Net. See "Project net area."
"Arena" means an enclosure physically similar to a corral, designed and constructed so as to be used for conducting equine-related entertainment and events open to the public, including, but not limited to, rodeos, polo matches, riding shows and exhibitions, etc. "Attached structures" means two (2) or more structures which are physically connected with a wall, roof, deck, floor, bearing or support structures, trellises, architectural features or any other structure, fixture or device that exceeds thirty (30) inches in height above the finished grade.

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"Automobile repair specialty shop" means a retail and service place of business engaged primarily in light repair and sale of goods and services for motor vehicles, including brake, muffler and tire shops and their accessory uses. Heavier automobile repair such as major body and paint work, transmission repair, or engine repair are not included in this definition. "Automobile service station" means a retail place of business engaged primarily in the sale of motor fuels and supplying those incidental goods and services which are required in the day-to-day operation of motor vehicles.
"Automobile wrecking" or "automobile dismantling" means the storage or taking apart of damaged or wrecked vehicles or the sale of such vehicles or their parts. "Awning" means a roof-like cover that is attached to and projects from the wall of a building for the purpose of decoration and/or providing shielding from the elements. "Bar and cocktail lounge" means an establishment whose primary activity is the service of alcohol, beer or wine.
"Basement" means a habitable building level which is partly or completely underground. A basement shall be counted as a building story if more than five (5) feet of the height of any portion is above adjoining finish grade.
"Bed and breakfast" means a residential dwelling occupied by a resident, person, or family, containing individual living quarters occupied for a transient basis for compensation and in which a breakfast may be provided to guests. The breakfast provided shall not constitute a restaurant operation and may not be provided to persons other than guests of the inn. "Bedroom" means any habitable room that may be used for sleeping purposes other than a kitchen, bathroom, hallway, dining room or living room. "Berm" means a mound or embankment of earth.

Billboard. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130.
"Boardinghouse" means any building or portion thereof with access provided through a common entrance to guest rooms having no cooking facilities. Guest rooms are rented on a monthly basis or longer and meals are provided.
"Buildable area" means the portion of a building site remaining after deducting all required setbacks and meeting any requirements regarding maximum lot coverage or minimum open area.
"Building" means an enclosed structure having a roof supported by columns or walls. "Building height" means the height of a building relative to the surrounding ground area.

Measurement of maximum building height is defined in Sections 9.50.050 and 9.90.010.

Building, Main. "Main building" means the building containing the main or principal use of the premises.

Building, Relocatable. "Relocatable building" means a building which is not placed on a permanent foundation and is designed to be movable from one (1) location to another without the need for a special permit such as that required to move a conventional house.

Relocatable buildings include, but are not limited to, mobilehomes, construction trailers, and modular buildings.
"Building site" means a parcel or contiguous parcels of land established in compliance with the development standards for the applicable zoning district and the city's subdivision code. 673 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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"Building site area" means the horizontal area within a building site expressed in square feet, acres or other area measurement.

Building Site Coverage. See "Lot coverage."
Building Site, Panhandle or Flag. See "Lot" definitions.

Building Site, Through. "Through building site" means a building site having frontage on two (2) parallel or approximately parallel streets. See "Through lot." Business Park. See "Industrial park."
"CEQA" means the California Environmental Quality Act.
"Caretaker" means a person who lives on the premises for the purposes of managing, operating, maintaining or guarding the principal use or uses permitted on the premises. "Caretaker residence" means a residential unit not exceeding one thousand (1,000) square feet, which is not the principal use on the property, to be occupied by a caretaker or watchman who is responsible for the security of the principal use of the property. "Carport" means a roofed structure or a portion of a building which is open on two (2) or more sides for the parking of automobiles belonging to the occupants of the property. "Cattery" means any building, structure, enclosure or premises within which five (5) or more cats are kept or maintained primarily for financial profit for the purpose of boarding, breeding, training, marketing, hire or any other similar purpose. "Cellar" means a nonhabitable building level which: (1) has more than one-half of its height below the adjoining finish grade at all points; and (2) has a floor area no more than onehalf (½) that of the floor immediately above. A cellar is not counted as a building story. "Certificate of occupancy" or "certificate of use and occupancy" means a permit issued by the city prior to occupancy of a structure or the establishment of a land use to assure that the structure or parcel is ready for occupancy or use and that all ordinance requirements and project conditions of approval are fulfilled.
"Child day care center" or "preschool" means a child day care facility operated by a person, corporation or association used primarily for the provision of daytime care, training or education of children at any location other than their normal place of residence. The maximum number of children accommodated is determined by state licensing provisions and city use permit conditions.
"Child day care facility" means, consistent with Section 1596.750 of the State Health and Safety Code, a facility which provides nonmedical care to children under eighteen (18) years of age in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual on less than a twenty-four (24)-hour basis. Child day care facility includes both child day care centers and child day care homes.
"Child day care home" or "family day care home" means, consistent with Section 1596.78 of the State Health and Safety Code:

1. "Family day care home" means a home that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for fourteen (14) or fewer children, in the provider's own home, for periods of less than twenty-four (24) hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and is either a large family day care home or a small family day care home.
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2. "Large family day care home" means a home that provides family day care for seven (7) to fourteen (14) children, inclusive, including children under the age of ten (10) years who reside at the home.

3. "Small family day care home" means a home that provides family day care for eight (8) or fewer children, including children under the age of ten (10) years who reside at the home.
"City" means the city of La Quinta.
"City council" means the city council of the city of La Quinta. "Cleaning plant" or "laundry plant" means a central processing facility for dry cleaning or laundering of clothing and fabrics collected from and returned to patrons and dry cleaning and laundry agencies.

Clinic, Medical. "Medical clinic" means an organization of medical doctors providing physical or mental health service and medical or surgical care of the sick or injured, but not including inpatient or overnight care.
"Club" means an association of persons for some common purpose, but not including organizations which provide goods or services and which are customarily carried on as businesses.
"Code" means this zoning code unless another code, ordinance or law is specified. "Commercial" means operated or conducted on a frequent basis for the purpose of financial gain.
"Commercial filming" means the production of still or moving pictures on public property.

Commercial Center. See "Shopping center."
"Commercial recreation" means any use or activity where the primary intent is to provide amusement, pleasure or sport but which is operated for financial gain. It includes establishments where food and beverages are sold as a secondary or ancillary use, but does not include restaurants, nightclubs and cocktail lounges. "Commercial stable" means any facility specifically designed or used for the stabling of equine animals not owned by the residents of the subject property, for purposes such as onsite breeding, boarding, training, riding or other recreational use as a commercial service to the owners of said animals.
"Commercial vehicle" means a vehicle customarily used as part of a business for the transportation of goods or people.
"Commission" means the planning commission of the city unless another commission is indicated.
"Common interest development" bears the same meaning as defined in Section 1351 of the California Civil Code.
"Community apartment project" means a project in which an undivided interest in the land is coupled with the right of exclusive occupancy of any apartment located thereon. "Community auction and sales yard" means a facility which periodically holds auctions of farm equipment, fixtures and other related materials in an enclosed building.

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"Community center" means a non-commercial use established for the benefit and service of the population of the community in which it is located, including senior centers.

Conditional Use Permit. See "Use permit."
"Condominium" means, consistent with Section 1351 of the State Civil Code, an undivided interest in common in a portion of real property coupled with a separate interest in space in a residential, industrial or commercial building on such real property, such as an office or store or multifamily dwelling. A condominium may include, in addition, a separate interest in other portions of such real property.
"Condominium hotel" means a "hotel" or "group hotel" all or part of which constitutes a condominium project in which one (1) or more of the units are individually owned, but are intended to be available for "transient" use (as those terms are defined in Section 3.24.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code), when not being used by the unit owner. See also "First class condominium hotel."
"Congregate care facility" means a facility providing care on a monthly basis or longer and which is the primary residence of the people it serves. It provides services to the residents such as the following: dining, housekeeping, security, medical, transportation and recreation. Any commercial services provided are for the exclusive use of the occupants of the facility. Such a facility may be located in more than one (1) building and on contiguous parcels within the building site.
"Congregate living facility" means a single family residential facility which is licensed by the state to provide living and treatment facilities on a monthly or longer basis for six (6) or fewer developmentally disabled persons or six (6) or fewer persons undergoing treatment for alcohol or drug abuse and which is permitted in single-family residences by operation of state law. (See also "Residential care facility.")
"Convalescent home" or "convalescent hospital" means a facility licensed by the State Department of Health Services which provides bed and ambulatory care for more than six (6) patients with postoperative convalescent, chronic illness or dietary problems and persons unable to care for themselves, including persons undergoing psychiatric care and treatment both as inpatients and outpatients, but not including persons with contagious diseases or afflictions. A convalescent home may also be known as a nursing home, convalescent hospital, rest home or home for the aged.
"Conversion project" means an apartment house or multiple or group dwelling which is existing, under construction or for which building permits have been issued, and which is proposed for conversion to a residential condominium, community apartment, residential stock cooperative or planned development.

Corner Lot. See definitions under "Lot."
"Corral" means an enclosure designed for use as an open holding area for horses for the purpose of confinement within that area for an indeterminate period of time. "Cottage food operation" means an enterprise wherein an individual prepares and packages non-potentially hazardous foods in a primary residential dwelling unit, which serves as his or her private residence, said foods being for the direct and/or indirect sale to consumers, and that does not have more than one (1) full-time equivalent employee, and generates not more than: (1) thirty-five thousand ($35,000.00) dollars in gross annual sales in 2013; (2) forty-five thousand ($45,000.00) dollars in gross annual sales in 2014; (3) fifty thousand dollars ($50,000.00) in gross annual sales in 2015 and beyond as identified in California Health and Safety Code Section 113758.
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"County" means the county of Riverside unless another county is indicated.

Day Care Center. See "Child day care center."
"Decision-making authority" or "decision-making body" means a person or group of persons charged with making decisions on proposals, applications, or other items brought before the city.
"Density" means the number of dwelling units per gross acre, unless another area measurement is specified.
"Density bonus" means a density increase over the otherwise maximum allowable residential density under the applicable zoning ordinance and land use element of the general plan as of the date of application by the applicant to the city. "Detached building or structure" means a building or other structure that does not have a wall or roof in common with any other building or structure. "Development" means, on land or in or under water: the placement or erection of any solid material or structure; discharge or disposal of any dredged material or of any gaseous, liquid, solid or thermal waste; grading, removing, dredging, mining or extraction of any materials; change in the density or intensity of use of land, including, but not limited to, subdivision pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act, and any other division of land, including lot splits, except where the land division is brought about in connection with the purchase of such land by a public agency for public recreational use; change in the intensity of use of water, or of access thereto; construction, reconstruction, demolition or alteration of the size of any structure, including any facility of any private, public or municipal utility; and the removal or harvesting of major vegetation other than for agricultural purposes. "Development standard" means site or construction conditions that apply to a housing development pursuant to any ordinance, general plan element, specific plan, charter amendment, or other local condition, law, policy, resolution, or regulation. "Director" or "planning director" means the city manager or designee.

District. See "Zoning district."
District, Nonresidential. See "Nonresidential district." District, Residential. See "Residential district."
District, Special Purpose. See "Special purpose district." "Downtown village directional sign panel" means an interchangeable sign panel which does not require a sign permit, mounted on a monument base structure. The sign panels list businesses in the Village commercial zoning district.
"Drive-in" or "drive-through" means designed or operated so as to enable persons to receive a service or purchase or consume goods while remaining within a motor vehicle. "Driveway" means a vehicular passageway providing access from a public or private street to a structure or parking area or, in the case of residences, to a garage, carport, or legal parking space. A driveway is not a street.
"Driveway approach" means a designated area between the curb or traveled way of a street and the street right-of-way line that provides vehicular access to abutting properties. When vehicular access to a building site is provided by way of a common driveway, the driveway approach is the line of intersection where the individual driveway abuts the common driveway.
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"Duplex" means a permanent building containing two (2) dwelling units on a single lot. "Dwelling" means a building or portion thereof designed and used for residential occupancy, but not including hotels or motels.

Dwelling, Attached. "Attached dwelling" means a main dwelling unit attached to one (1) or more other main dwelling units by means of a roof or interior wall.

Dwelling, Main or Primary Residence. "Main dwelling or primary residence" means the dwelling unit permitted as the principal use of a parcel or building site, either by itself or with other dwelling units (as in multifamily buildings).

Dwelling, Multifamily. "Multifamily dwelling" means a building containing three (3) or more dwelling units on a single parcel or building site.

Dwelling, Patio Home. "Patio home dwelling" means a single-family detached dwelling shifted to one (1) side of the lot, i.e., placed on the lot so that one (1) side setback is zero (0) or nearly zero (0) and the other side setback is larger than if both side setbacks were approximately equal.

Dwelling, Single-Family. "Single-family dwelling" means one (1) main dwelling unit on a single parcel or building site.

Dwelling, Single-Family Attached. "Single-family attached dwelling" means a main dwelling unit attached to one (1) other main dwelling unit by means of a roof and/or interior wall, with each dwelling unit occupying its own lot.

Dwelling, Single-Family Detached. "Single-family detached dwelling" means a main dwelling unit not attached to any other main dwelling unit.

Dwelling, Townhome. "Townhome dwelling" means a main dwelling unit attached typically to two (2) or more other main dwelling units by means of a roof and/or interior wall, with each dwelling unit occupying its own lot.
"Dwelling unit" means one (1) or more rooms, including a bathroom and kitchen, designed and used for occupancy by one (1) family for living and sleeping purposes.

Dwelling Unit, Second. See "Second unit."
"Easement" means a recorded right or interest in the land of another which entitles the holder thereof to some use, privilege or benefit in, on, over or under such land. "Educational institution" means a private or public elementary or secondary school, college or university qualified to give general academic instruction equivalent to the standards prescribed by the state board of education.
"Elevation" means the vertical distance above sea level. "Emergency shelter" means housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six (6) months or less by a homeless person. Low Barrier Navigation Centers are also included in this definition. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. "Employee's quarters" means quarters, which may include full bathroom and/or kitchen or cooking facilities,, for the housing of domestic employees and located upon the same building site occupied by their employer.
"Enclosed" means roofed and contained on all sides by walls which are pierced only by windows, vents or customary entrances and exits.
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"Environmental review" means all actions and procedures required of the city and of applicants by the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA," State Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.), the CEQA Guidelines (Public Resources Code Section 15000 et seq.) and local environmental procedures.
"Exception" means a city-approved deviation from a development standard based on the following types of findings by the decision-making authority:

1. General finding such as that notwithstanding the exception, the resulting project will still be consistent with the goals and/or policies underlying the development standard; and

2. One (1) or more specific findings justifying the particular exception requested. "Family" means one (1) or more persons occupying one (1) dwelling unit. The word "family" includes the occupants of congregate living and residential care facilities, as defined herein, serving six (6) or fewer persons which are permitted or licensed by the state. The word "family" does not include occupants of a fraternity, sorority, boardinghouse, lodginghouse, club or motel.

Family Day Care Home. See "Child day care home."
"Farm" means a parcel of land devoted to agricultural uses where the principal use is the propagation, care and maintenance of viable plant and animal products for commercial purposes.
"Farmworker housing" means any building or group of buildings where six (6) or more farm employees are housed.
"First class condominium hotel" means a condominium hotel where both of the following apply:

1. The condominium hotel has a brand operator or an independent operator that is experienced in the upscale segment or luxury segment of the hospitality industry as defined by J.D. Power and Associates; and

2. The condominium hotel satisfies the published requirements that will be sufficient for a ranking of no fewer than three (3) stars in the most recent annual awards list published from time to time by AAA Travel Guides or by the Mobil Travel Guide.

Flag. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130.

Flag Lot or Panhandle Lot. See definitions under "Lot." "Flood" means a general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of land areas from the overflow of inland and tidal waters, the rapid accumulation of runoff of surface waters from any source, or mudslides (i.e., mudflows) which are proximately caused or precipitated by accumulations of water on or under the ground. "Flood insurance rate map (FIRM)" or "flood boundary and floodway map" mean the official maps provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) which delineate the areas of special flood hazard, the risk premium zones and the floodways applicable to the city.
"Floodplain" means the land area adjacent to a watercourse and other land areas susceptible to being inundated by water.
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"Floodproofing" means any combination of structural and nonstructural additions, changes or adjustments to structures which reduce or eliminate flood damage to real estate or improved real property, water and sanitary facilities, structures and their contents. "Floodway" means the channel of a river or other watercourse and that part of the floodplain reasonably required to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one (1) foot.

Floor Area, Gross. See "Gross floor area."
Floor Area, Livable. See "Livable floor area."
"Floor area ratio" means the numerical value obtained by dividing the gross floor area of all buildings, except parking structures, located on a building site by the building site area. "Fraternity house" or "sorority house" means a building or portion of a building occupied by a chapter of a regularly organized college fraternity or sorority officially recognized by an educational institution.

Freestanding Sign. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130.

Front Lot Line. See definitions under "Lot line."
"Garage" means a building or portion of a building used primarily for the parking of motor vehicles.

Gas Station or Service Station. See "Automobile service station." "General plan" means the general plan of the city of La Quinta. "Government code" means the California Government Code.

Grade, Average. "Average grade" means the elevation determined by averaging the highest and lowest elevations of a parcel, building site or other defined area of land.

Grade, Average Finish. "Average finish grade" means the elevation determined by averaging the highest and lowest elevations of a parcel, building site or other defined area of land after final grading.

Grade, Finish. "Finish grade" means the ground elevation at any point after final grading. "Grading" means the filling, excavation or other movement of earth for any purpose. "Granny flat" or "granny housing" means a secondary dwelling unit which is: (1) intended for the sole occupancy of one (1) or two (2) adult persons sixty-two (62) years of age or over; and (2) located on a building site containing an existing single family detached dwelling. The floor area of an attached granny flat does not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the existing floor area of the primary single family residence and the floor area of a detached granny flat does not exceed one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet. (See also "Second unit.")
"Grazing" means the act of pasturing livestock on growing grass or other growing herbage or on dead grass or other dead herbage existing in the place where grown as the principal sustenance of the livestock so grazed.
"Gross acreage" means the land area, expressed in acres, within a parcel or group of contiguous parcels minus any right-of-way for arterial highways not including collector streets. Each acre so determined is a gross acre.

Gross Density. See "Density."
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"Gross floor area" means the total square footage of all floors of a building, including the exterior unfinished wall structure but excluding courtyards and other outdoor areas.

Gross Lot or Parcel Area. See "Lot area, gross."
"Ground floor area" means all enclosed area within the ground floor of a structure, including exterior walls and mechanical spaces. Carports, garages, accessory buildings and parking structures are included in ground floor area but swimming pools and unenclosed postsupported roofs over patios and walkways are not included.

Ground Sign. See "Freestanding sign" in sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Guest house" means a detached or attached unit which has sleeping and sanitary facilities, which may include full bathroom and/or kitchen or cooking facilities, and which is used primarily for sleeping purposes by members of the family occupying the main building, their nonpaying guests, and domestic employees.
"Guest ranch" means any property of five (5) acres or more operated as a ranch which offers guest rooms for rent and which has outdoor recreational facilities such as horseback riding, swimming or hiking.

Habitable Area. See "Livable floor area."
"Habitable room" means any room usable for living purposes, which includes working, sleeping, eating, cooking or recreation, or a combination thereof. A room designed and used only for storage purposes is not a habitable room.
"Hazardous waste" means a waste or combination of wastes which, because of its quantity, concentration, toxicity, corrosiveness, mutagenicity or flammability, or its physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may: (1) cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating reversible illness; or (2) pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the environment when improperly treated, stored, transported, disposed of, or otherwise managed.

Home for the Aged. See "Convalescent home."
Homeless Shelter. See “Emergency shelter.”
"Home occupation" means an occupation or activity conducted as an accessory use within a dwelling unit incidental to the residential use of the property. See Section 9.60.110. "Hospital" means a facility licensed by the State Department of Health Services providing clinical, temporary or emergency service of a medical, obstetrical, surgical or mental health nature to human patients.
"Hotel" means any building or portion thereof with access provided through a common entrance, lobby or hallway to guest rooms which are rented on a daily or weekly basis.

Identification Sign. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Industrial park," "business park" or "office park" means a nonresidential development wherein the permitted uses are planned, developed, managed and maintained as a unit, with landscaping, amenities, and common off-street parking provided to serve all uses on the property.
"Intensity" means the level of development or activity associated with a land use, as measured by one (1) or more of the following:

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2. The operational characteristics of the use such as hours of operation, the inclusion of dancing or live entertainment as part of the use, or similar characteristics.

3. The floor area occupied by the use.

4. The percentage of the building site occupied by the use or by the structure containing the use.

Interior Lot Line. See definitions under "Lot line."
"Kennel" means any building, structure, enclosure or premises within which five (5) or more dogs are kept or maintained primarily for financial profit for the purpose of boarding, breeding, training, marketing, hire or any other similar purpose. "Kitchen" means any room all or part of which is designed and/or used for the cooking or other preparation of food.

Land Use. See "Use."
Land Use Intensity. See "Intensity."
Landfill, Sanitary. "Sanitary landfill" means an area designed and used for the disposal of solid waste on land by spreading it in layers, compacting it and covering it daily with soil or other approved cover material.

Laundry Plant. See "Cleaning plant or laundry plant."
"Livable floor area" means the interior area of a dwelling unit which may be occupied for living purposes by humans, including basements and attics (if permitted). Livable floor area does not include a garage or any accessory structure.
"Live entertainment" means any act, play, revue, pantomime, scene, dance or song, or any combination of the foregoing performed in person by one (1) or more persons whether or not they are compensated for their performance.

Living Area. See "Livable floor area."
Lodginghouse. See "Boardinghouse."
"Lot" means an area of land under one (1) ownership which is identified as a lot or parcel on a recorded final map, parcel map, record of survey recorded pursuant to an approved division of land, certificate of compliance, or lot line adjustment. The terms "lot" and "parcel" are interchangeable for purposes of this code. Types of lots and their definitions are as follows:

1. "Corner lot" means a lot abutting two (2) streets intersecting at an angle of not more than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees. If the angle of intersection is more than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees, the lot is an "interior lot."

2. "Flag or panhandle lot" means a lot connected to the street with a narrow access portion less than forty (40) feet wide and more than twenty (20) feet long and situated so that another lot is located between the main portion of the flag lot and the street.
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3. "Interior lot" means a lot abutting only one (1) street or abutting two (2) streets which intersect at an angle greater than one hundred thirty-five (135) degrees.

4. "Key lot" means a lot with a side lot line that abuts the rear lot line of one (1) or more adjoining lots.

5. "Reverse corner lot" means a corner lot, the rear of which abuts the side of another lot.

6. "Through lot" means a lot with frontage on two (2) parallel or approximately parallel streets.
"Lot area" means the horizontal land area within a lot expressed in square feet, acres, or other area measurement.
"Lot coverage" or "building site coverage" means the cumulative ground floor area of the structures on a lot expressed as a percentage of the net lot area. For purposes of this definition, "ground floor area" means all enclosed area within the ground floor of a structure, including exterior walls and mechanical spaces. Carports, garages, accessory buildings and parking structures are included in ground floor area but swimming pools and unenclosed post-supported roofs over patios and walkways are not included. "Lot frontage" means the length of the front lot line. For corner lots the lot frontage shall be measured from the interior lot corner to the outside of the corner cut-back. "Lot line or property line" means any boundary of a lot. The classifications of lot lines and their definitions are as follows:

1. "Front lot line" means the following:
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a. On an interior lot, the line separating the lot from the street; b. On a corner lot, the shorter line abutting a street. (If the lot lines are equal or approximately equal, the director shall determine the front lot line); c. On a through lot, the lot line abutting the street providing primary access to the lot.

2. "Interior lot line" means any lot line not abutting a street.

3. "Rear lot line" means a lot line which does not intersect the front lot line and which is most distant from and most parallel to the front lot line. In the case of an irregularly-shaped lot or a lot bounded by only three (3) lot lines, the rear lot line is a ten (10)-foot long line parallel to and most distant from the front lot line for the purposes of determining setbacks and other provisions of this code.

4. "Side lot line" means any lot line which is not a front or rear lot line. “Low Barrier Navigation Center” as defined in Government Code Section 65660 means a Housing First, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.
"Lower income households" bears the same meaning as defined in Section 50079.5 of the California Health and Safety Code.
"Lowest floor" means, with regard to flood protection, the lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including a basement or cellar. An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable design requirements of the FP floodplain district, Section 9.140.030.
"Manufactured home" means a residential building transportable in one (1) or more sections which has been certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974.
"Master commercial development" means a commercial center for which an overall site development permit was approved and implemented, which may have remaining unconstructed pads or buildings.
"Master plan of arterial highways" means a component of the circulation element of the city's general plan designating adopted and proposed routes for all commuter, secondary, primary and major highways within the city.
"Master plan of drainage" means an engineering report outlining the drainage facilities needed for the proper development of the city.
"Maximum allowable residential density" means the density allowed under applicable zoning ordinances, or if a range of density is permitted, means the maximum allowable density for the specific zoning range applicable to the subject project. "Median" means a paved or planted area separating a street or highway into oppositedirection travel lanes.

Medical Clinic. See "Clinic, medical."
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"Medical marijuana dispensary" means a facility or location which provides, makes available or distributes medical marijuana to a primary caregiver, a qualified patient, or a person with an identification card, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 et seq.
"Menagerie" means a lot on which more than one (1) wild, non-domestic reptile (not including turtles or tortoises), bird (not including poultry) or mammal is kept. A tamed or trained wild animal shall not be considered a domestic animal. "Ministorage facility" means a building containing various size storage compartments not exceeding five hundred (500) square feet each, wherein each compartment is offered for rent or lease to the general public for the private storage of materials excluding materials sold at the facility or delivered directly to customers. "Minor adjustments" are deviations in standards which have little or no potential for adverse impacts on the surrounding community and which are reviewed administratively.

Minor Use Permit. See "Use permit."
Mobilehome. See "Manufactured home."
"Mobilehome park" or "mobilehome development" means any area or tract of land used to accommodate mobilehomes for human habitation, including pads for mobilehomes, clubhouses, recreation facilities, and other ancillary structures and facilities. The term includes mobilehome parks and mobilehome subdivisions. See Section 9.60.180. "Moderate income" or "persons and families of moderate income" means those middleincome families as defined in Section 50093 of the California Health and Safety Code.

Modular Home. See "Manufactured home."
Monument Sign. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Motel" means a building or group of buildings containing guest rooms rented on a weekly basis or less and with most or all guest rooms gaining access from an exterior walkway.

Multifamily Dwelling or Residence. See "Dwelling, multifamily." "Net project area" means all of the land area included within a development project excepting those areas with before-development slopes of thirty percent (30%) or steeper and those areas designated for public and private road rights-of-way, schools, public parks, and other uses or easements which preclude the use of the land therein as part of the development project.
"Net site area" or "net lot area" means the total land area within the boundaries of a parcel or building site after ultimate street rights-of-way and easements that prohibit the surface use of the site are deducted.
"Noncommercial coach" means a vehicle, with or without motive power, designed and equipped for human occupancy for classrooms and other nonresidential and noncommercial uses.
"Nonconforming lot" means a lot or parcel which was lawful and in conformance with the applicable zoning ordinances when established but which, due to subsequent ordinance changes, does not conform to the current development standards applicable to the zoning district in which it is located. See Chapter 9.270.
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"Nonconforming use" means a land use which was lawful and in conformance with the applicable zoning ordinances when established but which, due to subsequent ordinance changes, is not currently permitted in the zoning district in which it is located or is permitted only upon the approval of a use permit and no use permit has been approved. See Chapter

9.270.
"Nonconformity" means a land use, lot or structure which was lawful when established or constructed but, due to subsequent ordinance changes, is not in conformance with this zoning code. The term nonconformity does not include illegal uses, lots, or structures, i.e., which were not lawful when established or constructed. See Chapter 9.270.

Nursery, Day Care. See "Child day care facility."
Nursing Home. See "Convalescent home."
Office Park. See "Industrial park."
Official Zoning Map. See "Zoning map."
"Off-site hazardous waste facility" means any structures, other appurtenances or improvements on land and all contiguous land serving more than one (1) producer of hazardous waste, used for the treatment, transfer, storage, resource recovery, disposal or recycling of hazardous waste, including, but not limited to,:

1. Incineration facilities (i.e., rotary kiln, fluid bed, etc.);

2. Residual repository (i.e., receiving only residuals from hazardous waste treatment facilities);

3. Stabilization/solidification facilities;

4. Chemical oxidation facilities;

5. Neutralization/precipitation facilities; or

6. Transfer/storage facilities.
"Open space" means any parcel or area of land or water, public or private, which is reserved for the purpose of preserving natural resources, for the protection of valuable environmental features, or for providing outdoor recreation or education. Open space does not include roads, driveways or parking areas not related to recreational uses, any buildings, building setback areas or the required space between buildings, or surface utility facilities.

Open Space, Usable. "Usable open space" means open space which is predominately level (i.e., slopes less than five percent (5%)) but which may contain some steeper land (i.e., with slopes up to twenty percent (20%)) which has utility for picnicking or passive recreation activities and which complements surrounding usable open space. Usable open space is a minimum of fifteen (15) feet in width and three hundred (300) square feet in area and may include structures and impervious surfaces such as tot lots, swimming pools, basketball courts, tennis courts, picnic facilities, walkways or bicycle trails.

Outdoor Advertising Sign. See "Billboard" in sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Outdoor light fixtures" means outdoor artificial illuminating devices, outdoor fixtures, lamps and other devices, permanent or portable, used for illumination or advertisement. Such devices shall include, but are not limited to, search, spot, or flood lights for:
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1. Buildings and structures;

2. Recreational areas;

3. Parking lot lighting;

4. Landscape lighting;

5. Billboards and other signs (advertising or other);

6. Street lighting;

7. General area and yard lighting.
"Outdoor vendors" include hotdog stands, ice cream carts, and other retail uses which utilize a movable or relocatable stand or cart for walk-up sales. The stand or cart must be of a size and design suitable for placement on a private sidewalk, plaza, or pedestrianway.

Panhandle Lot or Flag Lot. See definitions under "Lot." "Parcel" means an area of land under one (1) ownership which is identified as a lot or parcel on a recorded final map, parcel map, record of survey recorded pursuant to an approved division of land, certificate of compliance or lot line adjustment. The terms "lot" and "parcel" are interchangeable for purposes of this code.
"Parking accessway" means a vehicular passageway that provides access and circulation from a street access point into and through a parking lot to parking aisles and between parking areas.
"Parking structure" means a structure which is open or enclosed and is used for the parking of motor vehicles.
"Parkway" means the area of a public street that lies between the curb and the adjacent property line or physical boundary, such as a fence or wall, which is used for landscaping and/or passive open space.
"Pasture" means an enclosed holding area consisting of grass or similar vegetation, specifically used for purposes of grazing or feeding of animals.

Patio Home. See "Dwelling, patio home."
"Permitted use" means a land use allowed within a zoning district under this zoning code and subject to the applicable provisions of this code.
"Person" means any individual, firm, copartnership, joint venture, association, social club, fraternal organization, company, joint stock association, corporation, estate, trust, organization, business, receiver, syndicate, public agency, the state of California or its political subdivisions or instrumentalities, or any other group or combination acting as a unit.
"Person with a disability" is a person with a physical or mental impairment that limits or substantially limits one (1) or more major life activities, anyone who is regarded as having such an impairment, or anyone who has a record of such an impairment. "Personal services" are establishments providing nonmedical services as a primary use, including, but not limited to, barber and beauty shops, spas and tanning salons, clothing rental, dry cleaning stores, home electronics and small appliance repair, laundromats (selfservice laundries), shoe repair shops, and tailors. 687 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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"Planned unit development" means a residential development characterized by comprehensive planning for the entire project, the clustering of buildings to preserve open space and natural features, and provision for the maintenance and use of open space and other facilities held in common by the property owners within the project.

Pole Sign. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130.

Portable Sign. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Precise plan" or "precise plan of development" means the plan or plans for a project, development or other entitlement approved by the decision-making authority. A precise plan may include site, grading, architecture, landscaping plans and may also include a plan text describing the project design, development phasing, and other characteristics. "Precise plan of highway alignment" means a plan, supplementary to the master plan of arterial highways, which establishes the highway centerline and the ultimate right-of-way lines and may establish building setback lines.

Primary Residence. See "Main dwelling."
"Primary unit" means a single-family or multifamily residential unit constructed and intended as the principal unit and building on a lot. The primary unit shall be the largest unit on the lot.
"Principal use" means the primary or predominant use of any parcel, building site or structure.
"Project area" means all of the land area included within a development project excepting those areas designated for public and private road rights-of-way, schools, public parks, and other uses or easements which preclude the use of the land therein as part of the development project.

Projecting Sign. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Property line" means a lot line or parcel boundary.
"Public agency" means the United States, the state, the county or any city within the county, or any political subdivision or agency thereof.

Rear Lot Line. See definitions under "Lot line."
"Reasonable accommodation" means the process of providing flexibility in the application of land use, zoning, and building regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities for persons with disabilities.
"Recreational vehicle" or "RV" means all trailers or any vehicle placed on a trailer such as a boat, watercraft, or other vehicle, plus any vehicle designed and used for temporary habitation, including motorhomes, travel trailers, "5th wheels" and camper shells. "Recycling" means the process by which waste products are reduced to raw materials and transformed into new products.

Relocatable Building. See "Building, relocatable."
"Residential care facility" or "community care facility" means a residential facility which is licensed by the state to provide living and treatment facilities on a monthly or longer basis for six (6) or fewer of the following: wards of the juvenile court, elderly persons, mentally disordered persons, handicapped persons or dependent and neglected children. Such a facility is permitted in all types of residences by operation of state law. 688 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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Residential, Multifamily. See "Dwelling, multifamily."
Residential, Single-Family. See "Dwelling, single-family." "Restaurant" means any use providing for the preparation, retail sale and consumption on site of food and beverages. Restaurants include, but are not limited to, cafés, coffee shops, pubs, sandwich shops, ice cream parlors, fast food take-out and drive-through stores, whose primary activity is food service and places of business with similar uses. If any seating is provided in conjunction with a store where there is the preparation and retail sale of food and beverages, that use shall be classified as a restaurant. The term "restaurant" may include the licensed sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises.

Restaurant, Drive-Through. "Drive-through restaurant" means a restaurant with one (1) or more automobile lanes which allow for the ordering and dispensing of food and beverages to patrons who remain in their vehicles.

Rest Home. See "Convalescent home."
"Retail" means the selling of goods or merchandise directly to the ultimate consumer. "Reverse vending machine" means a machine which accepts recyclable materials, such as aluminum cans, newspapers, or other materials, from the public and dispenses money in return.
"Riding academy" means a facility designed and used primarily for recreational riding, training and instruction purposes, and allowing both on-site boarding or trailering of horses to the facility.
"Riding and hiking trail" means a trail or way designed for and used by equestrians, pedestrians and cyclists using nonmotorized bicycles.
"Right-of-way" means the entire width of property used for streets, highways, flood or drainage works, overhead or underground utilities, or any related improvements.

Roof Sign. See sign definitions, Section 9.160.130.

Roominghouse. See "Boardinghouse."
"Satellite dish antenna" means an apparatus capable of receiving communications from a man-made satellite.
"Scenic highway" means any highway designated a scenic and/or historic highway by an agency of the city, state or federal government.

Second Unit. In accordance with Government Code Section 65852.2(i)(4), "second unit" means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation and shall be located on the same parcel as the single-family dwelling is situated. A second unit also includes the following:

1. An efficiency unit, as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code;

2. A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. "Section" means a portion of this zoning code beginning immediately after a six (6)- or seven (7)-digit number beginning with 9., e.g., 9.10.010 or 9.280.030, and extending to the next such six (6)- or seven (7)-digit number. (See also "Subsection.") 689 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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"Semi-permanent sign" means a non-illuminated sign which requires a sign permit, such as advertising the future construction or opening of a facility, model home complex, commercial, or residential subdivision identification which is intended to be erected or posted for a minimum of sixty-one (61) days and a maximum of one (1) year. A permit for semi-permanent signs advertising future facility construction shall not be approved until a development review application has been submitted.
"Senior citizen" means a person fifty-five (55) years of age or older. "Senior citizen residence" means a residential care facility which is licensed by the state to provide living and treatment facilities on a monthly or longer basis for six (6) or fewer senior citizens.
"Senior group housing" means a residential development which is developed or substantially renovated for and occupied by seven (7) or more senior citizens. "Service" means an act or any result of useful labor which does not in itself produce a tangible commodity.

Service Station. See "Gas station."
"Setback" means the distance that a building or other structure or a parking lot or other facility must be located from a lot line, property line or other specified boundary.

Sexually Oriented Business. See Chapter 5.80 of the municipal code. "Shopping center" or "commercial center" means a commercial area or group of commercial establishments, planned, developed, managed and maintained as a unit, with common landscaping, amenities, and off-street parking provided to serve all uses on the property.

Side Lot Line. See definitions under "Lot line."
"Sidewalk sale" or "parking lot sale" means the temporary outdoor display and sale of merchandise which is normally displayed indoors at the location of an individual retail business not located within a shopping center. (See also "Special commercial event.") "Sign" means any medium for visual communication, including, but not limited to, words, symbols and illustrations together with all parts, materials, frame and background, which medium is used or intended to be used to attract attention to, identify, or advertise an establishment, product, service, activity or location, or to provide information. Also, see sign definitions, Section 9.160.130.

Single-Family Dwelling or Residence. See "Dwelling, single-family." "Single room occupancy (SRO) facility" or "SRO hotel" means a residential facility which is rented on a weekly or longer basis and which provides living and sleeping facilities for one (1) or two (2) persons per unit. Each unit contains a toilet and sink. Shower, kitchen, and laundry facilities may be shared.

Site. See "Building site."
Site Area, Net. See "Net project or site area."
Site Coverage. See "Building site coverage."
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expressed as a percentage; e.g., "the slope has a twenty percent (20%) gradient" (usually used to describe natural as opposed to manufactured, slopes). "Slope ratio" means the steepness of a slope expressed as a ratio of horizontal distance to the vertical rise over that horizontal distance; e.g., 2:1 (usually used to describe manufactured as opposed to natural, slopes).
"Special commercial event" means the temporary outdoor display and sale of merchandise by two (2) or more tenants within a commercial center, or arts and crafts shows, fairs, or entertainment events within a commercial center.
"Specific plan" means a plan consisting of text, maps and other documents and exhibits regulating development within a defined area of the city, consistent with the general plan and State Government Code Section 65450 et seq.
"Stable" means a building or structure containing multiple stalls for the purposes of sheltering, feeding, boarding, accommodating or otherwise caring for several horses at one (1) time.
"Stall" means a division of a stable accommodating one (1) horse into an adequately sized enclosure for the purpose of confining individual horses within a sheltered environment as may be necessary for security, safety or other reasons pertinent to the health, welfare and daily care of each animal.
"Stock cooperative" means a corporation which is formed primarily for the purpose of holding title to, either in fee simple or for a term of years, improved real property, if all or substantially all of the shareholders of such corporation receive a right of exclusive occupancy in a portion of the real property, title to which is held by the corporation, which right of occupancy is transferable only concurrently with the transfer of the shares of stock or membership certificate in the corporation held by the person having such right of occupancy.
"Storage" means a place where goods, materials, and/or personal property is placed for more than twenty-four (24) hours.
"Story" means that portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor immediately above it or if there is no floor above, then the space between the floor and the ceiling above it.
"Street" means a public or private vehicular right-of-way other than an alley or driveway, including both local streets and arterial highways.
"Structure" means anything that is erected or constructed having a fixed location on the ground or attachment to something on the ground and which extends more than thirty (30) inches above the finish grade. A mobilehome or relocatable building, except when used as a temporary use with its weight resting at least partially upon its tires, is a structure for the purposes of this definition.
"Subsection" means a portion of a section of this zoning code designated by a section number followed immediately by an upper case letter; for example, subsection 9.10.010(A). (See also "Section.")
"Supportive housing" means housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 53260 of the Health and Safety Code 50675.14(b) and that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. ("Target 691 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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population" includes adults with low income having one (1) or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health conditions, or individuals eligible for services provided under the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act and may, among other populations, include families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, or homeless people.)
"Swimming pool" means an artificial body of water having a depth in excess of eighteen (18) inches, designed, constructed and used for swimming, dipping or immersion purposes by humans.
"Tandem parking" means any off-street parking space(s), or arrangement of such spaces, configured in such a manner such that one (1) or more spaces is not directly accessible to a street or other approved access without traversing any portion of another space. "Temporary sign" means any non-illuminated sign which may require a sign permit and which is intended to be posted for a maximum of forty-five (45) days. Temporary signs include without limitation: political campaign signs, garage sale signs and seasonal sales signs.
"Temporary use" means a land use established for a specified period of time, which use is discontinued at the end of such specified time.
"Timeshare facility" means a facility in which a person receives the right in perpetuity, for life or for a specific period of time, to the recurrent, exclusive use or occupancy of a lot, parcel, unit, or portion of real property for a period of time which has been or will be allocated from twelve (12) or more occupancy periods into which the facility has been divided. A timeshare use may be coupled with an estate in the real property or it may entail a license, contract, membership, or other right of occupancy not coupled with an estate in the real property.

Townhome. See "Dwelling, townhome."
"Transient basis" means for a continuous period of two (2) weeks or less. "Transitional housing" is buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six (6) months.
"Transitional shelter" means a shelter for homeless persons or victims of domestic abuse which provides accommodations for persons on a transient basis, i.e., for a continuous period of two (2) weeks or less.

Two (2)-Unit Attached Dwelling. See "Dwelling, two (2)-unit attached." "Ultimate right-of-way" means the right-of-way shown as ultimate on an adopted precise plan of highway alignment or the street right-of-way shown within the boundary of a recorded tract map, a recorded parcel map or a recorded planned community development plan. The latest adopted or recorded document in such cases shall take precedence. If none of these exist, the ultimate right-of-way is the right-of-way required by the highway classification as shown in the general plan.
"Use" or "land use" means the purpose for which a structure or land is occupied, arranged, designed or intended, or for which either a structure or land is or may be occupied or maintained.
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"Use permit" means a discretionary entitlement under the provisions of this zoning code which authorizes a specific use or development on a specific property subject to compliance with all terms and conditions imposed on the entitlement. Uses requiring a conditional use permit have moderate to significant potential for adverse impacts on surrounding properties, or residents while uses requiring a minor use permit have low to moderate potential for adverse impacts on surrounding properties, residents, or businesses. See Section 9.210.020.

Variance. See Section 9.210.030.
"Vehicular accessway" means a private, nonexclusive vehicular easement affording access to abutting properties.
"Very low income households" bears the same meaning as defined in Section 50105 of the Health and Safety Code.
"Veterinary clinic" means a place where animals no larger than the largest breed of dogs are given medical and surgical treatment, primarily on an outpatient basis, and where the boarding of animals under treatment is incidental to the principal clinic use.

Wall Sign. See "Building-mounted sign" in sign definitions, Section 9.160.130. "Wing wall" means an architectural feature in excess of six (6) feet in height which is a continuation of a building wall projecting beyond the exterior walls of a building. "Yard" means an open space on a parcel of land or building site unobstructed and unoccupied from the ground upward except for wall projections permitted by this code.

Yards are classified as follows:

1. "Front yard" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line or the ultimate street right-of-way line and a setback line within the lot. The depth of the front yard is equal to the setback established in the development standards for the applicable zoning district and is measured along a line drawn at a ninety (90)-degree angle to whichever of the following results in the greatest setback: the front lot line or its tangent or the ultimate street rightof-way or its tangent.

2. "Rear yard" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and a setback line within the lot. The depth of the rear yard is equal to the setback established in the development standards for the applicable zoning district and is measured along a line drawn at a ninety (90)-degree angle to whichever of the following results in the greatest setback: the rear lot line or its tangent or the ultimate street right-of-way or its tangent.

3. "Side yard" means a yard extending from the front setback line to the rear setback line. The depth of the side yard is equal to the setback established in the development standards for the applicable zoning district and is measured along a line drawn at a ninety (90)-degree angle to whichever of the following results in the greatest setback: the side lot line or its tangent or the ultimate street right-ofway or its tangent. 693 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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"Zoning code" or "code" means the zoning code of the city, i.e., Title 9 of the city of La Quinta Municipal Code, including the official zoning map and other maps and graphics incorporated in the zoning code text or included therein by reference. "Zoning district" or "district" means an area of the city designated on the official zoning map and subject to a uniform set of permitted land uses and development standards. "Zoning map" or "official zoning map" means a map incorporated into this code by reference which covers the entire land area of the city and is divided into zoning districts for the purpose of specifying for each such land area the uses permitted, development standards required, and other applicable provisions of this code. (Ord. 577 § 1, 2019; Ord. 562 § 1, 2017; Ord. 550 § 1, 2016; Ord. 538 § 1, 2016; Ord. 512 § 1, 2013; Ord. 505 § 1, 2012; Ord. 489 § 1, 2011; Ord. 325 § 1, 1998; Ord. 284 § 1, 1996)
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PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 2
City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: July 19, 2022

STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: CONTINUED FROM JUNE 21, 2022: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE STREET NAME CHANGES OF (1) SILVERROCK WAY TO TALUS WAY AND (2) AHMANSON LANE TO PAINTED PEAK LANE; CEQA: DESIGN AND

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 15061(b)(3) COMMON SENSE RULE; LOCATION: SILVERROCK WAY AND AHMANSON LANE (PROJECT:

SNC 2022-0002)

RECOMMENDATION
Consider a request to adopt a resolution approving a street name change for SilverRock Way and Ahmanson Lane to Talus Way and Painted Peak Lane, respectively, subject to the Conditions of Approval and find the project exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Rule.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Street Name Change 2022-0002 is proposed by SilverRock Development Company, LLC (Applicant) to change the street names SilverRock Way to Talus Way and Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane (Attachment 1). • This process is regulated by La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Chapter

14.08 Street Name Changes (Attachment 2).
• Applicant is requesting these changes due to the rebranding of the development from SilverRock to Talus (Attachment 3).
• On May 24, 2022, Planning Commission (Commission) recommended City Council approve of changing SilverRock Way to Talus Way but not approve of changing Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane. The applicant was not present at the Commission meeting.
• On June 21, 2022, City Council held a public hearing to consider the proposed street name change and remanded this proposal to the Commission to allow the applicant the opportunity to present the request and respond to the Commission’s concerns and comments.
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• On July 12, 2022, the Commission reconsidered and recommended Council approve of changing SilverRock Way to Talus Way but not approve of changing Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane at this time to allow applicant more time to incorporate ways to honor the Ahmanson history and name to the project.

FISCAL IMPACT
None. The cost to replace street signs would be borne by the applicant.

BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
SilverRock Way and Ahmanson Lane are within the Talus Development.

SilverRock Way is a public street that begins at Avenue 52 and runs south and east and connects to Jefferson Street. Ahmanson Lane is a private street that connects to SilverRock Way and runs south, with an endpoint roundabout that leads to the current golf clubhouse and future Montage Hotel Lobby.

Applicant submitted SNC2022-0002 to change SilverRock Way to Talus Way and Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane. The proposed street name changes are being proposed as part of a rebranding for the development. LQMC permits any individual to initiate a street name change, signed by at least 67% of the owners abutting the street. The owners abutting these streets include the Applicant and the City of La Quinta. Staff has reviewed the proposed request and it has met the requirements of LQMC Chapter 14.08.

On May 24, 2022, the Commission held a public hearing to consider the Applicant’s request. The Applicant, Bruce Maize, was not present at this meeting to answer Commissioner’s questions or comments. Mr. Maize indicated to staff that he mistakenly left the Planning Commission meeting early because he thought that this agenda item had already been discussed. The Commission adopted a Resolution that recommended City Council approve the street name change for SilverRock Way to Talus Way but did not recommend approval of changing Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane. Commissioners had concern on changing the Ahmanson Lane name due to its association with La Quinta history, specifically for its ties to the Ahmanson Ranch House (Golf Clubhouse).

Staff presented the Commission’s recommendation to Council for consideration at a public hearing on June 21, 2022. The Council remanded the street name request to the Commission with the following specific direction: 1) Allow the Applicant the opportunity to present information about the request and address Commissioner concerns and comments; and 2) allow the Commission to submit, for Council review, a supplement to its recommendation or a new recommendation, in light of the applicant’s information and responses to Commissioner comments. The Council continued the Public Hearing to the July 696 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
19, 2022 Council meeting to reconsider the application and the recommendation, including any supplement or new recommendation, submitted by the Commission.

The Commission considered the application on July 12, 2022 and received a presentation from the Applicant on the justification for changing the street names. After discussion, the Commission again recommended Council approve of changing SilverRock Way to Talus Way. For Ahmanson Lane, the Commission recommended that further exploration is done by the Applicant to honor the Ahmanson name, either through keeping the street name, a history wall recognition and/or naming a room as the “Ahmanson Room” in the new restaurant, or by other means. Commission was not fully receptive to the Painted Peak Lane street name, unsure of its relevance to the overall development and concerned on the removal of La Quinta history. The Applicant was receptive to this recommendation from the Commission and was willing to come back at a later date to revisit this name change.

ALTERNATIVES
1) Approve SilverRock Way changing to Talus Way but not approve Ahmanson Lane changing to Painted Peak Lane
2) Deny Street Name Change 2022-0002

AGENCY AND PUBLIC REVIEW
Public Agency Review
The applications were distributed to City staff, including the Riverside County Fire Department. All comments have been addressed and/or added as conditions of approval. The City also received a letter of public comment from Kay Wolff with comments regarding the Ahmanson name (Attachment 4).

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The Design and Development Department has determined that the proposed project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under provisions of Section 15061(b)(3). The activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects, which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In this case, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposal in question may have 697 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
a significant effect on the environment, therefore the proposal is not subject to CEQA.

Prepared by: Carlos Flores, Senior Planner
Approved by: Danny Castro, Design and Development Director Attachments: 1. Street Name Change Exhibit

2. La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 14.08

3. Street Name Change Justification

4. Kay Wolff public comment
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 2022 - XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING

A STREET NAME CHANGE OF SILVERROCK WAY

TO TALUS WAY
CASE NUMBER: STREET NAME CHANGE 2022-0002
APPLICANT: SILVERROCK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, LLC
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on April 26, 2022, adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2022-0009 announcing the intent to hold a public hearing on May 24, 2022, to review a street name change of SilverRock Way to Talus Way and of Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane, for the entirety of those two streets; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on May 6, 2022, and notices were posted on May 13, 2022 along both streets as prescribed by the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on May 24, 2022, hold a duly noticed public hearing to consider the request of SilverRock Development Company, LLC, for said street name change and recommended City Council approval of changing SilverRock Way to Talus Way but did not recommend the change of Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane, citing concerns of removing references to La Quinta history; and
WHEREAS, the Design and Development Department published a public hearing notice in The Desert Sun newspaper on June 3, 2022, and notices were posted on June 9, 2022 along both streets; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on June 21, 2022, consider this recommendation from Planning Commission and remanded the project to Planning Commission for additional consideration; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of La Quinta, California did, on July 12, 2022, reconsider this request and recommended City Council approve of changing SilverRock Way to Talus Way but did not 699 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
City Council Resolution 2022-XXX
Street Name Change 2022-0002
SilverRock Way & Ahmanson Lane
Adopted:

recommend the change of Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane, citing concerns of removing references to Ahmanson Lane and provided direction to the Application to spend more time researching and gathering public input on ways to honor the Ahmanson name, through the restaurant, street name, and/or other ways throughout the development; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California did, on July 19, 2022, consider this recommendation from Planning Commission to approve the name change of SilverRock Way to Talus Way but not to change Ahmanson Lane to Painted Peak Lane; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows:

SECTION 1. That the above recitations are true and constitute the Findings of the City Council in this case; and
SECTION 2. That the above project be determined by the Planning Commission to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act requirements under the provisions of Section 15061(b)(3), Common Sense Rule; and
SECTION 3. That it does hereby approve Street Name Change 2002-0002 subject to the attached Conditions of Approval [Exhibit A].

PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City of La Quinta City Council, held on this 19th day of July, 2022, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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City Council Resolution 2022-XXX
Street Name Change 2022-0002
SilverRock Way & Ahmanson Lane
Adopted:

________________________
LINDA EVANS, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATTEST:
___________________________
MONIKA RADEVA. City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California

APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 2022-XXX EXHIBIT A

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL - RECOMMENDED
STREET NAME CHANGE 2022-0002

SILVERROCK WAY & AHMANSON LANE
ADOPTED:

GENERAL

1. The applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of La Quinta (“City”), its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this Street Name Change. The City shall have sole discretion in selecting its defense counsel.

The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action or proceeding and shall cooperate fully in the defense.

2. The applicant shall pay for the purchase and installation of any of the new street name signs required as part of this proposal.
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ATTACHMENT 2
Title 14 - STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES
La Quinta, California, Municipal Code Created: 2022-03-25 11:00:47 [EST] (Supp. No. 2, Update 3)

Chapter 14.08 STREET NAME CHANGES

14.08.010 Petition for initiation of street name change.

Any person may initiate a street name change for any reason consistent with law, by complying with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.020 Initiation of petition.

A proposed change of street name may be initiated by filing with the planning commission an application in the form prescribed by the city manager and signed by the owners of at least sixty percent (60%) of the lineal frontage abutting the street to be affected.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.030 Application fee.

The application shall be accompanied by a fee in an amount established by resolution of the city council, in order to defray the costs of publishing, posting and processing, as hereinafter prescribed. (Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.040 Manager's examination.

The city manager shall examine the application and determine the sufficiency of same as to the percentage requirement of Section 14.08.020.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.050 Adoption of resolution of intention.

Upon determination of the sufficiency of the petition, the commission shall adopt a resolution of intention to change name and set a date for public hearing not less than thirty (30) days from the date of adoption of the resolution.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.060 Publication.

The city manager shall provide for at least one (1) publication of the resolution of intention in a newspaper of general circulation within the city at least fifteen (15) days prior to the hearing date. (Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
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Created: 2022-03-25 11:00:47 [EST]
(Supp. No. 2, Update 3)

14.08.070 Posting.

The city manager shall provide for posting copies of the resolution of intention in at least three (3) public places along the street proposed to be affected. The posting shall be completed at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.080 Commission hearing.

At the time set for hearing, or at any time to which the hearing may be continued, the commission shall hear and consider proposals to adjust, alter or change the name(s) of the street(s) mentioned in the resolution, and objections to the proposals.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.090 Commission recommendation.

At or after the conclusion of the hearing, the commission may make any recommendation to the city council which the commission deems appropriate. In its deliberations the commission shall consider any applicable specific plans in effect.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.100 Council action.

The city council may, pursuant to California Government Code Section 34091.1, take such action as it deems appropriate upon the recommendation of the commission, and failure to take action within sixty (60) days after submission of the commission's recommendation shall be deemed denial of the application. (Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)

14.08.110 Commission recommendation without petition and hearing.

Notwithstanding any other parts of this code, the commission may, for any reason it deems in the public interest and necessity, recommend to the city council that a street name be changed. The recommendation may be made without complying with the requirements of Sections 14.08.020 through 14.08.080. The recommendation shall be in the form of a resolution of the commission directed to the city council. Thereafter the city council shall take such action as it deems appropriate.
(Ord. 10 § 1, 1982)
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SilverRock Development Company, LLC
343 4th Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 | 760.634.6543
November 30, 2021
Carlos Flores

CITY OF LA QUINTA
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
RE: Talus Way
Dear Carlos:

SilverRock Development Company requests that the street “SilverRock Way” of Parcel Map No. 37207 be renamed as “Talus Way.”
The change is to reflect the rebranding of the SilverRock development to Talus.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Kaleena Klimeck
Kaleena Klimeck
Assistant Project Manager – The Robert Green Company, Inc.

Cc: Robert Green, RGC
Josh Frantz, RGC
Amy Yu, City of La Quinta
Rich Vaughn, MBI
ATTACHMENT 3
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SilverRock Development Company, LLC
343 4th Avenue | San Diego, CA 92101 | 760.634.6543
November 30, 2021
Carlos Flores

CITY OF LA QUINTA
78495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
RE: Painted Peak Lane
Dear Carlos:

SilverRock Development Company requests that the street “Ahmanson Lane” of Parcel Map No. 37207 be renamed as “Painted Peak Lane.”
The name speaks to the genius loci of the site; it conveys both geological and atmospheric aspects of the street as it describes the impressive quality of light that washes the prominent mountain range and the effect it imposes on the area. Additionally, Talus’ iconography is of the painted peaks. Thus, the street name change will also reinforce the community’s branding.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Kaleena Klimeck
Kaleena Klimeck
Assistant Project Manager – The Robert Green Company, Inc.

Cc: Robert Green, RGC
Josh Frantz, RGC
Amy Yu, City of La Quinta
Rich Vaughn, MBI
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1 From: Kay Wolff <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2022 7:47 PM
To: Monika Radeva
Subject: WRITTEN COMMENT FOR JUNE 21, 2022 COUNCIL MEETING ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Kay Wolff
77-227 Calle Ensenada, La Quinta
760-564-4070
Public Hearing #3 Renaming of Streets in Talus development Please do not rename Ahmanson Way.

The Ahmanson Ranch is historically significant to our city. This street now leads to the original 1902 ranch house and the area of the Robert Trent Jones golf course and replicas of Mayan stonework. The cattle ranch consisted of over 500 acres.

The Historical Society placed two historic plaques to emphasize the importance of this property.

I agree with the comment of Planning Commissioner Mary Caldwell, who cautioned that we should not “erase the history” of our City.

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CITY COUNCIL MEETING - JUNE 21, 2022 - WRITTEN COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KAY WOLFF PUBLIC HEARING ITEM NO. 3 - SILVERROCK STREET NAME CHANGES ATTACHMENT 4
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FINANCING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 1 of 2 JUNE 21, 2022

SPECIAL MEETING

FINANCING AUTHORITY

SPECIAL MEETING

MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Financing Authority was called to order at 10:16 p.m. by Chairperson Evans.

This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).

PRESENT: Authority Members Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, and Chairperson Evans
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed

BUSINESS SESSION

1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 LA

QUINTA FINANCING AUTHORITY BUDGET
[RESOLUTION NO. FA 2022-001]
Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Fitzpatrick/Sanchez to adopt Resolution No. FA 2022-001 approving Fiscal Year 2022/23 Financing Authority Budget, as recommended:

A RESOLUTION OF THE FINANCING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 BUDGET Motion passed unanimously.

CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
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SPECIAL MEETING

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members Radi/Sanchez to adjourn the meeting at 10:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 5 October 26, 2021

PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2021

CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.

This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).

PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: Commissioner Proctor
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Planning Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney, and Commission Secretary Tania Flores

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chairperson Currie led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sheila Warren, La Quinta - opposed the Coral Mountain Resort project; cited letter from Edward Lister Smillow, a resident and Board Member of the California Alliance for Golf, which provided a comparison of Golf Course Development with the proposed project.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – opposed the Coral Mountain Resort project; expressed concerns regarding site location and the proximity to Cantera project; provided water consumption usage per Coachella Valley Water District charts and expressed concerns regarding water depletion and compared Valley’s projected water usage with projected future water supplies; urged the Commission to consider water supply shortages when reviewing upcoming and future projects.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed.

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO. 31
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 of 5 October 26, 2021 ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE BETWEEN THE

CITY OF LA QUINTA AND SHOVLIN PROPERTIES FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 78370 HIGHWAY 111 CONSISTENT WITH THE GENERAL PLAN 2035 [PC RESOLUTION NO. 2021-012]
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
Vice Chairperson Currie requested administrative corrections to the September 14, 2021, meeting minutes to include removing staff comments made during the minutes review process on page 1 under the “Staff Present” section and typo on page 4.

CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 2
Staff advised the Commission that the purview of this decision was only whether or not to find this purchase consistent with the General Plan and not to approve an agreement with any other entity in regard to this property. Staff answered Commission questions regarding intended use, possible future connection to CV Link, ownership and property lines, and how this purchase was being funded.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto and seconded by Commissioner Caldwell to approve the Consent Calendar, with revisions to Item No. 1 Planning Commission meeting minutes of September 14, 2021, as discussed, and Consent Calendar Item No. 2 adopting Planning Commission Resolution 2021- 012. AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Proctor. ABSTAIN: None.

Motion passed.

BUSINESS SESSION

1. APPROVE CANCELLATION OF REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETINGS OF NOVEMBER 23, 2021, AND DECEMBER 28, 2021
Commission waived reading of the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Caldwell/Currie to approve the cancellation of the regular Planning Commission meetings of November 23, 2021, and December 28, 2021, as recommended. AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto. NOES: None. ABSENT: Commissioner Proctor.

ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 3 of 5 October 26, 2021

STUDY SESSION

1. REVIEW IMPLEMENTATION OF NEW STARBUCKS DRIVE-THROUGH; LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF WASHINGTON STREET AND CALLE

TAMPICO
Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff answered questions regarding drive-thru design, queuing lines, stacking, and bottlenecking concerns at menu; vehicle noise and emission odors effects on patio seating; landscaping and property maintenance responsibilities; safety concerns regarding the Electric Vehicle Charging station near patio.

Project Manager Paul Bernard of LQ Investors spoke in regard to the previous landscaping issues requiring repairs and future landscape and tree trimming plans for the shopping center.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW 4,335 SQUARE FOOT DRIVE- THROUGH BUILDING FOR A PANERA RESTAURANT; CEQA: DESIGN AND

DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT HAS DETERMINED THE PROJECT IS
CONSISTENT WITH EA 1996-319; LOCATION: 78902 HIGHWAY 111 [PC RESOLUTION NO. 2021-013]
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.

Senior Planner Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff answered questions regarding double drive-through lane usage, stacking, and menu board location; pedestrian access across drive-through lanes and safety concerns; project relationship to the Highway 111 corridor plan; future link to cultural trail; changes in square footage of the building as proposed; landscaping responsibility.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:11 P.M.

PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELEPHONIC ACCESSIBILITY: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – suggested speed bump/hump addition to the drive-through at the pedestrian access point; opposed the need of drive-through accessibility for this particular restaurant.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:13 P.M.

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MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Caldwell/Currie to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2021-0013 to approve Conditional Use Permit 2021-0001 and Site Development Permit 2021-0006, subject to the Findings and Conditions of Approval as amended, and find the project consistent with Environmental Assessment 1996-319.:

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA

QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
2021-0001 AND SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006 FOR A NEW 4,335 SQUARE FOOT DRIVE-THROUGH BUILDING FOR A PANERA
RESTAURANT AT 78902 HIGHWAY 111
CASE NUMBERS: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2021-0001, SITE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0006, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 2021-0004 (MASTER PROJECT 2021-0003)
APPLICANT: RSI GROUP
AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, and Tyerman. NOES:

Chairperson Nieto. ABSENT: Commissioner Proctor. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.

COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
Commissioner Caldwell made comments regarding her recent attendance at the Concert in the Park and commended Staff, the Committee, and Commissioner McCune for putting together a successful event. Chairperson Nieto seconded that comment. Commissioner McCune thanked Finance and the Ad-Hoc Committee for their work in planning the event as well.

Commissioner Tyerman expressed some concern with water consumption throughout the valley; the importance of water management; suggested providing educational opportunities regarding water usage and management for the public. Chairperson Nieto recommended Coachella Valley Water District’s recent presentation on this topic. Vice Chairperson Currie added that Imperial Irrigation District does provide a water tour for further education on water usage and conservation.

Chairperson Nieto spoke regarding the Palm Springs park that recently opened in front of the Palm Springs Art Museum and its representation of desert area parks in relation to cooling and shading as well as the water feature and misting station.

STAFF ITEMS

1. WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS INVENTORY UPDATE
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Staff answered questions regarding cell tower coverage and pending cell tower sites approved but not yet operational.

2. VERBAL UPDATE ON CITYWIDE PROJECTS
Planning Manager Flores presented an update on citywide projects including the Highway 111 corridor plan, the Housing and Safety Element, Coral Mountain Resort, Caleo Bay Park, Piazza Serena, Andalusia, The Village at 58, the former Steinmart building, The Peak, Jefferson Apartments, Rapport Furniture, Pavilion Palms, Grocery Outlet and Signature at PGA West.

Chairperson Nieto questioned the status of the California Desert Museum of Art project site and if there had been any prospects to repurpose the site.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Caldwell/Hassett to adjourn the meeting at 6:48 p.m. AYES: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett, McCune, Tyerman and Chairperson Nieto. NOES: None. ABSENT:

Commissioner Proctor. ABSTAIN: None. Motion passed.

Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 5:01 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.

This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).

PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell (via teleconference), Currie, Hassett, McCune, Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, Associate Planner Siji Fernandez, Commission Secretary Tania Flores, Assistant City Attorney Travis Van Ligten (via teleconference)
CONSULTANTS: Planning Consultant Nicole Criste with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McCune led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – provided information regarding water conservation, levels, and usage; opposed the Coral Mountain Resort project due to water consumption concerns; provided drone footage of proposed site.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed.

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO. 32
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CONSENT CALENDAR

1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 26, 2021
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Currie to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

BUSINESS SESSION – None.

STUDY SESSION – None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE SITE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT 2021-0007 (SDP 2004-816, AMENDMENT NO. 2) AND MINOR
ADJUSTMENT 2021-0010 TO AMEND SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLANS FOR BELLA AT PIAZZA SERENA; CEQA: THE PROJECT IS

CONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREPARED FOR PIAZZA SERENA (EA2001-417).

LOCATION: NORTHWEST CORNER OF AVENUE 58 AND MONROE
STREET
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.

Associate Planner Fernandez presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff answered questions regarding the Minor Adjustments (MA) requested for lots 9 and 40; reductions in square footage of the units in the proposed plans, elevation height changes, garage sizes and measurements, and how square footage is calculated for projects; the Imperial Irrigation District (IID) project letter citing submittal requirements; CEQA compliance and consistency with previously approved Mitigated Negative Declaration; reasons for the MA requested and the ability to add a residential pool to each lot; public response letters and what changes were made due to these letters; exterior landscaping plans; short-term vacation rental permit allowance; solar energy provisions.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:44 P.M.

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footage concerns; IID and Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD) ability to service the project; consistency with the residential standards, zoning code, general plan policies, and site and landscape design criteria; phasing and timeline for construction buildout and landscaping; reason for the changes to square footage of individual units; proposed location of the model homes; managing Homeowner’s Association for the new phase of the development; the Contemporary Prairie elevation architecture and design consistency; construction access through emergency access gate; pool and landscaping packages; supply chain issues and material shortages; interest and pre-sale units.

Director Castro noted the Commission’s review and consideration of this item was regarding the Site Development Permit Amendment request to amend the single family residential plans for Bella at Piazza Serena.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – declined public comment as her questions were answered.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Carl Coggins, La Quinta – opposed the project due to garage capacity, and the design and architecture of the proposed homes.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: David Crouse, La Quinta – opposed the project due to appearance, size and quality of the proposed homes including garage sizes; fireplaces as options rather than standard; price point affecting the values of the existing and surrounding homes.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Charles Hawkins, La Quinta – expressed appreciation for existing homes within Piazza Serena; provided a brief history of the project; opposed the project due to reduction in square footage of proposed homes.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Tamara Hay, La Quinta – opposed the project due to the reduction in square footage and expected base price of the proposed homes; inconsistency with architectural design of plans within the project; lack of communication with Applicant.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Donald Imoto, La Quinta – opposed the project due to decreased square footage and inconsistency of the proposed architectural design with the existing homes.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Fonda Lacerra, La Quinta – opposed the project due to decreased square footage and discrepancy in calculations of living space versus total building footprint; expressed concerns regarding the reputation of Applicant.

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and inconsistency with existing units and surrounding communities; use of the emergency access road for construction and safety concerns; reputation of the Applicant.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Phillip Reyes, La Quinta – declined public comment as all concerns had been addressed.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Raymond Curt Starkweather, La Quinta resident and President of the Piazza Serena Homeowner’s Association – opposed the project due to decreased square footage and inconsistency of the architectural design of the proposed units with the existing homes.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: John “Randy” Young, La Quinta – opposed the project due to decreased square footage of proposed units.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Rosalie Young, La Quinta – declined to speak stating her husband addressed her concerns.

PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE: Natalie Kennel, La Quinta – opposed the project due to the negative reputation of the Applicant; lack of Applicant’s area specific knowledge and experience; lack of communication from Applicant; decreased garage size and capacity.

Staff answered Commission questions regarding changes to the livable square footage versus building footprint square footage; Applicant responded to Commission questions and Public Speaker comments regarding calculated square footage, the Applicant’s reputation, and knowledge of the area.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:50 P.M.

Commission discussion followed regarding architectural design; discrepancy of calculating livable square footage versus building footprint square footage; the Commission’s purview of consideration; market for smaller sized homes; amending the conditions of approval to include items discussed; real estate values of smaller homes.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE-OPEN AT 6:58 P.M.

Applicant provided additional information regarding the request for the amendment. Staff provided additional information regarding the Commission’s purview as it related to this item and the La Quinta Municipal Code; Minor versus Major modification process and the 10% rule.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: David Nola, La Quinta – opposed the project amendment due to decreased livable square footage and the affects this will have on the value of the existing homes within the project; the reputation of the Applicant.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Tommi Lacerra, La Quinta – opposed the project due to decreased square footage and the affects this will have on value of existing homes within the project and surrounding developments.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Jason Trada, La Quinta – opposed the project due to poor salesmanship and lack of trust of the Applicant; decreased square footage and the effects on the home values of the existing homes.

Applicant responded to comments made regarding the anticipated price points of the proposed homes with floor plans as presented.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE-CLOSED AT 7:10 P.M.

Commission discussion followed regarding exterior landscape; the quantity of plan type most affected by reduction in square footage; affects the proposed changes would have on the value of the existing homes; the need for compromise to finish the project; emergency access point for construction access; need for side-by-side comparison of square footage including livable space, garage size, and footprint of each plan.

Commissioner Caldwell recommended a motion for continuance to allow for the Commission’s and public concerns to be addressed by the Applicant and City Staff.

Assistant City Attorney Van Ligten provided instruction on procedures for continuing the hearing. Commission and staff discussed square footage calculations.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE-OPEN AT 7:17 P.M.

Staff, Commission, and Applicant discussed timeline for continuation of this item.

Assistant City Attorney Van Ligten clarified the differences between denying this request or continuing the item and what the Commission’s purview would be if the item was to be continued.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/ Commissioner Hassett to continue the Public Hearing for consideration of adoption of a Resolution to approve a new architectural plan set for Bella at Piazza Serena, a Minor Adjustment to setbacks on two lots, and find the project consistent with previously certified Mitigated Negative Declaration, to a date certain of February 8, 2022.

Motion passed unanimously.
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2. CONSIDER NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA2021-0010), AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2020-0001, FOR THE 2022-2029 HOUSING
ELEMENT UPDATE AND UPDATES TO 2035 GENERAL PLAN CHAPTER

IV, ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS (SAFETY ELEMENT), TAKE PUBLIC TESTIMONY, AND CONTINUE TO FEBRUARY 8, 2022; CEQA: A

NEGATIVE DECLARATION WAS PREPARED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 2021-0010; LOCATION: CITY-WIDE
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.

Planning Consultant Criste presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff answered questions regarding the removal of discretionary findings from permitting requirements found on page 104 of the agenda packet and the City’s ability to make findings related to development standards, general plan, and zoning ordinances; identifying and allocating sites for affordable housing; the City’s ability to facilitate an increase in affordable housing access; identified properties to RHNA requirements and utilization of available properties; costs associated with building affordable housing and how those figures are calculated; specific sites removed from a previous prospective affordable housing list; zoning amendments required for affordable housing overlay and development standards; converting private housing to affordable housing; state versus local control over findings; the status of Season La Quinta at Mira Flores.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 8:11 P.M.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: None.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 8:12 P.M.

The Commission expressed appreciation to Planning Consultant Criste and the Planning Staff for their work on preparing the Housing Element for consideration.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING RE-OPEN AT 8:13 P.M.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McCune/Proctor to continue the Public Hearing to consider adoption of a Resolution recommending City Council approval of a Negative Declaration (EA2021-0010), and a General Plan Amendment (GPA2020-0001) for the 2022-2029 Housing Element Update and updates to the 2035 General Plan Chapter IV, Environmental Hazards (Safety Element), to a date certain of February 8, 2022. Motion passed unanimously.

STAFF ITEMS – None.
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COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
Commissioner McCune requested Assistant City Attorney Van Ligten provide additional clarification relating to the calculating of residential square footage by various entities including the County Tax Assessor, City, and Real Estate Agents at a future meeting.

Chairperson Nieto requested additional information on State legislature as it relates to housing including SB8, SB9 and SB10.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Currie to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 P.M. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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PLANNING COMMISSION

MINUTES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 25, 2022

CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Planning Commission was called to order at 5:05 p.m. by Chairperson Nieto.

This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted in response to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).

PRESENT: Commissioners Caldwell, Currie, Hassett (joined at 5:13 P.M.), McCune (joined 5:15 P.M.), Proctor, Tyerman, and Chairperson Nieto
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Public Works Director/City Engineer Bryan McKinney, Planning Manager Cheri L. Flores, Senior Planner Carlos Flores, Associate Planner Siji Fernandez, Commission Secretary Tania Flores, City Attorney Bill Ihrke
CONSULTANTS: Planning Consultant Nicole Criste with Terra Nova Planning & Research, Inc.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Proctor led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – opposed the Coral Mountain Resort project and provided information regarding extreme heat, California Health and Safety Code Chapter 5 pertaining to Safe Recreational Water Use; water consumption.

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEM NO. 33
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Armita Ariano, Coachella Valley Water Keeper Staff Attorney – opposed the Coral Mountain Resort project and disputed Coachella Valley Water District’s representation of the water supply for the project; provided information regarding water supply shortages and future water restrictions; environmental justice issues due to increased water consumption.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mike Rowe, La Quinta – requested that the Planning Commission take Public Hearing Item No. 3 regarding Griffin Ranch first to limit the public and applicant wait time as the recommendation for that item is for continuance.

MOTION – A motion was made by Chairperson Nieto to move the Public Hearing Item No. 3 to the first Public Hearing Item for consideration. Motion passed unanimously.

CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Proctor/Caldwell to confirm the Agenda as amended. Motion passed unanimously.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – None.

CONSENT CALENDAR

1. ADOPT RESOLUTION FINDING THE PROPOSED PURCHASE BETWEEN

THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND MANNINO LIVING TRUST FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF HIGHWAY 111, WEST OF DUNE PALMS (APN 600-390-024) CONSISTENT WITH THE
GENERAL PLAN 2035. CEQA: THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061 (b) (3)
“COMMON SENSE EXEMPTION”
Commissioners expressed appreciation to the City in consideration of enhancement to the Highway 111 corridor and expanding the mixed-use and affordable housing plans.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Currie/Hassett to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented. Motion passed unanimously.

BUSINESS SESSION – None.

STUDY SESSION – None.

PUBLIC HEARINGS
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3. Item was moved to first consideration during confirmation of Agenda >>> ADOPT RESOLUTIONS TO APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO EA2006-577

AND FIND THE PROJECT CONSISTENT WITH THE PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA2006-577) AND TO APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 2021-0001 (TTM 38083) FOR 37 RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 24.46 ACRES WITHIN THE GRIFFIN
RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN AREA; CEQA: THE DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

DEPARTMENT HAS PREPARED AN ADDENDUM TO THE PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (EA2006-577)
PURSUANT TO SECTION 15164 OF THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT; LOCATION: SOUTH SIDE OF AVENUE 54 BETWEEN MADISON STREET AND MONROE STREET
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.

Associate Planner Fernandez presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff answered questions regarding public comment received regarding this item; current use and future plans of the adjacent Estate House and property; reasons for the requested amendments.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:31 P.M.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Mike Rowe, La Quinta – opposed the project at this time and requested the item be continued to allow time for surrounding homeowners to meet and confer with the Applicant regarding the proposed project; answered Commission questions regarding his perception of the Applicant’s willingness to meet with the homeowners and develop a solution for homeowner’s concerns.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:35 P.M.

City Attorney provided guidance on procedures for continuing the Public Hearing on this item to a date certain; Commission discussion followed regarding continuance of the item.

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MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner Currie to continue the Public Hearing to consider adoption of a resolution to approve an Addendum to EA2006-577 and find the project consistent with the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (EA2006-577) and to approve Tentative Tract Map 2021-0001 (TTM 38083) for 37 residential lots on 24.46 acres within the Griffin Ranch Specific Plan, to a date certain of February 8, 2022. Motion passed unanimously.

1. CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 11, 2022 – ADOPT RESOLUTIONS

RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION (EA2021-0010) AND A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
(GPA2020-0001), FOR THE 2022-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE AND UPDATES TO 2035 GENERAL PLAN CHAPTER IV,
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS (SAFETY ELEMENT). CEQA: A NEGATIVE

DECLARATION WAS PREPARED UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENT 2021-0010. LOCATION: CITY-WIDE
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.

Planning Consultant Criste presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff expressed appreciation for Planning Consultant Criste’s hard work on this item; potential locations for affordable housing opportunity with the previously approved recommendation for property acquisition of Consent Item No. 1.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 5:50 P.M.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: None.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 5:50 P.M.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/ Commissioner Hassett to recommend City Council adoption of a Negative Declaration (EA2021- 0010). Motion passed unanimously.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/ Commissioner Proctor to recommend City Council adoption of a General Plan Amendment (GPA2020-0001), for the 2022-2029 Housing Element Update and updates to the 2035 General Plan Chapter IV, Environmental Hazards (Safety Element). Motion passed unanimously.
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2. ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR POLO VILLAS. CEQA: THE PROJECT

IS CONSISTENT WITH PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS 2005-537 AND 2010-608. LOCATION: WEST OF
MADISON STREET BETWEEN AVENUES 50 AND 52
DECLARATIONS REGARDING COMMISSION PUBLIC CONTACT – None.

Planning Manager Flores presented the staff report which is on file in the Design and Development Department.

Staff answered questions regarding the principal uses of the current and proposed homes; current guidelines for approving Development Agreements (DA) that allow for exemptions to the Municipal Code that prohibits new Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) permit issuance and DA provisions for such issuance; Code compliance and violation history of the development’s existing STVRs; noticing procedures and efficacy for this Public Hearing; public feedback or comment received to date; number of permanent or long-term residents within the noticing area; the transferability of STVR permits if DA is approved; the Polo Estates policies on STVR permits; current and prospective ownership of the units within the development.

CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING OPEN AT 6:19 P.M.

PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Callimanis, La Quinta – opposed the project due to language of the Public Hearing Notice; expressed opinion over the DA’s inconsistency with the City’s current code which restricts issuance of STVR permits.

Applicant Fiona Quinn, Vice President of Legal Affairs for Avantstay, answered questions regarding Avantstay’s primary interest in the property for STVR use; Code compliance and violation history of the properties existing units and the Applicant’s existing STVR properties outside of the development; primary use of residential properties surrounding the development; internal and third party onsite security and property rental management; the ability to rent the units as longterm rentals. Co-Applicant Sean Breuner, CEO of Avantstay, provided a brief overview of the current development’s primary uses; the positive fiscal impact this community will have on the City due to projected Transient Occupancy Tax receipts; the company’s history of successful management of STVR properties with minimal code violations; the intent of the company to provide a high-end, luxury experience with value added services to include private chef services and fully stocked amenities offered at a premium price; the added on-site 24 security; the requests consistency with the existing property uses and proximity to the site of 733 CLICK HERE to Return to Agenda
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CHAIRPERSON NIETO DECLARED THE PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED AT 6:31 P.M.

The Commission discussion followed regarding noticing language and procedures; consistency with existing units and inconsistency with the City’s Municipal Code as it relates to STVR permits; history of Code compliance and violations within the existing community and of the prospective owners; possibility of approval setting a precedence for other developers; DA negating the work of the STVR Ad-Hoc Committee and City Council to limit STVR permits; standard 50-year Development Agreement terms; the importance of Transient Occupancy Tax and the benefits to the City; appropriateness of STVR for this particular area and for clusters of STVR limiting exposure to long-term residences; the Commission’s ability to evaluate Agreements that include STVR provisions on a case-by-case basis; DA provisions requiring specific compliance measures be met; the intent of the original development of the Polo Villas and other possible uses given its proximity to the festivals site.

Due to technical difficulties, Commissioner Proctor left the meeting during his comments at 6:44 P.M. and returned at 6:45 P.M. for the duration of the meeting.

This did not result in the loss of a quorum during this time, and he was allowed the floor to complete his comments prior to a motion being made.

MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner Currie to adopt a resolution recommending the City Council approval of a Development Agreement (DA2021-0003) and find the project consistent with the previously adopted Mitigated Negative Declarations EA2005-537 and EA2010-608, as recommended.

A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY

OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO

THE CITY COUNCIL OF A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND

BETWEEN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA AND GTGF, LLC RELATING

TO POLO VILLAS RESIDENCES AND A FINDING THAT THE

PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL
ASSESSMENTS 2005-537 AND 2010-608
CASE NUMBERS: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 2021-0003
APPLICANT: GTGF, LLC
AYES: Commissioners Currie, Hassett, McCune, and Chairperson Nieto NOES:

Commissioners Caldwell, Proctor, and Tyerman ABSENT: None. ABSTAIN: None.

Motion passed by majority vote.
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STAFF ITEMS
Staff provided updates on upcoming City matters to include the postponement of the Community Workshop previously scheduled for January 9, 2022, the current closure of City Hall to the public but advised the Commission and public that City services were to remain open via phone, email, and the City’s website.

REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None.

COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
Commission provided compliments to City Staff for the work done on the American Express Golf Tour Event, but recommended adjustments be made to the parking/shuttle operations for this event in the future; recommended Commission visit the SilverRock site to see the recent progress.

Commissioner Tyerman reported out on attendance at the Water Reclamation Operations in the City of Indio and urged the Commission and Public to remain conscious of water usage and conservation.

Staff answered Commission questions regarding updated statuses for Pavilion Palms, Coral Mountain Resort, and Desert Club Apartments projects.

ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Chairperson Nieto/Commissioner Currie to adjourn the meeting at 7:04 P.M. Motion passed unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,
TANIA FLORES, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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