CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: March 11, 2026 CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2127 OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 12.28.055
TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING VEHICLE
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Jeffrey S. Ballinger, City Attorney
SUMMARY:
This is the second reading of an ordinance adding Section 12.28.055 to the Palm Springs Municipal Code regulating vehicle commercial activity in the public right-of-way in a content-neutral manner to promote traffic and pedestrian safety and protect residential parking.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the second reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 2127, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 12.28.055 TO THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING
VEHICLE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PROMOTE TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND PROTECT RESIDENTIAL PARKING.”
STAFF ANALYSIS:
On February 25, 2026, an ordinance adding Section 12.28.055 to the Palm Springs Municipal Code was introduced for first reading as noted below:
ACTION: Waive reading of the text in its entirety, read by title only and introduce for first reading, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ADDING SECTION 12.28.055 TO THE PALM SPRINGS
MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING VEHICLE COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY IN THE
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY TO PROMOTE TRAFFIC AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AND PROTECT RESIDENTIAL PARKING.”
City Council Staff Report
March 11, 2026 -- Page 2
Vehicle Sales Activity in the Public Right-of-Way
AYES: Councilmembers deHarte, Bernstein, Garner, Mayor Pro Tem Ready, Mayor Soto.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
The City Council voted to introduce the ordinance at the February 25, 2026 meeting with no changes.
As introduced, the ordinance adds Section 12.28.055 to the Palm Springs Municipal Code to regulate vehicle commercial activity in the public right-of-way through a content-neutral framework. The ordinance generally prohibits vehicle commercial activity in the public right-of-way, establishes a narrow safe harbor defense for limited local activity based on objective criteria, and provides enforcement through the City’s administrative citation procedures set forth in Chapter 1.06 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code.
The attached ordinance reflects the version introduced at first reading on February 25, 2026, without revision.
This report provides for the City Council to waive further reading and adopt the ordinance.
The ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days from adoption.
REVIEWED BY:
City Attorney: Jeff Ballinger
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No. 2127 adding Section 12.28.055 to the Palm Springs Municipal Code Regulating Vehicle Commercial Activity in the Public Right-of-Way.