The Salton Trough is an internally draining area with no readily available outlet to Gulf of California and with portions well below sea level (·253' msl). The region is intermittently blocked from the Gulf of California by the damming effects of the Colorado River delta (current elevation +30'msl). Between about 300AD and 1600 AD (to 1700 ?) the Salton Trough has been inundated by the River's water, forming ancient Lake Cahuilla (max. elevation +58' ms!). Since that time the floor of the 1'rough has been repeatedly flooded with other "fresh" water lakes (1849, 1861, and 1891), the most recent and historically long lived being the current Salton Sea (1905). The sole outlet for these waters is evaporation, leaving behind vast amounts of terrestrial sediment materials and evaporite minerals.
The site has been mapped by Rogers (1965) to be immediately underlain by undifferentiated Quaternary age alluvium and sand (Qal-Qs). The regional geologic setting for the site vicinity is presented on the Regional Geologic Map (Figure 2),
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The subsurface conditions at the site were investigated by drilling ten (10) exploratory boreholes to depths between approximately 21.5 and 51.5 feet bgs. The approximate locations of the boreholes are illustrated on the Borehole Location Plan (Figure 3). The boreholes were advanced using a truck-mounted Mobile B-61 drill rig equipped with 8-inch outside diaml!'ler (O.D.) hollow stem augers, A representative of Sladden was on-site to log the materials encountered and retrieve samples for laboratory testing and engineering analysis.
During our field investigation. a thin mantle of artificial fill soil on the order of five (5) feet bgs was encountered directly overlying alluvium consisting of silty sand, sand and silt, Detailed description~ of the subsurface materials encountered are included in Appendix A of this report.
Groundwater was not encountered during our field investigation. Based on our field investigation and previous experience in the project vicinity, it is our opinion that groundwater should not be a factor during the construction of the proposed project.
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SEISMICITY AND FAULTING
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The southwestern United States is a tectonically active and structurally complex region, dominated by northwest trending dextral faults. The faults of the region are often part of complex fault systems, composed of numerous subparallel faults which splay or step from main fault traces. Strong seismic shaking could be produced by any of these faults during the design life of the proposed project.
We consider the most significant geologic hazard to the project to be the potential for moderate to strong seismic shaking that is likely lo occur during the design life of the project. The proposed project is located in the highly seismic Southern California region within the influence of several fault systems that are considered to be active or potentially active. An active fault is defined by the State of California as a "sufficiently active and well defined fault" that has exhibited surface displacement within the Holocene epoch (about the last 11,000 years). A potentially active fault is defined by the Stale as a fault with a history of movement within Pleistocene lime (between 11,000 and 1.6 million years ago).
As previously stated, the site has been subjected to strong seismic shaking related to active faults that traverse through the region. Some of the more significant seismic events near the subject site within recent limes include: M6.0 North Palm Springs (1986), M6.l Joshua Tree (1992), M7.3 landers (1992), M6.2 Big Bear (1992) and M7.l Hector Mine (1999).
Table 1 lists the closest known potentially active faults that was generated in part using the EQFAUL T computer program (Blake, 2000), as modified using the fault parameters from The Revised 2002 California Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps (Cao et al, 2003). This table does not identify the probability of reactivation or the on-site effects from earthquakes occurring on any of the other faults in the region.
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CLOSEST KNOWN ACTIVE FAULTS
Fault Name Distance Maximum
(Km) Event
San Andreas -Coachella --12.2 7.2
San Andreas -Southern 12.2 7.2
San Andreas -San Bernardino 17.6 7.5
Burnt Mountain 20.4 6.5
Eureka Peak 24.1 6.4
San Jacinto -Anza 30.7 7.2
San Jacinto -Coyote Creek 35.3 6.8
Pinto Mountain 36.3 7.2
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2007 CBC SEISMIC DESIGN PARAMETERS
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Stadden has reviewed the 2007 California Building Code (CBC) and summarized the current seismic design parameters for the proposed residential structures. The seismic design category for a structure may be determined in accordance with Section 1613 of the 2007 CBC or ASCE7. According to the 2007 CBC, Site Class D may be used to estimate design seismic loading for the proposed structure. The period of the structures should be less than ½ second. This assumption should be verified by the project structural engineer. The 2007 CBC Seismic Design Parameters are summarized below.
Occupancy Category (Table 1604.5): Tl
Site Class (Table 1613.5.5): D
Ss (Figure 1613.5.1): 1.500g
51 (Figure 1613.5.1): 0.600g
Fa (Table 1613.5.3(1)): 1.0
Fv (Table 1613.5.3(2)): 1.5
Sms (Equation 16-37 {Fa XS,}): 1.500g
Srn1 (Equation 16-38 {Fv X S1}): 0.900g
SDS (Equation 16-39 {2/3 X Srns)): 1,000g
SDI (Equation 16-40 {2/3 X Smll}: 0.600g
Seismic Design Category: D
GEOLOGIC HAZARDS
The subject site is localed in an active seismic zone and will likely experience strong seismic shaking during the design life of the proposed project. In general, the intensity of ground shaking will depend on several factors including: the distance to the earthquake focus, the earthquake magnitude, the response characteristics of the underlying materials, and the quality and type of construction. Geologic hazards and their relationship lo the site are discussed below.
I. Surface Rupture. Surface rupture is expected to occur along preexisting. known active fault traces. However, surface rupture could potentially splay or step from known active faults or rupture along unidentified traces. Based on our review of Rogers (1965), Jennings (1994), Harl and Bryant (1997), and RCLIS (2010), no known faults are currently mapped on or projecting towards the site. In addition, no signs of active surface faulting were observed during our review of non-stereo digitized photographs of the site and site vicinity (Google, 2010; Terra Server 2002). Finally, no signs of active surface fault rupture or secondary seismic effects (lateral spreading. lurching etc.) were identified on-site during our field investigation, Therefore, ii is our opinion that risks associated with primary surface ground rupture should be considered "low".
II.Ground Shaking. The site has been subjected to past ground shaking by faults that traverse through the region. Strong seismic shaking from nearby active faults is expected to produce strong seismic shaking during the design life of the proposed project. A probabilistic approach was employed to estimate the peak ground acceleration (am») that could be experienced at the site. Based on the USGS Probabilistic Hazard Curves (USGS, 2009) the site could be subjected to ground motions on the order of 0.4957g. The peak ground acceleration at the site is judged to have a 475 year return period and a 10 percent chance of exceedence in 50 years.
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III. Liquefaction. Liquefaction is the process in which loose, saturated granular soil loses strength as a result of cyclic loading. The strength loss is a result of a decrease in granular sand volume and a positive increase in pore pressures. Generally, liquefaction can occur if all of the following conditions apply: liquefaction-susceptible soil, groundwater within a depth of 50 feet or less, and strong seismic shaking.
According to the County of Riverside, the site is situated within a "Moderate" liquefaction potential zone (RCLIS, 2010). Based on our review of groundwater maps of the site vicinity (>50 feet bgs; Tyley, 1975), risks associated with liquefaction and liquefaction related hazards should be considered negligible.
IV. Tsunamis and i;!~i~h!il!i• Because the site is situated at an inland location, and is not immediately adjacent to any impounded bodies of water, risk associated with tsunamis and seiches is considered negligible.
V. Slope Failure. Landsliding:. Rock Falls. The project site is located on relatively flat ground and not immediately adjacent to any hillsides. Accordingly, risks associated with slope instability is considered "low".
VI. Expansive Soil. Generally, the site soil consists of interbedded silty sand (SM), sand (SP) and silt (ML). Based on the results of our laboratory testing (EI=-0), the materials underlying the site are considered lo have a "very low" expansive potential and the risk of struetural damage caused by volumetric changes in the subgrade soil is considered "negligible".
VII. Settlement. Settlement resu !ting from the anticipated foundation loads should be tolerable provided that the recommendations included in this report are considered in foundation design and construction. The estimated ultimate settlement is calculated to be less that approximately one inch when using the recommended bearing values. As a practical matter, differential settlement between footings can be assumed as one-half of the total settlement.
VIII. Subsidence. The site situated within a "Su$Ceptible" subsidence zone (RCLIS, 2010). Land subsidence can occur in valleys where aquifer systems have been subjected to extensive groundwater pumping, such that groundwater pumping exceeds groundwater recharge.
Generally, pore water reduction can result in a rearrangement of skeletal grains and could result in elastic (recoverable) or inelastic (unrecoverable) deformation of an aquifer system.
Recent published literature indicates that the Upper Coachella Valley region between 1996 and 2005 has been subjected to groundwater withdrawal related subsidence (USGS, 2007).
Although recent investigations have documented limited subsidence within the Rancho Mirage area (USCS, 2007), no fissures or other surficial evidence of subsidence were observed at the subject site. With the exception of isolated tension zone$ typically manifested on the ground surface as fissures and/or ground cracks, subsidence related to groundwater depletion is generally areal in nature with very little differential settlement over short distances such as across individual buildings.
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The Coachella Valley Water District has publically acknowledged regional subsidence throughout the southern portion of the Coachella Valley and has indicated a commitment to groundwater replenishment programs that are intended to limit future subsidence. At this time, subsidence is considered a regional problem requiring regional mitigation not specific to the project vicinity.
Locally, no fissures or other surficial evidence of subsidence were observed at or near the subject site. Although the site specific effects resulting from long term regional subsidence is beyond the scope of our investigation the location of the site suggests that the potential for subsidence is negligible.
Oebrjs Flows. Debris flows are viscous flows consisting of poorly sorted mixtures of sediment and water and are generally initiated on slopes steeper than approximately six horizontal to one vertical (61-T:tV)(Boggs, 2001), Based on the relatively flat nature of the site, risks associated with debris flows should be considered "low".
FJoodjng and Erosion. No signs of flooding or erosion were observed during our field investigation. Accordingly, risks associated with flooding and erosion should be considered "low 11
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CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results of our investigation, it is our professional opinion that the project is feasible from a soil mechanic's standpoint provided the recommendations of this report are incorporated in the design and carried out through construction. The main geotechnical concern in the construction of the proposed project is the presence of potentially compressible artificial fill and native soil near the surface.
The surface soil on the site is considered loose, potentially compressible and not suitable for support of shallow foundations or concrete slabs in its existing condition. Because of the somewhat loose and potentially compressible condition of the near surface soil, remedial grading including overcxcavation -and recompaction is recommended for the proposed building and foundation areas. We recommend that remedial grading within the proposed building area include overexcavation and recompaction of the foundation bearing soil. Specific recommendations for site preparation are presented in the Earthwork and Grading section of this report.
Caving did occur to varying degrees within each of our exploratory bores and the surface soil may be susceptible to caving within deeper excavations. All excavations should be constructed in accordance with the normal CalOSHA excavation criteria. On the basis of our observations of the materials encountered, we anticipate that the subsoil will conform to that described by CalOSJ-JA as Type B or C.
Soil conditions should be verified in the field by a "Competent person" employed by the Contractor.
The following recommendations present more detailed design criteria that have been developed on the basis of our field and laboratory investigation.
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EARTHWORK AND GRADING
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All earthwork including excavation, backfill and preparation of the subgrade soil should be performed in accordance with the geotechnical recommendations presented in this report and portions of the local regulatory requirements, as applicable. All earthwork should be performed under the observation and testing of a qualified soil engineer. The following geotechnical engineering recommendations for the proposed project are based on observations from the field investigation program, laboratory testing and geotechnical engineering analysis.
a. Stripping. Due to the reported presence of previous structures and improvements on portions of the site, proper clearing will be important. Areas to be graded should be cleared of any existing structures, vegetation, associated root systems, and debris. All areas scheduled lo receive fill should be cleared of old fills and any irreducible matter. The strippings should be removed off site, or stockpiled for later use in landscape areas. Voids left by obstructions should be properly backfilled in accordance with the compaction recommendations of this report. b. Preparation of the Building Areas. In order lo achieve firm and uniform bearing conditions, we recommend overexcavalion and recompaction throughout the building areas. Near surface soil should be removed to a depth of at least 5 feet below existing grade or 5 feet below the bottom of the footings, whichever is deeper. Remedial grading should extend laterally, a minimum of five feel beyond the building perimeter. The exposed surface should then be scarified, moisture conditioned lo within two percent of optimum moisture content, and compacted to al least 90 percent relative compaction. Testing of the native soil within the excavation bottoms should be performed during grading to verify adequacy.
c. Compactjon. Soil to be used as engineered fill should be free of organic material, debris, and other deleterious substances, and should not contain irreducible matter greater than three inches in maximum dimension. All fill materials should be placed in thin lifts, not exceeding six inches in their loose slate. If import fill is required, the material should be of a low lo non-expansive nature and should meet the following criteria:
Plastic Index
Liquid Limit
Percent Soil Passing #200 Sieve
Maximum Aggregate Size
Less than 12
Less than 35
Between 15% and 35%
3 inches
The subgrade and all fills should be compacted with acceptable compaction equipment, to at least 90 percent relative compaction. The bottom of the exposed subgrade should be observed by a representative of Sladden Engineering prior to fill placement. Compaction testing should be performed on all lifts in order to ensure proper placement of the fill materials. Table 2 provides a summary of the excavation and compaction recommendations.
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Table 2
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SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS
•Remedial Grading Excavation and recompaclion within the building envelope and extending laterally for 5 feel beyond
the building limits and to a minimum of 5 feel
below existing grade or 5 feet below the bottom of
the footings, whichever is deeper.
Native/ Import Engineered Fill Place in thin lifts not exceeding 6 inches in the loose state, compact to a minimum of 90 percent relative
compaction within 2 percent of the optimum
moish.lre content.
Driveway and Flalwork Compact the top 12 inches to al least 95 percent compaction within 2 percent of optimum moisture
content.
• Actual depth may vary and should be determined by a representative of Siad den Engineering in the field during construction,
d. Shrinkage and Subsjdence. Volumetric shrinkage of the material that is excavated and replaced as controlled compacted fill should be anticipated. We estimate that this shrinkage could vary from 15 to 20 percent. Subsidence of the surfaces that are scarified and compacted should be between 1 and 3 tenths of a foot. '!his will vary depending upon the type of equipment used, the moisture content of the soil at the time of grading and the actual degree of compaction attained.
FOUNDATION: CONVENTIONAL SPREAD FOOTINGS
Load bearing walls may be supported on continuous spread footings and interior columns may be supported on isolated pad footings. All footings should be founded upon properly engineered fill and should have a minimum embedmenl depth of 12 inches measured horn the lowest adjacent finished grade. Continuous and isolated footings should have a minimum width of 12 inches and 24 inches respectively. Continuous and isolated footings placed on such materials may be designed using an allowable (net) bearing pressures of 1800 and 2000 pounds per square foot (psf), respectively. Allowable increases of 250 psf for each additional 1 foot in width and 250 psf for each additional 6 inches in depth may be utilized, if desired. The maximum allowable bearing pressure should be 2,500 psf. The allowable bearing pressure applies lo combined dead and sustained live loads.
The allowable bearing pressure may be increased by one-third when considering transient live loads, including seismic and wind forces. All footings should be reinforced in accordance with the project structural engineer's recommendations.
Based on the allowable bearing pressures recommended above, total settlement of the shallow footings are anticipated lo be less than one-inch, provided foundation preparations conform lo the recommendations described in this report. Differential settlement is anticipated to be less than one half the total settlement for similarly loaded footings spaced up to approximately 40 feet apart.
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Lateral load resistance for the spread footings will be developed by passive soil pressure against the sides of the footings below grade and by friction acting al the base of the concrete footings bearing on compacted fill. An allowable passive pressure of 300 psf per foot of depth may be used for design purposes. An allowable coefficient of friction 0.45 may be used for dead and sustained live loads to compute the frictional resistance of the footing placed directly on compacted fill. Under seismic and wind loading conditions, the passive pressure and frictional resistance may be increased by one-third.
All footing excavations should be observed by a representative of the project geotechnical consultant to verify adequate embedment depths prior to placement of forms, steel reinforcement or concrete. The excavations should be trimmed neat, level and square. All loose, disturbed, sloughed or moisture softened soils and/or any construction debris should be removed prior to concrete placement. Excavated soil generated from footing and/or utility trenches should not be stockpiled within the building envelope or in areas of exterior concrete flatwork.
SLABS-ON-GRADE
In order to reduce the risk of cracking and settlement, concrete slabs-on-grade must be placed on properly compacted fill as outlined in the previous sections. The slab subgrades should remain near optimum moisture content and should not be permitted to dry. Prior to concrete pour, all slab subgrades should be firm and unyielding. Disturbed soils should be removed and then replaced and compacted to a minimum of 90 percent relative compaction.
We recommend a minimum slab thickness of 4.0 inches. Slab thickness and reinforcement should be determined by the structural engineer. All slab reinforcement should be supported on concrete chairs to ensure that reinforcement is placed at slab mid-height, Slabs with moisture sensitive surfaces should be underlain with a moisture vapor retarder consisting of a polyvinyl chloride membrane such as 10-mil Visqueen, or equivalent. All laps within the membrane should be sealed and al least 2 inches of dean sand should be placed over the membrane to prevent damage and to· promote uniform curing of.the concrete. To reduce the potential for punctures, the - membrane should be placed on a pad surface that has been graded smooth without any sharp protrusions. lf a smooth surface can not be achieved by grading, consideration should be given to placing a 1-inch thick leveling course of sand across the pad surface prior to placement of the membrane.
SOLUBLE SULFATES
Soluble sulfate concentrations were determined to be "negligible" (less that 1,000 ppm) based upon our laboratory testing. Based upon our preliminary testing the use of Type V and/or sulfate resistant mix design should not be necessary, The soluble sulfate content of the surface soil should be reevaluated after grading and appropriate concrete mix designs should be established based upon post-grading lest results.
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All utility trench backfill should be compacted to a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent. Trench backfill materials should be placed in lifts no greater than six inches in their loose state, moisture conditioned (or air-dried) as necessary to achieve near optimum moisture conditions, and then mechanically compacted in place lo a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent. A representative of the project soil engineer should test the backfill to verify adequate compaction.
EXTERIOR CONCRETE FLATWORK
To minimize cracking of concrete flatwork, the subgrade soil below concrete flatwork areas should be compacted to a minimum relative compaction of 90 percent. A representative of the project geotechnical consultant should observe and verify the density and moisture content of the soil prior to concrete placement.
DRAINAGE
All final grades should be provided with positive gradients away from foundations to provide rapid removal of surface water runoff to an adequate discharge point. No water should be allowed to be pond on or immediately adjacent to foundation elements. In order to reduce water infiltration into the subgrade soil, surface water should be directed away from building foundations to an adequate discharge point. Subgrade drainage should be evaluated upon completion of the precise grading plans and in the field during grading. Drainage should also be diverted away from the descending slope that faces the eastern side of the lot.
LIMITATIONS
The findings and recommendations presented in this report are based upon an interpolation of the soil conditions between the exploratory boring locations and extrapolation of these conditions throughout the proposed building area. Should-conditions encountered during grading appear different than those indicated in this report, this office should be notified.
The use of this report by other parties or for other projects is not 3uthorized. The recommendations of this report are contingent upon monitoring of the grading operation by a representative of Sladden Engineering. All recommendations are considered to be tentative pending our review of the grading operation and additional testing, if indicated. If others are employed to perform any soil testing, this office should be notified prior to such testing in order to coordinate any required site visits by our representative and to assure indemnification of Sladden Engineering.
We recommend that a pre-job conference be held on the site prior to the initiation of site grading. The purpose of this meeting will be to assure a complete understanding of the recommendations presented in this report as they apply to the actual grading performed.
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ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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Once completed, final project plans and specifications should be reviewed by use prior to construction to confirm that the full intent of the recommendations presented herein have been applied to design and construction. Following review of plans and specifications, observation should be performed by the Soil Engineer during construction to document that foundation elements are founded on/or penetrate into the recommended soil, and that suitable backfill soil is placed upon competent materials and properly compacted at the recommended moisture content.
Tests and observations should be performed during grading by the Soil Engineer or his representative in order to verify that the grading is being performed in accordance with the project specifications. Field density testing shall be performed in accordance with acceptable ASTM test methods. The minimum acceptable degree of compaction should be 90 percent for subgrade soils and 95 percent for Class II aggregate base as obtained by the ASTM D1557-91 test method. Where testing indicates insufficient density, additional compactive effort shall be applied until retesting indicates satisfactory compaction.
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REFERENCES
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Blake, T., 2000, EQFAUL T and EQSEARCH, Computer Programs for Deterministic and Probabilistic Prediction of Peak Horizontal Acceleration from Digitized California Faults.
Boggs, S. Jr., (2001 ), "Principles of Sedimentology and Stratigraphy", Prentice Hall, third edition California Building Code (CBC), (2007), California Building Standards Commission.
Cao T., Bryant, W.A., Rowshandel B., Branum D .. Wills C.J., (2003), "The Revised 2002 California Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Maps".
Daniel K. Thornbury (DKf), 2008, Site Plan; "A New Custom Home for: Mr. & Mrs. Khanna;·lot 12 Nebulae Drive Rancho Mirage, California.
GoogleEarth.com, 2010, Vertical Aerial Photograph for the Rancho Mirage area, California, Undated, Variable Scale.
Hart, E. W., and Bryant, W. A., Revised 1997, Fault-Rupture Hazard Zones in California, Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act with Index lo Earthquake Fault Zones Maps: State of California, Department of Conservation, Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. 38 Pages.
Supplements 1 and 2 were added on 1999.
Jennings, Charles W. (Compiler), 1994, Fault Activity Map of California and Adjacent Areas, California Division of Mines and Geology, Geologic Data Map No. 6
Riverside County Land Information Systems (RCLIS): at
http://www.tlma.eo.riverside.ea.us/gis/gisdevelop.html .
Rogers T.H (compiler), Jenkins, O.P (edition) (1965), Geologic Map of California, Santa Ana Sheet, sixth printing 1992, California Division of Mines and Geology, 1: 250,000.
TerraSever, Inc., 2002, Aerial Photographs and Topographic Maps at Various Scales. Available at www.terraserve.com
Tyley, S.J., (1974) Analog Model Study of the Ground-Water Basin of the Upper Coachella Valley, California, Geological Survey Water-Suppley Paper 2027.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) (1981) Cathedral City 7.5 Minute Quadrangle Map, 1:24000.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) (2007), "Detection and Measurement of Land Subsidence Using Global Positioning System and Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar, Coachella Valley, California, 1996-2005", Scientific Investigations Report 2007-5251.
United States Geological Survey (USGS) (2009), "Seismic Hazard Curves and Uniform Response Spectra, Version 5.0.9a", updated 10/21/2009.
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APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATION
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APPENDIX A
FIELD EXPLORATION
For our field investigation ten (10) exploratory borings were excavated on September 29, 2010 utilizing a tnick mounted hollow stem auger rig (Mobile B-61). Continuous logs of the materials encountered were made by a representative of Stadden Engineering. Materials encountered in the boreholes were classified in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System which is presented in this appendix.
Representative undisturbed samples were obtained within our borings by driving a thin-walled steel penetration sampler (California split spoon sampler) or a Standard Penetration Test (SPT) sampler with a 140 pound automatic-trip hammer dropping approximately 30 inches (ASTM D1586). The number of blows required to drive the samplers 18 inches was recorded in 6-inch increments and blowcounts are indicated on the boring logs.
The California samplers are 3.0 inches in diameter, carrying brass sample rings having inner diameters of
2.5 inches. The standard penetration samplers are 2.0 inches in diameter with an inner diameter of 1,5 inches. Undisturbed samples were removed from the sampler and placed in moisture sealed containers in order to preserve the natural soil moisture content. Bulk samples were obtained from the excavation spoils and samples were then transported to our laboratory for further observations and testing.
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tI '"20 • ln,u 3/4/5 19.0 1.5 Elli 1,, .... M., .... -••-, ...... M,, • -M., r-~--•M-• ,~., -M.,, •-•--••-, . ,.. -(Alluvium). ~ 22-,.. -
1-24-Terminated at -21.5 Feet b~s.
~ -No Bedrock Encountered.
~26 .. No Groundwater or Seepap;e EncounteNd.
~ .
,.. 28-
'" -
I-30 ..
'" -
,.. 32 •
'" .
~ 34-
'" .
I-~6 ..
'" .
,.. 38 •
~ -
1-40~ ,.. .
1-42 ~ ,.. .
'"44·
~ .
-46~ --
-48---
-!tO-
Compl~tion Notes: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUUDIVISION
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Ji 8
I:>. 1 8
J!l "'
I 2/2(}.
I 2(1./4
tI 2/3/4
tI 2/3/3
Completion Notes:
BORELOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Rig: Mobil B,61 I Date Drilled: 9/29/2010 ~ 'tl
] ~ C.
ru i-'15. § 1'!
] ~ B ~ ·~ ,!'l .5 0 1 !t ::. ::. t·
"' "' ~~ 'J' 0
67.0 4.0
63.0 5.5
46.4 5.0
52.5 3.2
l
t ru
0 r'
r' 2
~ 10-
'" .
~ 12 ..
'" .
~ 14 •
Elevation: 240 Feet (AMSL) I Boring No: BH-3
Description
,,,, •' '• Silty Sand (SM); very pale yellow, dry, finc•graincd (fill/Disturbed). ''"'""'"
Sandy Silt (ML); very pale yellow, moist, soft, low plasticity (Alluvh1m).
Sandy Silt (ML); very pale yellow, moist, medium stiff, low plasticity (Alluvium),
: 16 : • Silty Sand (SM); very pale yellow, moist, loose, fine-grained ,. . (Alluvium),
~ 18 •
: 20: rjLJIII I Sandy Silt (ML); very pale yellow, moist, medium stiff, low plasticity ,-. 11111 I (Alluvium).
e-22-f'-IJJ.""f------------------------l
'" .
~ 24 ..
'" .
~ 26 ..
'" .
~ 26--.
-Jo., -.
-32--.
-34--.
-36--.
-38--.
-40--.
-42--.
-44--.
-46-
--
-48--.
-50-
Terminated at -21 .5 Feet bRs,
No Bedrock Encountered.
No Groundwater or $c ic_c"'."tN=o:---::'.544=-1:-:0:-::15=9 _________ --J 1 1 Pagel 3 Remrt No: 10-10-237
747
BORELOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Ri : Mobil 8-61 Dote Drilled: 9/30/2010 Elevation: 240 Foot (AMSL) Borin No: BH-4
'"' t ]_ ! "' 8 l i ..s c, f i, il .§ "' Description ] "' .s ·~ ,-J ..!ii [ ~ .!l ~
i ,5 0 0 ,S _§ ~ :;;; :;;; ~· t ., rll &l .... ....
Silty Sand (SM); pale yellow, dry, fine-grained (Fill/Disturbed). 1 0 2
4 2/3/3 51.7 1.1 89.2 6 Sandy Sill (ML); pale yellow, soft, dry, low plasticity (Alluvium). 8 4/6/6 34.0 2.2 10
Silty Sand (SM); pale yellow, dry, medium dense, fine-grained 12 (Alluvium),
14 5/7/10 6.3 0.6. 99.9 16 Sand (SP); pole yellow, dry, medium dense, fine-grained (Alluvium). 18 6!7/B 5.9 0.8 20
Sand (SP); pale yellow, dry, medium dense, fine-groined (Alluvium). 22 24
13/13/14 26
28 6/10/11 4.7 0.8 30
Sand (SP); yellowish brown, dry, medium dense, fine-grained J2 (Alluvium).
j4
6/8/9 16.9 1.5 95.1 36 Silty Sand (SM); yellowish brown, dry, medium dense, fine-grained (Alluvium).
38 8/11/12 5.5 1,1 40
Sand with gravel (SP); yellowish brown, dry, medium dense, fine-to 42 o)arsc-r;raincd (Alluvium).
44 9/13/ll 34.2 3.2 103.9 46 Silty Sand (SM); yellowish brown, dry, medium dens,,, fine-grained (Alluvium).
48 50 Sand (SP); yellowish brown, dry, med1um dense, fine-grained
5.8 1.4
Completion Notes: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
Terminated at -51.5 Fe<,t bgs. PETERSON ROAD -20 ACRES
No Bedrock Encountered. Project No: 544-10159 Page 4 Nu Groundwater or See a c Encountered. Report No: 10-10-237
748
~ BORELOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Rig: Mobil B·61 I Date O l(~"li:;~~;; .,.. •v •• ·-·· -··". 1 ,.u J 1 _____ lUffi u.cu,~.c, •u•~·e;,-uliku ,-22
r .
1-24-Terminated al ·21.5 Feet b~s.
,-. No Bedrock Encountered .
i-26-No Groundwater or Seepage Encountered.
,-.
I-.28-
,-.
I-3() ..
,-.
i..,.. 32·
>--
,-34 -
,--
1-36 ..
,--
1-38 ..
,--
1-40-
,--
1-42-
,-.
-44· -.
-46· --
-48---
-50-
Completion Notes; PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
PETERSON ROAD -20 ACRES
Project No: 544-10159
: Pagel 5 Report No: 10-10-237
749
(g) BORE LOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Ri~: Mobil B-61 I Dato Drilled: 10/4/2010 Elevation: 240 Fwt(AMSL) I Boring No: BH-6
j ~ ~
8 ~ ~ ~ .!I N
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1 ~ ~ ~ ! -& "" g m
al ~ &l c;'fl. c;'fl.
H "' c;i
-1'"'•••••• Silty Sand (SM); pale yellow, dry, fine-grained (Fill/Disturbed). -2 l"i"'"•
-.
... 4 -
• •• :::c 3/2/2 54.1 3.3 ...
... 6 -Sandy Silt (ML); very pale brown, dry, soft, low plasticity ... -(Alluvium).
... 8 -
:::c ... 10
4/5/6 7.5 1.9 -:: Sand (SP)i yellowish brown, dry,. medium dcnsc1 fine-grained ... 1-12 .. (Alluvium).
... -
1-14 ..
:::c 4/6/6 5.8 1.6 ... -
1-16 .. Sand (SP); yellowish brown, dry, medium dense, fine-grained ... -(Alluvium).
I-]8 .. ... -
I t-20 S/6/S 35,2 5,1 ... -lliilllliJ Silty ~d (SM); v';: .p~l• brown to yellowish brown, dry, medium t-22 • ... -
1-24 .. Terminated at ~21.5 Feet b~s.
... -No 8edro.;k Encountered.
1-26 .. No Groundwater or $l..."'Cpa~c E:noountcrcd,
... -
t-28 • ... -
1-30-,.. -
r-32 .. ... -
... 34-... -
1-36 ..
... -
1-3s ..
... -
1-4{) ..
... -
1-42 ..
... -
... 44-
I--
1--46~
I--
i-,-43 ..
I--
1-50 ..
Completion Notes: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
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Project No: 544-10159
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~ BORELOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Riit: Mobil B-61 I Date Drilled: 10/4/2010 Elevation: 240 Feet (AMSL) I Borin~ No: BH-7
~ ~ E:iJ
] 8 ~ j 00 jj .t ! ] ~ " I -~ ,l ]l ~ ,-J Description
jj § 00 -~ ~ ·s i -& i ~ c:l !l-::E i':' ~ ~ w H al 0:, "' i~ # 0 0 (.:l :; ••• Silty Sand (SM); pale yellow, dry, fine-grained (Fill/Disturbed). - -2 ---,.
-4
•·•·•••• tI 1/1/2
-
54.3 4.0 ~ 6 -Sandy Silt (ML); very pale brown, dry, soft, low plasticity, thinly --laminated (Alluvium).
-8 -
tI -10
2/4/5 25.4 3.6 ,, Silty Sand (SM); very pale brown, dry, IOO$e, fine-grained - -12 (Alluvium), --
!l:i!iil -14 ..
CI: 4/4/4 19.6 3.5 --
-16-Silty Sand (SM); very pale brown, dry, loose, fine-grained --(Alluvium), ::
18 ::rrr
CI: 3/5/5 13,6 2.8
-20 .. --Silty Sand (SM); very pale brown, dry, loose, fine-grained -22-'A
--
-24-Terminated at -21.5 Feet b~s. - -No Bedrook Encountered. -26-No Grou.ndwater or See-pa£• Encountered. - -
-28-
--
-30---
-32---
-34---
-36-- -
-38-- -
-40-- -
-42---
-44-- -
-46-
--
-48-
--
-50-
Completion Nott:!s: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
PETERSON ROAD -20 ACRES
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Q
'a u
1 s
Jll "'
I 3/3/4
I 5/5{7
I S/6{7
I 3/3/3
Completion Notes:
BORE LOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Rig: Mobil B-61 I Date Drilled: 10/4/2010 ~ 'tl "' § "-
'a .s ~ i,
·I
.. a "' ,; -~ ~ .s Q 0 1 ft ::s ::s i:' "' "' ll! ll! 0
68.2 4.6
25.4 1.2
8,5 1.3
50,5 8,0
il
~ ,;
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Q
'" -
-2
'"
-4
'"
'" 6 -
'" -
'" 8 -
Elevation: 240 Feet (AMSL) I Boring No: BH-8
Description
iii::: Silty Sand (SM); pale yellow, dry, fin.,..grained with surface gravel ':':':':' (Fill/Disturbed).
: e, fin.,..g,ained
:
12 j!lllil'l'III (Alluvium)-
: 14: :, ;:
'" -,. 16 Sand (SP); very pate brown, dry, medium dense, fine-grained '" • (Alluvium).
1-18 ..
'" •
.. 20 -r:•:•:J;i.1-,-,--,,.....,,.,,,.........,.,.....,..,..,....--....,.--,-,--=-,-_,-,..,..-J ,-• µ.C.JI.L l!IU,tJS~anu.wd"'yi,;Smiltnl('-M_L_l_; Y_•_n_o_w_i•_h_b_r_ow_n_, m_o_is_t,_m_•_d_iu_m_•_tif_f,_l_ow_r_l•_•_ti_d_ty-l 1-2271111 / •• '" -
,-24 •
'" -
1---26 ..
i-2s ..
'" -
1-30 ..
'" -
i-32 ..
'" -
'" 34-,., -
i,.-36 ..
,-38 •
>--
t-40 ..
'" -
1-42 •
>--
'" 44-
'" -
'" 46-
f--
1-48-
>--
1-50 ~
Terminated at -21.5 Feet bii:s.
No Bedrock Encountered,
No Groundwater or Seepa~e Encountered.
PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
PETERSON ROAD -20 ACRES
1--P_ro..:.ject __ N_o_: _5_44_-_10_1~59 __________ --1 1 1 Pagel 8 Report No: 10-10-2.17
752
(g) BORE LOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Rig: Mobil B-61 I Date Drilled: 10/4/WJO Elevation: 240 Feet (AMSL) I Sorin~ No: BH-9
~ ~ 1:iJ
~ 0
] "' ] ~ ;; l 1 'a ,,
§ H ·"" Description i ~ B ~ .,J -~ ~ 'a .5 6 '[ :2 ] "" j ,g It ::i.: ::i.: c· ~ ,, H ., ., "' * * 0 0 " ,._ '·' '''''''' Silty Sand (SM); pale yellow, dry, fine-to coarse-grained with I-2 ·'"' ''''' surface gravel (Fill/Disturbed). .,.,.,., .. , I-
I-4
., .. , .. ,., .. ,, .. ,, .. , :::c 2/2/2 34.3 1.4
,._
I-6 • .,,.,,,.,, Silty Sand (SM); very pale brown, dry, very loose, fine-grained (Fill), .,., .. ,.,. ,._ I-8
,, .. ,, ..
j,!!j
I-10 :::c 2/3/3 21.7 1.4 ',, " Silty Sand (SM); very pale brown, dry, loose, fine-grained I- '"12 (Alluvium).
I-
'"14 ... :::c 3/4/4 57.7 2.2 '"
1-16 .. Sandy Silt (ML); very pale brown, dry, medium stiff, low plasticity I-. (Alluvium) .
1-18•
,._ .
:::c 5/5/4 7.1 0.9 '"20 { Sand (SP); pale brown, dry, loose, fine-grained (Alluvium). '" - .. 22
'" .
1-24 .. Terminated at -21.5 Feet b~s.
I-. No lied rock Encountered .
t-26 .. No Groundwater or Seei:,a~e Enc'◊untered.
I-.
i-2B ..
I-.
r'-'30 ..
,._ .
I-J2-
'" .
I-34 • ,.. -
1-36 .. ... -
1-38 ..
I-.
I-4() ..
I-.
1-42 ..
I-.
,.. 44-
I-.
1-46 ..
,._ .
1-48-
,._ -
r-50-
Completion Notes: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
PETERSON ROAD -20 ACRES
Project No: 544-10159
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753
~ BORE LOG
SLADDEN ENGINEERING Drill Rig: Mobil B-61 1 Date Drilled: 10/4/2010 Elevation: 240 Feet (AMSI..) I Bor;nv No: BH-10
!'; 'tJ jo .,, ~ "' 0 1 '" ,.s i{ i .; 'it .§
,... I!! ::i Description j E m
"' Iii ~ " '" m ~ .~ :.c: cL i .s 0 i::i .;
j ~ ~ ::,; ::,; <:' & "' " !! ;;s ., "' ,Ji. ,Ji. Q Ci l.:J l,i<< Silty Sand (SM); pale yellowioh brown, dry, fine-grained ~ '""""' (Fill/Oisturbed). ~ 2 , ....... .., . ... • 1;,;,, ~• .,,.,.,, ... 3/5(1 3.5 0.4 97.0 .... 6 -
I
Sand (SP); pale yellowish brown, dry, loose, ftt1e-grained (Alluvium), ... .
~ 8 •
12 4/6/8 .... 10· .. . No Recovery
t-12 ~ ... -
1-'14 ~ .. .
4/6/9 8.7 0.7 94.9 i-16 • Sand (SP); pale yellowish brown, dry, loose, fine-grained (Alluvium). ... - .... 18 • -.
3/4/5 10.4 0.7 90.9 • 20-
Sand (SP); pale yellowish brown, dry, loose, fine-grained (Alluvium). - - • 22 - -
-24-Terminated at •21.5 Feet b~s. --No Bedrock Encountered. -26 .. No Groundwater or Seepa~• Encountered, --
i-28-
~ -
-30-- -
-32-- -
-34 .. --
-36-
~ .
f,,,,, 38-... .
f-40-
. ... -
1-42 .. ... -
'"44 • ... .
1-46 .. ... .
1-48 • ... .
1-5Q ..
CompJE;?ti(ITT Notes: PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION
PETERSON ROAD· 20 ACRES
Project No: 544-10159
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APPENOIXB
LABORATORY TESTING
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APPENDIXB
LABORATORY TESTING
Representative bulk and relatively undisturbed soil samples were obtained in the field and returned to our laboratory for additional observations and testing. Laboratory testing was generally performed in two phases. The first phase consisted of testing in order to determine the compaction of the existing natural soil and the general engineering classifications of the soils underlying the site. This testing was performed in order to estimate the engineering characteristics of the soil and to serve as a basis for selecting samples for the second phase of testing. The second phase consisted of soil mechanics testing.
This testing including consolidation, shear strength and expansion testing was performed in order to provide a means of developing specific design recommendations based on the mechanical properties of the soil.
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPACTION TESTING
Unit Weight and Moisture Content Oetenninations: Each undisturbed sample was weighed and measured in order to determine its unit weight. A small portion of each sample was then subjected to testing in order lo determine its moisture content. This was used in order lo determine the dry density of the soil in its natural condition. The results of this testing are shown on the Boring Logs.
Maximum Density-Optimum Moisture Detenninations: Representative soil types were selected for maximum density determinations. This testing was performed in accordance with the ASTM Standard D1557-91, Test Method A. The results of this testing are presented graphically in this appendix. The maximum densities are compared to the field densities of the soil in order to determine the existing relative compaction to the soil.
Classification Testing: Soil samples were selected for classification testing. This testing consists of mechanical grain size analyses. This provides information for developing classifications for the soil in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System which is presented in the preceding appendix.
This classification system categorizes the soil into groups having similar engineering characteristics. The results of this testing is very useful in detecting variations in the soil and in selecting samples for further testing.
SOIL MECHANIC'S TESTING
Expansion Testing: One (l) bulk sample was selected for Expansion testing. Expansion testing was performed in accordance with the UBC Standard 18-2. This testing consists of remolding 4-inch diameter by 1-inch thick test specimens to a moisture content and dry density corresponding to approximately SO percent saturation. The samples are subjected to a surcharge of 144 pounds per square foot and allowed to reach equilibrium. At that point the specimens are inundated with distilled water. The linear expansion is then measured until complete.
Direct Shear Tests: One (1) bulk sample was selected for Direct Shear Tests. This test measures the shear strength of the soil under various normal pressures and is used to develop parameters for foundation design and lateral design. Tests were performed using a recompacted lest specimen that was saturated prior to tests. Tests were performed using a strain controlled test apparatus with normal pressures ranging from 800 to 2300 pounds per square foot.
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Consolidation Test: One (1) relatively undisturbed sample was selected for consolidation testing. For this lest, a one-inch thick test specimen was subjected lo vertical loads varying from 575 psf to 11520 psi applied progressively. The consolidation al each load increment was recorded prior to placement of each subsequent load. The specimens were saturated at 575 psf or 720 psf load increment.
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450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845-8863 Maximum Density/Optimum Moisture
ASTM D698/01557
Project Number: 544-10159
Project Name:
Lab ID Number:
Sample Location:
Peterson Road Subdivision
LN6-1038!
BH-4 Bulk I @ 0-5'
Brown Silty Sand (SM)
ASTM D-1557 A
Rammer Type: Machine
Description:
Maximum Density:
Optimum Moisture:
ll0pcf
13%
Sieve Size
3/4"
3/8"
#4
% Retained
145 ..--,--,-...,.--,-,...,-,,--,--,--,--,---,-,---,--,--,---,,--,,--,--,,-,--,--,--,---, i \\,\ I --···-·"'
140 +-+--+--+--,-,--'+-'-'...,..,.....--,1--+-+--+--+--,-+-+--+--+--+'-.--+-+--+-I I ~7.r--+---+--t-+--+--+---+---+-t-+----+---+---+--t-+-1 ---'"'" 1--~= :~1-\•,-,,,---+--+--+--+--+---+---+---+---+---+· _____ ,,, " ' ' ' I JS +-+--+-+--,-+-+--+--+ ... ,-1......., ,f-+ <-----Zero Air Voids Lines,-+--+-.--+-+--+-1 ' sg -2.65, 2.70, 2.75 ---------
I
130 +--+---+----,-+-+--+---+---+---..,--''-1---;-+-...... ---+--,-.,_..._-+--+--+-........., ' ........ -:~-::--::=-~ 0 1
l 12s +-+--+--+--,-+--+--+--,..--+--t,__+-..,... ...... ''-_,,-+-+--+--+--+-.---,-+--,--1 i-' ' -~ '\ f\. ,,
! 120 +-+--'-+---,-+--+--+--+-----'l--+--'--+-f' ... '-'-.+--+--,-+--+'-.--"-+--'--1 g ----,----------~ :'s t-+---+----ac----+---+--+--+-+-+--+-+-·-+·. __ --+ ____ ---+-----,-!~--1'.-~ ~-:.::: ~-:==-== =:
rn+-+--i---+--i-+-+--+--+--+-'--f-+-+-+--+--4-P.+.-"',c--+--+-f-+-+-+-I --N~---!--, ,,-~, --+--t---+---<
110 r-1T1,-r1-r--r=t=1!=i~~~si:~=1=t==1=~'(j"~s::....,~---t+=~+:--=--1=--=1--i 1-----+-+-+-11-+--+-+-+--+--+-+-+-+-~:x -----. . ~ 0--- ' '
'°5 11117-rt"T7"=+=~+=++=+=1'=1=+=+::+::::r,=I=":'.:$:;;<,~;;:;:;; ,r:=1 . i ..... ----"~x.
100 I
0 5 10 20
Moisture Content, 1;1/0
Buena Park • Palm Desert• Hemet
758
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450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-77 43 Fax (951) 845-8863 Expansion Index
ASTMD4829
Job Nwnber: 544-10159
Job Name: Peterson Road Subdivision
Lab ID Nwnber: LN6-!038I
Sample ID: BH-4 Bulk 1 @ 0-5'
Soil Description: Brown Silty Sand (SM)
Wt of Soil + Ring: 548.9
Weight of Ring: 191.4
Wt of Wet Soil: 357.5
Percent Moisture: 12.0%
Wet Density, pcf: 114.0
Orv Dens ti y, pcf: I O 1. 8
1% Saturation: 49.5
Expansion Rack # 4
Date/Time 10/11/2010 I 2:25 PM
Initial Reading
Final Reading
Expansion Index
(Final • Initial) x IOOO
0.0000
0.0002
0 Buena Park • Palm Desert • Hemet
759
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450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont. CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845.-8863 Direct Shear ASTM D 3080-04
(modified for unconsolidated condition)
Job Nwnbcr: 544-10159
Peterson Road Subdivision
LN6-10381
BH-4 Bulk I @ 0-5'
Job Name
Lab ID No.
Sample ID
Classification
Sample Type
Brown Silty Sand (SM)
Remoldcd@90% of Maximum Density
Test Results 1 2
Moisture Content, % 21.2 21.2
Saturation, % 81.1 81.1
Normal Stress, kps 0.739 1.479
Peak Stress, kps 0.636 l.118
3 21.2
81.1 2.958
2.061
• Peak S~~ss -Linear (Peak str;D
Initial Dry Density: 98.7 pcf
Initial Mosture Content: 13 .2 %
Peak Friction Angle (0): 32°
Cohesion (c): 200 psf
4 Average
21.2 21.2
81.1 81.1
5.916
3.860
, .................... , .................................................. .. j, .. 1 ..... ,.,, ............................................. .. 1 ... ,,,,,, ................................... j, ......... , """ ' ··I· ·.. .. .... I ...... f............ ··· ............. + ................... I·· .... .. i 4,0 -1----1----1-·.:.....i ·····__..:·······.:...i···•I::::··:.:: ................................................................................. ,1,, .. . ..... 1 ......... 1 .................... . 0 2 3 4 5 6
Normal Stress, kps
Buena Park• Palm Desert • Hemet
760
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450 Egan Avenue, Beaumont, CA 92223 (951) 845-7743 Fax (951) 845-8863 Gradation
ASTM Cl 17 & Cl36
Project Number: 544-10159
Project Name:
Lab ID Number:
Sample ID:
100.0 •
Peterson Road Subdivision
LN6-10381
BH-4 Bulk I @ 0-5'
Sieve
Size, in
1 1/2"
I"
3/4"
112"
3/8"
#4
#8
#16
#30 •
#50
#100
#200
Sieve
Size, mm
50.8 38.1
25.4 19.1
12.7 9.53
4.75 2.36
1.18 0.60
0.30 0.15
0.075
Soil Classification: SM
Percent
Passing
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
99.9 98.6
76.4 35.1
14.0 90,0 • • • • • • ... · ·•· ·-·-·· .. ---... 1-1--t---l H+l+~-l--l--+l+I-H-t-1--1---H+l-t++-t--l--l ----,---
80.0 -H++-H-+-+-1---H+H-+-+-+--+--+++t-H--+->t--+--t
70.() • --H+·l-l·-t--t----,S+c++-+-+-+--t+t+t-l-+-T\1-+--++++-H-t-+-+--+<+H-+-t-t--+---i • ---... +++-t--t--tl-1-++++t-t---l+t++t-+-+-+-+H+H-t-+-t---, \ OJ) 60.0 • ' -~ ~1-1-+-+--H------··-..
00 50,0 • "' "" ', . .o r--\"-------1-1·-l--+---I· ---------···--- Q"'• 40.0 • ---H+-l-l--l--t++++++-l--t--l-l+t+l-++-++--+H+l-l-++-+--+H+H-1-1--1---, \. \--------+-+---1+1-11--1-1-+-+--,
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764
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Project Number: 544-10159
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Account No.: 544-10159
Customer: IMH Special Asset NT 100, LLC
Location: Peterson Road, Rancho Mirage
Analytical Report
Corrosion Series
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per CA 643 per CA 417
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per CA 422
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Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM),Version 1.1
Report date:7/1/2024
Case Description:RNCH 005 - Peterson Road 16 Lot Subdivision (TTM 38971) ---- Receptor #1 ----
Baselines (dBA)
Description Land Use Daytime Evening Night
Residential Homes Residential 60 55 50
Equipment
Spec Actual Receptor Estimated
Impact Lmax Lmax Distance Shielding
Description Device Usage(%)(dBA)(dBA)(feet)(dBA)
Backhoe No 40 77.6 100 10
Compactor (ground)No 20 83.2 100 10
Concrete Mixer Truck No 40 78.8 100 10
Concrete Pump Truck No 20 81.4 100 10
Dump Truck No 40 76.5 100 10
Excavator No 40 80.7 100 10
Grader No 40 85 100 10
Front End Loader No 40 79.1 100 10
Roller No 20 80 100 10
Paver No 50 77.2 100 10
Tractor No 40 84 100 10
Flat Bed Truck No 40 74.3 100 10
Results
Calculated (dBA)Noise Limits (dBA)Noise Limit Exceedance (dBA) Day Evening Night Day Evening Night
Equipment *Lmax L10 Lmax L10 Lmax L10 Lmax L10 Lmax L10 Lmax L10 Lmax L10 Backhoe 61.5 60.6 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 0.6 None 5.6 Compactor (ground)67.2 63.2 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 3.2 None 8.2 Concrete Mixer Truck 62.8 61.8 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 1.8 None 6.8 Concrete Pump Truck 65.4 61.4 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 1.4 None 6.4 Dump Truck 60.4 59.5 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None None None 4.4 Excavator 64.7 63.7 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 3.7 None 8.7 Grader 69 68 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 8 None 13 Front End Loader 63.1 62.1 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 2.1 None 7.1 Roller 64 60 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None None None 5 Paver 61.2 61.2 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 1.2 None 6.2 Tractor 68 67 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 7 None 12 Flat Bed Truck 58.2 57.3 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None None None 2.3 Total 69 74 85 75 85 60 80 55 None None None 14 None 19 *Calculated Lmax is the Loudest value.
APPENDIX F
768
03-008-2023-009
Dear Pilar Fløtterud,
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) appreciates your efforts to include the Tribal Historic Preservation Office (THPO) in the 16-Lot Subdivision project. We have reviewed the documents and have the following comments:
[VIA EMAIL TO:[email protected]]
City of Rancho Mirage
Pilar Fløtterud
68-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, California 92270
April 29, 2025
Re: EA24-0009
Again, the Agua Caliente appreciates your interest in our cultural heritage. If you have questions or require additional information, please call me at (760) 423-3485. You may also email me at [email protected].
Cordially,
Xitlaly Madrigal
Cultural Resources Analyst
Tribal Historic Preservation Office
AGUA CALIENTE BAND
OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
*At this time the concerns of the ACBCI THPO have been addressed and proper mitigation measures have been proposed to ensure the protection of tribal cultural resources. This letter shall conclude our AB52 consultation efforts.
APPENDIX G
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AGUA CALIENTE BAND 0~ CAHUILLA INDIANS"
I !{ID.Al HISTOR I C PRE !;RV TION
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Augustine BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
84-001 AVENUE 54 COACHELLA, CA 92236 | T: 760-398-4722 F: 760-369-7161 TRIBAL CHAIRPERSON: AMANDA AUGUSTINE TRIBAL TREASURER: William Vance TRIBAL COUNCIL MEMBER: RONNIE VANCE
Date: 03/21/2025
Pilar Flotterud
Senior Planner
Development Services Department
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 for Tentative Tract Map 38971 – APN: 689-090-003, 689-130-004, 689-130-005, 689-130-014, 689-130-017-689-130-018, 689-140-022
Thank you for contacting Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians about the proposed aforementioned project. We appreciate your consideration of the cultural resources in the project area.
At this time, we are not aware of any specific cultural resources within the project area that would be affected by the proposed development. Therefore, we do not believe that formal consultation is necessary at this stage.
If any cultural resources are discovered during the project, we ask that you contact the California Native American Heritage Commission immediately to take appropriate steps to evaluate and protect them.
Thank you once again for your attention to this important matter.
Very truly yours,
Jacobia Kirksey
Jacobia Kirksey, Tribal Operations Specialist
Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
770
Subject: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 Tentative Map Case No. TTM24-0003 for Tentative Tract Map 38971
Mon, Mar 10, 3:22 PM
to Pilar Fløtterud
Jill Mccormick
CAUTION: This email originated from outside The City of Rancho Mirage. DO NOT CLICK links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
Good afternoon,
This email is to inform you that the Historic Preservation Office does not wish to comment on this project. We defer to the local Tribes and support their determinations on this matter.
Email correspondence is the preferred method of communication with this office. Hard copies of project letters are not required if an email containing the project documents has been sent to the Historic Preservation Office.
Also, please update your contact information for the Quechan Tribe.
All project-based correspondence should be sent to this email address ([email protected]) and President Jordan Joaquin ([email protected]). Per the Tribe's NAHC contact list, please remove Manfred Scott ([email protected] and [email protected]) from the distribution list for the Quechan Tribe.
Jill
H.Jill McCormick, M.A.
Historic Preservation Office
Ft. Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe
P.O. Box 1899
Yuma, AZ 85366-1899
Office: 760-919-3631
Cell: 928-920-6521
771
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
69-825 Highway 111 ● Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
www.RanchoMirageCA.gov ● (760) 328-2266
May 8, 2025
Pechanga Band of Indians
P.O. Box 2183
Temecula, CA 92593
RE: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 for Tentative Tract Map 38971 – APN: 689-090-003, 689-130-004, 689-130-005, 689-130-013, 689-130- 014, 689-130-017, 689-130-018, 689-140-022
To Whom It May Concern:
Thank you for your participation in the AB 52 Tribal Consultation process regarding the following project:
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (Tentative Tract Map 38971) located on APNs: 689-090-003, 689-130-004, 689-130-005, 689-130-013, 689-130-014, 689-130-017, 689-130-018, 689-140-022.
To provide full clarity, the following is a summary of the consultation timeline:
• February 11, 2025 – AB 52 notification letter was sent to the Pechanga Tribe via certified mail, initiating the 30-day consultation request period.
• March 7, 2025 – The City received the Tribe’s formal request for consultation. Requested materials were provided, and a consultation meeting was scheduled. • March 10, 2025 – End of the initial 30-day consultation request period. A request from the Pechanga Tribe was sent requesting project documents, which City staff sent documents that same day. • April 7, 2025 – Consultation meeting was held. The City reviewed proposed mitigation measures and the Tribe requested additional time, until April 21, 2025, to provide further comments. • April 28, May 1, May 5, and May 7, 2025 – Follow-up emails sent by City requesting a response. • April 28 and May 5, 2025 – Voicemails left requesting an update.
As of today, the City has not received any additional correspondence from the Pechanga Tribe. In accordance with AB 52, and based on the reasonable and good-faith efforts detailed above, the City concludes that mutual agreement could not be reached. Therefore, the AB 52 Tribal Consultation period will be considered closed within five (5) working days from receipt of this notice, which is being sent via email and certified mail, if no further information is provided by the Tribe.
We sincerely appreciate your time and consideration and welcome future opportunities for collaboration with your tribe.
Sincerely,
Pilar Fløtterud
Senior Planner
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TENTATIVE TRACT MAP 38971 16 LOT SUBDIVISION
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA
LEAD AGENCY:
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
69-825 HIGHWAY 111
RANCHO MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA 92270
REPORT PREPARED BY:
BLODGETT BAYLOSIS ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
2211 S. HACIENDA BOULEVARD, SUITE 107
HACIENDA HEIGHTS, CALIFORNIA 91745
OCTOBER 2025
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1. INTRODUCTION & PROJECT OVERVIEW
The City of Rancho Mirage is reviewing an application that would involve the subdivision of 16 lots within 8 parcels totaling 19.81 acres. Currently, the three southern parcels would subdivided into 8 lots - Lot 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16. This would be phase 1 of the project. Phase 2 of the project involves the remaining 5 northern parcels which would be subdivided into 8 lots - Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12. The subject parcels are all vacant and undeveloped. The proposed development would connec t to a new 8-inch water main and an 8-inch sewer main in Peterson Road. The terrain in the project area is generally level, with ground elevations ranging approximately from 255 feet to 260 feet above mean sea level. The surface soil is composed of light olive gray fine sand. The project is located within what is considered to be the California Creosote Bush Scrub plant community though the ground surface in the project area has been cleared of native vegetation in the past and existing vegetation include introduced and ruderal species such as landscaping plants and low-lying grasses. The Zoning designation that is applicable to the aforementioned parcels is Residential Estate (R-E). No General Plan Amendment or Zone Change would be required for the proposed residential development.
The City of Rancho Mirage determined, as part of the Initial Study’s preparation, that a Mitigated Negative Declaration was the appropriate environmental document for the proposed project’s CEQA review. The Initial Study and the Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration was forwarded to responsible agencies, trustee agencies, and the public for review and comment. A 30 -day public review period commenced on July 31, 2025 and ended on August 19, 2025 to allow these entities and other interested parties to comment on the proposed project and the findings of the Initial Study. Only one comment letter was received from the following State Agency:
● State of California – Natural Resources Agency Department of Fish and Wildlife. 3602 Inland Deserts Region, Ontario California 91764.
2. COMMENTS AND RESPONSE TO COMMENTS
2.1 COMMENTS & RESPONSES - CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Comment #1
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) received a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration from the City of Rancho Mirage (City) for the Project pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and CEQA Guidelines.
Thank you for the opportunity to provide comments and recommendations regarding those activities involved in the Project that may affect California fish and wildlife. Likewise, we appreciate the opportunity to provide comments regarding those aspects of the Project that CDFW, by law, may be required to carry out or approve through the exercise of its own regulatory authority under the Fish and Game Code.
Response #1
The comment is noted for the record. No further response is required.
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Comment #2 CDFW Role
CDFW is California’s Trustee Agency for fish and wildlife resources and holds those resources in trust by statute for all the people of the State. (Fish & G. Code, §§ 711.7, subd. (a) & 1802; Pub. Resources Code, § 21070; CEQA Guidelines § 15386, subd. (a).) CDFW, in its trustee capacity, has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically sustainable populations of those species. (Id., § 1802.) Similarly, for purposes of CEQA, CDFW is charged by law to provide, as available, biological expertise during public agency environmental review efforts, focusing specifically on Projects and related activities that have the potential to adversely affect fish and wildlife resources.
CDFW is also submitting comments as a Responsible Agency under CEQA. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21069; CEQA Guidelines, § 15381.) CDFW expects that it may need to exercise regulatory authority as provided by the Fish and Game Code. As proposed, for example, the Project may be subject to CDFW’s lake and streambed alteration regulatory authority. (Fish & G. Code, § 1600 et seq.) Likewise, to the extent implementation of the Project as proposed may result in “take” as defined by State law of any species protected under the California Endangered Species Act (CESA) (Fish & G. Code, § 2050 et seq.), the Project proponent may seek related take authorization as provided by the Fish and Game Code.
Response #2
The comment is noted for the record. No further response is required.
Comment #3 Project Description Summary
Proponent: Phillip Fomotor
Objective: The Project involves the subdivision of 16 single-family residential lots within 8 parcels totaling
19.81 acres and the development of those lots. The 16 individual lot sizes would range in land area from 42,476 square feet to 67,608 square feet. The lots would be arranged along Peterson Road around the proposed cul-de-sac roadway. The Project will undergo two phases. Currently, the three southern parcels would be subdivided into 8 lots: Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16. This would be phase 1 of the Project.
Phase 2 of the Project involves the remaining 5 northern parcels, which would be subdivided into 8 lots:
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12.
All exterior lighting at the project site would be conditioned to be Dark-Sky compliant. Drought tolerant landscaping will be planted throughout the project site.
Location: The proposed Project is located north of the intersection of Mirage Cove Drive and Peterson Road in the City of Rancho Mirage, in the County of Riverside. Assessor’s Parcel Numbers: 689-090-003, 689-130-004, 689-130-005, 689-130-013, 689- 130-014, 689-130-017, 689-130-018, and 689-140-022.
The proposed Project area is generally bounded on the north by the Whitewater River, on the west by Golden State Street, a private street with no access to the subject site, on the south by Mirage Cove Drive, and on the east by the Whitewater River and Kelley Lane.
Timeframe: The MND proposes Project construction to start in July 2025.
Response #3
The comment is noted for the record.
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Comment #4 Comments and Recommendations
CDFW has jurisdiction over the conservation, protection, and management of fish, wildlife, native plants, and habitat necessary for biologically sustainable populations of those species (i.e., biological resources).
CDFW offers the comments and recommendations below to assist the City in adequately identifying and/or mitigating the Project’s significant, or potentially significant, direct and indirect impacts on fish and wildlife (biological) resources. The MND has not adequately identified and disclosed th e Project’s impacts (i.e., direct, indirect, and cumulative) on biological resources and whether those impacts are reduced to less than significant. CDFW’s comments and recommendations on the MND are explained in greater detail below and summarized here. CDFW is concerned that the MND does not adequately identify or mitigate the Project’s significant, or potentially significant, impacts to biological resources. CDFW requests that additional information and analyses be added to a revised MND, along with avoi dance, minimization, and mitigation measures that avoid or reduce impacts to a level less than significant.
Response #4
The comment has been noted for the record. Biological surveys were conducted on the 19.8-acre parcel.
The property is located in an area zoned for residential usage in Rancho Mirage, California. As part of the environmental process, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) an d U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) data sources were reviewed. Following the data review, surveys were performed on the site on October 4, 2022, during which the biological resources o n the site and in the surrounding areas were documented by biologists from RCA Associates, Inc. As part of the surveys, the property and adjoining areas were evaluated for the presence of native habitats to determine if they supported populations of sensitive wildlife species. The property was also evaluated for the presence of sensitive habitats including wetlands, vernal pools, riparian habitats, and jurisdictional areas. Habitat assessments were also conducted for the desert tortoise and burrowing owl. In addition, data from USFWS, CDFW, and a search of the California Natural Diversity Database was completed. The Biological Report, in its entirety was included in Appendix A.
Comment #5 Existing Environmental Setting
Compliance with CEQA is predicated on a complete and accurate description of the environmental setting that may be affected by the proposed Project. CDFW is concerned that the assessment of the existing environmental setting has not been adequately analyzed in the MND. CDFW is concerned that without a complete and accurate description of the existing environmental setting, the MND may provide an incomplete analysis of Project-related environmental impacts. The MND lacks a complete and appropriate assessment of biological resources within the Project site and surrounding area specifically as it relates burrowing owl (Athene cunicularia) and an assessment of biological resources, as discussed in the Assessment of Biological Resources and Burrowing Owl sections below. A complete and accurate assessment of the environmental setting and Project -related impacts to biological resources is needed to both identify appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures and demonstrate that these measures reduce Project impacts to less than significant.
Response #5
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The relatively flat site is approximately 131 meters above sea level and contains no slope. The vegetation community present on site supports a disturbed desert scrub habitat encompassing mainly native plants and some non-native grasses. The site contains a few species of plant which include kelch grass (Schismus barbatus), creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), Four winged saltbush (Atriplex canescens), Asian mustard (Brassica tournefortii), Nettle leaved goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum murale) and Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa). The site also supports a minimal amount of wildlife, with many of them being birds. Species that were not observed, but are expected to occur on site given their abundance in the surrounding areas include California ground squirrel (Otospermophilus beecheyi) and antelope ground squirrel (Ammospermophilus leucurus). Birds observed included common ravens (Corvus corax), house finch (Carpodacus mexicanus), house sparrow (Passer domesticus), Anna’s hummingbird (Calypte anna), red-tailed hawk (Buteo. The site is located within documented burrowing owl habitat according to CNDDB (2024). No owls were seen on the property during the survey, and minimal suitable habitat was observed. Burrowing owls are not expected to occur on the site due to lack of suitable vegetation and burrows. Mitigation was included to address the potential impacts to burrowing owls during construction activities.
Comment #6 Mitigation Measures
CEQA requires that an MND include mitigation measures to avoid or reduce significant impacts. CDFW is concerned that the mitigation measures proposed in the MND are not adequate to avoid or reduce impacts to biological resources to below a level of significance. To support the City in ensuring that Project impacts to biological resources are reduced to less than significant, CDFW recommends revising the mitigation measures for burrowing owl, nesting birds, and special-status plants, and adding mitigation measures for artificial nighttime lighting and the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP).
Response #6
Later in this RTC document, new and/or revised mitigation measures have been identified where appropriate. These include measures that address potential construction impacts to burrowing owls, nesting birds, and special status plant species. These measures are identified in the responses that follow. In addition, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program was revised to reflect the new or revised mitigation.
Comment #7 Assessment of Biological Resources
indicates that the Project site supports suitable habitat for slender cottonheads (Nemacaulis denudate var. gracilis) and chaparral sand-verbena (Abronia villosa var. aurita) but none were observed during field surveys. CDFW concurs that the Project site contains suitable habitat for these two species. Page 4 of the Biological Assessment indicates that general biological surveys were conducted on February, 12, 2 024, a time that is outside of the typical bloom period for slender cottonheads (April and May according to Calflora).
Additionally, photos provided in the Biological Assessment appear to show presence of desert sand verbena (Abronia villosa), though the Biological Assessment does not indicate that desert sand verbena was observed on-site or discuss how the absence of a rare variety of the species, chapparal sandverbena, was determined.
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Per CDFW’s Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities (CDFW 2018), CDFW recommends that botanical field surveys are conducted at the times of year when plants will be both evident and identifiable. Since surveys were conducted outside of the peak bloom period for slender cottonheads, and the Biological Assessment lacks a discussion of how absence of chapparal sand-verbena was determined, CDFW is concerned that the assessment of the existing environmental setting with respect to special-status plants has not been adequately analyzed in the MND. Compliance with CEQA is predicated on a complete and accurate description of the environmental setting that may be affected by the proposed Project. CDFW is concerned that without a complete and accurate description of the existing environmental setting, the MND likely provides an incomplete or inaccurate analysis of Project-related environmental impacts and whether those impacts have been mitigated to a level that is less than significant. Without an appropriate assessment of the biological resources, particularly focused on special-status plants, appropriate avoidance, minimization, and/or mitigation measures cannot be identified, and it is uncertai n if impacts to biological resources have been reduced to a level less than significant. CDFW recommends the MND and its supporting documents be revised to include the results of a thorough, recent, floristic -based assessment of special status plants and natural communities, following CDFW’s Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Natural Communities (CDFW 2018), which includes conducting botanical field surveys at the times of year when plants will be both evident and identifiable. Based on the findings of a thorough, recent floristic-based assessment, CDFW recommends that the MND is revised to include appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures.
The MND includes Mitigation Measure BIO-2, indicating that a “focused plant survey should be considered for all special status plant species that have the potential to occur on the site to be performed during the blooming season (April-June) to determine the potential environmental effects of the proposed projects on special status plants and sensitive natural communities following recommended protocols by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.” CDFW considers the measure to be inadequate, in part, because it does not identify specific survey protocols or include appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation. To reduce impacts to special-status plants to a level less than significant, CDFW recommends the City revise Mitigation Measure BIO-2 as follows (with additions in bold and removals in strikethrough):
Mitigation Measure BIO-2: Special-Status Plants
Prior to Project construction activities, a thorough, recent, floristic -based assessment of special status plants and natural communities, following CDFW’s Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities (see https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants) shall be performed by a qualified biologist. Should any state-listed plant species (excluding CVMSHCP Covered Species) be present in the Project area, the Project proponent shall obtain appropriate California Endangered Species Act (CESA) authorization for those species prior to the start of Project activities. Should any species of native plants designated as rare, threatened, or endangered by state law (excluding CVMSHCP Covered Species) be present in the Project area, on-site or off-site habitat restoration (whichever is applicable) and/or enhancement and preservation should be evaluated and discussed in detail.
Where habitat preservation is not available on-site, off-site land acquisition, management, and preservation should be evaluated. A focused plant survey should be considered for all special status plant species that have the potential to occur on the site to be performed during the blooming season (April- 778
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June) to determine the potential environmental effects of the proposed projects on special status plants and sensitive natural communities following recommended protocols by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, section 15097(f), CDFW has prepared a draft mitigation monitoring and reporting program (MMRP) in Attachment 1 for CDFW recommended revisions to MM BIO-1 and MM BIO- 2 and CDFW-recommended MM BIO-[A], MM BIO-[B], and MM BIO-[C].
Response #7
The comment is noted for the record. Mitigation Measure BIO-2 has been revised to address the CDFW’s concerns regarding the identification of specific survey protocols along with appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation strategies. The revised mitigation language would be incorporated into the ISMND by reference. The CDFW indicated that the revised mitigation measure would reduce the impacts to special-status plants to a level less than significant, The revised mitigation is provided below (with additions in bold and removals in strikethrough):
Mitigation Measure BIO-2: Special-Status Plants. Prior to Project construction activities, a thorough, recent, floristic -based assessment of special status plants and natural communities, following CDFW’s Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and Sensitive Natural Communities shall be performed by a qualified biologist. Should any state-listed plant species (excluding CVMSHCP Covered Species) be present in the Project area, the Project proponent shall obtain appropriate California Endangered Species Act (CESA) authorization for those species prior to the start of Project activities. Should any species of native plants designated as rare, threatened, or endangered by state law (excluding CVMSHCP Covered Species) be present in the Project area, on-site or off-site habitat restoration (whichever is applicable) and/or enhancement and preservation should be evaluated and discussed in detail. Where habitat preservation is not available on-site, off-site land acquisition, management, and preservation should be evaluated. A focused plant survey should be considered for all special status plant species that have the potential to occur on the site to be performed during the blooming season (April-June) to determine the potential environmental effects of the proposed projects on special status plants and sensitive natural communities following recommended protocols by the Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Comment #8 Nesting Birds
It is the Project proponent’s responsibility to comply with all applicable laws related to nesting birds and birds of prey. Fish and Game Code sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513 afford protective measures as follows: section 3503 states that it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as otherwise provided by Fish and Game Code or any regulation made pursuant thereto.
Fish and Game Code section 3503.5 makes it unlawful to take, possess, or destroy any birds in th e orders Falconiformes or Strigiformes (birds-of-prey) or to take, possess, or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird except as otherwise provided by Fish and Game Code or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto. Fish and Game Code section 3513 makes it unlawful to take or possess any migratory nongame bird except as provided by rules and regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Interior under provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 703 et seq.). 779
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With regard to the CVMSHCP, per its associated Implementing Agreement (IA) and Permits from CDFW and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Wildlife Agencies), Take associated with Covered Activities will not be in violation of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and will be consistent with Fish and Game Code sections 3503 and 3503.5; therefore, all Covered Activities within and outside Conservation Areas must undertak e measures to avoid the take of individuals, nests, and eggs of nesting birds. The CVMSHCP inc ludes a general conservation measure that applies to all bird species to avoid impacts to habitat for nesting birds during the nesting season (CVMSHCP Section 9.7). Per IA Section 13.2, the City is obligated to ensure the projects to which it confers Take Authorization under the CVMSHCP comply with all terms and requirements of the CVMSHCP, the Wildlife Agencies’ Permits that create the CVMSHCP, and the IA, including compliance with laws that protect nesting birds.
The MND and its supporting documents lack an analysis on the potential impacts of the Project on nesting birds and their suitable habitat, though the MND includes a mitigation measure for nesting birds. CDFW considers the Project site to contain suitable habitat for ground-nesting birds and birds that nest in shrubs and trees, including both native and non-native vegetation (including ornamental plants). Disturbance to and removal of vegetation within and surrounding the Project areas has the potential to i mpact nesting birds. Construction noise associated with the Project also has the potential to impact nesting birds. The direct and indirect impacts of the Project have the potential to significantly adversely affect nesting birds.
CDFW considers the mitigation measure for nesting birds in the MND to be inadequate in scope and timing to reduce impacts to nesting birds to a level less than significant. In alignment with the CVMSHCP’s general conservation measure for nesting birds (CVMSHCP Section 9.7), CDFW recommends Project construction activities are conducted outside of the peak nesting bird season.
CDFW also recommends the completion of nesting bird surveys regardless of the time of year to ensure that impacts to nesting birds and their nests and eggs are avoided. The timing of the nesting season varies greatly depending on several factors, such as bird species, weather conditions in any given year, and long-term climate changes (e.g., drought, warming, etc.). In response to warming, birds have been reported to breed earlier, thereby reducing temperatures that nests are exposed to during breeding and tracking shifts in availability of resources (Socolar et al., 2017). CDFW staff have observed that climate change conditions may result in the nesting bird season occurring earlier and later in the year than historical nesting season dates. CDFW recommends that disturbance of occupied nests of migratory birds and raptors within the Project site and surrounding area be avoided any time bi rds are nesting on- site. CDFW therefore recommends the completion of nesting bird surveys regardless of the time of year to ensure compliance with all applicable laws pertaining to nesting and migratory birds. To support the City in reducing impacts to nesting birds to a less than significant level, CDFW recommends the City revise the mitigation measure for nesting birds as follows (with additions in bold and removals in strikethrough):
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Birds
Nesting bird surveys shall be performed by a qualified avian biologist no more than 3 days prior to vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities. Pre-construction surveys shall focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting, including nest locations and nesting behavior. The qualified avian biologist will make every effort to avoid potential nest predation as a result of survey and monitoring efforts. If active nests are found during the preconstruction nesting bird surveys, a qualified biologist shall establish an appropriate nest buffer to be marked on the ground. Nest 780
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buffers are species specific and shall be at least 300 feet for passerines and 500 feet for raptors. A smaller or larger buffer may be determined by the qualified biologist familiar with the nesting phenology of the nesting species and based on nest and bu ffer monitoring results. Construction activities may not occur inside the established buffers, which shall remain on -site until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is no longer active. Active nests and adequacy of the established buffer distance shall be monitored daily by the qualified biologist until the qualified biologist has determined the young have fledged or the Project has been completed.
The qualified biologist has the authority to stop work if nesting pairs exhibit signs of disturbance.
Pre-construction surveys for burrowing owls and nesting birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Section 3503 of the California Fish and Wildlife Code shall be conducted prior to the commencement of Project-related ground disturbance.
a. Appropriate survey methods and timeframes shall be established, to ensure that chances of detecting the target species are maximized. In the event that listed species, such as desert tortoise, are encountered, authorization from the USFWS and CDFW must be obtained. If nesting birds are detected, avoidance measures shall be implemented to ensure that nests are not disturbed until after young have fledged.
b. Pre-construction surveys shall encompass all areas within the potential footprint of disturbance for the project, as well as a reasonable buffer around these areas Response #8
The site supports a disturbed desert scrub community which sparsely covers the property . Species present on the site included kelch grass (Schismus barbatus), creosote bush (Larrea tridentata), Four-winged saltbush (Atriplex canescens), Asian mustard (Brassica tournefortii), Nettle leaved goosefoot (Chenopodiastrum murale) and Brittlebush (Encelia farinosa). The surface soil is composed of light olive gray fine sand. The project location is within what would be the California Creosote Bush Scrub plant community; however, the ground surface in the project area has been cleared of native vegetation in the past and existing vegetation include introduced and ruderal species such as landscaping plants and low - lying grasses. The entirety of t he project area has been disturbed in the past, with all native vegetation being removed. Nevertheless, the biological report acknowledged that nesting birds located onsite are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Section 3503 of the California Fish and Wildlife Cod. For this reason, surveys shall be conducted prior to the commencement of Project-related ground disturbance.
The revised mitigation is outlined below. Deleted text is noted using strikeout and new text is shown in bold lettering.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Nesting Birds. Nesting bird surveys shall be performed by a qualified avian biologist no more than 3 days prior to vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities.
Pre-construction surveys shall focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting, including nest locations and nesting behavior. The qualified avian biologist will make every effort to avoid potential nest predation as a result of survey and monitoring efforts. If active nests are found during the preconstruction nesting bird surveys, a qualified biologist shall establish an appropriate nest buffer to be marked on the ground. Nest buffers are species specific and shall be at least 300 feet for passerines and 500 feet for raptors. A smaller or larger buffer may be determined by the qualified biologist familiar with the nesting phenology of the nesting species 781
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and based on nest and buffer monitoring results. Construction activities may not occur inside the established buffers, which shall remain on-site until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is no longer active. Active nests an d adequacy of the established buffer distance shall be monitored daily by the qualified biologist until the qualified biologist has determined the young have fledged or the Project has been completed. The qualified biologist has the authority to stop work if nesting pairs exhibit signs of disturbance. Pre- construction surveys for burrowing owls and nesting birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Section 3503 of the California Fish and Wildlife Code shall be conducted prior to the commencement of Project-related ground disturbance.
a. Appropriate survey methods and timeframes shall be established, to ensure that chances of detecting the target species are maximized. In the event that listed species, such as desert tortoise, are encountered, authorization from the USFWS and CDFW must be obtained. If nesting birds are detected, avoidance measures shall be implemented to ensure that nests are not disturbed until after young have fledged.
b. Pre-construction surveys shall encompass all areas within the potential footprint of disturbance for the project, as well as a reasonable buffer around these areas Comment #9 Burrowing Owl
On October 10, 2024, the Fish and Game Commission determined that western burrowing owl warrants protection as a candidate species under the California Endangered Species Act (Fish & G. Code, § 2050 et seq.). During the candidacy period, western burrowing owl will be afforded the same protection as threatened and endangered species under CESA. If Project activities, including relocation, could result in take, appropriate CESA authorization (i.e., Incidental Take Permit under Fish and Game Code section 2081) should be obtained prior to commencement of Project activities.
Take of individual burrowing owls and their nests or eggs is defined by Fish and Game Code section 86, and prohibited by sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513. Take is defined in Fish and Game Code section 86 as “hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill, or attempt to hunt, pursue, catch, capture or kill.” Fish and Game Code sections 3503, 3503.5, and 3513 afford protective measures as follows: section 3503 states that it is unlawful to take, possess, or needlessly destroy the nest or eggs of any bird, except as othe rwise provided by Fish and Game Code or any regulation made pursuant thereto. Fish and Game Code section 3503.5 makes it unlawful to take, possess, or destroy any birds in the orders Falconiformes or Strigiformes (birds - of-prey) or to take, possess, or destroy the nest or eggs of any such bird except as otherwise provided by Fish and Game Code or any regulation adopted pursuant thereto. Fish and Game Code section 3513 makes it unlawful to take or possess any migratory nongame bird except as provided by rule s and regulations adopted by the Secretary of the Interior under provisions of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, as amended (16 U.S.C. § 703 et seq.).
With regard to the CVMSHCP, the CDFW Natural Community Conservation Plan (NCCP) Permit #2835- 2008-001-06 does not provide Take Authorization for burrowing owl individuals, nests, or eggs. To the contrary, section 3.5.6 of the NCCP Permit states burrowing owl “pairs or individuals will not be Taken” and reiterates that the “HCP/NCCP does not authorize Take of [burrowing owl] nests [or] eggs[.]” Therefore, throughout the CVMSHCP area—both within and without Conservation Areas—Permittees must ensure 782
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that activities occurring within their jurisdictions do not result in the take, possession, or destruction of burrowing owl individuals, nests, or eggs. Any activity occurring within the CVMSHCP area that results in the take of burrowing owl individuals, nests, or eggs would be unlawful and would not be a Covered Activity under the CVMSHCP. Per IA Section 13.2, the City is obligated to ensure the projects to which it confers Take Authorization under the CVMSHCP comply with all terms and requirements of the CVMSHCP, the Wildlife Agencies’ Permits that created the CVMSHCP, and the IA, including compliance with laws that protect burrowing owls.
CNDDB (2024). No owls were seen on the property during the survey, and minimal suitable habitat was observed. Burrowing owls are not expected to occur on the site due to lack of suitable vegetation and burrows.” Page 4 of the Project’s General Biological Resources Assessment (Biological Assessment), dated March 3, 2023, states that “following completion of the initial reconnaissance survey, habitat asses sments were conducted for the burrowing owl.” The MND and its supporting documents lack information on the protocols used to conduct a habitat assessment for burrowing owl and lack reporting on the findings of the habitat assessment, including, but not limited to, a discussion of vegetation and habitat types potentially supporting burrowing owls in the Project area and vicinity, a written description of the biological setting as it relates to the potential presence of burrowing owl, and the locations of any suitable burrows and/or burrow surrogates identified within or adjacent to the Project site. Given the MND’s lack of findings from a habitat assessment and recent focused surveys for burrowing owl following the guidelines in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation, the number and locations of suitable and occupied burrows within the Project site and surrounding areas are unknown, and CDFW is limited in its ability to provide biological expertise to support the City in reducing impacts to burrowing owl to a level less than significant.
CDFW notes that in California, preferred habitat for burrowing owl is generally typified by short, sparse vegetation with few shrubs, and that burrowing owls may occur in ruderal grassy fields, vacant lots, and pastures if the vegetation structure is suitable and there are useable burrows and foraging habitat proximity.
Based on review of historical aerial imagery, most areas of the Project contain vacant land with sparse vegetation cover that is suitable nesting and foraging habitat for burrowing owl. CDFW also notes that burrowing owls have also been observed within 1.3 miles of the Project site in areas associated with the Whitewater River based on unprocessed occurrence data accessed using the California Natural Diversity Database. Burrowing owls also frequently move into disturbed areas prior to and during construction activities since they are adapted to highly modified habitats. CDFW considers the Project site and surrounding vacant area to contain suitable nesting and foraging habitat for burrowing owl. Given the presence of suitable habitat for burrowing owl within the Project sites and surrounding area, CDFW recommends that the MND is revised to include the results of focused surveys, including survey reports, for burrowing owl within the Project site and surrounding area following the guidelines outlined in Appendix D of the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation and to incorporate appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures for burrowing owl. Focused surveys and pre -construction surveys are needed to inform appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures and support the City in reducing impacts to burrowing owl to a level less than significant. Without conducting focused and pre -construction surveys and incorporating appropriate avoidance, minimization, and mitigation measures, the Project is at risk of significantly adversely affecting burrowing owl. 783
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be required by CDFW to determine if any owls have moved on to the site since the February 12, 2024 surveys.” The MND includes Mitigation Measure BIO-1, which addresses both nesting birds and burrowing owl. CDFW considers Mitigation Measure BIO-1 to be inadequate in scope and timing to reduce impacts to burrowing owl to a level less than significant. CDFW recommends the City add the following stand -alone mitigation measure for burrowing owl to a revised MND:
Mitigation Measure BIO-[A]: Burrowing Owl Focused and Pre-Construction Surveys Suitable burrowing owl habitat has been confirmed on the site; therefore, focused burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted by a CVMSHCP-approved Acceptable Biologist in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 or most recent version) prior to vegetation removal or ground-disturbing activities. If burrowing owls are detected during the focused surveys, the qualified biologist and Project proponent shall begin coordination with CDFW and USFWS immediately, and shall prepare a Burrowing Owl Avoidance and Monitoring Plan that shall be submitted to CDFW for review and approval prior to commencing Project activities. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall describe proposed avoidance and monitoring actions, including measures necessary to avoid take of burrowing owl individuals, nests, and eggs. The Burrowing Owl Plan shall include the number and location of occupied burrow sites (occupied site means at least one burrowing owl or its sign has been observed within the last three years; may be indicated by owl sign including feathers, pellets, prey remains, eggshell fragments, or excrement at or near a burrow entrance or perch site), acres of burrowing owl habitat that will be impacted, details of site monitoring, and details on proposed buffers and other avoidance measures. If impacts to occupied burrowing owl habitat or burrow(s) or burrowing owl individuals, nests, or eggs cannot be avoided, appropriate CESA authorization (i.e., Incidental Take Permit under Fish and Game Code section 2081) should be obtained from CDFW prior to commencement of Project activities. Preconstruction burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted no less than 14 days prior to the start of Project -related activities and within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance, in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (2012 or most recent version). Preconstruction surveys should be repeated when there is a pause in construction of more than 30 days. Preconstruction surveys shall be performed by a CVMSHCP-approved Acceptable Biologist following the recommendations and guidelines provided in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. If the preconstruction surveys confirm occupied burrowing owl habitat, Project activities shall be immediately halted. The qualified biologist shall coordinate with CDFW and prepare a Burrowing Owl Avoidance and Monitoring Plan that shall be submitted to CDFW and USFWS for review and approval prior to commencing Project activities.
Response #9
Both the IS/MND and the and the Biological Report that was prepared for the project indicated there was a potential for burrowing owls to be present on the site and that a preconstruction survey was warranted.
The IS/MND states “the site is located within documented burrowing owl habitat according to CNDDB (2024). No owls were seen on the property during the survey, and minimal suitable habitat was observed. Burrowing owls are not expected to occur on the site due to lack of suitable vegetation and burrows.” However, the ISMND did include the following mitigation:
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Biological Resources Mitigation No. A1 Pre-construction surveys for burrowing owls and nesting birds protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Section 3503 of the California Fish and Wildlife Code shall be conducted prior to the commencement of Project-related ground disturbance. a. Appropriate survey methods and timeframes shall be established, to ensure that chances of detecting the target species are maximized. In the event that listed species, such as desert tortoise, are encountered, authorization from the USFWS and CDFW must be obtained. If nesting birds are detected, avoidance measures shall be implemented to ensure that nests are not disturbed until after young have fledged.
b. Pre-construction surveys shall encompass all areas within the potential footprint of disturbance for the project, as well as a reasonable buffer around these areas.
The revised mitigation is outlined below. New text is shown in bold lettering.
Biological Resources Mitigation No. 3. Pre-construction burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted no less than 14 days prior to the start of Project-related activities and within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance, in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012 or most recent version). Pre-construction surveys shall be performed by a qualified biologist following the recommendations and guidelines provided in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. If the pre- construction surveys confirm occupied burrowing owl habitat, Project activities shall be immediately halted. The qualified biologist shall coordinate with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) and United State Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to conduct an impact assessment to develop avoidance and minimization measures to be approved by CDFW prior to commencing Project activities.
Comment #10 Artificial Nighttime Lighting
Sky compliant, in order to reduce the amount of light emitted at the project site at night.” The MND lacks additional information on artificial nighttime lighting and any additional associated avoidance measures.
Two of the Project areas are located adjacent to the Whitewater River—an area that provides suitable nesting, roosting, foraging, and refugia habitat for birds, migratory birds that fly at night, bats, and other nocturnal and crepuscular wildlife. The Project’s proposed artificial nighttime lighting has the potential to significantly and adversely affect wildlife in the open-space and vacant areas adjacent to the Project site.
Artificial lighting alters ecological processes including, but not limited to, the temporal niches of species; the repair and recovery of physiological function; the measurement of time through interference with the detection of circadian and lunar and seasonal cycles; the detection of resources and natural enemies; and navigation. Many species use photoperiod cues for communication (e.g., bird song), determining when to begin foraging, behavioral thermoregulation, an d migration. Phototaxis, a phenomenon that results in attraction and movement towards light, can disorient, entrap, and temporarily blind wildlife species that experience it.
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While plans to condition the Project’s artificial nighttime lighting to be Dark -Sky compliant support the Project in limiting lighting impacts to biological resources within areas surrounding the Project site, CDFW considers these minimization plans insufficient in scope and timing to reduce impacts to a level less than significant. To support the City in avoiding or reducing impacts of artificial nighttime lighting on biological resources to less than significant, CDFW recommends the City add the following mitigation measure to a revised MND:
Mitigation Measure BIO-[B]: Artificial Nighttime Lighting
Throughout construction and the lifetime operations of the Project, the City and Project proponent shall eliminate all nonessential lighting throughout the Project area and avoid or limit the use of artificial light at night during the hours of dawn and du sk when many wildlife species are most active. The City and Project proponent shall ensure that all lighting for the Project is fully shielded, cast downward and directed away from surrounding open-space and agricultural areas, reduced in intensity to the greatest extent possible, and does not result in lighting trespass including glare into surrounding areas or upward into the night sky (see the International Dark -Sky Association standards at http://darksky.org/) . The City and Project proponent shall ensure use of LED lighting with a correlated color temperature of 3,000 Kelvins or less, proper disposal of hazardous waste, and recycling of lighting that contains toxic compounds with a qualified recycler.
Response #10
The comment is noted for the record, but provides no substantial evidence that the Project will result in substantial lighting, or that the lighting proposed for the Project will impact biological resources. The proposed Project’s lighting must be designed so as to prevent emissions of glar e or light beyond the property line in accordance with City Municipal Code Section 17.18.050 and the Community Design Element in the City’s General Plan. All exterior lighting at the project site would be conditioned to be Dark- Sky compliant, in order to reduce the amount of light emitted at the project site at night and preserve the desert night sky. Further, the City’s construction hour restrictions make it unlikely that construction will occur at night. Adherence with the Municipal Code and General Plan will help ensure that lighting on the property would not pose significant impacts to wildlife; no change to the IS/MND is required .
Comment #11 Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan Local Development Mitigation Fee. The Project is located within the CVMSHCP Plan Boundary and outside of a Conservation Area and contains habitat for Covered Species and/or conserved natural communities.
Per CVMSHCP Section 5.2.1.1 and IA Sections 12.2.1 and 13.2, the City is obligated to impose a local development mitigation fee for new development within the Plan Area that impacts vacant land containing Habitat for Covered Species and/or conserved natural communities, including small vacant lots within urban areas that contain natural open space, and to transmit collected fees to CVCC at least quarterly and prior to impacts to Covered Species and their Habitats. To document the City’s obligation to impose and transmit a Local Development Mitigation Fee for the Project, CDFW recommends the City add the following mitigation measure to a revised MND:
Mitigation Measure BIO-[C]: CVMSHCP Compliance
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Prior to construction and issuance of any grading permit, the City shall ensure compliance with the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) and its associated Implementing Agreement and shall ensure the collection of payment o f the CVMSHCP Local Development Mitigation Fee and transfer of revenues to the Coachella Valley Conservation Commission.
Response #11
The ISMND does indicate the Project occurs within the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP) plan area and is subject to provisions and policies of the CVMSHCP. No mitigation measure is required given that all development impact fees will be collected as part of the city’s normal entitlement and building permit process.
Comment #12 Landscaping
CDFW recommends that the MND include recommendations regarding landscaping from Section 4.0 of the CVMSHCP “Table 4-112: Coachella Valley Native Plants Recommended for Landscaping” (pp. 4-180 to 4-182; https://cvmshcp.org/plandocuments/) . CDFW also recommends incorporation of water-wise concepts in any Project landscape design plans. In particular, CDFW recommends xeriscaping with locally native California species and installing water-efficient and targeted irrigation systems (such as drip irrigation). Native plants support butterflies, birds, reptiles, amphibians, small mammals, bees, and other pollinators that evolved with those plants. More information on native plants suitable for the Project location and nearby nurseries is available at Calscape: https://calscape.org/ . Local water agencies/cities and resource conservation cities in your area may be able to provide information on plant nurseries that carry locally native species, and some facilities display drought-tolerant locally native species demonstration gardens. Information on drought-tolerant landscaping and water-efficient irrigation systems is available on California’s Save our Water website: https://saveourwater.com/ .
Response #12
The comment is noted for the record. The proposed project is a “subdivision” project at this time No specific development plan or landscape plan has been prepared at this time. Future landscaping will require City and Coachella Valley Water District approval and must comply with water efficient standards and the water district’s water conservation requirements.
Comment #13 Environmental Data
CEQA requires that information developed in environmental impact reports and negative declarations be incorporated into a database which may be used to make subsequent or supplemental environmental determinations. (Pub. Resources Code, § 21003, subd. (e).) Accordingly, please report any special-status species and natural communities detected during Project surveys to the California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB). The CNNDB field survey form can be filled out and submitted online at the following link: https://wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Submitting-Data . The types of information reported to CNDDB can be found at the following link: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Data/CNDDB/Plants-and-Animals . 787
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Response #13
The comment is noted for the record.
Comment #14 Environmental Document Filing Fees
The Project, as proposed, would have an impact on fish and/or wildlife, and assessment of environmental document filing fees is necessary. Fees are payable upon filing of the Notice of Determination by the Lead Agency and serve to help defray the cost of environmental review by CDFW. Payment of the environmental document filing fee is required in order for the underlying Project approval to be operative, vested, and final. (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 753.5; Fish & G. Code, § 711.4; Pub. Resources Code, § 21 089.) Response #14
The comment is noted for the record.
Comment #15 Conclusion
CDFW appreciates the opportunity to comment on the MND to assist the City in identifying and mitigating Project impacts to biological resources. CDFW concludes that the MND does not adequately identify or mitigate the Project’s significant, or potentially significant, impacts to biological resources. CDFW recommends that additional mitigation measures and analysis as described in this letter be added to a revised MND. CDFW personnel are available for consultation regarding biological resources and strategie s to avoid and minimize impacts. Questions regarding this letter or further coordination should be directed to Jacob Skaggs, Senior Environmental Scientist Specialist, at [email protected].
Response #15
The comment is noted for the record.
3. REVISIONS TO THE MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM (MMRP) Table 13 Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Mitigation Measure Responsible
Agency Timing
Verification
(Date and
Initials)
AESTHETICS
No Mitigation was required.
AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
No Mitigation was required.
AIR QUALITY
No Mitigation was required.
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BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Biological Resources Mitigation Measure No. 1. Nesting bird surveys shall be performed by a qualified avian biologist no more than 3 days prior to vegetation removal or ground- disturbing activities. Pre-construction surveys shall focus on both direct and indirect evidence of nesting, including nest locations and nesting behavior. The qualified avian biologist will make every effort to avoid potential nest predation as a result of survey and monitoring efforts. If active nests are found during the preconstruction nesting bird surveys, a qualified biologist shall establish an appropriate nest buffer to be marked on the ground. Nest buffers are species specific and shall be at least 300 feet for passerines and 500 feet for raptors. A smaller or larger buffer may be determined by the qualified biologist familiar with the nesting phenology of the nesting species and based on nest and buffer monitoring results. Construction activities may not occur inside the established buffers, which shall remain on-site until a qualified biologist determines the young have fledged or the nest is no longer active. Active nests and adequacy of the established buffer distance shall be monitored daily by the qualified biologist until the qualified biologist has determined the young have fledged or the Project has been completed. The qualified biologist has the authority to stop work if nesting pairs exhibit signs of disturbance.
Project Developer
Qualified Biologist
City of Rancho
Mirage
Prior to
commencement of
Construction
Biological Resources Mitigation Measure No. 2. Prior to Project construction activities, a thorough, recent, floristic-based assessment of special status plants and natural communities, following CDFW’s Protocols for Surveying and Evaluating Impacts to Special Status Native Plant Populations and
Sensitive Natural Communities (see
https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Plants) shall be performed by a qualified biologist. Should any state-listed plant species (excluding CVMSHCP Covered Species) be present in the
Project area, the Project proponent shall obtain appropriate California Endangered Species Act (CESA) authorization for those species prior to the start of Project activities. Should any species of native plants designated as rare, threatened, or endangered by state law (excluding CVMSHCP Covered
Species) be present in the Project area, on-site or off-site habitat restoration (whichever is applicable) and/or
enhancement and preservation should be evaluated and
discussed in detail. Where habitat preservation is not available on-site, off-site land acquisition, management, and preservation should be evaluated.
Project Developer
Qualified Biologist
City of Rancho
Mirage
Prior to
commencement of
Construction
Biological Resources Mitigation Measure No. 3. Pre-
construction burrowing owl surveys shall be conducted no less than 14 days prior to the start of Project-related activities and within 24 hours prior to ground disturbance, in accordance with the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation (CDFG 2012 or most recent version). Pre-construction surveys shall be performed by a qualified biologist following the
recommendations and guidelines provided in the Staff Report on Burrowing Owl Mitigation. If the pre-construction surveys confirm occupied burrowing owl habitat, Project activities shall be immediately halted. The qualified biologist shall coordinate with the California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) and United State Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS) to conduct an impact assessment to develop avoidance and minimization measures to be approved by CDFW prior to commencing
Project activities.
Project Developer
Qualified
Biologist
City of Rancho
Mirage
Project Proponent
shall provide the
City with pre-
construction
surveys prior to the
issuance of any
permit to allow
ground
disturbance.
CULTURAL RESOURCES
No Mitigation was required.
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GEOLOGY AND SOILS
No Mitigation was required.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
No Mitigation was required.
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
No Mitigation was required.
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
No Mitigation was required.
LAND USE AND PLANNING
No Mitigation was required.
MINERAL RESOURCES
No Mitigation was required.
NOISE
No Mitigation was required.
POPULATION AND HOUSING
No Mitigation was required.
PUBLIC SERVICES
No Mitigation was required.
RECREATION
No Mitigation was required.
TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC
No Mitigation was required.
TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES
Tribal Cultural Resources Mitigation Measure No. 1. The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians must be notified a minimum of 30 days prior to any earth-moving activities including grading, grubbing, trenching, or excavations at the site. All earth-moving activities including grading, grubbing, trenching, or excavations at the site shall be monitored by a qualified archaeologist and/or approved Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor(s).
Project Developer
Cultural Monitor
City of Rancho
Mirage
Prior to
commencement of
Construction
Tribal Cultural Resources Mitigation Measure No. 2. A qualified archaeologist and approved Agua Caliente Native American Cultural Resource Monitor(s) shall provide preconstruction training for all earthmoving construction personnel prior to the start of any ground- disturbing activities, regarding how to recognize the types of Tribal Cultural Resources and/or archaeological resources that may be encountered and to instruct personnel about actions to be taken in the event of a discovery. Should cultural materials be discovered, they shall be recorded and evaluated in the field. The monitors shall be prepared to recover artifacts to avoid construction delays but must have the power to temporarily halt or divert construction equipment to allow for controlled archaeological recovery if a substantial cultural deposit is encountered. If artifacts are discovered, these shall be cataloged and analyzed. The archaeologist and monitor, in discussion with the Tribal Historic Preservation Office, shall determine and implement the best course of action for the treatment and disposition of the artifacts.
Project Developer
Cultural Monitor
City of Rancho
Mirage
During the Project’s
construction phase
Tribal Cultural Resources Mitigation Measure No. 3. In the unexpected event human remains are uncovered during construction Project Developer
Cultural Monitor
During the Project’s
construction phase
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activities, all construction work taking place within the vicinity of the discovered remains must cease and the necessary steps to ensure the integrity of the immediate area must be taken. The County Coroner must be notified within 24 hours of the discovery of human remains. If the remains discovered are determined by the Coroner to be of Native American descent, the Coroner shall contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) within 24 hours. The NAHC would in turn contact the Most Likely Descendant (MLD) would determine further action to be taken. The MLD would have 48 hours to access the site and make a recommendation regarding disposition of the remains.
City of Rancho
Mirage
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
No Mitigation was required.
Wildfire
No Mitigation was required.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
69-825 Highway 111 ● Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
[email protected] ● (760) 328-2266
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION To: Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Riverside County Clerk
P.O. Box 751
Riverside, CA 92501
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
State Clearinghouse (SCH) Number: 2025070800
Project Title/Case No.: Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009, Minor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005, and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971) (“Project”) Project Applicant: Phillip Fomotor
Project Location: North of the intersection of Mirage Cove Drive and Peterson Road. Assessor’s Parcel Numbers:
689-090-003, 689-130-004, -005, -013, -014, -017, -018, & 689-140-022 Project Description: Consideration to subdivide eight (8) parcels totaling 19.81 acres into sixteen (16) residential lots.
Phase 1 includes the subdivision of three (3) southern parcels into eight (8) lots, identified as Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, and 16. Phase 2 includes the subdivision of five (5) northern parcels into eight (8) lots, identified as Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, and 12. The project site is currently vacant and has a zoning designation of Residential Estate (R-E). A Minor Variance is proposed to consider a .98-acre size for two parcels; all other parcels will range in size from 1 acre to 1.55 acres. No single-family residence architectural plans are proposed as part of this project.
This is to advise that the lead agency, City of Rancho Mirage, has approved the above described project on _______ and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project.
1. The project ☐ will ☒ will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2.☐ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA. ☒A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures ☒ were ☐ were not made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan ☒ was ☐ was not adopted for this project.
5. A Statement of Overriding Considerations ☐ was ☒ was not adopted for this project.
6. Findings ☒ were ☐ were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
The City Council adopted the following Finding: The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This is to certify that the Mitigated Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project approval is available to the General Public at: City of Rancho Mirage, 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270.
Mitigated Negative Declaration – Rancho Mirage City Council Date:
Ben Torres, Planning Manager
I hereby certify that the City of Rancho Mirage has made the above findings of fact and that based upon the Mitigated Negative Declaration and hearing record the project will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Date:
Ben Torres, Planning Manager
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Mayor Weill
Mayor Pro Tem Mallotto
Council Member Downs
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein
Council Member O'Keefe
REGULAR MEETING OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE CITY COUNCIL
AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT, ENERGY AUTHORITY,
HOUSING AUTHORITY, JOINT POWERS FINANCE AUTHORITY, LIBRARY
AND OBSERVATORY, AND REDEVELOPMENT SUCCESSOR AGENCY BOARDS 69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 1:00 PM
MINUTES
1.GENERAL
1.A. Call to Order
Mayor Weill called the meeting to order at 1:01 P.M.
1.B. Flag Salute
Mayor Weill led the flag salute.
1.C. Roll Call: Downs, Fromberg Edelstein, O'Keefe, Mallotto, Weill All City Council Members were present.
2.PRESENTATIONS
2.A. Performance of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Coachella Acappella Coachella Acappella was introduced by Artistic Director Alan Scott and then performed "The Star-Spangled Banner."
2.B. Presentation of a Proclamation Recognizing Retired Teachers Week Bettyann Sherrell, Legislation/GRC Chair of CalRTA Desert Roadrunners Division 43, introduced other retired teachers in attendance and accepted a proclamation from Mayor Weill honoring Retired Teachers Week.
3.COUNCIL MEMBER COMMENTS/REPORTS
Council Member O'Keefe reflected on the memorial service honoring former Council Member G. Dana Hobart. He noted the return of the Rancho Mirage Certified Farmers Market and announced that the Riverside County Department of Animal Services would be offering free pet adoptions. He also spoke of the ongoing amphitheater programs presented by Desert Theatricals and noted that the City would be represented in the Palm Springs Pride Parade.
Council Member Fromberg Edelstein spoke regarding the Children's Discovery Museum of the Desert's successful Halloween Fest.
Mayor Pro Tem Mallotto spoke regarding the Dia De Los Muertos celebration presented by the Rancho Mirage Community Cultural Commission. She commented on potential national cuts, how the City was being proactive, and provided examples ATTACHMENT 9
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of how cuts were already impacting residents. She also reminded the community that the Joslyn Center was an available resource.
Council Member Downs spoke regarding the City's conflict of interest procedures and also provided an update on the I-10 projects discussed at a recent Coachella Valley Association of Governments Transportation Committee meeting.
Mayor Weill commented on the memorial service held for former Council Member G. Dana Hobart. He also congratulated the Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce and the City Marketing Department on a wonderful 2025 State of the City event, and highlighted the City's project development process.
4.CITY MANAGER COMMENTS/REPORTS
None.
5.CONSENT CALENDAR
Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager, presented the Consent Calendar items.
Mayor Weill recessed the meeting for a short break at 1:35 p.m., following the vote on the Consent Calendar, and reconvened the meeting at 1:38 p.m.
MOVED/SECONDED BY MALLOTTO/FROMBERG EDELSTEIN TO APPROVE THE CONSENT CALENDAR AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
5.A. Waive Full Reading of Any Ordinance Introduced or Adopted Pursuant to this Agenda
5.B. October 16, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the October 16, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
5.C. October 28, 2025, Special City Council Meeting Minutes — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the October 28, 2025, Special City Council Meeting Minutes as presented.
5.D. Rancho Mirage Traffic Safety Commission Appointment — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Appoint Mark Jacobs to serve on the Rancho Mirage Traffic Safety Commission for the remainder of the current term.
5.E. City Capital Project CP 14-313 - Congestion Mitigation and Sand Fence Installation — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Reject all bids received on August 28, 2025, related to City Capital Project CP 14-313, and direct staff to readvertise the project.
5.F. Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Inflation Adjustment
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2025-(Next-in-Order), Implementing the Coachella Valley Association of Government’s (CVAG) Inflation Adjustment for the Transportation Uniform Mitigation Fee (TUMF) Collected by the City of Rancho Mirage as Required by CVAG for Calendar Year 2026.
5.G. Extension of Completion Date for Parcel Map No. 38106 (Via Josefina) — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Authorize an amendment to the Subdivision Improvement Agreement, which provides for the extension of the completion date for Parcel Map No. 38106 until November 6, 2026.
5.H. Quarterly Treasurer’s Report for the Quarter Ending September 30, 2025 — RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and File the September 30, 2025, Quarterly Treasurer’s Report. (Adopted Resolution No. 2025-44)
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5.I. Demands
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the demands as presented.
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.A. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0003, Variance Case No. VAR24-0002, and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM23-0001 (TTM 38636) – Applicant: Farhad Zomorodi. Consideration of a 9-Lot Residential Subdivision on 5.04 Gross Acres. The Project Requests Approval of a Variance to the Very Low Density Residential (R-L-2) Minimum Required Lot Size From 18,000 Sq. Ft. to 16,000 Sq. Ft. Located at 72094 Ginger Rogers Road (APN: 685-080-002)
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2025051428) based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0003; 2) Approve Variance Case No. VAR24-0002; and 3) Approve Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM23-0001 (TTM 38636), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the staff report.
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
No public testimony was provided.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY MALLOTTO/DOWNS TO: 1) APPROVE THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2025051428) BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA23-0003; 2) APPROVE VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR24-0002; AND 3) APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO. TTM23-0001 (TTM 38636), SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
6.B. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009, Minor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005, and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971) – Applicant: Phillip Fomotor. Consideration of a 16-Lot Residential Subdivision on 19.81 Gross Acres. The Project Requests Approval of a Minor Variance to the Residential Estate (R-E) Minimum Required Lot Size of 1 Acre to .98 Acre for Two Lots. Located North of the Intersection of Mirage Cove Drive and Peterson Road (APN’s: 689-090-003, 689-130-004, -005, -013, -014, -017, -018, & 689-140-022) — RECOMMENDED ACTION: 1) Approve the filing of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2025070800) based on Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009; 2) Approve Minor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005; and 3) Approve Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971), subject to the Conditions of Approval, and based on the content and Findings in the staff report.
Majna Dukic, Director of Development Services, recommended that Item 6B be continued to the November 20, 2025, Regular City Council Meeting, enabling staff to further consider comments received. She recommended that the City Council still hear the staff report and take public testimony.
Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report.
Ryan Stendell, Assistant City Manager, spoke regarding streets in the project area.
The following individuals provided public testimony: Janeen Bahr, Vicki Petersen, Jack Swenson, Kay Williams, and Murray Bryant.
MOVED/SECONDED BY DOWNS/MALLOTTO TO CONTINUE ITEM NO. 6B TO THE NOVEMBER 20, 2025, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
7. ACTION CALENDAR
7.A. Revision of the Library & Observatory Collection Development Policy in Compliance with the California Freedom to Read Act (AB 1825)799
— RECOMMENDED ACTION: Introduce Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Section 9.30.072 (“Collection Development Policy”) of Chapter 9.30 (“Use of Library and Observatory”) of Division III ("Offenses Against Public Peace") of Title 9 ("Public Peace, Morals and Welfare") of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Aaron Espinosa, Library Director, presented the staff report.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY FROMBERG EDELSTEIN/O’KEEFE TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NO. 1226, 1ST READING, AMENDING SECTION 9.30.072 (“COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT POLICY”) OF CHAPTER 9.30 (“USE OF LIBRARY AND OBSERVATORY”) OF DIVISION III ("OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE") OF TITLE 9 ("PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE") OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE. MOTION CARRIED 5/0.
8. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals provided non-agenda public comments: Wally Melendez, Kay Williams, and Susan Ragsdale.
9. CLOSED SESSION
9.A. Closed Session Agenda
— 1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). Case name unspecified since disclosure may jeopardize existing settlement negotiations.
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, announced that the City Council would recess to Closed Session to confer with legal counsel regarding one existing litigation item, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), noting the case name was unspecified since disclosure may jeopardize existing settlement negotiations.
9.B. Recess to Closed Session
Mayor Weill recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 2:36 P.M.
9.C. Reconvene Open Session
Mayor Weill reconvened the meeting at 3:38 P.M.
9.D. Closed Session Announcements
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney, reported that no reportable action was taken during Closed Session.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Weill adjourned the meeting at 3:38 P.M.
Date Approved by City Council: 11/20/2025
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Chair Chanter
Vice Chair Bryant
Commissioner Agostini
Commissioner Beale
Commissioner Grey
REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:00 PM
DRAFT MINUTES
1.GENERAL
1.A. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Chanter called the meeting to order at 2:00 P.M.
1.B. FLAG SALUTE
Commissioner Agostini led the flag salute.
1.C. ROLL CALL - Agostini, Beale, Grey, Bryant, Chanter
Present: Agostini, Beale, Bryant, Chanter.
Absent: Grey.
MOVED/SECONDED BY AGOSTINI/BEALE TO EXCUSE COMMISSIONER GREY’S ABSENCE. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
2.COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Agostini thanked the City and staff for honoring G. Dana Hobart, former Rancho Mirage City Council Member, and highlighted his contributions to the City and community.
Vice Chair Bryant reflected on the passing of G. Dana Hobart, calling it a somber time for Rancho Mirage. He praised Mr. Hobart’s intelligence, leadership, and integrity, recalling his own appointment to the Planning Commission by Mr.
Hobart in 2018 and the four guiding principles Mr. Hobart shared with him. Vice Chair Bryant highlighted Mr. Hobart’s long tenure in public service and dedication to the City.
Chair Chanter agreed with Vice Chair Bryant’s remarks, calling them fine words about a valuable man to the community.
3.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.A. September 25, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes —RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve the September 25, 2025, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes as presented.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
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MOVED/SECONDED BY BEALE/AGOSTINI TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2025, REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.A. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA23-0003, Variance Case No. VAR24-0002, and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM23-0001 (TTM 38636) – Applicant: Farhad Zomorodi. Consideration of a 9-Lot Residential Subdivision on 5.04 Gross Acres. The Project Requests Approval of a Variance to the Very Low Density Residential (R-L-2) Minimum Required Lot Size From 18,000 Sq. Ft. to 16,000 Sq. Ft. Located at 72094 Ginger Rogers Road (APN: 685-080-002)
Joy Tsai, Senior Planner, presented the staff report.
The following individual provided public comments: Brad Anderson.
A discussion ensued.
MOVED/SECONDED BY BEALE/AGOSTINI TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1) APPROVE THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2025051428) BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA23-0003; AND, 2) APPROVE VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR24-0002; AND, 3) APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO. TTM23-0001 (TTM 38636), SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL, AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 4/0.
4.B. Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009, Minor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005, and Tentative Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971) – Applicant: Phillip Fomotor. Consideration of a 16-Lot Residential Subdivision on 19.81 Gross Acres. The Project Requests Approval of a Minor Variance to the Residential Estate (R-E) Minimum Required Lot Size of 1 Acre to .98 Acre for Two Lots. North of the Intersection of Mirage Cove Drive and Peterson Road (APN’s: 689-090-003, 689-130-004, -005, -013, -014, -017, -018, & 689-140-022) Vice Chair Bryant recused himself, due to the proximity of his residence to the subject project.
The meeting was recessed at 2:24 P.M. and Vice Chair Bryant left the Council Chamber. The meeting was reconvened at 2:30 P.M., with Commissioner Agostini, Commissioner Beale, and Chair Chanter present.
Ben Torres, Planning Manager, presented the staff report. He recommended inclusion of the following three (3) additional conditions of approval:
As determined to be feasible by the City Engineer curb and gutter shall be installed along the project frontage on Nielson Road and Peterson Road with the curb face at a width to be determined during plan check.
Existing tamarisk trees on the project site shall be removed within 6 months from a final determination on the proposed project by the City Council.
The ultimate roadway width as determined by the City Engineer shall be installed by the applicant on Peterson Road fronting the following addresses: 38841, 38785, & 38775 Peterson Road.
The following individuals provided public testimony: Kay Williams, Toni Ringlein, Janeen Bahr, and Vicki Petersen.
Phillip Fomotor, applicant, spoke regarding the project and answered questions posed by the Planning Commission.
A discussion ensued.
Stephan Longoria, City Engineer, answered questions posed by the Planning Commission.
MOVED/SECONDED BY BEALE/AGOSTINI TO RECOMMEND THAT THE CITY COUNCIL TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1) APPROVE THE FILING OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH# 2025070800) BASED ON ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT CASE NO. EA24-0009; 2) APPROVE MINOR VARIANCE CASE NO. VAR24- 0005; 3) APPROVE TENTATIVE TRACT MAP CASE NO. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971), SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL WITH THE ADDED CONDITIONS, AND BASED ON THE CONTENT AND FINDINGS IN THE STAFF802 •
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AS DETERMINED TO BE FEASIBLE BY THE CITY ENGINEER CURB AND GUTTER SHALL BE INSTALLED
ALONG THE PROJECT FRONTAGE ON NIELSON ROAD AND PETERSON ROAD WITH THE CURB FACE AT A WIDTH TO BE DETERMINED DURING PLAN CHECK.
EXISTING TAMARISK TREES ON THE PROJECT SITE SHALL BE REMOVED WITHIN 6 MONTHS FROM A FINAL DETERMINATION ON THE PROPOSED PROJECT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
THE ULTIMATE ROADWAY WIDTH AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY ENGINEER SHALL BE INSTALLED BY THE APPLICANT ON PETERSON ROAD FRONTING THE FOLLOWING ADDRESSES: 38841, 38785, & 38775 PETERSON ROAD.
MOTION CARRIED 3/0 (VICE CHAIR BRYANT RECUSED).
The meeting was recessed at 3:01 P.M. and Vice Chair Bryant returned to the Council Chamber. The meeting was reconvened at 3:03 P.M. with all four Planning Commissioners present.
5. NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individual provided non-agenda public comments: Vicki Petersen.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Chanter adjourned the meeting at 3:04 P.M.
Date Approved by Planning Commission:
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 1:
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST,
SAN BERNARDINO BASE
AND MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM 1 /16TH OF ALL COAL, OIL, GAS, AND OTHER MINERAL
DEPOSITS IN SAID LAND, RESERVED IN PATENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECORDED DECEMBER 03, 1923 IN
BOOK 8, PAGE 398 OF PATENTS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. (APN 689-130-014)
PARCEL 2:
THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST,
SAN BERNARDINO BASE
AND MERIDIAN.
(APN 689-130-017; APN 689-130-018)
PARCEL 3:
THAT PORTION OF THE NORTHERLY 247.50 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN
BERNARDINO BASE AND
MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT SURVEY THEREOF, LYING
WESTERLY OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY STORM WATER CHANNEL.
(APN 689-130-004)
PARCEL 3A:
A NON-EXCLUSIVE EASEMENT FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITIES, OVER THE WESTERLY 15 FEET OF THE SOUTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER, AND THE WESTERLY 15 FEET OF THE WEST HALF OF THE SOUTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, AND THE EASTERLY 15 FEET OF SOUTHEAST
QUARTER OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER, AND THE EASTERLY 15 FEET OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF
THE SOUTH EAST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER IN SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN,
ACCORDING TO UNITED STATES
GOVERNMENT SURVEY THEREOF.
PARCEL 4:
THAT PORTION OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE NORTH HALF QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN
BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT 247.50 FEET SOUTH OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5, RANGE 5 EAST SAN
BERNARDINO MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF; THENCE CONTINUING SOUTH 00"04 50 EAST TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH HALF
OF THE NORTH HALF OF THE
NORTH HALF OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE EASTERLY AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE
SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE
NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2, TO THE WESTERLY BOUNDARY LINE OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY STORM WATER CANAL; THENCE NORTHWESTERLY ON THE WESTERLY
BOUNDARY LINE OF
THE COACHELLA VALLEY STORM WATER CANAL TO A POINT 247.50 FEET SOUTH OF
THE NORTH BOUNDARY LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2,
WHEN MEASURED ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE EASTERLY LINE OF THE NORTHWEST
QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2; THENCE WESTERLY
AND PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SAID SECTION 2, TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. (APN 689-130-005)
PARCEL 5:
THE EASTERLY RECTANGULAR 330.79 FEET OF GOVERNMENT LOT 4, SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, LYING
SOUTHERLY OF THE SOUTH RIGHT OF WAY OF THE COACHELLA VALLEY STORM WATER CHANNEL.
(APN 689-090-003)
PARCEL 6:
THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST,
SAN BERNARDINO BASE
AND MERIDIAN, IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE WESTERLY 15 FEET.
ALSO EXCEPTING THEREFROM, 1 /16TH OF ALL COAL, OIL, GAS, AND OTHER MINERAL
DEPOSITS CONTAINED IN SAID LAND, AS RESERVED TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA IN
THE PATENT RECORDED
DECEMBER 03, 1923 IN BOOK 8, PAGE 398 OF PATENTS, RIVERSIDE COUNTY RECORDS.
(APN 689-140-022)
PARCEL 7:
PARCEL A, IN THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE, COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF
CALIFORNIA, AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT A ATTACHED TO CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE RECORDED SEPTEMBER 30,
1997 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 355737 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. WEST ½ OF THE SOUTHWEST ¼ OF THE SOUTHEAST ¼ OF THE NORTHWEST ¼ OF SECTION 2,
TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE AND MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE OFFICIAL PLAT THEREOF.
EXCEPTING THEREFROM ONE-SIXTEENTH OF ALL COAL, OIL, GAS, AND MINERAL
DEPOSITS IN SAID LAND RESERVED IN PATENT FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, RECORDED DECEMBER 03, 1923 IN
BOOK 8, PAGE 398 OF PATENTS, RECORDS OF RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA. (APN 689-130-01 3)
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A PORTION OF THE NW QUARTER OF SECTION 2, TOWNSHIP 5 SOUTH, RANGE 5 EAST, SAN BERNARDINO BASE
AND MERIDIAN, IN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA FOMOTOR ENGINEERING APRIL 2024
EASEMENT NOTES
1. WATER RIGHTS, CLAIMS OR TITLE TO WATER, WHETHER OR NOT DISCLOSED BY THE PUBLIC RECORDS.
3. RIGHTS OF THE PUBLIC IN AND TO ANY PORTION OF SAID LAND, LYING WITHIN ANY LAWFULLY ESTABLISHED STREETS, ROADS, OR HIGHWAYS.
4. ANY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND TO ALL
COAL, OIL, OILSHALE, GAS, PHOSPHATE, SODIUM, AND OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 303, STATUTES OF 1921, EXCEPT AS TO A 15/16THS OF ALL OIL AND GAS RESERVED IN PATENT RECORDED DECEMBER 03, 1923 IN BOOK 8, PAGE 398 OF PATENTS.
5. ANY RIGHT, TITLE, AND INTEREST OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND TO ALL
COAL, OIL, OILSHALE, GAS PHOSPHATE, SODIUM, AND OTHER MINERAL DEPOSITS, UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 303, STATUTES OF 1921, EXCEPT AS TO 15/16THS OF ALL OIL AND GAS.
6. EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF HARVEY E. PETERSON AND EDNA P. PETERSON FOR ROAD PURPOSES RECORDED APRIL 23, 1947 IN BOOK 832, PAGE 53 O.R. AFFECTS PARCELS 1 AND 6.
7. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FOR UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED MARCH 23, 1948 IN BOOK 899, PAGE 277 O.R. AFFECTS PARCEL 6. (CENTERLINE OF UNDISCLOSED WIDTH)
8. EASEMENT IN FAVOR OF CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 26, 1949 IN BOOK 1047, PAGE 72 O.R.
AFFECTS: PARCELS 2 AND 5
9. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FOR THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY PURPOSES RECORDED APRIL 25, 1950 IN BOOK 1167, PAGE 229 O.R.
AFFECTS: PARCELS 1, 2, AND 5. (CENTERLINE OF UNDISCLOSED WIDTH)
10. MATTERS CONTAINED IN THAT CERTAIN DOCUMENT ENTITLED "AGREEMENT" RECORDED AUGUST 10, 1950 IN BOOK 1196, PAGE 186 O.R.
11. EASEMENTS FOR FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES RECORDED APRIL 11, 1951 IN BOOK 1261, PAGE 183 O.R. AFFECTS: PARCELS 2, 4, AND 5
12. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF CALIFORNIA ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY FOR UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED NOVEMBER 30, 1951 IN BOOK 1323, PAGE 415 O.R.
AFFECTS: PARCEL 6 (CENTERLINE OF UNDISCLOSED WIDTH)
13. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF FLOYD ALTON GILES FOR UNDERGROUND PIPELINES PURPOSES, RECORDED NOVEMBER 13, 1958 IN BOOK 2363, PAGE 7 O.R.
LOCATED FROM THE WELL PUMPING PLANT TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LAND.
AFFECTS: PARCELS 2, 3, 4, 5, AND 6
(THE LOCATION CANNOT BE DETERMINED FROM THE RECORD DOCUMENT)
14. EASEMENTS FOR ROAD AND PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED JUNE 22, 1959 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 53997 O.R., ALSO RECORDED JUNE 22, 1959 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 53998 O.R.
15. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF FLOYD A. GILES FOR UNDERGROUND PIPELINES PURPOSES RECORDED NOVEMBER 09, 1959 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 95489 D.R.
16. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA FOR
THE TRANSMISSION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY FOR COMMUNICATION PURPOSES RECORDED OCTOBER 31, 1980 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 203643 O.R.
17. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF GENERAL TELEPHONE COMPANY OF CALIFORNIA FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 15, 1981 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 7907 O.R.
18. DOCUMENT RECORDED MAY 01, 1981 IN 79588 O.R.
(IT IS NOT ON, OR DOES NOT TOUCH, THE SURVEYED PROPERTY)
19. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF: THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE FOR FLOOD CONTROL FACILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED MARCH 30, 1983 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 59319 O.R.
20. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF: THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE FOR STORM WATER CONTROL FACILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED AUGUST 03, 1984 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 169692 D.R.
21. THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS INCLUDED WITHIN A PROJECT AREA OF THE
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY SHOWN BELOW, AND THAT PROCEEDINGS FOR THE
REDEVELOPMENT OF SAID PROJECT HAVE BEEN INSTITUTED UNDER THE
REDEVELOPMENT LAW (SUCH REDEVELOPMENT TO PROCEED ONLY AFTER THE ADOPTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN) AS DISCLOSED BY A DOCUMENT.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY: RANCHO MIRAGE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY RECORDING DATE: FEBRUARY 27, 2004
RECORDING NO: 2004-0134828 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS
22. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2009 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2009-0017714 O.R.
23. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2009 AS INSTRUMENT NO: 2009-0017715 O.R.
24. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2009 AS INSTRUMENT NO: 2009-0Dl 7716 O.R.
25. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2009 AS INSTRUMENT NO: 2009-0017717 O.R.
26. EASEMENTS IN FAVOR OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON COMPANY AND VERIZON CALIFORNIA INC. FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES PURPOSES RECORDED JANUARY 14, 2009 AS INSTRUMENT NO: 2009-0017718 D.R.
31. ANY RIGHTS OF THE PARTIES IN POSSESSION OF A PORTION OF, OR ALL OF, SAID LAND, WHICH RIGHTS ARE NOT DISCLOSED BY THE PUBLIC RECORDS.
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225. S. CIVIC DR. SUIT 1-5
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
PHILLIP FOMOTOR, CIVIL ENGINEER
EMAIL: [email protected]
TEL: (760) 323-1842
BASIS OF BEARINGS
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FEMA ZONE
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ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER(S)
689-090-003, 689-130-004, 689-130-005, 689-130-013,
689-130-014, 689-130-017, 689-130-018, 689-140-022
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ELECTRIC: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
6999 OLD WOMAN SPRING RD.
YUCCA VALLEY, CA 92284
(760) 369-5413
WATER/SEWER: COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
51501 TYLER ST.
COACHELLA, CA 92236
(760) 398-2651
GAS: SOCAL GAS
PO BOX 1626
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MONTEREY PARK, CA 91754-8626
(909) 305-8261
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1980 ORANGE TREE LN. STE 210
REDLANDS, CA 92374
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Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009,
Minor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005, and Tentative
Tract Map Case No. TTM24-0003 (TTM 38971)
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From:[email protected]
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Subject:Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Date:Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:49:14 AM
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We are writing this email to support the above referenced application. However, we are suggesting that these modifications be made to the Conditions of Approval:
Remove the Tamarisk trees, including the root structure at the north end of the property within one year of the approval of this project.
Maintain the equestrian trails.
Maintain the existing provisions in the zoning ordinance so that horses can be kept on these properties
Do not add a new road from Nielson to Petersen
Remove weeds and trash from the entire property (On-Going) Do not develop the street to city standards. Keep the streets as private streets that are more reflective of the rural nature of the part of our community. This is what gives the neighborhood its character and desirability.
Require a perimeter landscape plan that softens the impact on the area while homes are being built. These early landscape improvements will improve the salability of the home and homesites and can be integrated into the long term landscape plans for the development.
Please share these comments with the Council members.
Sincerely:
Mike and Lynn Fontana
P.O. Box 2637
Rancho Mirage
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Kristie Ramos, CMC
Peterson Rancho Subdivision
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City of Rancho Mirage 10-29-25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the I
last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
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CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained. Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are "under utilized" currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood. Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road. 2 813
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a "monument" that clearly defines a Private street. With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area.
3. Future Houses Architecture. Modem, Contemporary, flat roof "white box" houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modem Farmhouse, and similar. 3 814
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
JOSEPH WILSON
70300 Desert cove Ave
Rancho Mirage,CA
direct neighbor to development
4 From:chris willcorpengineering.com
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Subject:Peterson Road Resident
Date:Wednesday, October 29, 2025 7:57:22 PM
Attachments:City Council Notes 10-18-25.docx
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To: City of Rancho Mirage Draft: 10-27-25 9:30 AM
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have 816
been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson 817
Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area. 818
3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof “white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
819
From:LIS McF
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Cc:[email protected]
Subject:Peterson Road Subdivision
Date:Friday, October 31, 2025 2:17:50 PM
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To: City of Rancho Mirage 10/30/25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and
properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people
encampments
around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past
three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff havebeen made by nearby residents because of the encampments.
With
820
cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to
have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country
Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in
the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to
Peterson
Road. This area is for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not
Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
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1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include.
Where
no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area.3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof
“white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on
perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove.
This would improve this area
visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
Thank you very much.
Lisa McFadden
38900 Kelley Lane
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
[email protected]
760-992-6500
“Do not be overcome by evil,
but overcome evil with good.”
Romans 12:21
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." 822
Maya Angelou
823
From:HOWARD TABACKMAN
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Subject:City council meeting 11/16
Date:Friday, October 31, 2025 3:30:34 PM
Attachments:City Council Notes 10-30-25.pdf
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10 Ridgeline Way
Rancho Mirage
310-606-1491
824
To: City of Rancho Mirage 10/30/25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have 825
been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson 826
Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area. 827
3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof “white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
828
From:Kay Williams
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Subject:City Council Meeting 11-06-25
Date:Saturday, November 1, 2025 1:31:23 PM
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From: Mr. Ronald Williams
Resident @ 38600 Peterson Road
To: City of Rancho Mirage 10/30/25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With
cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country 829
Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of NielsonRoad to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752
Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer, too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area.3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof
“white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
Thank you for your considerations to this development,
Mr. Ronald Williams
38600 Peterson Road
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
830
From:JANEEN BAHR
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Subject:City Council Meeting Thursday 1PM
Date:Tuesday, November 4, 2025 5:08:47 PM
Attachments:City Council Notes 10-30-25.pdf
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Please see the attached for the meeting Thursday at 1PM. Thank you Janeen C. Bahr
38701 Nielson Road
831
To: City of Rancho Mirage 10/30/25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have 832
been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson 833
Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area. 834
3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof “white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
835
From:Vicki Petersen
To:City Clerk
Subject:Peterson Rd. Subdivision
Date:Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11:38:01 AM
Attachments:City Council Notes 10-30-25 (1).pdf
Horse Trail Elmwood - Nielson.jpg
Unlawful Fence.jpeg
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Dear City Council members,
Attached please find a letter addressing this new subdivision, in which I have been residing for over 35 years, & wholeheartedly agree with.
Also, attached please find a picture of the common use horse trail on the north side from Elmwood to Nielson Rd., of which there is a 15' easement. The 2nd picture is of an unauthorized chain link fence taking this common use horse trail that was used for some 60 plus years.
Please take into consideration the preservation of this last equestrian surviving area in Rancho Mirage. The north sides between Elmwood & Nielson, Nielson Rd & Peterson Rd. are necessary trails, native to the area.
Sincerely,
Steve and Vicki Petersen
836
To: City of Rancho Mirage 10/30/25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have 837
been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson 838
Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area. 839
3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof “white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
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841
842
From:Monica Adams
To:City Clerk
Subject:FW: Fw: peterson road subdivision
Date:Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:02:58 PM
Attachments:Fwd Fw peterson road subdivision.msg
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Hello,
I totally agree with the subdivision and oppose any road easement. We’ve been homeowners for over 25 years, here on Elmwood Dr.
Sincerely,
Patrick and Monica Adams
843
844
Kristie Ramos, CMC
From:
Sent:
To:
Vicki Petersen
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 11 :52 AM
Monica5299@msn .com
Subject:
Attachments:
Fwd : Fw: peterson road subdivision
City Council Notes 10-30-25.pdf
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From: Vicki Petersen
Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fw: peterson road subdivision
To: Monica5299@msn .com
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From: npcw
Date: Mon, Nov 3, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Subject: Fw: peterson road subdivision
To: Vicki Petersen
vicki, this is the final. murray
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From: npcvv
To: jack swenson ; Kay Williams ; gerald prolman ;
racquel bitten ; chris@willcorpengineering .com ; chris williamson ; Jody Wilson ; McF LIS ;
[email protected] ; Joe Trombino ; [email protected] ; Jim Walker ; Laura Jessup ; tom
sudinsky ; Moises Aguirre ; monica5229@msn .com
; debbie53pickitt@gma il.com : jeffangsten@gmail .com
; cs030sbm@yahoo .com
Sent: Friday , October 31 , 2025 at 01 :33 :04 PM PDT
Subject: peterson road subdivision
dear neighbors , attached is consensus letter of neighborhood to the city council. please email it to the rancho mirage city clerk [email protected] . please attend the meeting if you can. bring any friends who support our neighborhood . will need 3-4 people to speak .. best . murray bryant
1 To: City of Rancho Mirage 10/30/25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have 845
been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson 846
Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area. 847
3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof “white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
848
From:Jamie Bayard
To:City Clerk
Subject:Subdivision on Peterson Rd.
Date:Wednesday, November 5, 2025 12:13:50 PM
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Hello,
I am on the side of preservation of equestrian land. I love the ranch style environment and have felt safe and secure, in our little Country neighborhood; since, I was a kid. Please don’t turn our community into a concrete jungle.
Sincerely,
Jamie Bayard
619) 981- 2338
38752 Nielson rd.,
Rancho Mirage, CA
92270
849
From:Cheriss Nunez
To:Kristie Ramos, CMC
Cc:City Clerk
Subject:A Heartfelt Request to Preserve the Equestrian Trails of Rancho Mirage Date:Thursday, November 6, 2025 9:37:03 AM
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A Heartfelt Request to Preserve the Equestrian Trails of Rancho Mirage Cheriss Nunez38752 Nielson Road. Rancho Mirage, CA [email protected] 11/06/2025Dear Honorable Members of the Rancho Mirage City Council,I am writing to you not just as a resident, but as someone who grew up surrounded by thepeace, beauty, and rhythm of Rancho Mirage’s open spaces. I am writing as a parent who wantsmy children to experience what I was blessed to have—a childhood where quiet morningswere filled with the soft sounds of horses on the trail, where neighbors waved instead ofhurried by, and where the desert breeze carried the scent of creosote instead of car exhaust.The equestrian trails and property of Rancho Mirage are woven into our city’s story. They aremore than pathways for horses—they are living threads of history, community, and peace.These trails remind us of who we are and what this place once was: a sanctuary of simplicityamid the desert’s golden light.I walk these trails with my children now, watching their imaginations bloom as they look forlizards darting between the brush or listen for the rhythmic clip-clop of hooves in the distance.On those trails, they aren’t just outdoors—they are connected to something pure, timeless, anddeeply grounding. I want them to grow up with that same sense of belonging, of calm, and ofrespect for nature that shaped me.Replacing these trails with more pavement would erase something you cannot rebuild. Roadslead us somewhere, but trails remind us where we’ve been. In a world that seems to movefaster every day, these last equestrian trails stand as a refuge—a place where stillness andcommunity still exist.Please, I ask with all sincerity, let Rancho Mirage remain a place where open space and historyare protected, where children can ride, walk, and dream freely, and where the spirit of thedesert remains untamed. To preserve these trails is to preserve a part of our collective heart.Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful care for the city we love. I amprofoundly grateful for your consideration and hopeful that together we can protect whatmakes Rancho Mirage truly special.With heartfelt appreciation,Cheriss Nunez 850
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A Heartfelt Request to Preserve the Equestrian Trails of Rancho Mirage Cheriss Nunez
38752 Nielson Road. Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
[email protected]
11/06/2025
Dear Honorable Members of the Rancho Mirage City Council, I am writing to you not just as a resident, but as someone who grew up surrounded by the peace, beauty, and rhythm of Rancho Mirage’s open spaces. I am writing as a parent who wants my children to experience what I was blessed to have—a childhood where quiet mornings were filled with the soft sounds of horses on the trail, where neighbors waved instead of hurried by, and where the desert breeze carried the scent of creosote instead of car exhaust.
The equestrian trails and property of Rancho Mirage are woven into our city’s story. They are more than pathways for horses—they are living threads of history, community, and peace. These trails remind us of who we are and what this place once was: a sanctuary of simplicity amid the desert’s golden light.
I walk these trails with my children now, watching their imaginations bloom as they look for lizards darting between the brush or listen for the rhythmic clip-clop of hooves in the distance. On those trails, they aren’t just outdoors—they are connected to something pure, timeless, and deeply grounding. I want them to grow up with that same sense of belonging, of calm, and of respect for nature that shaped me.
Replacing these trails with more pavement would erase something you cannot rebuild.
Roads lead us somewhere, but trails remind us where we’ve been. In a world that seems to move faster every day, these last equestrian trails stand as a refuge—a place where stillness and community still exist.
Please, I ask with all sincerity, let Rancho Mirage remain a place where open space and history are protected, where children can ride, walk, and dream freely, and where the spirit of the desert remains untamed. To preserve these trails is to preserve a part of our collective heart.
Thank you for your time, your service, and your thoughtful care for the city we love. I am profoundly grateful for your consideration and hopeful that together we can protect what makes Rancho Mirage truly special.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Cheriss Nunez
Resident, Rancho Mirage
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To: City of Rancho Mirage 10/30/25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Tamarisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have 854
been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained.
Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are “under- utilized” currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood.
Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end of Nielson Road and North end of Nielson 855
Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of 38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a “monument” that clearly defines a Private street.
With private streets, No curb and gutters.
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3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof “white box” houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
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Deanna Mendoza, MBA
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Good morning,
Please see public comment below.
Best,
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone : 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage , California , 92270
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□ Hi! This is a letter that I will read aloud at the planning commission meeting today.
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Peterson Subdivision
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Subject: Environme ntal Assessment Case No . EA24-0009 , rvlinor Variance Case No. VAR24-0005 , and Tentative Tract Map Case No . TTM24-0003 (TT M 38971 )
Dear Members of Rancho fVll rage Planni n g Commission, My name is Kay VVilliams . My husband , Ron , and I live withi n the proposed subdivision under di scussion today . We bui lt our home on Peterson Road , and moved in Aug ust of 2001. We enjoy living in ou r area and look forvv ard to homes being built on these residential estate lots .
As members of the commu nity, we appreciate the planning comm iss ion 's work to implement standa rds that be nefit t he w hole area . With that sai d , I only have a few items with w hi ch I hope the commission will consider when cooperat ing with the developer.
1} The tamarisk trees at the north end of Peterso n must be take n out. They are overgrow n and over the past few wi nters, the homeless have found it a desi rable location . Th is has led to trash in the area , outright damage of loca l property , and altercations v.•ith indiv iduals w ith mental health issues . For the proposed homes to be bu ilt safely, th e tama ri sk trees MUST be removed . 2) The lots in the proposed area must be cleaned of dead brush for fire prevention . (I have emails with code enforceme nt promis ing action over the years.} The lots shou ld also be treated with a coveri ng to mitigate the blowsand that th is creates .
3) Pete rson is a quiet street. However, when there are accidents or delays on HWY 111 , travele rs unfamil iar w ith the area , drive speedily down Peterson or rvlirage Cove . They th ink they are able to get thro ugh to other major streets even though there are signs posted contrad icting this belief. We desi r e that the developer consider placing a st ructure at key po i nts to give drivers a visual clue that they are entering private areas an d the roads dead end .
4) W hi le researching the many particula rs of this development , I noticed there is no me ntion of the "eq uestria n trail". There is an equestrian easement near the north end of Peterso n on the east side to all ow horses to be ridd en f rom Peterson to the Butler Trail. Wh en we bui lt , we we re required to put in an "equestri an trai l" split rail fe nce , as did our neigh bor to the north . I do not see a tra i l designated on any of the maps in attachme nt 6. For the conti n uity of the ar ea , it seems th is needs to be added or otherwise what was the point of the req ui rement?
,.*Thi s is just a genera l question regarding point #4 . We also had to put in split rail f en cing at the b ack of our property along Butler Trail. Our split rail is sig ni ficantly fu rther back tha n the trai l and looks quite ridi cu lous like an afterthought. At the t ime , w e questioned the di sta nce as w e gave u p a sizeable part of our lot A person with i n pla nni ng agreed that it was not appropri ate , but that was t he rul e to be followed . Maybe yo u can come out and ret hi nk it someti me. It truly distracts from the feel of the t rai l.
Tha n k you for yo ur considerations rega rd ing t he above state ments Sincerely,
Kay & Ron Williams
38600 Peterson Road
Ra ncho tvll rage
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Deanna Mendoza, MBA
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Subject: FW : Peterson Ranch Subdivision
Good afternoon,
Please see public comment below .
Best,
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone: 760 -324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail: [email protected]
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage , California , 92270
www .RanchoMirageCa .gov
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City of Rancho Mirage
Planning Department
Rancho Mirage , CA. 92270
Dear Members of the Planning Division,
I am writing as a concerned resident regarding the proposed Peterson Ranch development. I respectfully request that the following concerns be thoroughly addressed during the planning and approval process to ensure the project aligns with the best interests of the neighborhood and its residents:
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The proposed development should complement the existing character of our neighborhood. Concerns include the scale, design, and density of the project, which could alter the aesthetic and functional cohesion of the area.
The construction phase can cause significant disruption, including noise, dust, and road closures. I request that the planning division establish clear guidelines for construction hours, noise mitigation, brush/tree cleanup and removal, and communication with residents to minimize disturbances and ensure transparency throughout the process.
To foster trust and collaboration, I urge the planning division to provide regular updates and opportunities for meaningful public input. This includes clear communication about the project timeline, scope, and any changes to the original plan. Ensuring that residents' voices are heard will help create a development that benefits the entire community.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide input in lieu of attending the upcoming meeting. I trust that the planning division will carefully consider the potential impacts of this development and implement measures to address them responsibly.
Please feel free to contact me at (760) 992-6500 or [email protected] if additional feedback or clarification is needed.
Thank you for your time and commitment to our community's well-being.
Sincerely,
Lisa McFadden
38900 Kelley Lane
Rancho Mirage, CA. 92270
lmw_tl@gr:nail.com
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but overcome evil with good."
Romans 12:21
"When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time." Maya Angelou
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Ben Torres
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Good afternoon,
Please see below.
Best,
Kristie
Kristie Ramos, CMC
City Clerk
Phone : 760-324-4511 Ext. 488
E-mail : kristier@RanchoMirageCA .gov
69-825 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage, California , 92270
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City of Rancho Mirage 10-29-25
City Council Members
Re: City Council Meeting 11-6-25
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Peterson Road Subdivision. 19+ acres Subdivide into 16 parcels.
Environmental Assessment Case No. EA24-0009 et. Seq.
Dear City Council Members,
Our neighborhood welcomes the proposed subdivision done with the following components. These will enhance our neighborhood and properly develop one of the last equestrian estate zoned areas in Rancho Mirage.
The neighborhood residents and supporters request the following:
CONDITIONS OF SUBDIVISION APPROVAL
1. Ta1narisk Trees at North end of Peterson Road cut down and removed before January 31, 2026. Homeless people encampments around these trees have been a health and safety hazard for the past three years. Many calls to Code Enforcement and Sheriff have been made by nearby residents because of the encampments. With cool weather upon the Valley now, homeless people will again be illegally trespassing and living around the Tamarisk trees.
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2. Equestrian Trails existing by deeded easement and those established by common use going back 60+ years be maintained. Rancho Mirage Planning Staff report does not require Developer to have Equestrian Trails. This was based on trails are "under-utilized" currently. However, if the trails system is not required, such would be the death knell for current and future property owners having horses. Elmwood, Peterson Road, Nielson Road, Kelley Lane and Desert Cove properties have had horses in the past. The properties in our neighborhood are zoned for horses and have connection to the Butler-Abrams Trail that goes from Country Club Drive to Wolfson Park. The one-acre parcels in the subdivision will encourage more horses in our neighborhood. Keep or require equestrian trails easements from North end of Elmwood to North end ofNielson Road and North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road along the North boundary line of38-752 Nielson Road and 38-775 Peterson Road.
3. Do NOT put a Road from North end of Nielson Road to Peterson Road. This area for an equestrian trail.
4. Cut weeds, remove trash on the 19+ acres. Mitigate blow sand with approved methods.
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5. Entry and Exit. New parcels entry and exit onto Peterson Road not Nielson Road or Kelley Lane.
Desired By Neighborhood Consensus
1. Peterson Road North of Mirage Cove and Mirage Cove East of Peterson Road Private not Public streets. Gates are not necessary, but property owners, developer too, could decide to include. Where no gate, erect a "monument" that clearly defines a Private street. With private streets, No curb and gutters.
2. Private streets would be open for horses, pedestrians, bicycles, people walking their dogs and wildlife which is common in area.
3. Future Houses Architecture. Modern, Contemporary, flat roof "white box" houses do not fit in the neighborhood. Architectural styles that enhance the area include Spanish, Mediterranean, Ranch, Farmhouse, Modern Farmhouse, and similar.
4. House construction may/could be 3+ years in future. Plant trees on perimeters of parcels at Northwest corner and Northeast corner of Peterson 4 867
Road and Mirage Cove. This would improve this area visually, help block wind and create value for the Developer and neighborhood properties.
JOSEPH WILSON
70300 Desert cove Ave
Rancho Mirage,CA
direct neighbor to development
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2025 Building Code Adoption
DATE ITEM #
December 4, 2025 ACTION CALENDAR - 6A.
Presented To Presented By
Mayor and City Council Michael Stitt , Building Official
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.02 “Adopted California and Uniform Codes” of Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;
2) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.04 “California Building Code, 2022 Edition” of Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Building Code;
3) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.08 “California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition and California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition” and adding Chapter 15.06 “California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition” to Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Mechanical Code and 2025 California Plumbing Code; 4) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.10 “California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition” of Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Electrical Code;
5) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Amending Chapter 15.14 “California Residential Code, 2022 Edition” to Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Residential Code; and
6) Introduce Ordinance No. (Next-in-Order), 1st Reading, Repealing and Replacing Chapter 15.12 “2022 California Fire Code” and adding Chapter 15.13 “California Wildland-Urban Interface Code ,2025 Edition to Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code to Adopt the 2025 California Fire Code.
BACKGROUND
The California Building Standards Code (“BSC”), which is set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, is a compilation of three types of building standards from three different origins:
Building standards that have been adopted by state agencies without change from building standards contained in national model codes;868
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Building standards that have been adopted and adapted from the national model code standards to meet California conditions; and
Building standards, authorized by the California Legislature, that constitute extensive additions not covered by the model codes that have been adopted to address particular California concerns.
The BSC is updated by the State of California on a triennial basis, and the 2025 Edition of the BSC was published on July 1, 2025. The BSC will go into effect on January 1, 2026 and will become applicable to all building permits submitted after that date. The BSC applies throughout California, and each “Part” of the BSC constitutes a separate California Code. The Parts include the California Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code, Electrical Code, Fire Code, and others. Each of these codes is based on corresponding national or uniform model code standardThe City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC that are more stringent than the State- adopted standards, provided the amendments are based on findings that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographic or geological conditions.
Any amendments adopted by the City are not effective until copies of both the express findings and the amendments, with the amendments expressly marked and identified as to the applicable findings, have been filed with the California Building Standards Commission.
Amendments may not become effective until the effective date of the 2025 Edition of the BSC (January 1, 2026). If the City does not make amendments to the BSC, its provisions, without amendment, will become applicable to the City and will become effective 180 days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission.
The City’s Building and Fire Officials are recommending certain amendments due to specific conditions as explained below. Although the State has altered some of the standards from the last time the Codes were updated in 2022, the local amendments being recommended by the Building Division remain largely unchanged from those currently in effect.
DISCUSSION
The purpose of all five ordinances is to effectuate adoption of the 2025 Edition of the BSC subject to certain local amendments. All of the ordinances, if adopted, will go into effect on the same date as the 2025 Edition of the BSC:
January 1, 2026.
1. Ordinance Amending Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 15.02
Rancho Mirage Municipal Code (“RMMC”) Chapter 15.02 provides for adoption of those parts of the BSC for which no local amendments are necessary to the State-adopted standards. The parts of the 2025 BSC that the City sees fit to adopt without amendment are as follows:
2025 California Energy Code, BSC Part 6;
2025 California Historical Buildings Code, BSC Part 8;
2025 California Existing Buildings Code, BSC Part 10; and 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, BSC Part 11.
The foregoing codes are the same codes that the City adopted without amendment from the 2022 Edition of the BSC, and therefore Chapter 15.02 is merely being revised to provide for adoption of the 2025 Editions rather than the 2022 Editions.
2. Ordinance Amending Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 15.04869 •
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RMMC Chapter 15.04 currently provides for the adoption of the 2022 California Building Code, Part 2 of the BSC. The main purpose of the proposed ordinance is to effectuate the City’s adoption of the 2025 California Building Code, subject to certain local amendments proposed by the City’s Building Official (and carried over from the City’s amendments to the 2022 California Building Code) that are more stringent than the State-adopted standards. Specifically, the City currently requires, and proposes to continue to require, that automatic sprinkler systems be installed in fire areas of over 3,600 square feet.
Because the foregoing requirement is more stringent than the corresponding State-adopted standards, findings supporting it on the basis of local climatic, topographic or geological conditions are required. The requirement is related to fire safety and is necessitated by the climatic conditions of the Coachella Valley, which are conducive to extreme fire danger. Therefore, the amendments are supported by findings pertaining to local climatic conditions as set forth in section 2 of the ordinance.
The ordinance also carries over other amendments from the 2022 edition that are administrative in nature, and thus need not be supported by findings. A table listing the findings which support each of the proposed amendments to the 2025 California Building Code is set forth in section 4 of the ordinance.
3. Ordinance Amending Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 15.08 and Adding Chapter 15.06
RMMC Chapter 15.08 currently provides for adoption of the 2022 California Mechanical Code (Part 4 of the BSC) and the 2022 California Plumbing Code (Part 5 of the BSC), subject only to certain administrative amendments. The main purpose of the proposed ordinance is to effectuate the City’s adoption of the 2025 Editions of these codes as opposed to the 2022 Editions and to separate the plumbing and mechanical code into separate chapters.
As was the case in 2022, the Building Official has not proposed any local amendments to the 2025 Editions of either the California Mechanical Code or the California Plumbing Code that set standards which are more stringent than the State-adopted standards. The only proposed City amendments to the 2025 California Mechanical and Plumbing Codes are administrative in nature, relating to issues such as enforcement of the codes, penalties for violations, and payment of fees. Therefore, no findings are necessary to support the amendments proposed by the ordinance.
The proposed amendments to the 2025 California Mechanical and Plumbing Codes are essentially the same as the amendments that were made to the corresponding 2022 editions, adjusted to account for renumbering and deletion of provisions of the administrative chapters of each of the codes made by the State in the process of adopting the 2025 codes. An administrative revision has been proposed, separating the Plumbing and Mechanical Codes into individual Chapters, rather than combined in a single Chapter.
4. Ordinance Amending Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 15.10
RMMC Chapter 15.10 currently provides for adoption of the 2022 California Electrical Code (Part 3 of the BSC), subject only to certain administrative amendments. The main purpose of the proposed ordinance is to effectuate the City’s adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code as opposed to the 2022 Edition.
The Building Official has not proposed any local amendments to the 2025 California Electrical Code that set standards which are more stringent than the State-adopted standards. The only proposed City amendments to the 2025 California Electrical Code are administrative in nature, relating to issues such as enforcement of the code, penalties for violations, and payment of fees. Therefore, no findings are necessary to support the amendments proposed by the ordinance.870
The proposed administrative amendments to the 2025 California Electrical Code are essentially the same as those that were made to the corresponding 2022 edition, adjusted to account for renumbering of provisions of the administrative chapter made by the State in the process of adopting the 2025 code.
5. Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.14 in the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code
RMMC Chapter 15.14 currently provides for adoption of the 2022 California Residential Code. The main purpose of the proposed ordinance is to effectuate the City’s adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code as opposed to the 2022 edition.
The Building Official has not proposed any local amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code that set standards which are more stringent than the State-adopted standards. The only proposed City amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code are administrative in nature. Therefore, no findings are necessary to support the amendments proposed by the ordinance.
6. Ordinance Amending Rancho Mirage Municipal Code Chapter 15.12
RMMC Chapter 15.12 currently provides for the adoption of the 2022 California Fire Code, Part 9 of the BSC. The main purpose of the proposed ordinance is to effectuate the City’s adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code, subject to a number of local amendments proposed by the City’s Fire Officials (from the Office of the Fire Marshall of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or “Cal Fire” and the Riverside County Fire Department) that are more stringent than the State-adopted standards. As a result, findings supporting the amendments on the basis of local climatic, topographic or geological conditions are required.
The findings supporting the local amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code are set forth in section 2 of the ordinance, and a table of the specific findings which support each of the proposed amendments is set forth in section 4 of the ordinance. As detailed in the findings, the local amendments are necessitated by the conditions of the Coachella Valley, which are conducive to extreme fire danger and which pose challenges in responding to and fighting fires.
Due to the substantial nature of the changes between the 2022 Edition, as adopted with amendments, and the 2025 editions, as adopted with proposed amendments, the ordinance provides for a complete repeal and replacement of Chapter 15.12. A representative of the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department’s Office of the Fire Marshall will be available to answer any questions regarding the local amendments being proposed in connection with adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code.
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Draft Ordinance Amending 15 02
Attachment 2 - Draft Ordinance Amending 15 04
Attachment 3 - Draft Ordinance Amending 15 08
Attachment 4 - Draft Ordinance Amending 15 10
Attachment 5 - Draft Ordinance Amending 15 14
Attachment 6 - Draft Ordinance Fire Code 871
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.02 “ADOPTED
CALIFORNIA AND UNIFORM CODES” OF TITLE 15 “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, AND 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage (“City”) is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting said codes by reference; and WHEREAS, in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare and to remain up-to-date with current state regulations, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 editions of the California Energy Code, set forth in Part 6 of the BSC, California Historical Building Code, set forth in Part 8 of the BSC, California Existing Building Code, set forth in Part 10 of the BSC, and California Green Building Standards Code, set forth in Part 11 of the BSC, without any local amendments.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.02 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Chapter 15.02 (“Adopted California and Uniform Codes”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:
Chapter 15.02 ADOPTED CALIFORNIA AND UNIFORM CODES
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15.02.010 Codes of 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted without local amendments.
The following codes of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code shall be applicable within the city, without local amendments:
A. 2025 California Energy Code as set forth in Part 6 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
B. 2025 California Historical Building Code as set forth in Part 8 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
C. 2025 California Existing Building Code as set forth in Part 10 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
D. 2025 California Green Building Standards Code as set forth in Part 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
15.02.020 Codes of 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code adopted with local amendments and/or appendices.
The following codes of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code shall be applicable within the city, subject to certain local amendments and/or appendices, as follows:
A. 2025 California Building Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.04.
B. 2025 California Mechanical Code and 2025 California Plumbing Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.06 & 15.08.
C. 2025 California Electrical Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.10.
D. 2025 California Fire Code subject to the amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.12.
E. 2025 California Residential Code subject to amendments and appendices set forth in Chapter 15.14.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted 873
shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section
1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section 1.04.031 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Section 7. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.
Section 8. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on _____________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
_______________________________
Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.04 “CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, 2022 EDITION” OF TITLE 15 “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage (“City”) is a charter city and a political subdivision of the State of California; and
WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and includes the 2022 California Building Code which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Building Code, as set forth in Part 2 of the BSC, along with local administrative amendments; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting the BSC by reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided the amendments are more restrictive than the State-adopted standards and are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered adoption of, and amendments to, the 2025 California Building Code, as set forth in Part 2 of the BSC, which amendments were proposed by the City’s Building Official as more stringent than the standards established by the BSC and reasonably necessary to protect the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic and geological conditions; and WHEREAS, as detailed in Section 2 of this Ordinance, the City Council finds that the amendments recommended by the Building Official are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic, topographical, and geological conditions.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
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That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
Section 2. FINDINGS
That the City Council hereby adopts the following findings:
I. Climatic Conditions:
A. The City of Rancho Mirage located in Riverside County is located in Southern California and covers a vast and varied geographic area. The base climate in western Riverside County consists of semi-arid Mediterranean weather patterns. Eastern Riverside County is a desert area with Mohave Desert temperatures and weather patterns. Those two primary areas are divided by the San Bernardino Mountain Range.
Both areas outside of the mountain terrain annually experience extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are common to the area. Examples are: Santa Ana/ Foehn winds, afternoon surface-heating generated winds, and prevailing desert winds.
These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration) which necessitates rapid identification, locating and extinguishment of all fires in the smallest stage possible.
In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
During these winds, the inability to use aerial type firefighting apparatus would further decrease our ability to stop fires in large buildings and place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. Although Riverside County and the City of Rancho Mirage occasionally experience periods of significant drought, the County can also experience periods of substantial rainfall. Annual rainfall varying from three (3) inches in Blythe to over thirty three (33) inches in Pine Cove.
When Riverside County does experience heavy rain, or rain over a period of days or weeks, many areas of the County are subject to flooding. Runoff from rain drains either naturally into rivers, washes, and creeks or into flood control facilities. Flash flooding is also a common problem, especially in the Coachella Valley and the easterly portions of the County. Flash flooding is typically associated with short duration, high intensity precipitation events often associated with summer thunderstorms. Such events can occur even during a drought. 877
C. Water demand in densely populated Southern California far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not.
California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable.
This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation.
These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features such as identification and notification will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
Section 3. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.04 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.04 “California Building Code, 2022 Edition” of Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:
Chapter 15.04 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION
15.04.010 California Building Code adopted with amendments.
A. Except for the local amendments set forth herein, there is adopted by reference the California Building Code 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 2 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.
B. The California Building Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter “Building Code”) shall be the building code for the city and said Code together with the adopted appendices and the amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures within the city by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use and providing for the condemnation and demolition of buildings and structures that are unfit for 878
human occupancy and use, and the issuance of permits and collection of permit fees.
15.04.020 Modifications, amendments and deletions to the Building Code.
1.Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where Required.
1. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
2. All existing buildings, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,600 square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following: change of use/occupancy, removal of an existing fire wall as defined by the California Building Code, or additions of 50% or more are made to the original building area and the resulting square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet.
3. One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.
2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes.
3. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.
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feet when separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.
5. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.
6. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.
The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exceptions in Section 903.2.3.
b. Exception 2 in Section 903.2.11.3.
15.04.030 Adoption, modifications, amendments and deletions to Chapter 1 of the Building Code.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the California Building Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 1, Division II, "Scope and Administration," including any and all amendments thereto that may hereafter be made and adopted by the State of California, is hereby adopted as the Administrative Code of the City. This administrative chapter shall apply to all codes listed in this title.
1. Section 101.1 is deleted in its entirety.
2. Section 101.5 is added to define the term “Holiday” and shall read as follows:
31. Section 102.2 is amended to read as follows:
102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. In the event of discrepancies between this Chapter 15.04 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and Chapter 1, General Code Provision, the latter former shall take precedence.
42. Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:
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provisions of this code, which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official hereinafter referred to as the building official.
6. Section 105.5 is amended to read as follows:
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 180 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Exception: For residential occupancies a permit shall remain valid for the purposes of this part if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit.
76. Section 109.1 is amended to read as follows:
109.1 Payment of fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit under this Building Code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule. Building Permit Fee Table 3A of the California Building Code, 1991 Edition, a copy of which is on file with the Division of Building and Safety. 485 Section 113.4 113.5 is added to provide for the filing of appeals and shall read as follows:
113.4 113.5 Filing of appeals. All appeals shall be made in writing and shall specify the order, decision or determination made by the building official which is being appealed and wherein the building official erred in making the order, decision or determination. The appeal shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the City Council. If, after reviewing the information submitted, the building official determines the appeal does not merit a change in his or her order, decision, or determination, the building official shall schedule a hearing by the Appeals Board and the appellant shall be notified in writing of the date and time of the hearing.
957 Section 114 is amended to read as follows:
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Section 114 VIOLATIONS.
114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or to cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any provisions of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
114.2 114.5 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Building Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City’s Municipal Code.
114.3 6 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Building Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Building Code shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law, including but not limited to, guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City’s Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.
69. Section 116 is amended to add 116.1.1 (Unlawful Acts) read as follows:
Section 116 UNSAFE STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
116.1 Conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, unsanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or which constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance shall be deemed an unsafe condition.
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116.1.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to maintain as unsafe structures or equipment regulated by this code, or cause the same to be done in conflict with or in violation of any provisions of this code.
711910. Section 117 is added to limit the hours of construction work and shall read as follows:
Section 117 HOURS OF WORK.
117.1. Restricted hours; Construction work. Except as otherwise provided herein, no person other than the person actually occupying any buildings to be altered, repaired or improved, shall be engaged or employed, nor shall any person cause any other person to be engaged or employed in any work of construction, erection, alteration, repair, addition to or improvement of any building, structure, road or improvement to realty, between the hours of seven p.m. of each day and seven a.m. of the next succeeding day or on Sundays and holidays, without written permission of the Building Official being first obtained. The Building Official may grant permission to work during those periods under appropriate circumstances after first having determined that such work will not unduly or unreasonably interfere with the peaceful enjoyment of property adjacent to such work.
117.2 Restricted hours; Landscape maintenance. Within gated communities, shopping centers, commercial centers, vacant residential or commercial parcels, or developed residential or commercial parcels, landscape activities such as leaf blowing, tree trimming, re-seeding, or mowing of grass as associated with the re-seeding process and any other landscaping activities which generate unusual noise, are prohibited between the hours of seven six p.m. of each day and seven a.m. of the next succeeding day or on Sundays or on holidays.
117.3 Restricted hours; Golf courses. In order to assure the excellence and readiness of golf courses within the City, mowing and green preparation of golf courses is permitted between 5:30 a.m. and 7 p.m., seven days per week and during all seasons of the year.
8 121011. Section 118 is added to require removal and disposal of trash and debris at building sites and shall read as follows:
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Section 118 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF TRASH AND DEBRIS.
118.1 Required removal. Any person to whom a building permit has been issued shall keep the building site free and clear of trash and debris. As used in this section, trash and debris shall include papers, cartons, bottles, cans, garbage, roofing materials, plaster, concrete and other substances that may accumulate as a result of construction activities.
118.2 Container. A trash container shall be located on every construction site and shall remain in place until construction is completed. The container shall be adequate in size to store the trash and debris generated on the building site until it can be removed.
118.3 Disposal. Trash and debris shall be removed from the site and transported to a legally established dump site either by the City’s refuse contractor or the permittee.
15.04.035 Amendments to Chapter 2 of the Building Code.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the California Building Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 2, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Division II, "Definitions," including any and all amendments thereto that may hereafter be made and adopted by the State of California, is hereby adopted as the Administrative Code of the City. This administrative chapter shall apply to all codes listed in this title.
Section 202 is amended to define the term “Holiday” and shall read as follows:
“Holiday” as used in the Building Code shall mean New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
15.04.040 Adoption of other appendices of the Building Code without amendments.
There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following appendices to the Building Code:
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Appendix I: Patio Covers.
Section 4. TABLE OF FINDINGS SUPPORTING SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that each local amendment to the 2025 California Building Code be expressly marked and identified as to the local finding upon which it is based. In accordance with the foregoing requirement, the following table sets forth the 2025 California Building Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical findings described in section 2 of this Ordinance which support the modification.
2025 BUILDING
CODE SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS
903.2 Where required
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102.2 Other laws Administrative
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency Administrative
105.2 Work exempt from permit Administrative
113.5 Filing of appeals Administrative
114 Violations Administrative
116 Unsafe structures and equipment Administrative
117 Hours of work Administrative
118 Removal and disposal of trash and debris Administrative 202 Holidays Administrative
Section 5. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
Section 8. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section
1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section 1.04.031 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Section 9. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.
Section 10. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on _____________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
_______________________________
Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.08 “CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE, 2019 EDITION; CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION” AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 “CLAIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2022 EDITION” TO TITLE 15 “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025
CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage (“City”) is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and
WHEREAS, the BSC will become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Mechanical Code, as set forth in Part 4 of the BSC, and California Plumbing Code, as set forth in Part 5 of the BSC, along with local administrative amendments; and WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting said codes by reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided the amendments are more restrictive than the State-adopted standards and are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Building Official has not proposed any substantive amendments to either the 2025 California Mechanical Code or the 2025 California Plumbing Code, which are more stringent than the standards established by the BSC; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the local amendments to the 2025 California Mechanical Code, as set forth in Part 4 of the BSC, and the 2025 California Plumbing Code, as set forth in Part 5 of the BSC, are administrative in nature and do not set standards more restrictive than the State-adopted standards.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
Section 2. AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 15.08 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.08 (“California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition; California Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to separate the Plumbing and Mechanical Code into separate chapters, and shall read entirely as follows:
Chapter 15.08 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, 2025
15.08.010 California Mechanical Code adopted.
A. There is adopted by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 4 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.
B. The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter “Mechanical Code”) shall be the mechanical code for the city and said Code together with the adopted appendices and the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the requirements for the installation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems within the city as well as the issuance of permits and the collection of permit fees.
15.08.020 Modifications, amendments and deletions to Chapter 1, Division II Administration of the Mechanical Code.
A. There is adopted by reference and with the following additions, deletions and amendments Chapter 1, Division II Administration, which is a part of the Mechanical Code:
1. Section 101.6 is added in its entirety to provide for the filing of appeals and shall read as follows:
101.6 Filing of appeals. All appeals shall be made in writing and shall specify the order, decision or determination made by the building official which is being appealed and wherein the building official erred in making the order, decision or determination. The appeal shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the City Council. If, after reviewing the information submitted, the building official determines the appeal does not merit a change in his or her order, decision, or determination, the building official shall schedule a hearing by the Appeals Board and the appellant shall be notified in writing of the date and time of the hearing.
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2. Section 104.5 is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Fees. On buildings, structures, and mechanical systems or alterations requiring a permit under this code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule.
3. Section 106.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 106.1 VIOLATIONS.
106.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain mechanical systems or equipment regulated by this Mechanical Code or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair a mechanical system in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
106.1.1 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Mechanical Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City’s Municipal Code.
4. Section 106.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.3 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Mechanical Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters, extends, repairs, moves, improves, removes, converts or demolishes, equips, uses or maintains mechanical systems or equipment in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City’s Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.
15.08.030 Adoption of other appendices of the Mechanical Code without amendments.
There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following appendices to the Mechanical Code:
Appendix B: Procedures to be Followed to Place Gas Equipment in Operation.
Appendix C: Installation and Testing of Oil (Liquid) Fuel-Fired Equipment. 890
Distribution.
Section 3. ADDING CHAPTER 15.06 TO TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.06 (“California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition”) is hereby added to Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, to read entirely as follows (the Plumbing Code is hereby made a separate Chapter of the Municipal Code, and while the Chapter is entirely new, a blackline version is provided to reflect changes proposed to the Plumbing Code previously incorporated in Chapter 15.08):
Chapter 15.06 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, 2025 EDITION
15.08.040 California Plumbing Code adopted.
A. There is adopted by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.
B. The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter “Plumbing Code”) shall be the plumbing code for the city and said Code together with the additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the requirements for the installation and maintenance of plumbing and the issuance of permits and collection of permit fees.
15.08.050 Modifications, amendments and deletions to Chapter 1, Division II Administration of the Plumbing Code.
A. There is adopted by reference and with the following additions, deletions and amendments, Chapter 1, Division II Administration, which is a part of the Plumbing Code:
1. Section 107.3 107.2 is added to provide for the filing of appeals and shall read as follows:
107.2 Filing of appeals. All appeals shall be made in writing and shall specify the order, decision or determination made by the building official which is being appealed and wherein the building official erred in making the order, decision or determination. The appeal shall be accompanied by a fee as established by the City Council. If, after reviewing the information submitted, the building official determines the appeal does not merit a change in his or her order, decision, or determination, the building official shall schedule a hearing by the Appeals Board and the appellant shall be notified in writing of the date and time of the hearing.
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2. Section 106.1 is amended to read as follows:
106.1 Violations.
106.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, improve, remove, convert or demolish, equip, use or maintain plumbing systems or equipment regulated by this Plumbing Code or cause or permit the same to be done in violation of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair plumbing in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
106.1.1 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Plumbing Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City’s Municipal Code.
3. Section 106.3 is amended to read as follows:
106.3 Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Plumbing Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs plumbing in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Code shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City’s Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.
4. Section 104.5 is amended to read as follows:
104.5 Permit fees. On buildings, structures, and plumbing systems or alterations requiring a permit under this code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule.
15.08.060 Adoption of other appendices of the Plumbing Code without amendments.
There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following appendices to the Plumbing Code:
Appendix A: Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System.
Appendix B: Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems.
Appendix D: Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems.
Appendix H: Private Sewage Disposal Systems.
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Distribution.
Section 4. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section
1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section 1.04.031 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Section 7. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.
Section 8. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on _____________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
_______________________________
Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
894
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.10 “CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2022 EDITION” OF TITLE 15 “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage (“City”) is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and includes the 2025 California Electrical Code, and which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on or after January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Electrical Code, as set forth in Part 3 of the BSC, along with certain local administrative amendments; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting the California Electrical Code by reference; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided that amendments that are more restrictive than the State-adopted standards are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Building Official has not proposed any substantive amendments to the 2025 California Electrical Code, as set forth in Part 3 of the BSC, which are more stringent than the standards established by the BSC; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adoption of, and amendments to, the 2025 California Electrical Code, as set forth in Part 3 of the BSC, are administrative in nature and do not set standards more restrictive than the State-adopted standards.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set ATTACHMENT 4
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forth herein.
Section 2. AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 15.10 OF TITLE 15 OF THE RANCHO
MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Chapter 15.10 (“California Electrical Code, 2022 Edition”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:
Chapter 15.10 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2025 EDITION
15.10.010 California Electrical Code adopted with amendments.
A. Except for the local amendments set forth herein, there is adopted by reference the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 3 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.
B. The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter “Electrical Code”) shall be the electrical code for the city of Rancho Mirage and said Code together with the adopted appendices and the amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the design, construction, reconstruction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and maintenance or use of electrical equipment, wiring and systems within the city as well as the issuance of permits and the collection of permit fees.
15.10.030 Adoption, modifications, amendments and deletions to Annex H of the Electrical Code.
A. There is adopted by reference and with the following additions, deletions and amendments, Annex H (Administration and Enforcement), which is a part of the Electrical Code.
1. Section 80.3 is amended to read as follows:
80.3 Purpose. The purpose of this article shall be to provide requirements for administration and enforcement of this Electrical Code.
2. Section 80.5 is deleted.
3. Section 80.7 is deleted.
4. Section 80.9 is deleted.
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5. Section 80.13 is amended to read as follows:
80.13 Authority. There is established within the City, a division of the Administrative Services Department to be known as the “Building and Safety Division” which shall be under the administrative and operational control of the City Building Official hereinafter referred to as the building official. Where used in this article, the term authority shall be construed to mean the City Building Official. This code shall be administered and enforced by the City Building Official as follows:
Subsections 1 through 16 of this section remain the same.
Subsection (17) is added to Section 80.13, and shall read as follows:
(17) A written application shall be submitted for a proposed alternate material or method of construction together with a fee established by the City Council. The details of any action granting an alternate material or method of construction shall be noted in the files of the Building and Safety Division.
6. Section 80.15 is amended to read as follows:
80.15 Electrical Board. The electrical board shall be the Appeals Board established under the provisions of Section 113 of the General Provisions of the Building Code, and any amendments adopted thereto, hereinafter designated as the “Board.”
80.15.G Appeals. The administration of appeals under this code shall be governed by the provisions of Section 89.108.8 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code together with Section 113 of the Administration Provisions of the Building Code, and any amendments adopted thereto.
7. Section 80.19 is amended to read as follows:
80.19 Permits. The administration of permits under this code shall be governed by Section
89.108.4 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code, together with Sections 104.3, 104.4, 104.4.1, 104.5, 105.3, 105.2.2 and 105.2.3 of the Administration Provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any amendments adopted thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.
8. Section 80.23 is amended to read as follows:
80.23 Violations.
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80.23.A.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish or occupy any building, structure or equipment regulated by this Electrical Code, or to cause the same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any provisions of this code. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter or repair a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code.
80.23.A.2 Public nuisance; Abatement. Any violation of this Electrical Code, including the adopted appendices, is a public nuisance and may be abated in accordance with Title 14 of the City’s Municipal Code.
80.23.B Penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this Electrical Code, including the adopted appendices, or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City’s Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.
9. Section 80.27 is deleted.
10. Section 80.29 is deleted.
11. Section 80.33 is deleted.
12. Section 80.35 is deleted.
13. Section 80.37 is added to provide for fees, and shall read as follows:
80.37 Fees.
80.37.1 Payment of fees. On buildings, structures, and electrical systems or alterations requiring a permit under this Electrical Code, a fee for each permit shall be paid as required, in accordance with the fees set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Master Fee Schedule, a copy of which is on file with the Division of Building and Safety.
80.37.2 Fee refunds. The administrative provisions for the refunding of fees paid under this code shall be governed by subsection 104.5.3 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, with the adopted amendments thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.
14. Section 80.39 is added to provide for inspections, and shall read as follows:
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80.39 Inspections. The administration of inspections under this code shall be governed by subsection 89.108.4.4 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code together with Section 105.4 of the Administration Provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.
15. Section 80.41 is added to provide for connection approvals, and shall read as follows:
80.41 Connection approval. The administration of connection approvals under this code shall be governed by Section 101.4 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, with the adopted amendments thereto. When necessary, provisions specifically pertaining to mechanical systems are deleted, and provisions which refer to mechanical systems which can be made applicable to electrical systems and connections are hereby amended accordingly.
16. Section 80.43 is added to provide for enforcement authority, and shall read as follows:
80.43 Enforcement Authority.
80.43.1 Right of entry. The right to make entry onto property under this code shall be governed by Section 89.108.5 of the General Code Provisions of this Electrical Code and subsection 103.4 of the Administration Provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.
80.43.2 Stop orders. Authority for stop orders under this code shall be governed by subsection 106.4 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.
80.43.3 Authority to disconnect utilities in emergencies. Authority to disconnect utilities in emergencies under this code shall be governed by subsection 106.5 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.
80.43.4 Authority to condemn equipment. Authority to condemn equipment under this code shall be governed by subsection 106.6 of the Administration provisions of the Mechanical Code, and any adopted amendments thereto.
15.10.040 Adoption of other annex chapters of the Electrical Code without amendments.
There is adopted by reference and without amendment, the following annex chapters to the Electrical Code:
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Annex A: Product Safety Standards.
Annex B: Application Information for Ampacity Calculations.
Annex C: Conduit and Tubing Fill Tables for Conductors and Fixture Wires of the Same Size.
Annex D: Examples.
Annex E: Types of Construction.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2026.
Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section
1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section 1.04.031 of the RMMC.
Section 7. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.
Section 8. CERTIFICATION
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That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on _____________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
_______________________________
Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
902
ORDINANCE NO. ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 “CALIFORNIA
RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2025 EDITION” TO TITLE 15 “BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION” OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage (“City”) is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (“BSC”), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and includes the 2025 California Residential Code which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and WHEREAS, the BSC shall become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the City wishes to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Residential Code, as set forth in Part 2.5 of the BSC, along with certain local administrative amendments as set forth herein; and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to enact ordinances adopting the Residential Code by reference; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided that amendments that are more restrictive than the State-adopted standards are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographical or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Building Official has not proposed any substantive amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code which are more stringent than the standards established by the BSC; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the local amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code recommended by the Building Official are administrative in nature and do not set standards more restrictive than the State-adopted standards.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
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Section 2. AMENDING CHAPTER 15.14 (CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2022 EDITION) OF TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION)
OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
Chapter 15.14 “California Residential Code, 2022 Edition” of Title 15 “Buildings and Construction” of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby amended to read entirely as follows:
Chapter 15.14 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, 2019 2025 EDITION
15.14.010 California Residential Code adopted with amendments.
A. Except for the local amendments set forth herein, there is adopted by reference the California Residential Code 2025 Edition, which is published by the California Building Standards Commission as Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
A copy of the Code together with the local amendments is on file with the division of building and safety.
B. The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition (hereinafter “Residential Code”) shall be the residential code for the city and said Residential Code together with the adopted appendices and the amendments set forth in this chapter shall regulate and govern the conditions and maintenance of every detached one- and two-family dwelling and townhouse not more than three stories above plane grade in height with a separate means of egress and structures accessory thereto.
15.14.020 Modifications, amendments and deletions to the Residential Code.
1. Section R105.5 is amended to read as follows:
R105.5 Expiration. Every permit shall remain valid for the purposes of this part if the work on the site authorized by that permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit.
A permittee may request an extension of a permit. The building official may grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time for periods of not more than 180 days per extension. The permittee shall request an extension pursuant to this subdivision in writing and demonstrate justifiable cause for the extension.
A. Section R113 is amended to read as follows:
R113.4 Violation Penalties
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Any person who violates a provision of this Residential Code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repair a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this Residential Code, shall be guilty of shall be guilty of an infraction violation, and the violator shall be subject to the provisions set forth in Chapter 14.100 (Infractions) of the City’s Municipal Code, including, but not limited to, the imposition of any and all civil and criminal penalties set forth therein.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 5. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
Section 6. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section
1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section 1.04.031 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code.
Section 7. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.
Section 8. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on _____________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
_______________________________
Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________
Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
906
ORDINANCE NO. _____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
MIRAGE, CALIFORNIA REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 15.12 (CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2022 EDITION), AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.13 (CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADOPT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Mirage (“City”) is a charter city and recognized for certain purposes as a political subdivision of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the State of California recently adopted and approved the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code (BSC), which is published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and which is based on the latest national and international model building codes; and
WHEREAS, the BSC will become effective on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the 2025 California Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are included within the BSC and published as Part 9 and Part 7, respectively, of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code section 50022.2 and Health and Safety Code 17922 authorize the City to adopt this ordinance adopting the Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code by reference; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health & Safety Code sections 17958.7 and 18941.5(b), the City is permitted to adopt amendments to the BSC provided the amendments are more restrictive than the State-adopted standards and are supported by findings of the City Council that the amendments are necessary due to local climatic, topographic or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted this Ordinance at a duly noticed public meeting to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code set forth as Part 9 of the BSC, and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as set forth in Part 7 of BSC, and local amendments, which were proposed by the City’s Fire Officials and deemed more stringent than the standards adopted by the BSC and reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic, topographic or geological conditions; and
WHEREAS, as detailed in Section 2 of this Ordinance, the City Council finds that the amendments recommended by the City’s Fire Officials are reasonably necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Rancho Mirage because of local climatic, topographic or geological conditions.
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NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. RECITALS
That the above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated as though fully set forth herein.
Section 2. FINDINGS
That Changes and modifications to the California Building Standards Code adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage, as recommended by the Building Official, the Development Services Director, and the Riverside County Fire Marshal are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following general findings of local conditions:
I.Climatic Conditions:
A.Rancho Mirage has an arid desert climate with rainfall averaging just over three inches annually, reducing the moisture content of combustible materials.
Frequent periods of drought and low humidity contribute to the probability of a year-round fire season.
B.For nearly four months each year, average daily high temperatures in Rancho Mirage reach 100 degrees or higher, reducing the amount of added heat required to bring combustible materials to their ignition point.
C.Rancho Mirage is subject to hot, dry winds that further dry combustible materials, adding to the intensity of fires and their potential to spread rapidly.
During the summer months the dry winds and existing vegetation mix to create a hazardous fuel condition which has resulted in large loss in vegetation and structure fires. Severe “Santa Ana” winds frequently occur and can move a fire quickly throughout areas of the City. Multiple shifting wind patterns throughout the canyon areas add to the difficulty in suppressing fires.
D.High winds cause failures of electrical supply and telephone communication, reducing the reliability of water supply pumps and timely emergency notification.
E.Because of weather patterns, water is a scarce commodity in desert environments, and Rancho Mirage and its neighboring areas draw more water from the underground aquifer than is replenished naturally. As a result, the area is dependent upon imported water to reduce the effects of over-drafting from the aquifer. Limited storage capacities, high consumption, and droughts reduce the dependability of future water allocations. Scarcity of water necessitates reducing the need for large volumes of water for firefighting efforts by early suppression through the installation of fire sprinklers in buildings that would otherwise be exempt from sprinkler requirements.
F.Under desert conditions, aluminum wiring is more likely than copper to fail mechanically. Aluminum is more reactive than copper to ambient temperature changes as well as normal heating produced from the flow of electricity. It expands and contracts when subjected to heating and cooling, respectively, 908
more so than copper does. Compared to copper, its lower electrical conductivity generates more heat. Aluminum is also more brittle than copper and is more likely to break or crimp. Arcing can occur if a wire breaks or crimps, causing very high temperatures inside concealed building spaces. Aluminum is more likely to corrode (i.e., oxidize) than copper. When excessive corrosion occurs, it increases the resistance in the circuit and causes overheating. All of these mechanisms of failure increase the risks of fire associated with the use of aluminum wire.
II.Topographical Conditions:
A.Riverside County is separated from Los Angeles to the west and Phoenix to the east by mountainous terrain, isolating it from media broadcasts of news and emergency information originating from major metropolitan areas.
B.Major roadways, highways, and flood control channels create barriers that increase Fire Department response times. Undulating terrain incorporated into large country clubs also increases these response times.
C.Streets designed for limited residential traffic and streets designed as storm drains impede emergency vehicle access and evacuation routes.
III.Geological Conditions:
A.Rancho Mirage is situated near several significant sources capable of producing moderate to large earthquakes, including the San Andreas, Garnet Hill, Banning, Eureka Peak, Burnt Mountain, Pinto Mountain, San Gorgonio Pass, and San Jacinto Faults.
B.Faults near Rancho Mirage are capable of producing earthquakes of Magnitude 7.8 or greater, accompanied by intense shaking, liquefaction, and permanent ground displacement, increasing the risk of property damage, or personal injury or death, caused by the failure of structures, necessitating the permitting and inspection of structures that would otherwise be exempt from permit requirements.
C.Seismic activity within the area occurs yearly. As a result, existing structures and planned new development are subject to serious risks, including fire and collapse, disruption of the water supply for firefighting purposes, and isolation from emergency response as a result of bridge, overpass, road damage and debris.
D.Severe ground shaking during a seismic event increases the probability that above- ground structures will fail. The inherent danger to the public is increased when power lines are installed above ground because of the danger from falling or fallen power poles and the possibility of contacting live power lines.
IV.Other Conditions:
A.Additional amendments are found to be either administrative or procedural in nature or concern themselves with subjects not covered in the California Building Standards Code. These changes include provisions making the 909
California Building Standards Code compatible with other codes enforced by the City.
2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Amendments
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers.
Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Fire Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification.
2025 FIRE CODE
SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I,
II, III
101.1 Title Administrative
101.4 Severability Administrative
102.5 Application of the residential code I, II & III
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code Administrative
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative 104.2 Determination of Compliance Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1 Liability Administrative
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas Administrative
108.2 Fees Administrative
108.7 Cost Recovery Administrative
112.1 Board of Appeals established Administrative
113.4 Violation and Penalties Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
308.1.7 Sky Lanterns and similar devices I, II & III
503.1.2.1 Remoteness I, II, & III
503.2.1 Dimensions Administrative
503.2.2 Authority Administrative
503.6.1 Automatic opener Administrative
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-offs Administrative 507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets I & III
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker I, II & III
508.1 Fire command center – General I, II & III
508.1.1 Fire command center – Location and access I, II & III 508.1.3 Fire command center - Size I, II & III
509.2.1 Minimum clearances I & III
608.11.1.2 Manual operation II & III
903.2 Where required (automatic sprinkler systems) I, II & III 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II
904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System I, II & III 3206.4.2 General Fire Protection and Life Safety Features Administrative 910
2025 FIRE CODE
SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I,
II, III
4107 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles I, II & III
4107.1 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles - General I, II & III 4107.2 Maintenance I, II & III
4107.2.1 Exhaust system I, II & III
4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices I, II & III 4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems I, II & III
5608.1.2 Fireworks Display – Application for Permit Administrative 5608.2 Fallout Area I, II & III
B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions I, II & III Table B105.2 Buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings I, II & III C103.1 Fire hydrant location I, II & III
2025 CFC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason
Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:
For purposes of this subdivision, a city may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.
CFC Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration:
Section 101.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. This section identifies the “Rancho Mirage Fire Code”
Section 101.4: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. This section resolves any conflict with the fire code provisions. v maintains its own severability clause and does not adopt the fire code text.
Section 102.5: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. The scope and application of the fire code needs to be expanded to apply to the fire sprinkler systems for accessory structures constructed under the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC) which are permitted to exceed 3,600 square feet in area. This existing modification maintains the applicability of the 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Section 903.2 amendment to those accessory structures greater than or equal to 3,600 square feet in area. This has no change in intent for Ordinance and maintains the protection offered.
Section 102.13.1: New section added to Section 102.13 to clarify Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the provisions of the Fire Code shall apply.
Section 104.1.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance. It is imperative that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Rancho 911
Mirage area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the Riverside County Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the County of Riverside and City of Rancho Mirage.
Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that “Guidelines” may be created to render interpretations of the Fire Code and shall be enforceable as part of the code.
Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance to resolve any conflict between state law and the fire code provisions.
Section 104.12: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance and grants authority to the Fire Chief, in cooperation with the City Council, to close hazardous fire areas.
Section 108.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance and relocated to the fees section of the Fire Code Section 108.2. This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with Rancho Mirage fee schedules.
Section 108.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance and relocated to the fees section of the fire code. Language has been updated to be more consistent throughout the services of the Riverside County Fire Department. This section is maintained in accordance with California Health and Safety Code 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.
Section 112.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance to identify the board of appeals and additional criteria for clarification and implementation. The existing modifications to this section are consistent with California Health and Safety Code 17920.5 where no board of appeals exists. This section provides for the ability to create a Board of Appeals as needed.
Section 113.4: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance section 112.4 and relocated to this section to resolve any conflict with the fire code provisions. The Ordinance requires punishments and penalties for violations to be in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
CFC Chapter 2 – Definitions:
Fire Chief: This definition is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of Riverside County whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance. This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Ordinance.
CFC Chapter 3 - General Requirements
Section 308.1.7: This section is carried over from previous Ordinance. This section is amended to prohibit sky lanterns and similar devices. The California State Fire Marshal's 912
office issued Information Bulletin 12-005 indicating that there is a serious fire and safety hazard associated with sky lanterns, which include the potential to start an unintended fire on or off the property from which they are released. They are known to travel significant distances from the point of release. The National Association of State Fire Marshals Resolution 2013-3 recommends imposing State level bans on their sale and use. Multiple fires have been reported to be linked to the use of sky lanterns including, but not limited to, a recycling plant fire in Smethwick, England which caused approx. $9M in damage and a wildfire in Shell Beach on the mountain above Pirates Code in San Luis Obispo County, CA.
This is similar to the existing amendment by Orange County Fire Authority.
CFC Chapter 5 – Fire Service Features
Section 503.1.2.1: This is a new section added to be consistent with the operational needs where two points of fire access are required as identified in the Riverside County Fire Department – Commercial Access Guidelines and is consistent with Appendix D of the International Fire Code.
Section 503.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This correlation of the fire code is necessary for minimum fire apparatus access widths for firefighter operations and consistency throughout Rancho Mirage. This modification has no change in regulatory effect.
Section 503.2.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section is enhanced to specify who has the authority to designate Fire Lanes/Fire Apparatus Access Roads and modify minimum widths.
Section 503.6.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section provides fire department and other emergency responders with rapid access to facilities with motorized gates. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) determined that fires today are more dangerous and pose more risks than in the past. Fire propagation is faster, and time to flashover, escape times and collapse times are all shorter” (UL Fire Safety Journal Issue 1).
Placing our first responders on scene sooner or without disruption will provide for greater occupant and firefighter safety and assist in property protection and medical emergencies.
Section 503.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section provides additional width for apparatus access roads where utilized for loading/unloading or passenger drop off/pick up to prevent interference with operational access needs.
Section 507.5.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section provides for the size and quantities of outlets for residential standard, super hydrant standard, and super hydrant enhanced fire hydrants and that they shall be required as determined by the Fire Code Official.
Section 507.5.8: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. The section provides direct references to Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines for specific requirements for the installation of blue reflective markers for fire hydrants. 913
Sections 508.1, 508.1.1, and 508.1.3: These sections are carried over from the previous Ordinance. These sections have been amended to require fire command centers for structures larger than 300,000 square feet in size. To put into context, the Fire Command Center would be triggered when the buildings are approximately 2.5 times the typical Costco Warehouse store and approximately two times the size of a typical Walmart Supercenter.
Large structures of this size pose numerous challenges to emergency responders due to the large amounts of fuel loads from the storage, manufacturing and/or processing of flammable/combustible commodities and other processes within the building. Challenges include wide distribution of smoke throughout the structure, difficulty for firefighters to locate and reach the fire and difficulty in search and evacuation of the public, employees and firefighters. These structures typically require numerous fire protection, early suppression and detection systems that may include, but are not limited to, fire pumps, multiple fire sprinkler systems, advanced fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and refrigeration gas detection system(s). During a fire, the incident commander must have the ability to readily identify the status of the various suppression and detection systems and have access to other building information details that may include, but are not limited to, building floor plans, high-pile/rack storage details, smoke control/ventilation systems, fire sprinkler zoning details, mechanical refrigeration equipment and piping details, and hazardous materials data sheets along with quantities and storage/use locations. A fire command center provides a centralized location for the incident commander to review details about the building and the incident and to effectively coordinate emergency responders and suppression activities with increased efficiency and speed. The Riverside County Fire Department has experienced several incidents in buildings with and without Fire Command Centers. Incident Commanders found that having detailed information on built in fire protection systems and controls, building schematics and hazardous materials storage plans were vital towards mitigating the event. When this information was not available, firefighting personnel were forced to operate upon assumptions and much less information. In addition, this increased efficiency and speed results in facilities returning to operation more expeditiously after incidents or false alarms thereby reducing loss of revenue for the business.
Section 509.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section encompasses other exterior fire protection water supply appliances such as Fire Department connections, and other exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access.
CFC Chapter 6 – Building Services and Systems
Section 608.11.1.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. This section specifies the location of manual crossover valves when manual operation is required by the Fire Code Official. The amendment specifies that the manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls. This is to ensure that the valves are in readily accessible location(s) for access during an emergency.
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Section 903.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance with modification.
Modifications have been made to provide certain exemptions including, but not limited to, fueling canopies and agricultural and greenhouse Group U structures constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and specific shade structures. An additional sprinkler requirement has been added to include changes in use to existing structures greater than 3,600 sq. ft., and additions to existing structures where the new square footage is greater than 3,600 sq. ft.
The existing amendment provides a base square footage requirement for all new commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies other than one- and two-family dwellings. Though the amendment includes a reference to the requirement for one- and two-family dwellings, the authority for residential fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies resides in Title 24, Part 2.5 [2025 California Residential Code].
Automatic sprinkler systems have been successfully used to protect industrial and commercial buildings and their occupants for more than 100 years. Historically the place which has offered the least amount of fire protection to occupants was and still is their own home. This was brought to light in 1973 by the Report of the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, America Burning. At the time of the report approximately 8,000 people died in structure fires every year in the United States. Nine out of ten of those victims died in their home.
However, the U.S. Fire Administration report “Fire in the United States 2004–2013 17th edition” reflects that nonresidential fire losses are costly. “National estimates of nonresidential building fires and losses, from 2004 to 2013, annually accounted for only 7 percent of fires, 2 percent of deaths, and 8 percent of injuries. These properties, however, accounted for a disproportionately large annual dollar loss, 21 percent. Trends in nonresidential buildings showed a 14 percent decrease in fires, a 9 percent increase in deaths, a 7 percent increase in injuries, and a 10 percent decrease in dollar loss from 2004 to 2013.”
The same report concluded “…that, overall, the fire problem in the U.S. continues to improve. Ten-year fire loss rates are down. It is likely that several factors continue to contribute to these trends…” which includes; "fire sprinklers, which quickly combat incipient fires, especially in nonresidential and multifamily buildings, and fire codes, which have been strengthened.” Furthermore, the report reflects that the nonresidential building category includes industrial and commercial properties, institutions (such as hospitals, nursing homes and prisons), educational establishments (from preschool through university), mobile properties, and storage properties. On average, about 89 percent of nonresidential structure fires, 88 percent of deaths, 91 percent of injuries, and 92 percent of dollar losses reported to National Fire Incident Reporting System from 2004 to 2013 occurred in nonresidential buildings.
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factor. Walls and shafts can be breached by means of poke-throughs and building alterations. Exit doors can be blocked or locked.
The California Residential Code requires that all one and two family dwellings be protected by sprinklers. It is still imperative, based on the geographical, topographical, climatic diversity of Rancho Mirage, to continue to protect all structures greater than 3,600 sq. ft. by fire sprinklers, to ensure faster fire suppression/control to those occupancies that would not normally be required to be protected which would exhaust a number resources including water which climatically is so precious to our environment as a whole. It will provide for less run off into ground water due to suppression activities and less pollutants into the environment. It will reduce the risk of a structure fire extending outside of the structure and potentially igniting a wildland fire.
Mobile homes are a part of the American landscape. In 2007 alone, more than 95,000 manufactured homes were shipped nationwide. Manufactured housing also accounts for approximately 10 percent of the single-family structures in the United States. The National Fire Protection Association reports in 2007-2011, 11,400 structure fires per year were reported in manufactured homes, with associated losses of; 206 civilian deaths, 434 civilian injuries, and $179 million in direct damage per year nationally. Despite the fact that we drive by them, respond to medical calls in them, and sometimes live in them, we often overlook mobile homes when it comes to training and pre-fire planning. However, as the deaths of two firefighters in Craigsville, West Virginia, showed, mobile homes can pose significant, and sometimes deadly, challenges. The burning mobile home is a less-than-stable platform, making search and possible rescue of occupants even more dangerous. The exterior walls are not as structurally sound when compared with those of most site-built homes. The narrow halls complicate search. The roof burns through more quickly than a typical residential roof and is not safe for firefighters. Mobile home fires can quickly grow out of control, because there's not as much wallboard and drywall, and there are fewer walls to keep the fire from spreading. If the first-due engine pulls up and the mobile home is burning from end to end, the firefighting strategy has already been decided. The fire must be knocked down in order to move in. If the home is in a mobile home park, again, protecting exposures is vital. Radiant heat can ignite the homes nearby. Fire sprinklers can prevent the flashover from occurring and in many cases put the fire out and save valuable resources in the process, such as water, personnel, and environmental cleanup, limited displacement into City and County shelter(s), and less inconvenience to the family. The mobile home, because of its construction, requires fast water.
The record for automatic fire sprinklers is based on the simple fact that there has never been a multiple death of building occupants from a fire developing in a building protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system properly installed and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized standards (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, and NFPA 25).
AWWA Research Foundation has published the following report: Impact of Fire Flow on Distribution System Water Quality, Design, and Operation. This report concludes the following:
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“Water-efficient fire suppression technologies exist that use less water than conventional standards. In particular, the universal application of automatic sprinkler systems provides the most proven method for reducing loss of life and property due to fire, while at the same time providing faster response to the fire and requiring significantly less water than conventional fire-fighting techniques. It is recommended that the universal application of automatic fire sprinklers be adopted by local jurisdictions.”
Consider the benefits: a single firefighter using a normal 1-1/2” fire hose can be applying between 175-400 gallons of water per minute when attempting to extinguish a fire. On the other hand, a single fire sprinkler will be flowing only 18- to 40- gallons of water per minute.
This means that over a 5-minute period, the following quantities of water are used:
Fire-fighter with 1-1/2” hose:
175 gpm x 5 minutes = 875 gallons of water
400 gpm x 5 minutes = 2,000 gallons of water
Fire sprinkler system:
18 gpm x 5 minutes = 90 gallons of water
40 gpm x 5 minutes = 200 gallons of water
Section 903.3.5.3: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance. The section limits all hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems to not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The 10% buffer in hydraulic calculation is a common engineering business practice that gives some flexibility to account for system water pressures that may decrease as additional demands are placed on the water system from additional construction or as the system ages.
Section 904.2.2.1: This is a new section added to the Fire Code to require that all new hood and duct commercial kitchen extinguishing systems are monitored by a central station or remote supervising station to ensure that the fire department is notified and able to respond to a fire.
CFC Chapter 32 – High-Piled Combustible Storage
Section 3206.4.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance and relocated to the automatic sprinkler section within Chapter 32 of the Fire Code. By requiring client leased or occupant owned warehouses to have a technical report completed by a registered engineer, it will minimize problems concerning commodity and sprinkler protection. By having an engineer complete a technical report for the proposed or existing building it will provide greater certainty that adequate protection for the commodities that are proposed will be sufficient. By not having adequate sprinkler protection, it could be detrimental to the building and could also cause loss of life in the event of a fire. Geographically this can be a significant problem due to the seismic activity that Rancho Mirage experiences. The Engineer can assess the adequate protection for the correct commodity classifications, ensure the correct seismic provisions are in place for the type of system to be installed, and provide a professional assurance to a very volatile type of occupancy. It takes a vast number of resources to extinguish a fire of this type. By adding this requirement, it will ensure an 917
added level of safety. Modifications have been made to provide clarification that certain reference documents are not required.
CFC Chapter 49 - Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas
Section 4904.2.1: This section has been deleted and is covered by the provisions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and amended.
CFC Chapter 41 – Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations
Section 4107: A new Section 4107, including Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 is added to the Fire Code to provide the fire department with the authority to inspect Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles during special events. This section was removed from the CFC due to conflict in regulations, however HCD agrees that there would be an expectation for fire marshals to have jurisdiction over safety inspections (especially for fire protection equipment and systems’ inspections, testing and maintenance), for participating SPCM MFF during special events requiring CFC 105.6 operational permits (such as Carnivals and Fairs, Exhibits and Trade Shows, or local codified “Special Events” …). See BSC TP-106 (Rev. 10/20) Initial Statement of Reasons June 21, 2021 Rulemaking File SFM 06/21 – Part 9 – 2021 Triennial Code Cycle.
CFC Chapter 56 – Explosives and Fireworks
Section 5608.1.2: This amendment is carried over from the previous Ordinance. It establishes a requirement for Pyrotechnic Operators to submit a complete application for a proposed public/private firework show, far enough in advance to allow Fire and City staff to review, approve and provide community notification.
Section 5608.2: A new Section 5608.2 is added to the Fire Code to establish a minimum required radius of the fallout area for aerial shells to be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved.
This is necessary due to the climatic wind conditions within Rancho Mirage.
CFC Appendix B – Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
Section B103.2.1: A new Section B103.2.1 is added to the Fire Code to establish the minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area to be 1,500 gallons per minute to ensure that adequate fire-flow is provided.
Table B105.2 of Appendix B: This amendment is carried over from the previous Ordinance.
This allows the fire department to still have adequate fire flow mitigation with sprinkler protection and not jeopardize main distribution systems by inadequately under sizing them and have costly upgrades for future projects. With the geographical diversity that Rancho Mirage has it is important that this requirement be added to ensure adequate water in the event of a fire.
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CFC Appendix C – Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution
Section C103.1 of Appendix C: This provision is carried over from the previous Ordinance.
This provision is to clarify the additional location of fire hydrants to be at intersections. This requirement has been standard policy within Rancho Mirage and Riverside County.
2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) Amendments
That California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the City Council finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification.
2025 CWUIC
CODE SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I,
II, III
102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code Administrative
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative 104.2 Determination of Compliance Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1 Liability Administrative
105.2 Permits Required Administrative
108.2 Schedule of Permit fees Administrative
108.7 Cost Recovery Administrative
109.3.7 Violation and Penalties Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Administrative 501.1 Scope I, II, & III
602.1 General I, II, & III
602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan I, II, & III
603.1 General I, II, & III
603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans I, II, & III 603.3.1 Contents I, II, & III
604.1 General I, II, & III
604.3 Requirements I, II, & III
604.3.1 Retroactivity I, II, & III
604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and
combustible material from improved parcels I, II, & III 604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from
structures I, II, & III
604.7.1 Structures I, II, & III
604.7.2 Timing for New Buildings and additions to Existing Buildings I, II, & III
604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems I, II, & III
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CODE SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I,
II, III
604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and
requirements I, II, & III
604.8.1 Requirements I, II, & III
604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.2.1
Non-Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings,
additions to Existing Buildings, and new or
replacement landscape
I, II, & III
604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0 I, II, & III 604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings I, II, & III 604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 restrictions I, II, & III
604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items I, II, & III 604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items I, II, & III 604.8.4.2 Spacing I, II, & III
604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2 I, II, & III 604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation I, II, & III
604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2 I, II, & III 604.8.5.3 Firewood I, II, & III
604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe I, II, & III 604.8.5.5 Trees I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy I, II, & III 604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.1 New Structures I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures I, II, & III
604.8.5.7 Grasses I, II, & III
604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities I, II, & III 604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines I, II, & III
604.11 Fencing I, II, & III
604.11.1 Scope I, II, & III
604.11.2 New Fencing I, II, & III
604.11.3 Existing Fencing I, II, & III
607.1 General I, II, & III
607.1.1 Combustible Materials I, II, & III
607.2 Storage for off-site use I, II, & III
608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks I, II, & III
608.2 General I, II, & III
608.2.1 Setback reduction I, II, & III
609.2.7.1 Greenbelts I, II, & III
609.2.7.2 Access to Greenbelts I, II, & III
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2025 CWUIC
CODE SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I,
II, III
A102.1 General I, II, & III
A105.1 General I, II, & III
A105.4 Combustible Materials I, II, & III
2025 CWUIC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason
Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:
For purposes of this subdivision, a city may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.
CWUIC Chapter 1 – Administration:
Section 102.4.1.1: A new section added to the CWUIC to clarify that where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
Section 104.1.1: Similar to the existing Ordinance amendment to the Fire Code, this section ensures that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Riverside County area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the Riverside County Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the County of Riverside and City of Rancho Mirage.
Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that “Guidelines” may be created to render interpretations of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and shall be enforceable as part of the code.
Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This amended section is the same as in the Fire Code carried over from the existing Ordinance to resolve any conflict between state law and the fire code provisions.
Section 105.2: This new amendment to CWUIC Section 105.2 adds an additional permit item for “Landscape and Fuel Modification Zones.”
Section 108.2: This amended section is similar to the previous Ordinance for the Fire Code.
This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with Rancho Mirage fee schedule.
Section 108.7: This new section is similar to the previous Ordinance for the fire code. This section is maintained in accordance with the Health and Safety Code 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.
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Section 109.3.7: This amended section is similar to the previous Ordinance for the fire code provisions. Ordinance requires punishments and penalties for violations to be in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
CWUIC Chapter 2 – Definitions:
Section 202: This new amendment is similar to the previous Ordinance for the Fire Code.
This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of Riverside County whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance. This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Ordinance.
CWUIC Chapter 3 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas:
Section 302.1.1: New amendment designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Rancho Mirage City Council has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and designated those areas within Rancho Mirage as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Maps have been adopted by Rancho Mirage as required by statute.
CWUIC Chapter 5 – Special Building Construction Requirements:
Section 501.1: A new amendment clarifying that for the purpose of the special building construction requirements in Chapter 5, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
CWUIC Chapter 6 – Fire Protection Requirements:
Section 602.1: A new amendment to Section 602.1 to clarify when a Fire Protection Plan is required. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 602.3.2: A new amendment to Section 602.3.2 to clarify the items required in a Final Fire Protection Plan. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
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Section 603.1: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to include a reference to replacement landscaping. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 603.3: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to require Landscape and Fuel Modification Plans for any project in a Wildland-Urban Interface Area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 603.3.1: A new amendment to Section 603.3.1 adding the requirement for the delineation of the 5-foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30-foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100-foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures as part of the landscape plans.
This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.1: A new amendment to Section 604.1 to delete references to State Responsibility Areas (SRA) to include the defensible space requirements within the local responsibility area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.3: A new amendment to Section 604.3 to include a reference to Appendix A of the CWUIC and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines. *Additionally, Item 4 was updated to correctly reflect the applicable CCR section as the base code was observed to have a misprint.
Section 604.3.1: A new Section 604.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to add a requirement that when required, by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this Code or State Law. Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this Code, may be done over a two to four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.6: A new Section 604.6 is added to the CWUIC requiring that all improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.7: A new Section 604.7 is added to the CWUIC to require clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
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Section 604.7.2: A new Section 604.7.2 is added to the CWUIC to provide a timeline for the clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.7.3: A new Section 604.7.3 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the vegetation clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems in the wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8: A new Section 604.8 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the three defensible space zones. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.1: A new Section 604.8.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the code sections for the defensible space requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.2: A new Section 604.8.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the purpose and location of Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.2.1: A new Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the Zone 0 requirements for all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.2.2: A new Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the vegetation and landscape requirements in Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.2.3: A new section heading 604.8.2.3 is added to the CWUIC for the Zone 0 requirements for existing buildings. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.2.3.1: A new Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the Zone 0 requirements applicable to existing buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.3: A new Section 604.8.3 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
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Section 604.8.3.1: A new Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.4: A new Section 604.8.4 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.4.1: A new Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.4.2: A new Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the spacing requirements for trees and vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5: A new section heading 604.8.5 is added to the CWUIC for the general requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.1: A new Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring the removal of all dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles within Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the CWUIC requiring the use of combustible mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements of Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines within Zones 1 and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the CWUIC indicating the requirements for firewood within Zones 0, 1, and 2 are found in Section 607 of the code.
This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.4: A new Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the CWUIC requiring that any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.5: A new Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the CWUIC requiring that new trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
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horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2 and separation distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent with the required spacing measured between trees at maturity. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground clearance requirements for trees within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground cover under tree canopies within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.6: A new section heading 604.8.5.6 is added to the CWUIC to address continuous tree canopies within Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.6.1: A new Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting continuous tree canopies adjacent to new structures within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.6.2: A new Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the CWUIC to address the requirements for continuous tree canopies adjacent to existing structures within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.8.5.7: A new Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the CWUIC requiring that natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4-inch stubble with clippings removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.9: A new Section 604.9 is added to the CWUIC addressing defensible space requirements around communication site towers and their support buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility structure as required by the Fire Code Official within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.10: A new Section 604.10 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting vegetation planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
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Section 604.11: A new section heading 604.11 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.11.1: A new Section 604.11.1 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within Zone 0 in a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.11.2: A new Section 604.11.2 is added to the CWUIC to require new fencing and gates to be constructed of a non-combustible material in a wildland-urban interface area.
This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 604.11.3: A new Section 604.11.3 is added to the CWUIC to allow fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026 in a wildland-urban interface area to remain, except the entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is replaced. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 607.1: A new amendment to Section 607.1 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood within Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 607.1.1: A new Section 607.1.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring combustible materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any building and that piles shall not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet and shall be separated by a minimum of 20-foot clear area when located within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 607.2: A new amendment to Section 607.2 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 608.1.1: A new Section 608.1.1 is added to the CWUIC with restricted development setbacks for new structures and additions to existing structures located less than 100 feet from any protected habitat within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 608.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2 of the CWUIC expanding the applicability of the required 30-foot setback to new tract and parcel maps, new buildings, and additions to existing buildings within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
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Section 608.2.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.1 of the CWUIC deleting the exception of complying with the special building construction requirements as a setback reduction within a wildland-urban interface area, since the structures would already be subject to those requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 609.2.7.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.1 of the CWUIC addressing the approval of greenbelt locations within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 609.2.7.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.2 of the CWUIC addressing the access points to proposed greenbelt locations for subdivisions and other developments within a wildland-urban interface area to allow for on-going maintenance and firefighter access. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
CWUIC Appendix A – General Requirements:
Section A102.1: A new amendment to Section A102.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for vegetation control to Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section A105.1: A new amendment to Section A105.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the storage and use of materials to Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section A105.4: A new amendment to Section A105.4 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the outside storage and use of combustible materials to the applicable fire code sections.
This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Rancho Mirage.
Section 3. REPEAL AND REPLACEMENT OF CHAPTER 15.12 OF TITLE 15 OF
THE RANCHO MIRAGE MUNICIPAL CODE
That Chapter 15.12 (“California Fire Code, 2019 Edition”) of Title 15 (“Buildings and Construction”) of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced with new Chapter 15.12 (“California Fire Code, 2022 Edition”) to read in its entirety as follows:
Chapter 15.12
California Fire Code, 2022 2025 Edition.
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A. Except as stated in this section or as amended in Section 8.08.020 of this chapter
15.12.020; all of the provisions and appendices of the 20222025 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the unincorporated areas of Riverside County City of Rancho Mirage. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 20222025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, (except that Sections 103.2 and 111.3112.3 are not adopted); and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections 403.11, 503, 510.2, 1103.2 and 5707, of the California Fire Code published by the California Building Standards Commission are adopted for the purpose of establishing the minimum requirements consistent with nationally recognized good practice for providing a reasonable level of life safety and property protection from the hazards of fire, explosion, or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures, and premises, and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations within the city.
B. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms therein, on file with the building official, are referenced and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
§ 15.12.020 Amendments to the California Fire Code.
A. Scope and General Requirements Administration.
1) Section 101.1 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Rancho Mirage Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
2) Section 101.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this code or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this code which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this code are hereby declared to be severable.
B. Applicability.
1) Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
102.5 Application of Residential Code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.5105.6 of this code shall apply.
2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
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3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R309.6 R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.
2) A new Section 102.13.1 is added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Where a conflict exists between the adopted provisions of the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
C. Duties and Powers of the Fire Code Official
1) A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this code and to perform such duties as directed by the City Council.
2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this code. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s, direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of City of Rancho Mirage pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.
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3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Officers of the City of Rancho Mirage.
3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
2) Section 104.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:
1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
3) Sections 104.7 104.8 and 104.7.1 104.8.1 of the California Fire Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.7 104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County and City of Rancho Mirage or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
4) A new Section 104.13 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.13 104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to Close Hazardous Fire Areas.
Except upon National Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar days must be approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and/or the City Council within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Fire Chief's original order of closure.
Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire department personnel. For the purpose of this section, "hazardous fire area" shall mean public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage.
Such areas are designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.
D. Fees.
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1) Section 107.2 108.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
107.2 108.2 Schedule of Permit Fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in the City of Rancho Mirage Fee Schedule.
2) A new Section 107.7 108.7 is added to Section 107 108 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
107.7 108.7 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation, rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, as may be amended from time to time.
Additionally, any person who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150, et seq., as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectable by Riverside County in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County and City of Rancho Mirage in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county or city official (as applicable) shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.
E. Means of Appeals.
1) Section 111.1 112.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
111.1 112.1 Board of Appeals Established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief and Chief Deputy shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy or their designee(s) shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of 932
the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
F. Violations.
1) Section 112.4 113.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
112.4 113.4 Violations and Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this Code or ordinance. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with Title 4 of the City of Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, Fee Schedule and California Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
G. Definitions.
1) Section 202, definition of "Fire Chief" in the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief's designee.
H. Open Flames.
1) Section 308.1.6.3 308.1.7 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
308.1.6.3 308.1.7 Sky Lanterns or Similar Devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern or similar device.
I. Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
1) A new Section 503.1.2.1 is added to Section 503.1.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Unless otherwise approved, where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
2) Section 503.2.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7,315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4,115 mm). For additional requirements or alternatives see Riverside County Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
3) Section 503.2.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes and to modify the minimum fire lane access widths for fire or rescue operations.
4) A new Section 503.6.1 is added to Section 503.6 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.6.1 Automatic Opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
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Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels. 5) A new Section 503.7 is added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.7 Loading Areas and Passenger Drop-Off Areas. On private properties, where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or utilized for passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum required width for the fire apparatus access road.
J. Fire Protection Water Supplies.
1) A new Section 507.5.7 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire Hydrant Size and Outlets. As determined by the fire code official, fire hydrant sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:
1. Residential Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one- half (2 ½) inch outlet.
2. Super Hydrant Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one- half (2 ½) inch outlet.
3. Super Hydrant Enhanced – two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one-half (2 ½) inch outlet.
2) A new Section 507.5.8 is added to Section 507 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire Hydrant Street Marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Technical Policy 06-11 Guidelines, as may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.
K. Fire Command Center.
1) Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California Building Code, in buildings greater than 300,000 square feet in area and in Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.7 508.1.8.
2) Section 508.1.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1.1 Location and Access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the fire code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access.
3) Section 508.1.3 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the total building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater. The room shall have , with a minimum dimension of 0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.
Where a fire command center is solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire code official.
L. Fire Protection and Utility Equipment Identification and Location. 1) Section 509.2.1 is added to section 509.2 of the California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
509.2.1 Minimum Clearances. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.
M. Mechanical Refrigeration.
1) Section 608.11.1.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
608.11.1.2 Manual Operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.
N. Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
1) Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where Required. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,000 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1—903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
1. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
2. All existing buildings, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,600 square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following: change of use/occupancy, removal of an existing fire wall as defined by the California Building Code, or additions of 50% or more are made to the original building area and the resulting square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet.
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homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.
2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes.
3. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.
4. Non-combustible fueling station canopies not exceeding 10,000 square feet when separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.
5. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.
6. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.
One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code.
Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exceptions in Section 903.2.3.
b. Exception 2 in Section 903.2.11.3.
2) A new Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Section 903 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically Calculated Systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
O. COMMERCIAL HOOD AND DUCT SYSTEMS.
1) A new Section 904.2.2.1 is added to Section 904.2.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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extinguishing system shall actuate the fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. If a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is not present, one will be required to be installed to provide monitoring for the automatic fire -extinguishing system.
P. Designation of High-Piled Storage Areas. HIGH-PILED STORAGE - GENERAL FIRE
PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
1) A new Section 3206.4.2 is added to Section 3204.2 3206.4 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
3204.2.1 3206.4.2 Minimum Requirements for Client Leased or Occupant Owned Warehouses. Designs of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. Unless otherwise approved, a Professional Engineer, Licensed in the State of California, The responsible fire protection engineer shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate sprinkler system design. The fire protection engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities will be isolated or separated, and include references to the design document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
Q. MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES.
1) A new Section 4107 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES.
2) New Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 are added to Section 4107 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors shall comply with this section.
4107.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food preparation vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 4107.2.1 through 4107.2.3. 4107.2.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including hood, grease- removal devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances, shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with Section 606.3. 4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire protection systems and devices shall be maintained in accordance with Section 901.6.
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inspection agency or a company that is registered with the U.S.
Department of Transportation to requalify LP-gas cylinders, to ensure that system components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service and not subject to leaking. CNG containers shall be inspected every 3 years in a qualified service facility. CNG containers shall not be used past their expiration date as listed on the manufacturer’s container label. Upon satisfactory inspection, the approved inspection agency shall affix a tag on the fuel gas system or within the vehicle indicating the name of the inspection agency and the date of satisfactory inspection.
R. Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
1) A new Section 4904.2.1 is added to Section 4904 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4904.2.1 High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. In accordance with Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ), located in the Local Responsibility Areas (LRA), are designated as shown on the most recently published VHFHSZ IN LRA map, as recommended and published by the Director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), which may be revised from time to time. The most recent VHFHSZ IN LRA map is on file at the office of the Fire Chief, which supersedes other maps previously adopted designating high fire hazard areas.
S. FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
1) Section 5608.1.2 is added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.1.2 Additional local regulations. Use and prohibitions of fireworks shall be additionally compliant with Rancho Mirage Municipal code Chapter 8.38.
2) A new Section 5608.2 is added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.2 Fallout Area. For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the fallout area shall be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved.
T. Appendix B.
1) A new Section B103.2.1 is added to Section B103.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions. The minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall be 1,500 gallons per minute.
2) Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
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(Design Standard)
No automatic sprinkler
system
Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)b
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute. b The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
U. Appendix C.
1) Section C103.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.
Section 5. ADDING CHAPTER 15.13 (CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, 2025 EDITION) TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION) TO THE RANCHO MIRAGE
MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
That Chapter 15.13 (California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition) is hereby added to the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code, as follows:
§ 15.13.000. Adoption by reference.
Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in § 15.13.010 of this Ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the City of Rancho Mirage. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and sections A101 through A102.2, A102.4, A104, A105.1, A105.4 through A105.4.2, A106 through A106.2 and A107 through A107.5 are adopted.
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§ 15.13.010. Amendments and Additions.
AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE:
A. APPLICABILITY,
1) A new Section 102.4.1.1 is added to Section 102.4.1 of the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
B. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL.
1) A new Section 104.l.l is added to Section 104.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this code and to perform such duties as directed by the Rancho Mirage City Council.
2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this code. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce City of Rancho Mirage ordinances pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
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3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.
3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Compliance Officers of the City of Rancho Mirage.
3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management. 2) Section 104.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:
1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
3) Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County and City of Rancho Mirage or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
C. PERMITS.
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1) Section 105.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in it’s entirety and replaced with the following:
105.2 Permits Required. Unless otherwise exempted, buildings or structures regulated by this code shall not be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, removed, converted, demolished or changed in use or occupancy unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the code official.
For buildings or structures erected for temporary uses, see Section A108.3.
Where required by the code official, a permit shall be obtained for the following activities, operations, practices or functions within a wildland-urban interface area:
1. Automobile wrecking yard.
2. Candles and open flames in assembly areas.
3. Explosives or blasting agents.
4. Fireworks.
5. Flammable or combustible liquids.
6. Hazardous materials.
7. Liquefied petroleum gases.
8. Landscape and fuel modification zones.
9. Lumberyards.
10. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations.
11. Open burning.
12. Pallet Yards.
13. Pyrotechnical special effects material.
14. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures.
15. Tire storage.
16. Welding and cutting operations.
D. FEES.
1) Section 108.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth by fee resolution of the City Council.
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2) A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County and City of Rancho Mirage in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied.
These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county and/or city official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.
E. INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
1) Section 109.3.7 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
109.3.7 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this code, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this code. Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5 and Government Code Section 51185.
F. DEFINITIONS.
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1) Section 202, definition of "Fire Chief” in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.
G. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS.
1) Section 302.1.1 is added to Section 302.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Rancho Mirage Council has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and designated those areas within the City as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
H. SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
1) Section 501.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface shall be amended as follows:
501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures in a wildland-urban interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and this code. For the purpose of this Chapter, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
Exceptions:
1. Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11 m2) in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm)
from applicable buildings.
2. Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
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I. FIRE PROTECTION PLANS.
1) Section 602.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.1 General. A fire protection plan shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for any proposed subdivision of land or building project. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.
The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.
Submittal of a preliminary fire protection plan shall be required prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.
Exception: A single-family dwelling (Group R-3 Occupancy) when located on an existing legal parcel.
2) Section 602.3.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan. Final fire protection plan shall include items listed in Section 602.3.1 and the following:
1. A map identifying all proposed plants in the fuel modification zones with a legend that includes a symbol for each proposed plant species. The plan shall include specific information on each species proposed, including but not limited to:
1.1. The plant life-form;
1.2. The scientific and common name; and
1.3. The expected height and width for mature growth.
2. Identification of irrigated and non-irrigated zones.
3. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.
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5. Identification of points of access for equipment and personnel to maintain vegetation in common areas.
6. Methods and timetables for controlling, changing, or modifying areas on the property.
7. Legally binding statements regarding community responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zones.
8. Legally binding statements to be included in covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding property owner responsibilities for vegetation maintenance.
J. VEGETATION PLAN.
1) Section 603.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.1 General. Planting of vegetation for new and replacement landscaping shall be selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures.
2) Section 603.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans. Landscape and Fuel Modification plans shall be submitted for any project located in a WUI area. The landscape and Fuel Modification plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways, and to provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety.
3) Section 603.3.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:
1. Delineation of the 5-foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30-foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100-foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures.
2. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.
3. Identification of irrigated areas.
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4. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant material symbols.
5. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot (9144 mm) zone.
K. MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE.
1) Section 604.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.1 General. Vegetation and fuels shall be managed to reduce the severity of potential exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to buildings as required by applicable laws and regulations. 2) Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.3 Requirements. Vegetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section 1299.03.
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, Section 3.07.
5. The requirements of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
3) Section 604.3.1 is added to Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.3.1 Retroactivity. When required by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this code or State Law. Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this code, may be done over a two to four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official. 947
4) Section 604.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and combustible material from improved parcels. All improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. If the Fire Code Official determines this impractical, the provisions of Section 604.7 may be used. 5) Section 604.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. Clearance of fuels and vegetative growth from structures shall be per sections 604.7.1 through 604.7.4 of this code.
6) Section 604.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.1 Structures. Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any FHSZ, governed by this section, and any person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such buildings, shall at all times maintain around and adjacent to such building, an effective firebreak made by removing and clearing away, all combustible material on their property for a distance not less than 100 feet from all portions of the building.
Distances may be increased by the Fire Code Official due to a site-specific analysis based on local conditions and when required, based on a Fire Protection Plan. This section shall not apply to single specimens or stands of protected species of trees, Ornamental Landscape or similar plants used in landscaping and ground covers, that are well-pruned, maintained, and spaced, and do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from other nearby vegetation to a structure or from a structure to other nearby vegetation or to interrupt the advance of embers toward a structure.
7) Section 604.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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provisions of Section 604.7 shall be completed prior to vertical construction of any New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
8) Section 604.7.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems. The clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems and equipment shall comply with the following:
1. A minimum 10-foot clearance for clusters of panels not exceeding 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.
2. A minimum of 30-foot clearance for clusters of panels greater than 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.
3. Clusters shall be separated by a minimum of 20 feet.
4. Panels and clusters shall be not located within 30 feet of any Building subject to clearance requirements of Section 604 unless the clearance requirements of Section 604 are provided as measured from the perimeter of the panel or cluster.
9) Section 604.8 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and requirements. The required 100- foot Defensible Space clearance is identified in three (3) distinct zones: Zone 0, 1, and 2.
10) Section 604.8.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.1 Requirements. Defensible Space shall be in accordance with the requirements of Appendix A of this code, Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines and the specific requirements for each zone listed in Sections 604.8.2 through 604.8.5.
11) Section 604.8.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location. Zone 0 reduces the likelihood of structure ignition by reducing the potential for direct ignition of the structure from flame contact, by embers that accumulate at the base of a wall, and/or indirect ignitions 949
when embers ignite vegetation, vegetative debris, or other combustible materials located close to the structure that result in either a radiant heat and/or a direct flame contact exposure to the structure.
Zone 0 is the horizontal area within the first five (5) feet around the structure, including stairs, balconies, attached or adjacent decks, and outbuildings. Zone 0 is measured from the edge of a structure, attached or adjacent decks, patio covers, balconies, and floor projections above-grade. Zone 0 also includes the area on the roof of a building, and underneath and on top of attached decks, patio covers, balconies, and stair landings.
Advisory Notice: Riverside County Fire Department has local Zone 0 requirements currently in effect for new Buildings and additions to existing Buildings. New State regulations for Zone 0 are currently under development by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. Any State regulation more restrictive than this code shall apply. This may require thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation to meet State Law and regulations. 12) Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.1 Non-Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, and new or replacement landscape. Fuels, including Combustible Materials and vegetation, are prohibited in Zone 0 for all New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas.
The application date of Section 604.8.2.1 shall be the later application date when any of the following occur:
1. Fire Department Clearance for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
2. Building permit for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
3. Landscape plans submitted for Riverside County Fire Department review.
4. Replacement of landscape when landscape plans are not required. 13) Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0.
1. New and existing tree canopies are prohibited within 10 feet of New Buildings, including the addition portion to Existing Buildings.
Exception: Existing protected oak trees shall be trimmed to provide a minimum 5-foot clearance above the roof and 5 feet to the side of any New Building, or the addition portion to an Existing Building.
2. Landscaped roofs are prohibited.
3. Vegetation underneath decks is prohibited.
4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.
5. Artificial or synthetic grass is prohibited within Zone 0.
6. Vines and climbing plants are not allowed on structures, including decks, patio/shade structures, and any fences within 5 feet of a Building.
7. Combustible mulch and wood chips are prohibited.
8. Firewood is prohibited.
9. All fencing and gates shall be non-combustible. See Section 604.11. 14) Section 604.8.2.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings.
15) Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 restrictions. The following requirements apply within Zone 0 for all Existing Buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026:
1. No combustible landscape mulch or wood chips.
2. No firewood.
3. No vegetation underneath decks.
4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.
5. Roofs and gutters on Buildings shall be maintained free of any leaves, needles, or other vegetative Combustible Materials.
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6.The vertical clearance distance for trees and vegetation above any roof shall be not less than 3 feet.
7.A minimum 3-foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided to the side and above any eave or roof projection from the exterior wall of a Building.
A minimum 3-foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided below any eave or roof projection. This requirement also applies to any patio cover or other Building projections.
8.New trees are not allowed.
9.New or replacement landscaping shall comply with Sections 604.8.1, 604.8.2.1, and 604.8.2.2.
16)Section 604.8.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location. Zone 1 reduces the likelihood of fire burning directly to the structure. This is accomplished by modifying Fuels and creating a discontinuity between planting groups that limits the pathways for fire to burn to the structure and reduces the potential for near-to-building ember generation and radiant heat exposures. An additional purpose of this zone is to provide a defendable area for fire personnel to stage and take direct action.
Zone 1 is the area within 5-30 feet of structures and decks, with slopes not greater than 20 percent; 5-50 feet from Buildings and decks, when slopes are greater than 20 percent.
17)Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items. This is a minimal planting zone which includes very limited trees of a fire-smart type with additional spacing provided. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines. 18)Section 604.8.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location. Zone 2 is designed to reduce the potential behavior of an oncoming fire in such a way as to drop an approaching fire from 952
the crown of trees to the ground, reducing the flame heights, and the potential for ember generation and radiant heat exposure to structures. Additional benefits of the Zone 2 include facilitating direct defense actions and improving the function of Zones 0 and 1.
Zone 2 is the area from the outer edge of Zone 1 to 100 feet from structures and decks.
19) Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
20) Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4.2 Spacing. Spacing of vegetation and trees at the outer edge of Zone 2 shall be based upon the height of the vegetation within Zone 2 or the adjacent area beyond the 100-foot zone, whichever provides for the greater spacing. This may require clearance outside the 100-foot zone or setting back vegetation and trees within Zone 2 away from the 100-foot line.
21) Section 604.8.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2.
22) Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation. All dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles shall be removed. 23) Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2. Use of combustible Mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
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24) Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.3 Firewood. See Section 607.
25) Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe. Any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed.
26) Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5 Trees. New trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure. 27) Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing. The horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2. Separation distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent. Required spacing is measured between trees at maturity. 28) Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
29) 604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees. Trees exceeding 6 feet in height shall be limbed up from the ground 6 feet or 1/3 the height of the tree, whichever is less.
Exception: Fruit trees when approved by the Fire Code Official. 30) Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy. When approved ground cover and shrubs are located underneath trees, the vertical clearance to the lowest branch of the tree canopy shall not be less than three times the height of the ground cover or shrub under or adjacent to the tree. The horizontal clearance shall be 3 feet from the trunk of the tree.
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31) Section 604.8.5.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies.
32) Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.1 New Structures. Continuous tree canopies are not allowed. Tree spacing shall be in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
33) Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures. Continuous tree canopies may be allowed as determined by the Fire Code Official but will require the complete removal of any understory and smaller trees to meet requirements for a shaded fuel zone. Any remaining trees shall be limbed up a minimum of 12 feet from the ground or 1/3 the tree height, whichever is less. The intent is to not allow a crown (canopy) fire to spread unchecked to a structure and to bring any crown fire down to the ground level prior to Zone 1.
34) Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.7 Grasses. Natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4-inch stubble with clippings removed.
35) Section 604.9 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities. The clearance requirements of Sections 604.7 and 604.8 shall apply to communication site towers and their support Buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility Structure as required by the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code Official may consider a reduced distance, not less than 30 feet, for communication site towers, water tanks, and Structures with no interior space, based upon a site risk assessment. Also see Appendix A. 955
36) Section 604.10 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines.
No vegetation shall be planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors. 37) Section 604.11 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11 Fencing.
38) Section 604.11.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.1 Scope. This section only applies to fences, including gates within the fencing, within 5 feet of Building(s), including Decks, (Zone 0) that are in an applicable Fire Hazard Severity Zone req by Chapter 6 of this code. 39) Section 604.11.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.2 New fencing. New fencing and gates shall be constructed of a non- combustible material.
40) Section 604.11.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.3 Existing fencing. Fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026, may remain.
Exception: The entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the Building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is being replaced.
Fencing beyond 5 feet from the Building is not required to be replaced with non- combustible material.
L. STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
1) Section 607.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1 General. Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath Buildings or Structures, or on Decks or under eaves, 956
canopies, or other projections or overhangs. Firewood piles shall be located 30 feet (9144 mm) or more from structures unless completely covered by a fire- resistant material. Exposed wood piles located within the defensible space shall have a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3048 mm) down to bare mineral soil in all directions. Firewood shall not be stored within Zone 0. 2) Section 607.1.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1.1 Combustible Materials. Combustible Materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any Building. Piles shall not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 20-foot clear area. 3) Section 607.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.2 Storage for off-site use. Firewood and Combustible Materials not for consumption on the premises shall not be stored within Zones 0, 1, and 2. See Appendix A for storage requirements.
M. BUILDING SITING AND SETBACKS
1) Section 608.1.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks. New Structures and additions to existing Structures shall not be constructed less than 100 feet from any protected habitat, whether on the same or adjacent Parcels, where the 100-foot Defensible Space required under Section 604.7 cannot be provided, unless an alternate method of construction and protection is provided that can ensure the safety of the Structure and emergency responders as approved by the Fire Code Official.
Protected habitat includes lands restricted from brush clearance or modification due to Federal or State listed endangered species.
Protected habitat does not include sensitive habitat areas. 2) Section 608.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
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608.2 General. All parcels shall provide a minimum 30-foot (9144 mm) setback for all buildings from property lines and the center of a road, except as provided for in Section 608.2.1. [CCR T14 §1276.00(a)] This section applies to new Tract and Parcel maps, new Buildings, and additions to Existing Buildings.
3. Section 608.2.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
608.2.1 Setback reduction. A reduction in the minimum setback shall be based upon practical reasons, which may include but are not limited to, parcel dimensions or size; topographic limitations; Development density requirements or other Development patterns that promote low- carbon emission outcomes; sensitive habitat or other site constraints, and shall provide for an alternative method to reduce structure-to- structure ignition by incorporating a combination of features such as, but not limited to:
1. Non-combustible block walls or fences; or
2. Non-combustible material extending 5 feet (1524 mm)
horizontally from the furthest extent of the building; or
3. Hardscape landscaping; or
4. A reduction of exposed windows on the side of the structure with setback less than 30 feet (9144 mm). [CCR T14
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N. RIDGELINES, FUEL BREAKS, AND GREENBELTS.
1. Section 609.2.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.7.1 Greenbelts. Subdivisions and other developments, which propose Greenbelts as a part of the development plan, shall locate the Greenbelts strategically, as a separation between wildland fuels and Structures. The locations shall be approved by the inspection authority.
2. Section 609.2.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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609.2.7.2 Access to Greenbelts. A minimum of one (1) access point shall be provided to new Greenbelts at an approved location to allow for on-going maintenance and firefighter access. Additional access points shall be provided when required by the Fire Code Official.
O.APPENDIX A
1)Section A102.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
A102.1 General. Vegetation control shall comply with Sections A102.2 through A102.4 and with Chapter 6.
2)Section A105.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
A105.1 General. In addition to the requirements of the California Fire Code, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Chapter 6, and the Rancho Mirage Municipal code - storage and use of the materials shall be in accordance with Sections A105.2 through A105.4.2. 3)Section A105.4 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
A105.4 Combustible Materials. Outside storage of Combustible Materials such as, but not limited to, wood, rubber tires, building materials, or paper products shall comply with the other applicable sections of this code and this section. Storage of pallets shall be in accordance with California Fire Code, Section 2810. Storage and processing of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, Compost, Compostable Material, Mulch, solid biomass, raw product, and combustible yard waste and recycle material shall be in accordance with California Fire Code, Section 2808.
Section 6. SEVERABILITY
That the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 6. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS
That all the provisions of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code as heretofore adopted by the City of Rancho Mirage that are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.
Section 7. EFFECTIVE DATE
That this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2026.
Section 8. CITY ATTORNEY REVIEW
That the City Attorney prepared and framed this ordinance pursuant to Section
1.04.010 of the Rancho Mirage Municipal Code and finds that the City Council has the authority to adopt this ordinance, that the ordinance is constitutionally valid and that the ordinance is consistent with the general powers and purposes of the City as set forth in Section 1.04.031 of the RMMC.
Section 9. NECESSARY ACTIONS
That the Fire Chief or designee is authorized to take any and all further actions necessary to effectuate the adoption of this Ordinance and implementation of the adopted codes.
Section 10. CERTIFICATION
That the City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
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The foregoing Ordinance was approved and adopted at a meeting of the City Council held on _____________, 2025, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
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Lynn Mallotto, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristie Ramos, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Colin Kirkpatrick, City Attorney
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City Council Staff Report
IID (Imperial Irrigation District) Substation Funding and Reservation of Capacity Agreement
DATE ITEM #
December 4, 2025 ACTION CALENDAR - 6B.
Presented To Presented By
Mayor and City Council Isaiah Hagerman, City Manager
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Approve the Funding and Reservation of Capacity Agreement for Cook Street Substation, and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the Agreement, subject to revisions approved by all other parties and approved by the City Manager in consultation with the City Attorney; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Amendment to the Agreement, reserving up to an additional 5,000kVA of capacity for the City on terms substantially the same as the Agreement, which is approximately 8% additional capacity at $3.2 million.
DISCUSSION
Imperial Irrigation District (IID) is working with Riverside County, Cities of Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert and Developers for the Implementation of the Cook Substation Concept Under a Cost Share Agreement Mechanism, to Serve New Development’s Loading Requirements in the Thousand Palms area. The City Council has taken several previous actions to continue its participation in the discussions of a new substation. The IID has approved the attached agreement and now each participant has 30 days to approve the agreement. This proposed IID owned substation will include:
Engineering, Procurement and Construction of (1) 28 MVA and (1) 50MVA 92/13.2kV transformers, and associated equipment.
Transmission 92 kV CE upgrades/line extensions (in/out).
Implementation of distribution getaways for twenty (20) 12.47kV distribution circuits with conduit/vault outside wall/fence.
Preparation for a third 50 MVA transformer, conduit/vault systems for future capacity needs, in addition to redundancy for reliability purposes.
The proposed site for this substation is owned by Berger Foundation and is located approximately 1.1 miles north of Interstate I-10 Freeway on the west side of Cook Street (Chase School Road). The estimated cost of the substation with a 10% contingency is $39.67 million. The land and site improvements are not included in this estimate. Each participant will be charged based on their respective share of the substation capacity.
Currently, the City is reserved for 10,000kVA, which is 16.03% of the total capacity. The main goal of securing this capacity is to allow three affordable housing projects to develop. Without this capacity, these three affordable housing projects would not develop.
Contingency:
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The City of Rancho Mirage initially started with 15,000kVA of capacity. However, due to several factors, our share of the capacity was reduced to 10,000kVA. If another participant backs out or doesn’t need the amount of capacity that is reserved. Other participants can take the additional capacity. Should the opportunity come, the council could authorize the City Manager to amend our capacity not to exceed an additional 5,000kVA which would represent approximately 8% additional capacity at $3.2 million.
FISCAL IMPACT
Attachments
Attachment 1 - Draft IID Substation Funding & Reservation of Capacity Agreement 963
Cook Substation -Participants
High Level Substati on Cost: New Pro posed Substation
Sub1tation $.36 .71M 1-28 &1-601 MVA Transformers
Distribution Getaways $ 2.0M Total Cost • $39,67
Tranamiasion In and Ou $0.96M
Total $39.67M
UsablekVA
Cost i,erkVA $
Project kVA Customer Cost %
Majestic Realty Thousand Palms
Warehouse 8,550 s 5435 ,813
Palm Cree'k 5 850 $ 3 719 241
Classic Club Deve lopment . --(Eartv Phase & Partial Phase 1} Classic Club Deve lopment
(Hospitality, Restaurant, Retail Recr,eati on) 18,000 s 111,443,818 Avajlab'le Capacity for Future Growth (CounM 10000 s 6 357 677 City of Palm Desert (Zone 2) -East of Cook St. 5 000 s 3178 839 City of Pal m Desert (Zone 1 -1 0MW) 5,000 $ 3 178,838
City of Rancho Mira.ae 10,000 $ 6 357 ,677
Totals 62,400, $ 39,671.902
'Thi s High Leve l Cost r tllects a 10 ~ conting ncy for total substation costs . a) Distribution feeder extens ions wh ich are the appli cants responsibility, and not part of th is High Level Cost. b) Substation cost does not include lf1e rep l acement cost for the upgr de of lf1e 29 MVA transform r to a 50 MVA. c , Substa 'on site and site improveme.nts are not part of th is Hi gh Level Cost. 6~
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