The Yucca Valley Planning Commission began its meeting with a public hearing on a Development Code amendment. At its meeting on May 14, the Commission adopted a resolution requiring a landscape plan and landscape irrigation review as part of the Land Use Compliance Review application. Upon review of the Ordinance’s language, the Commissioners raised concern that Land Use Compliance Review applicants, which regard a minor expansion to an existing structure, would be held to the same standards as…

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will kick off its meeting with a public hearing on an amendment to the Development Code. The Planning Commission previously adopted a resolution requiring a landscape plan and irrigation review as part of the Land Use Compliance Review. Amendments to the Development Code require a public hearing before becoming regulation. The Planning Commission will also host another round of discussions regarding mobile food vending. The Town has shown interest in creating…

The Yucca Valley Town Council meeting kicked off with a review of the Capital Improvement Plan. Presented by Public Works Director Alex Qishta, the five-year CIP identifies various public infrastructure projects, their planning schedule, and financing options. Examples include the Aquatics and Recreation Center, the Community Center Athletic Facility, the Highway 62 Monument Sign, improvements to the Senior Center, the slurry/crack seal project, various road widening projects, and more. …

The Yucca Valley Town Council will receive reports regarding upcoming initiatives, starting with the town’s Capital Improvement Plan. This five-year plan was presented to the Planning Commission at their June 25 meeting. It details the status of different public infrastructure projects, including the Aquatics and Recreation Center, the Old Town Beautification and Sustainability Project, the slurry/crack seal project, and more. The Town Council is expected to adopt the program through the end of…

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission kicked off their meeting by considering an application by the Tiny Pony Tavern. The proposal includes a 533-square-foot covered patio expansion to the current outdoor space including 20 additional seats. The Tiny Pony has a shared parking agreement with Desierto Alto, their neighbor directly to the east, which accommodates parking necessary for the expansion.  The Commissioners did raise concern over the back fence, which is currently constructed with mixed…

As part of their conversations around improving the town’s appearance, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider guidelines for special events and parking lot sales. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider two renovation applications. The Tiny Pony Tavern has applied for a 533-square-foot covered patio expansion to their current outdoor space, which would include 20 additional seats and parking to accommodate the upgrade. The Town is also moving ahead with Phase 2 of the…

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed Commercial Design Guidelines for outdoor sidewalk displays. Town Staff presented the Yucca Valley Planning Commission with sample guidelines for sidewalk and outdoor displays commonly found at secondhand stores throughout town. This is the fourth time the Commission has considered potential regulations for such displays, which were previously discussed at a meeting in November and two in May. Town Staff drafted Commercial Design Guidelines based on…