After a six-week break, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission gathered last night to discuss changes to lighting, noise, and trash containment development codes. Last night’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission featured a public hearing on proposed changes to Article 4 Site Development Regulations, specifically relating to lighting, noise, and trash containment. But before that, the commission got an earful from resident Douglas Walters who lives near the city’s cemetery.…

This Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will gather for their July meeting. The agenda features just one item of business, a public hearing on changes to the development code. Proposed amendments to Article 4, Site Development Regulations, will apply to the following chapters: Lighting Standards (such as adding enforcement regulations for light trespass), Noise Control, and Trash Enclosure Standards. As issues of aggressive lighting, noise violations and unsightly trash…

Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather for a public hearing on revisions to the General Fund, and discuss event grants, contributions to local nonprofits, and a possible partnership. Tonight’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council will include a public hearing on proposed budget revisions for the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The revisions include a cost-of-living adjustment for city employees and a fund transfer for the animal shelter project. Council will…

This week, the Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors will gather for their monthly meeting. On Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will meet to discuss water-related issues. The agenda includes the presentation of a draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The remainder of the public meeting will consist of management reports on maintenance, water quality, and finance. The meeting will also include a closed session performance review for…