The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission gathers this Tuesday evening for a brief agenda that includes development code amendments and an introduction of the new city manager.
On Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meets for a public hearing on proposed amendments to Article 4 of the development code, as pre-discussed in mid-April. Some of the proposed changes include the allowance of storage for boats, RVs and trailers in the front and street side yard setbacks of RS and RL zoning districts.
Regarding fence heights, the commission agreed that six foot in the front yard and street side yard setback is appropriate in residential, public and commercial zoning districts and that eight foot in the front yard and street side yard setback is appropriate in the industrial zoning district.
Other primary changes include:
- Height limitations for water elements/art pieces in setback areas.
- Established setbacks for pools/spas.
- Removing requirements for roof pitch and 24-inch eaves on manufactured homes.
- Removing the requirement for multi-family development to be open communities.
- Removing the requirement for the development of design guidelines.
- No longer allowing cargo containers on vacant lots.
- Limiting the construction of guest houses to one per lot.
- Simplified language on architectural compatibility.
- Limit of two cargo containers per residential lot.
- Modified square footage limit for development standard compliance.
- No requirement for the development of design guidelines.
- Modified language regarding barbed wire fencing.
- No requirement for graffiti resistant treatment as it is not enforceable.
The meeting will conclude with the introduction of newly-hired City Manager H. Stone James who began his new position on April 29. James was most recently the Economic Development Director for Cathedral City in Riverside County.
The meeting takes place on Tuesday, May 21, at 5:00 p.m. at City Hall, 6136 Adobe Road. It can be livestreamed or viewed on-demand via the city’s website, 29palms.org.
