- ZONING DESCRIPTION
- Zoning Jurisdiction: DESERT HOT SPRINGS CITY
- Zoning Category: COMMERCIAL
- Zoning Code: C-D, Commercial Districts Link
- Zoning District: COMMERCIAL
- Zoning Description: Downtown Commercial District
- Zoning Density/FAR: 2
- Zoning Density/FAR Desc.: 2; Residential Density: 30 du per acre
- Zoning Summary: This district is intended to encourage the development of a concentration of pedestrian-oriented commercial, entertainment, personal service, and office uses in the central business area of the City, which will provide a focal point of activity for the City and the surrounding areas. Multifamily residential uses that compliment commercial uses are also encouraged to create a lively downtown area.
- Permitted Uses: Permitted Uses Include But Are Not Limited To: Multi-Family (AUP required) , General Retail, Office, Research & Development , Hotel/Motel (AUP required), Educational/School
- Max Site Coverage
- Min Lot Area: 108,900 sq ft; Individual lot area: 5,000 sq ft
- Max Building Height: 35 ft
- Front Setback Distance: 0 ft
- Side Setback Distance: 0 ft (except 10 ft adjacent to a street and 10 ft adjacent to residential)
- Rear Setback Distance: 0 ft (except 10 ft adjacent to a street and 20 ft adjacent to residential)
- Additionally, Parcel 1 appears well-positioned for affordable housing development, potentially benefiting from California’s various affordable housing laws, with CEQA exemptions and density bonus programs.
Property Description
This ±8.92-acre property at Pierson Boulevard and Cholla Drive occupies a fully signalized intersection within Desert Hot Springs’ Downtown and General Commercial zones. The zoning supports a broad range of potential uses, including residential development at densities of up to 30 dwelling units per acre, hotel/motel, retail, and office, subject to applicable zoning and approval requirements.
Mission Springs Water District’s sanitary sewer and water lines are located at the site, with retail and schools nearby. The property may also offer affordable housing development potential, with qualifying projects potentially eligible for California density bonus programs and CEQA exemptions, subject to applicable requirements and City review.
With substantial acreage, versatile zoning, and connectivity to regional employment corridors throughout the Coachella Valley and Inland Empire, this offering presents a compelling opportunity for developers and investors.