Planning Commission - November 10, 2026

The City of Desert Hot Springs Planning Commission met on November 10, 2026. The commission unanimously recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending Zoning Code Chapter 17.180 on marijuana storefront facilities. Staff described the amendment as a cleanup to remove contradictory language concerning storefront retail in commercial districts; it was found categorically exempt from environmental review. A comment letter received by the city had been resolved.

The commission also unanimously approved tentative parcel map TM 25-3 (TPM 38777), allowing a 2.48-acre residential parcel to be divided into four lots, subject to conditions. Required improvements include three-quarter-width street work with curb, gutter, and sidewalk; if development affects a mapped blue-line stream, the applicant must obtain applicable approvals and clearances from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and California wildlife authorities. The map was found categorically exempt under CEQA Class 15. No procurement, contract awards, or spending decisions were identified.