Planning for our Future

The City of Palm Springs is updating its Zoning Code to better reflect today’s needs and accommodate future growth. This is the City’s first comprehensive update to the Zoning Code since 1988 and will incorporate the 2023 Limited General Plan Update and the 2021-2029 Housing Element (currently underway).

The Zoning Code is Palm Springs' rules for how land can be used. It determines what types of activities and buildings are allowed in different areas--such as residential, commercial, or industrial uses--and manages development cohesively. The Zoning Code strives to find the best ways to foster a compatible pattern of land uses and development that furthers the City’s vision and goals. This modernization of the Zoning Code is also intended to make it more flexible, user-friendly, and responsive to the needs of the diverse communities that make Palm Springs Like No Place Else!

Click here to learn more with our Zoning 101 flyer.

Project GoalS

How You Can Help

The motto of the City of Palm Springs is “The People are the City”, and we are committed to involving all residents and citizens in the decisions that build the community. Public participation in the Zoning Code update process is very important and there will be many opportunities to get involved and provide meaningful input. Please sign-up and follow this page for updates and engagement opportunities. The project timeline, resources, and our contact information are available below.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Community Meeting #3: New Zoning Districts & Zoning Map

If you missed our third round of in-person community meetings, please join us for a virtual meeting to get a first look at the early draft of the new Zoning Districts and Zoning Map. Share with us your feedback on key recommendations that will help shape the city’s future!

• Creating More Housing Options
• Height in Residential & Commercial Zones
• Parks & Open Space

Join the conversation and engage with us.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/ZonePS

Dial-in: +1 669 444 9171

Click to view our flyer and presentation.

COMMUNITY MEETING #3 BOARDS

Building on previous public outreach efforts and the findings of the zoning code audit (a diagnostic analysis of the current zoning regulations, available on this website), a proposal for new zoning districts and an updated zoning map was presented at our Community Meeting #3 (held March 31–April 1).

The proposed zoning map and districts, along with their intended purposes and key metrics, are displayed on the boards below. A set of targeted questions is also provided to help guide your input. Please share your comments and ideas by May 23, 2025. Note: The materials presented on the boards are a draft and for discussion purposes only.

Palm springs zoning map: proposed changes

Slide to compare the existing zoning map (left) with proposed zoning map (right). Click on a parcel to view its zoning district, and leave a comment on the proposed zoning map changes!

COMMUNITY MEETING #2

Community Meeting #2: Zoning Code Audit & Approach

Our second community meeting discussed what we've learned as part of the audit of Palm Springs' current zoning and outlined our approach as to how we could modernize the code going forward.

Review the meeting materials including the presentation, posters, and Code Audit.

Zoning code Audit

The Code Audit shown below and linked here outlines our proposed approach to updating the Palm Springs Zoning Code. Public comments are now closed but please reach out to us if you have any questions!

Project Timeline

The Zoning Code Update launched in April 2024 and is expected to be adopted by March 2026.

Click here to view an enlarged version of the below timeline.

Connect with us!

Planning Department Phone: (760) 323-8245

Email: zoneps@palmspringsca.gov