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Council adopts zoning amendment to allow single‑family homes and day cares in downtown edge overlay
Summary
After recusal by two members, the council adopted an ordinance amending zoning to permit single‑family dwellings and day care centers in the downtown edge transition overlay; motion passed 3–0.
The Palm Desert City Council voted Oct. 23 to adopt a zoning ordinance amendment that permits single‑family dwellings and day care centers in the downtown edge transition overlay, correcting nonconforming uses and aligning zoning with a previously approved general plan change.
Staff context: Carlos Flores of the development services department said council previously approved a general plan amendment and a zoning change in August to allow the uses; the current action corrects a procedural error and adopts the zoning amendment as an ordinance with the required public hearing and notice.
Why it matters: Council members said allowing single‑family homes and child day‑care uses in the downtown edge transition overlay clarifies the city’s code, resolves nonconformities and supports quality‑of‑life and economic development goals.
Recusals and vote: Two members of the council — Mayor Jan C. Harnick and Mayor Pro Tem Truby — recused themselves from the item because of the proximity of real estate they own to the affected area. Council Member Nestandy presided over the hearing in their absence. The ordinance passed 3–0.
Implementation: Staff indicated the ordinance had been circulated with the required 20‑day public notice and that adoption completes the process started with the general plan amendment.
