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Indio planning commission urges City Council to consider pause and study of new gas stations
Summary
After a staff study session on landscaping and EV chargers, the Indio Planning Commission debated whether to recommend a moratorium and a feasibility market study for new gas stations; public comment urged an immediate temporary application hold while staff compiles data for Council.
Gustavo Gomez, principal planner in the Community Development Department, presented research on landscaping and electric‑vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure related to proposed gas stations, reminding commissioners that City Council directed staff to study gas‑station permitting after the Maverick station appeal. Gomez said staff reviewed the California Green Building Code, the Coachella Valley Association of Governments urban greening guide and regional resources to create a sample palette of native, water‑efficient trees and to evaluate EV‑capable parking requirements.
During public comment, longtime Indio resident Jackie Lopez urged the commission to recommend an immediate temporary application hold while the…
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