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Desert Hot Springs approves annexation and tax-area actions, advances 2025 building code and extends Highway 62 moratorium
Summary
The council unanimously approved annexation of an Amazon property into the city's Community Facilities District and into Special Public Safety Tax Area 56, adopted the first reading of the 2025 California building codes (returning for a second reading), and extended an interim moratorium on certain commercial business park uses along Highway 62.
At its Nov. 4 meeting the Desert Hot Springs City Council approved several land-use and regulatory items, voting unanimously on annexation and tax-area measures and taking action on updated building and zoning controls.
Annexation and special tax area: Council continued and then closed public hearings to annex a property (APN 666-370-32) into Community Facilities District No. 2010-1 to allow a special assessment for maintenance of facilities. The council canvassed ballots and, with the property owner having voted in favor, adopted a resolution declaring the election results and approving the annexation. The council also approved creating Special Public Safety Tax Area 56 for…
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