Design panel presses In‑N‑Out to change look, approves project with conditions and a return visit

Jul 7, 2026

After heated public comment and extended committee critique over design, lighting and drive‑through screening, the Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee approved In‑N‑Out Burger’s major architectural review for Smoke Tree Village on the condition the company implement staff and ARC changes and return for one more ARC design review.

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The Palm Springs Architectural Review Committee on July 6 voted to approve a proposed 3,886‑square‑foot In‑N‑Out Burger at Smoke Tree Village, but only after compiling a detailed set of design, landscape and screening conditions and securing the applicant’s agreement to return for a further design review.

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