9.63.020: APPLICABILITY:
   A.   All new construction which is listed in the use classification charts for the underlying land use districts that require a Conditional Use Permit Review.
   B.   Expansions which exceed the thresholds of Table 4.2 and are permitted subject to a Conditional Use Permit Review as specified in the use classification charts for the underlying land use district shall require a Conditional Use Permit.
TABLE 4.2
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT EXPANSION THRESHOLDS
 
Square Footage Of Existing Building
Maximum Square Footage
Maximum Percentage
up to 5,000
1250 sq ft
50%
5,001 - 10,000
2000 sq ft
50%
10,001 +
2500 sq ft
50%
 
   C.   Change in use of an existing structure
   D.   Projects which fall within the thresholds of the Conditional Use Permit shall comply with the General Plan, the Development Code and applicable Town Ordinances and regulations, including but not limited to:
      1.   Half (1/2) width street improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, streetlights, median islands and pavement) on all streets fronting the project, pursuant to the Yucca Valley General Plan Circulation Element. For projects that are a change in use of an existing structure, half-width street improvements are only required when total vehicle trips are estimated to increase a minimum of 200 vehicle trips per day compared to the trip generation from prior site use.
      2.   Onsite water retention of incremental increase.
      3.   Dedication of easements for drainage facilities, streets, trails, avigation easements as required by this code and any adopted plans.
      4.   Improvements to drainage facilities except as defined by the parameters of the Council policies regarding drainage facilities.
      5.   Assessment Districts formation (including Landscape and Lighting, Street and Drainage, Community Facility District, and Public Safety).
      6.   Utility Undergrounding, pursuant to adopted standards.
      7.   Landscaping and Landscaping Plan regulations (greater than 500 square feet of landscape area requires approval by Hi Desert Water District).
      8.   Commercial Design Guidelines.
      9.   Outdoor Lighting regulations.
      10.   Parking and screening requirements.
      11.   Sign regulations.
      12.   All other Development Code regulations.
      13.   California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and any required mitigation measures.
   E.   Expansions which fall within the thresholds specified in Table 4.2 shall be processed as a Land Use Compliance Review, pursuant to Chapter 9.66 . (Ord. 243, 10-15-2013; Ord. 311, 2-20-2024)