Chapter 17.120 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
Desert Hot Springs Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Desert Hot Springs
§ 17.120.010. Purpose. ¶
Modification procedures set forth in this chapter are intended to provide a method whereby minor changes may be made to existing, previously approved land use entitlements, without any additional impact or expansion of use or structure(s). (Prior code § 159.60.010)
§ 17.120.020. Application. ¶
Minor modification of a previously approved entitlement requires the approval of the Director, who may establish additional conditions to further the intent of this chapter. Applications for the minor modification shall be on a form proscribed by the Director and shall be filed with Department, pursuant to Chapter 17.68 (Applications and Fees). Any modification request which exceeds the prescribed limitations outlined in this chapter shall require the refiling of the original application and a subsequent hearing by the appropriate review authority. (Prior code § 159.60.020)
§ 17.120.030. Applicability. ¶
The Director may grant a minor modification to an approved permit up to a maximum of 10% governing only the following measurable design/site considerations, which in no case would result in a reduction from any minimum standard outlined in this Zoning Ordinance:
A. On-site circulation and parking, loading and landscaping;
B. Placement and/or height of walls, fences and structures;
C. Reconfiguration of architectural features, including colors, and/or modification of finished materials that do not alter or compromise the previously approved theme; and
D. A reduction in density or intensity of a development project. (Prior code § 159.60.030)
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Overview- Chapter 17.04 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.08 — RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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- Chapter 17.14 — MIXED-USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.16 — INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.18 — VISITOR-SERVING DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.20 — OPEN SPACE
- Chapter 17.24 — PUBLIC USE DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.28 — SPA-1-02 DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.30 — DESERT HOT SPRINGS RETAIL CENTER SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.32 — OVERLAY DISTRICTS
- Chapter 17.36 — PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) DISTRICT
- Chapter 17.40 — PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.44 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Chapter 17.45 — OUTDOOR ADVERTISING DISPLAYS § 17.45.010. Defi…
- Chapter 17.48 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.52 — OFF-STREET LOADING STANDARDS
- Chapter 17.56 — LANDSCAPING STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES
- Chapter 17.60 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES PROGRAM
- Chapter 17.64 — ADMINISTRATION
- Chapter 17.68 — APPLICATIONS AND FEES
- Chapter 17.72 — CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY
- Chapter 17.74 — ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.76 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.80 — DESIGN REVIEW
- Chapter 17.84 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
- Chapter 17.88 — ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.92 — DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
- Chapter 17.96 — ENFORCEMENT OF PROVISIONS
- Chapter 17.100 — GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
- Chapter 17.104 — HEARINGS AND APPEALS
- Chapter 17.108 — HOME OCCUPANCY PERMITS
- Chapter 17.112 — INTERPRETATION
- Chapter 17.116 — MINOR EXCEPTIONS
- Chapter 17.120 — MINOR MODIFICATIONS
- Chapter 17.124 — NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
- Chapter 17.128 — SPECIFIC PLANS
- Chapter 17.132 — SURFACE MINING AND LAND RECLAMATION
- Chapter 17.136 — TEMPORARY USE PERMITS
- Chapter 17.140 — VARIANCES
- Chapter 17.144 — DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
- Chapter 17.148 — SERVICE AND REGULATORY FEES
- Chapter 17.152 — CARD CLUBS
- Chapter 17.156 — SPECIAL USES
- Chapter 17.164 — MOTION PICTURE PRODUCTION
- Chapter 17.168 — SEXUALLY ORIENTED BUSINESSES
- Chapter 17.173 — GARAGE SALES
- Chapter 17.176 — PARADES
- Chapter 17.180 — MARIJUANA FACILITIES OPERATION AND LOCATION
- Chapter 17.190 — DESERT GATEWAY SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.200 — COACHILLIN’ SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.210 — DESERT LAND VENTURES SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.220 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
- Chapter 17.230 — TWO BUNCH PALMS SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.240 — RANCHO DESCANSO, AMD. NO. 1
- Chapter 17.250 — DESERT STORAGE SPECIFIC PLAN
- Chapter 17.260 — PIERSON COMMERCIAL SPECIFIC PLAN