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Chapter 17.67 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 251

Idyllwild Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Idyllwild

Chapter 17.67 - SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC PLAN NO. 251

Sections:

17.67.010 - Planning Areas 1, 2 and 4.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 1, 2 and 4 of Specific Plan No. 251, shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VII, Section 7.1 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Sections 7.1(a) (2), (3), (4), (10), (11) and (12); 7.1(b)(1), (2), (5), (7) and (9); and 7.1(c) shall not be permitted.

B.

The development standards for Planning Areas 1, 2 and 4 of Specific Plan No. 251 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VII, Sections 7.2 through 7.11 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Article VII, Sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 7.11 shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

1.

The minimum lot area shall be not less than four thousand (4,000) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

2.

The front yard as measured to a street-facing garage door shall be not less than twenty (20) feet, measured from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed garage door.

3.

The front yard as measured to all other portions of the first story of a structure, which includes a side entry garage, shall be not less than ten (10) feet, measured from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure.

4.

The front yard setback as measured to porches, patios, covered entries or second story cantilevered elements shall be not less than seven feet measured from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure.

Side yards on interior and through lots shall be not less than four feet, with a minimum separation of eight feet between structures on adjoining properties. Side yard setbacks on corner or reverse corner lots shall not be less than ten (10) feet from the existing street line or any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure upon which the main building sides.

6.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media niches, bay windows or similar architectural features may encroach two feet into a five-foot side yard setback and also may encroach one foot into a four-foot side yard setback, provided that a three foot minimum clearance shall be maintained on one side yard of a non two-pack lot. For the purposes of any two-pack lot, one side yard setback shall be a minimum of five feet with no architectural feature encroachments being allowed so as to permit adequate access to the rear yard. An air conditioning unit not affixed to a dwelling shall only be permitted to encroach into the side yard setback to the same extent as noted herein for architectural features.

7.

The rear yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet, except that where a garage is located in the rear yard, then the rear yard shall not be less than three feet. In addition, the rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet when measured from the second story of a structure.

8.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media niches, bay windows or similar architectural features may encroach two feet into the required rear setback. For a rear yard in which no garage is located, patio covers may encroach ten (10) feet into the rear yard. Air conditioning units not affixed to a dwelling shall be permitted to encroach five feet into the rear yard. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

In addition, the following standards shall apply:

a.

In no case shall more than sixty (60) percent of any lot be covered by buildings or structures for lots with multiple story dwelling units. Additionally, in no case shall more than seventy (70) percent of any lot be covered by buildings or structures for lots with single story dwelling units.

b.

Each lot shall have a minimum net useable area of three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet. For purposes of this section, minimum useable area shall be defined as lot area exclusive of any manufactured slopes.

c.

The minimum average width of a lot shall be thirty-five (35) feet with a minimum average depth of seventyfive (75) feet. "Flag" lots shall not be permitted.

d.

The minimum frontage of a lot shall be thirty-five (35) feet, except that lots fronting on knuckles or cul-desac may have a minimum frontage of thirty (30) feet. Lot frontage along curvilinear streets may be measured at the building setback in accordance with zone development standards.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VII of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4465 § 1 (part), 2007)

17.67.020 - Planning Area 3.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Area 3 of Specific Plan No. 251 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VII, Section 7.1 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Sections 7.1(a) (2), (3), (4), (10), (11) and (12); 7.1(b)(1), (2), (5), (7) and (9); and 7.1(c) shall not be permitted.

B.

The development standards for Planning Area 3 of Specific Plan No. 251 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VII, Sections 7.2 through 7.11 of Ordinance No. 348, except that the development standards set forth in Article VII, Sections 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6, 7.7 and 7.11 shall be deleted and replaced by the following:

1.

The minimum lot area shall be not less than four thousand five hundred (4,500) square feet. The minimum lot area shall be determined by excluding that portion of a lot that is used solely for access to the portion of a lot used as a building site.

2.

The front yard as measured to a street-facing garage door shall be not less than twenty (20) feet, measured from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed garage door.

3.

The front yard as measured to all other portions of the first story of a structure, which includes a side entry garage, shall be not less than ten (10) feet, measured from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure.

4.

The front yard setback as measured to porches, patios, covered entries or second story cantilevered elements shall be not less than seven feet measured from the existing street line or from any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure.

5.

Side yards on interior and through lots shall be not less than four feet, with a minimum separation of eight feet between structures on adjoining properties. Side yard setbacks on corner or reverse corner lots shall not be less than ten (10) feet from the existing street line or any future street line as shown on any specific plan of highways, whichever is nearer the proposed structure upon which the main building sides.

6.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media niches, bay windows or similar architectural features may encroach two feet into a five-foot side yard setback and also may encroach one foot into a four-foot side yard setback, provided that a three-foot minimum clearance shall be maintained on one side yard of a non two-pack lot. For the purposes of any two-pack lot, one side yard setback shall be a minimum of five feet with no architectural feature encroachments being allowed so as to permit adequate access to the rear yard. An air conditioning unit not affixed to a dwelling shall only be permitted to encroach into the side yard setback to the same extent as noted herein for architectural features.

7.

The rear yard shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet except that where a garage is located in the rear yard, then the rear yard shall not be less than three feet. In addition, the rear yard shall not be less than ten (10) feet when measured from the second story of a structure.

8.

Chimneys, fireplaces, media niches, bay windows or similar architectural features may encroach two feet into the required rear setback. For a rear yard in which no garage is located, patio covers may encroach ten (10) feet into the rear yard. Air conditioning units not affixed to a dwelling shall be permitted to encroach five feet into the rear yard. No other structural encroachments shall be permitted in the front, side or rear yard except as provided for in Section 18.19 of Ordinance No. 348.

In addition, the following standards shall apply:

a.

In no case shall more than sixty (60) percent of any lot be covered by buildings or structures for lots with multiple story dwelling units. Additionally, in no case shall more than seventy (70) percent of any lot be covered by buildings or structures for lots with single story dwelling units.

b.

Each lot shall have a minimum net useable area of four thousand (4,000) square feet. For purposes of this section, minimum useable area shall be defined as lot area exclusive of any manufactured slopes.

c.

The minimum average width of a lot shall be forty (40) feet with a minimum average depth of eighty (80) feet. "Flag" lots shall not be permitted.

d.

The minimum frontage of a lot shall be forty (40) feet, except that lots fronting on knuckles or cul-de-sac may have a minimum frontage of thirty-five (35) feet. Lot frontage along curvilinear streets may be measured at the building setback in accordance with zone development standards.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VII of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4465 § 1 (part), 2007)

17.67.030 - Planning Areas 5 and 7.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Areas 5 and 7 of Specific Plan No. 251, shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Section 8.100(a)(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100(a) shall also include parks.

B.

The development standards for Planning Areas 5 and 7 of Specific Plan No. 251 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4465 § 1 (part), 2007)

17.67.040 - Planning Area 6.

A.

The uses permitted in Planning Area 6 of Specific Plan No. 251 shall be the same as those uses permitted in Article VIIIe, Section 8.100 of Ordinance No. 348 except that the uses permitted pursuant to Sections 8.100(a)(1), 2, 3, 5 and 6; and 8.100(b)(1) shall not be permitted. In addition, the permitted uses identified under Section 8.100(a) shall include natural open space.

B.

The development standards for Planning Area 6 of Specific Plan No. 251 shall be the same as those standards identified in Article VIIIe, Section 8.101 of Ordinance No. 348.

C.

Except as provided above, all other zoning requirements shall be the same as those requirements identified in Article VIIIe of Ordinance No. 348.

(Ord. 348.4465 § 1 (part), 2007)

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  1. Chapter 17.04 — COUNTY LAND USE
  2. Chapter 17.08 — GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLANS
  3. Chapter 17.12 — ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS AND DISTRICTS
  4. Chapter 17.16 — R-R RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  5. Chapter 17.20 — R-R-O RURAL RESIDENTIAL, OUTDOOR ADVERTISING Z…
  6. Chapter 17.24 — R-1 ONE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  7. Chapter 17.28 — R-1A ONE-FAMILY DWELLINGS, MOUNTAIN RESORT ZONE
  8. Chapter 17.32 — R-A RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL ZONE
  9. Chapter 17.36 — R-2 MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  10. Chapter 17.40 — R-2A LIMITED MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING ZONE
  11. Chapter 17.44 — R-3 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  12. Chapter 17.48 — R-3A VILLAGE TOURIST RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  13. Chapter 17.52 — R-T MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISIONS AND MOBILEHOME PAR…
  14. Chapter 17.56 — R-T-R MOBILEHOME SUBDIVISION, RURAL ZONE
  15. Chapter 17.60 — R-4 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL ZONE
  16. Chapter 17.64 — R-5 OPEN AREA COMBINING ZONE, RESIDENTIAL DEVE…
  17. Chapter 17.67 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  18. Chapter 17.68 — R-6 RESIDENTIAL INCENTIVE ZONE
  19. Chapter 17.70 — R-7 ZONE (HIGHEST DENSITY RESIDENTIAL)
  20. Chapter 17.72 — C-1 AND C-P GENERAL COMMERCIAL ZONES
  21. Chapter 17.73 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  22. Chapter 17.76 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  23. Chapter 17.78 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  24. Chapter 17.79 — C-T ZONE (TOURIST COMMERCIAL)
  25. Chapter 17.80 — C-P-S SCENIC HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE
  26. Chapter 17.82 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR
  27. Chapter 17.84 — C-R RURAL COMMERCIAL ZONE
  28. Chapter 17.88 — C-O COMMERCIAL OFFICE ZONE
  29. Chapter 17.90 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  30. Chapter 17.92 — R-VC RUBIDOUX-VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  31. Chapter 17.94 — MU ZONE (MIXED USE)
  32. Chapter 17.96 — I-P INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE
  33. Chapter 17.97 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIFI…
  34. Chapter 17.100 — M-SC MANUFACTURING-SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE
  35. Chapter 17.104 — M-M MANUFACTURING-MEDIUM ZONE
  36. Chapter 17.105 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  37. Chapter 17.106 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  38. Chapter 17.107 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  39. Chapter 17.108 — M-H MANUFACTURING-HEAVY ZONE
  40. Chapter 17.109 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  41. Chapter 17.110 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  42. Chapter 17.111 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  43. Chapter 17.112 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  44. Chapter 17.113 — M-R MINERAL RESOURCES ZONE
  45. Chapter 17.114 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  46. Chapter 17.115 — MIXED USE OVERLAYS
  47. Chapter 17.116 — M-R-A MINERAL RESOURCES AND RELATED MANUFACTU…
  48. Chapter 17.120 — A-1 LIGHT AGRICULTURE ZONE
  49. Chapter 17.123 — SP ZONE REQUIREMENTS AND STANDARDS FOR SPECIF…
  50. Chapter 17.124 — A-P LIGHT AGRICULTURE WITH POULTRY ZONE
  51. Chapter 17.128 — A-2 HEAVY AGRICULTURE ZONE
  52. Chapter 17.132 — A-D AGRICULTURE-DAIRY ZONE
  53. Chapter 17.136 — C/V CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE
  54. Chapter 17.140 — C-C/V COMMERCIAL CITRUS/VINEYARD ZONE
  55. Chapter 17.142 — WINE COUNTRY ZONES (WC)
  56. Chapter 17.144 — W-2 CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT AREAS ZONE
  57. Chapter 17.148 — R-D REGULATED DEVELOPMENT AREAS ZONE
  58. Chapter 17.152 — N-A NATURAL ASSETS ZONE
  59. Chapter 17.156 — W-2-M CONTROLLED DEVELOPMENT AREA WITH MOBILE…
  60. Chapter 17.160 — W-1 WATERCOURSE, WATERSHED AND CONSERVATION A…
  61. Chapter 17.164 — W-E WIND ENERGY RESOURCE ZONE
  62. Chapter 17.168 — SP SPECIFIC PLAN ZONE
  63. Chapter 17.172 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  64. Chapter 17.176 — SPECIAL STUDIES ZONES—GEOLOGIC REPORT REQUIRE…
  65. Chapter 17.180 — STANDARDS FOR PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
  66. Chapter 17.188 — OFF-STREET VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS
  67. Chapter 17.192 — PERMIT APPLICATIONS
  68. Chapter 17.196 — VARIANCES
  69. Chapter 17.200 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
  70. Chapter 17.206 — CROWING FOWL PERMITS
  71. Chapter 17.208 — PUBLIC USE PERMITS
  72. Chapter 17.212 — FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
  73. Chapter 17.216 — PLOT PLANS
  74. Chapter 17.220 — REVOCATION OF VARIANCES AND PERMITS
  75. Chapter 17.224 — COMMERCIAL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEMS (WE…
  76. Chapter 17.228 — MODIFICATIONS TO APPROVED PERMITS
  77. Chapter 17.232 — HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITY SITING PERMIT
  78. Chapter 17.236 — KENNELS AND CATTERIES
  79. Chapter 17.240 — MINI-WAREHOUSES
  80. Chapter 17.244 — RECYCLING FACILITIES
  81. Chapter 17.248 — ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES
  82. Chapter 17.252 — ADVERTISING REGULATIONS
  83. Chapter 17.254 — TERMPORARY SIGNS
  84. Chapter 17.256 — TEMPORARY EVENTS
  85. Chapter 17.260 — MOBILEHOMES
  86. Chapter 17.264 — MOBILEHOME PARKS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
  87. Chapter 17.268 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARKS
  88. Chapter 17.272 — COMMUNITY CARE FACILITIES
  89. Chapter 17.276 — WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
  90. Chapter 17.277 — WIRELESS FACILITIES
  91. Chapter 17.280 — AMENDMENTS AND CHANGE OF ZONE
  92. Chapter 17.284 — ENCROACHMENT PERMITS
  93. Chapter 17.288 — METAL SHIPPING CONTAINERS
  94. Chapter 17.290 — PAROLEE-PROBATIONER HOMES
  95. Chapter 17.291 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
  96. Chapter 17.292 — BERMUDA DUNES NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION OVERL…
  97. Chapter 17.294 — ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
  98. Chapter 17.296 — SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
  99. Chapter 17.298 — UNATTENDED DONATION BINS
  100. Chapter 17.300 — Mobile Food Trucks
  101. Chapter 17.302 — COMMERCIAL CANNABIS ACTIVITIES
  102. Chapter 17.306 — INDUSTRIAL HEMP ACTIVITIES
  103. Chapter 17.310 — SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS
  104. Chapter 17.314 — HOUSING ALTERNATIVES
  105. Chapter 17.318 — RANCHO COMMUNITY EVENT FACILITIES

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