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Title 17 — Unified Development Code

Chapter 1.03 — HOW TO USE THIS CODE

Indio Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Indio

§ 1.03.01. Instructions.

[9-21-2022 by Ord. 1782]

The following information summarizes how to use this Zoning Code given the anticipated range of applications that will be submitted and processed.

  • A. Zoning. Find the property on the City's Official Zoning Map to determine which zone applies.

  • B. Land Uses. See the "allowed land uses" table applicable to the zone to determine what uses are allowed on the site and what types of permit(s) are required. See Article 2 (Zone Regulations) for allowed land use tables for each zone.

  • C. Application Requirements. Follow the application requirements identified in Article 6 (Administration and Procedures).

  • D. Zone Standards. See the Chapters applicable to the zone to determine the development standards, operational standards, and all other provisions applicable to and required by the zone, per Table 1.02.03-1 (Base Zones and Overlay Zones).

  • E. Additional Standards. Apply the design standards or other standards applicable to the zone or land use, if any. Supplemental development and design standards can be found by zone in Article 2 (Zone Regulations). Standards applicable to all uses or zones can be found in Article 3 (Citywide Regulations). Standards for special uses can be found in Article 4 (Regulations for Special Uses). Density bonus regulations and incentives for affordable housing can be found in Indio Municipal Code Chapter 154 (Density Bonuses and Other Incentives for Low Income and Senior Housing).

  • F. Parking Standards. Provide at least the minimum required parking spaces as regulated by Chapter 3.03 (Parking and Loading).

  • G. Submit Application for Processing. Submit an application for processing, in compliance with Article 6 (Administration and Procedures).

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Contents — Indio Zoning Code
Indio Zoning Code
  1. Title 17 — Unified Development Code
    Overview
    1. Chapter 1.01 — PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
    2. Chapter 1.02 — ZONES AND ZONING MAP
    3. Chapter 1.03 — HOW TO USE THIS CODE
    4. Chapter 2.01 — PURPOSE AND USE CLASSIFICATIONS
    5. Chapter 2.02 — RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    6. Chapter 2.03 — MIXED-USE ZONES
    7. Chapter 2.04 — NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONES
    8. Chapter 2.05 — PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
    9. Chapter 2.06 — SPECIFIC PLAN AND PROJECT MASTER PLAN ZONES
    10. Chapter 2.07 — OVERLAY ZONES
    11. Chapter 3.01 — RULES OF MEASUREMENT
    12. Chapter 3.02 — GENERAL SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
    13. Chapter 3.03 — PARKING AND LOADING
    14. Chapter 3.04 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
    15. Chapter 3.05 — SIGN REGULATIONS
    16. Chapter 3.06 — ART IN PUBLIC PLACES
    17. Chapter 4.02 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
    18. Chapter 4.03 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
    19. Chapter 4.04 — ANIMAL KEEPING
    20. Chapter 4.05 — AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE AND REPAIR/FUELING STATIONS
    21. Chapter 4.06 — BAIL BONDS
    22. Chapter 4.07 — CANNABIS ACTIVITY
    23. Chapter 4.08 — CHECK CASHING BUSINESSES
    24. Chapter 4.09 — CHILD DAY CARE IN A HOME (SMALL AND LARGE) AND …
    25. Chapter 4.10 — CONVENIENCE MARKETS
    26. Chapter 4.11 — COTTAGE FOOD OPERATIONS
    27. Chapter 4.12 — COTTAGE INDUSTRY
    28. Chapter 4.13 — DRIVE-THROUGH USES
    29. Chapter 4.15 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
    30. Chapter 4.16 — LIVE/WORK
    31. Chapter 4.17 — MANUFACTURED/MOBILE HOME PARK
    32. Chapter 4.18 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT (ACCESSORY)
    33. Chapter 4.19 — (RESERVED)
    34. Chapter 4.20 — OUTDOOR STORAGE
    35. Chapter 4.21 — PAWNSHOPS
    36. Chapter 4.22 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) PARKS
    37. Chapter 4.23 — RESALE/CONSIGNMENT/THRIFT SHOPS
    38. Chapter 4.24 — SMOKE SHOPS
    39. Chapter 4.25 — TATTOO/BODY ART/PIERCING ESTABLISHMENTS
    40. Chapter 4.26 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS/WIRELESS FACILITIES
    41. Chapter 4.27 — TEMPORARY USES
    42. Chapter 6.01 — PURPOSE
    43. Chapter 6.02 — REVIEW AND DECISION-MAKING BODIES
    44. Chapter 6.03 — COMMON PROCEDURES
    45. Chapter 6.04 — PERMITS AND APPROVALS
    46. Chapter 6.05 — OTHER TYPES OF PLANS
    47. Chapter 6.06 — GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING AMENDMENTS
    48. Chapter 6.07 — NON-CONFORMING PROVISIONS
    49. Chapter 6.08 — ENFORCEMENT AND ABATEMENT
    50. Chapter 7.01 — DEFINITIONS OF TERMS AND LAND USE TYPES
    51. Chapter 7.02 — SIGN TERMS AND TYPES

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