DATE: April 11, 2023
TIME: 6:00 P.M. (or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard)
LOCATION: 11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission will conduct a Public Hearing to consider: “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, AMENDING SECTION 5.50.080 “GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS” OF CHAPTER 5.50 “CANNABIS BUSINESSES” OF TITLE 5 “BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS” AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.180.040 (“MARIJUANA STOREFRONT RETAIL FACILITIES”), 17.180.045 (“MARIJUANA NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL FACILITIES”) OF CHAPTER 17.180 (“MARIJUANA FACILITIES OPERATION AND LOCATION”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR HOURS OF OPERATION”
CASE(S): Ordinance
LOCATION: Citywide
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: City of Desert Hot Springs
PROPOSAL: The proposal consists of the following actions: That the Planning Commission consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt and read by title only “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS, AMENDING SECTION 5.50.080 “GENERAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS” OF CHAPTER 5.50 “CANNABIS BUSINESSES” OF TITLE 5 “BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS” AND AMENDING SECTIONS 17.180.040 (“MARIJUANA STOREFRONT RETAIL FACILITIES”), 17.180.045 (“MARIJUANA NON-STOREFRONT RETAIL FACILITIES”) OF CHAPTER 17.180 (“MARIJUANA FACILITIES OPERATION AND LOCATION”) OF TITLE 17 (“ZONING”) OF THE DESERT HOT SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE IN ORDER TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR HOURS OF OPERATION”
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The adoption of this ordinance is categorically exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
On April 11, 2023, the Planning Commission, at the public hearing or during deliberation, may recommend to City Council to approve, deny, or propose changes to the project or to the environmental determination.
INTERESTED PERSONS MAY be heard or written comments may be submitted prior to the Public Hearing(s). Written comments will be made a part of the public record. If you challenge this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Desert Hot Springs, at or prior to, the public hearing.
All information regarding the proposed project is available for public review by appointment at the City of Desert Hot Springs City Hall, 11999 Palm Drive Desert Hot Springs CA 92240, during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM).
QUESTIONS AND INQUIRIES regarding this matter or to review information for the above-described project:
Christina Newsom, Compliance Director
Compliance Department
11999 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-6411 Ext. 265
cnewsom@cityofdhs.org
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 329-6411 or via email at jsoriano@cityofdhs.org. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting(s) will enable the City to make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility.