Palm Springs City Charter

The California Constitution grants charter cities the power to make and enforce all ordinances and resolutions with respect to municipal affairs (California Constitution Article XI, Section 5(a)). This is commonly referred to as the “home rule” provision. Since 1994, the City of Palm Springs has been governed as a charter city.

Municipal Code

The Municipal Code is the codification of ordinances establishing the laws and regulations for the City of Palm Springs. The Municipal Code covers all aspects of City regulations, including zoning , businesses, peace and safety, vehicles and traffic, and other topics.

Zoning Code

The Zoning Code regulates how a given section of land can be used and what types of structures can be built in a given location, as well as how that structure interacts with the land it will be built upon.

General Plan

The General Plan sets forth the City's vision for the physical development of the community and contains goals and policies to help the vision become reality.

Comprehensive Fee Schedule

Master Bail Schedule