Description

one of the oldest churches in town, dating back to the 1950ies, still in existance and ready for its next adventure, and not necessarily a church,could be anything from retail thru medical to a religious use as the county code shows ''religious use''-buyer to verify with the city .Large parking lot.If a church , then ready for use , with 100 plus seats in 20 plus pews, 2 pianos, 1 organ, a few pulpits.......According to city records:APN 641-102-018 in Desert Hot SpringsZoningDesignation: C-D (Commercial Downtown)Located within the downtown core / Spa Zone influence area (this matters for development incentives and design standards)What You Can Do There (Practical View)This parcel is fairly flexible and geared toward activation + tourism + mixed-use:By-right or typically allowed:Restaurant / cafe (including full-service)Retail (general merchandise, specialty shops)Office (medical, professional)Mixed-use (ground-floor commercial + residential above)Boutique hotel / small lodging (often encouraged downtown)Likely requires a CUP:Bar / lounge (alcohol-focused)Live entertainment / nightclubCannabis-related uses (very specific permitting)Drive-thru (often restricted in downtown zones)Development Characteristics(Exact numbers depend on lot specifics, but generally:)Higher density allowed vs other commercial zonesBuilding height: typically up to ~35-45 ft (2-3 stories, sometimes more with incentives)Setbacks: minimal → encourages street-facing storefrontsParking: may be reduced or flexible, especially for mixed-use or within downtown overlayDesign review: required (city cares about facade + pedestrian feel)Important Insight (from a CRE perspective)This is the type of zoning DHS is actively trying to revitalize, especially near:Palm Drive corridorSpa/hotel redevelopment zoneThat means: city is often pro-developmentYou may get flexibility or incentives for the right concept (hotel, experiential retail, food & beverage)