CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
CASE NO. CUP 25-0004
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A PUBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT, CALIFORNIA, TO ADOPT A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION AND APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW TEMPORARY MONOPOLE COMMUNICATION TOWER LOCATED AT 75178 GERALD FORD DR
The City of Palm Desert (City), in its capacity as the Lead Agency for this project under CEQA, has determined that this project is Categorically Exempt from CEQA review in accordance with Section 15303: Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures of the CEQA Guidelines.
PROJECT LOCATION/DESCRIPTION:
PROJECT LOCATION: 75178 Gerald Ford Dr APN: 694-180-013
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The applicant proposes a new temporary communication tower facility in the rear area of an existing commercial development.
PUBLIC HEARING: NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Palm Desert, California, will hold a Public Hearing at its meeting on October 7, 2025. The Planning Commission meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 73510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California. Pursuant to Assembly Bill 2449, this meeting may be conducted as a hybrid meeting allowing public access via teleconference or in person. Options for remote participation will be listed on the Posted Agenda for the meeting at https://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/city-council.
PUBLIC REVIEW: The plans and related documents are available for public review Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by contacting the project planner, Sijifredo Fernandez. Please submit written comments to the Planning Division. If any group challenges the action in court, issues raised may be limited to only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence at or prior to the Planning Commission hearing. All comments and any questions should be directed to
Sijifredo Fernandez, Senior Planner
City of Palm Desert
73-510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760) 346-6434, Extension 434
sfernandez@palmdesert.gov
ROSIE LUA, SECRETARY
PALM DESERT PLANNING COMMISSION
September 25 2025
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