In Indio, maximum building height is set zone by zone in the Unified Development Code's Article 2 tables, not by one citywide number. Accessory structures follow Table 3.02.04-1, and detached ADUs are capped at 16 feet under Chapter 4.02, consistent with state law. Confirm your zone's limit with the Planning Division.
Indio's Unified Development Code sets maximum structure height in the development-standards tables of its Article 2 zone chapters, Chapter 2.02 (Residential Neighborhood Zones), Chapter 2.03 (Mixed-Use Zones), and Chapter 2.04 (Non-Residential Zones), rather than as a single citywide figure. Because the UDC is a form-based code with multiple residential zones (named, for example, DE-1, DET-3, SN-4, and SN-8) and separate mixed-use and non-residential zones, the height limit that applies depends on a parcel's specific zone, and lower-intensity neighborhood zones are generally held to lower heights than mixed-use and commercial zones. For accessory development, the UDC is more specific: accessory structures must meet the setback and height standards in Table 3.02.04-1 (Section 3.02.04 within Chapter 3.02, General Site Development Standards), and detached accessory dwelling units are limited to 16 feet in height under Chapter 4.02, mirroring California's statewide ADU standards. Fence and wall heights are governed separately by Section 3.02.10 (three feet in front yards, six feet in side and rear yards in residential and mixed-use zones, with limited add-on height). To avoid stating a height limit that may not match a particular zone, confirm the maximum height for your parcel with the Indio Planning Division before designing a building or addition.
A structure that exceeds the maximum height for its zone is a zoning violation that can be flagged at plan check or cited after construction, potentially requiring redesign or partial removal, and relief generally requires a variance from the Planning Division. Accessory-structure and ADU heights are checked against Table 3.02.04-1 and Chapter 4.02 respectively. Verify the applicable limit before building.
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