TUP 2020-0001 Lowes Christmas Tree Lot (11.05.2020)November 5, 2020
Jessica Sleper
Lowes Home Improvement LLC
78865 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2020-0001
LOWES CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
Dear Ms. Sleper:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request to establish a
temporary Christmas tree sales lot within the Lowes parking lot. The approval of the event is granted
under Section 9.100.080 of the La Quinta Municipal Code subject to the following Conditions of
Approval:
1.The Christmas tree sales lot shall not be in operation before the Thanksgiving holiday and
shall be removed and the premises cleared of all debris and restored to pre-event
conditions no later than January 8, 2021.
Specifically, the event may be open on the following dates:
November 26, 2020 – January 8, 2021; Monday through Sunday, between the hours of
7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Event setup may begin no sooner than November 20, 2020.
2.The location of the event is limited to the Lowes parking lot, per the attached site plan.
Traffic aisles shall not be blocked.
3.The facility shall not engage in the sale of any merchandise not directly associated with
Christmas trees and Christmas decorations.
4.The applicant shall comply with all regulations and conditions from building permit
BSPN2020-0017.
5.A temporary fence surrounding the Christmas tree lot is permitted. The proposed fence
shall be constructed of chain link fencing material and shall not exceed a height of six (6)
feet.
6.Temporary lighting shall not be directed towards surrounding properties. All temporary
lighting shall conform to the City’s Outdoor Lighting Ordinance; Section 9.100.150 of the
City’s Municipal Code.
7. If portable generators are used for electricity, they shall be shielded to prevent accidental
contact with guests. If extension cords are used, they shall be ground-secured to prevent
tripping. Power equipment (i.e. chain saws, etc.) shall not be operated before 7:00 a.m.
8. Roadways, parking areas, and pedestrian traffic aisles outside the proposed area shall be
maintained accessible at all times.
9. Signs shall be restricted to one banner sign per street frontage, each sign not exceeding
thirty-two square feet. Banners may be placed on the temporary fence or adjacent within
the parking area, but not on Highway 111. Other signs and advertising devices such as
pennants, flags, A-frame signs, are prohibited.
10. Adequate trash receptacles shall be provided.
11. A security guard is permitted on-site if needed during the operations of the Christmas tree
sales lot. No overnight camping, either in tents or vehicles, is permitted as part of this
permit.
12. By holding this Christmas tree sale, the applicant agrees to indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City of La Quinta in the event of any legal claim or litigation arising out of
the City’s approval of this project. The City of La Quinta shall have the right to select its
defense counsel at its sole discretion
Adherence to these conditions, as outlined, will ensure that adverse impacts to surrounding
properties and businesses will be minimized. The City may elect to add conditions to this application
to mitigate any problems that arise not previously addressed herein.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (760) 777-7069.
Sincerely,
Carlos Flores
Senior Planner