TUP 2017-0013 Home Depot Christmas Tree Lot (11.20.2017)78-495 Calle Tampico La Quinta, CA 92253 760.777.7000
November 20, 2017
Mr. Russ Hallett
The Home Depot
79-900 Highway 111
La Quinta, CA 92253
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY USE PERMIT 2017-0013
THE HOME DEPOT CHRISTMAS TREE LOT
Dear Mr. Hallett:
The Design and Development Department has reviewed and approved your request to
establish a temporary Christmas tree sales lot within the Home Depot 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, 2018.
Specifically, the event may be open on the following dates:
November 24, 2017 – January 8, 2018; Monday through Sunday, between the hours
of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Event setup may begin no sooner than November 21,
2017.
2. The location of the event is limited to the Home Depot parking lot. 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 fire prevention standards as approved and
enforced by the Fire Marshal. The Fire Marshal can be contacted by calling (760)
863-8886. At a minimum, one (1) 2A10BC fire extinguisher shall be placed inside
the tree sales area in an easily visible and accessible location.
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. No other temporary structures are proposed or permitted as
part of this permit.
6. Temporary lighting shall not be directed towards surrounding properties. All
temporary lighting shall conform to the City’s Outdoor Lighting Ordinance; Section
2
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, etc. 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. The applicant shall obtain a special inspection permit from the Building Division for
egress and electrical.
13. 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
Associate Planner
SALES AREA