Documents & Maps
Over the coming years, the Existing Conditions Report, Land Use Alternatives Report, General Plan, and related environmental documents will be prepared. As the documents are published, they will be posted to this page.
Environmental Review
The City of Indian Wells will prepare an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Indian Wells General Plan Update to address the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed project at a programmatic level consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15168. The program‐level EIR will evaluate the proposed project for potential impacts on the environment and analyze the proposed policies to determine the potential environmental consequences of future change. An evaluation of project alternatives that could reduce significant impacts will be included in the EIR.
The City prepared Initial Study and formally circulated a Notice of Preparation (NOP) to request comments and guidance on the scope and content of the Draft EIR from interested public agencies, organizations, and individuals. A 30-day public review period for the NOP was facilitated between July 31 and August 29,2024, for interested individuals and public agencies to submit written comments on the document.
2021-2029 Housing Element
The City of Indian Wells is pleased to announce that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has approved the City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element.
Subsequent Draft Housing Element: Reviewed November/December 2023, Adopted April 2024
Adopted Housing Element: July 2023
Adopted Housing Element: June 2022
Public Review Draft Housing Element: November 2021
Existing Conditions and Background Reports
As part of the Project Team’s review of existing conditions, a series of Background Reports have been prepared. These Background Reports will inform future policy development and land use decisions. The public is invited to review these Background Reports to learn more about existing conditions in Indian Wells. Upon their completion, they will be added here for review.
Economic Development Background Report and Study (October 2020)
Infrastructure Background Report (January 2021)
City Documents
For information regarding ongoing City plans and programs, please see the official City of Indian Wells website. For ease of reference, documents most relevant to the General Plan Update are included below.
Current General Plan (adopted in 1996 and amended periodically)
Highway 111 Specific Plan (1993)
