The approval marks another step forward for the 286-lot development at the former Palm Springs Country Club site, which has been in planning since 2016 and gained new momentum after SunCal took possession in 2024.
The work will shape urban connections, branding and future upgrades as part of a $135 million convention center modernization.
City says the developer is advancing a new application for the Colony 29 site after abandoning the project in February 2023.
The facility will include 13 competitive courts, three recreational courts, and a building with restrooms, offices, a snack shop, and viewing area, with hours from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily.
The project's backers plan to submit revised plans to the city in the first quarter of 2026 and hope to once again begin construction by the end of next year, with a target opening of Christmas 2028.
The 2.85-million-square-foot industrial complex near Interstate 10 sparked urgent action after the proposal only came to the attention of many in the community on Friday.
Four-building, 217-acre project would add to growing industrial activity in the city’s north end; the council will review a nonbinding analysis but has no authority to approve or deny the project.
Residents say the 22-acre site off South La Mirada Road serves as an important corridor for bighorn sheep and other native species, while the developer is seeking state housing law waivers for reduced lot sizes and setbacks.
The committee found faults in plans for a single-family home, signs outside the Plaza Theatre, and the design of a 119-home addition to Escena.
The group of residents has been meeting to address missing connections in the city's bicycle and pedestrian network, and they want more communication with the city.
The project will include a 55-year deed restriction ensuring all units remain affordable for extremely low to moderate income residents, with rents based on income limits ranging from $15,600 to $124,700 annually for a family of four.
Palm Springs leaders unanimously upheld the Planning Commission’s approval of the project — the city’s tallest proposed development — while adding new conditions to address neighborhood concerns.
