Rancho Mirage
California
City Of Rancho Mirage
Vision:
This vision is intended to reflect a positive mental image of the City of Rancho Mirage at a time in the future. It attempts to describe what the City will look like, feel like and function in the year 2020. The physical content and image of the City will reflect the values that have prevailed over the years.The Vision is the first step in the planning process. It provides the foundation for the General Plan. It also should inspire accomplishment and focus energies towards achieving the goals of the City. It will be central to the decision-making processes that will forge the City in years to come. Thus:In the year 2020 Rancho Mirage will be noted for the quality of its residential neighborhoods. It will continue to be a great place to live and/or spend leisure time. It will have an international reputation as a destination resort and medical and health center. It will be recognized for its ambience and the unique lifestyle it provides. Residents will enjoy a variety of cultural and recreational opportunities
Rancho Mirage will be distinctive. There will be strong sense of place reflected through the quality of the man-made environment and the natural setting. The City will maintain and protect the backdrop of the Santa Rosa Mountains, provide public and private open space, and the landscape of the City's streets and public areas will present a pleasant, recognizable, city-wide theme. The City will be premier location in the Coachella Valley for first class shopping, entertainment, cultural and dining opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Its architecture will be outstanding and appropriate for Rancho Mirage's ambiance.New residents of Rancho Mirage will find a variety of neighborhoods and housing types from which to choose.Land uses will be designed to be compatible and harmonious with one another. Residential neighborhoods, commercial and business areas, resorts and public places will be pleasing to the eye, well maintained and safe. The street system will also be safe, efficient and attractive and signage will enhance the character of the City while meeting the needs of local merchants.The City will be economically prudent and sound. Rancho Mirage will be the prime location in the Coachella Valley to establish new business enterprises and/or expand existing operations. Residents and visitors will enjoy attractive, comfortable and safe retail shopping facilities compatible with the low density residential and resort character of the City. Revenue generating businesses will be encouraged to locate and flourish in Rancho Mirage.
Recent News
Celebrate the City of Rancho Mirage's Golden Anniversary
Happy Golden Anniversary Rancho Mirage! Half a century ago, on this very day, the City of Rancho Mirage was officially incorporated. The past five decades have been filled with remarkable achievements and significant milestones that have shaped…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - July 11, 2023
City Council Meetings Regular City Council Meeting Thursday, July 20, 2023 1:00 p.m. Agendas are posted on the City website. Welcome to the Future of Solar Permitting The City is excited to introduce an innovative and time-saving approach to…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - March 7, 2023
Desert Theatricals' production of Beauty and the Beast is just a few weeks away (March 17-19) followed by Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on April 14-16. Tickets are still available for General Admission or Dinner Theatre. Join Desert…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage - Message from Mayor Richard W. Kite - March 1, 2023
Dear friends & neighbors: Welcome to March where we start looking forward to spring and a few hours more of daylight and in Rancho Mirage, another month of entertaining events. There's a lot to do this month so let's get to it. March in…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - February 28, 2023
Desert Theatricals' Production of Beauty and the Beast Join Desert Theatricals for a magical production of "Beauty and the Beast" at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater! Be transported to a world of enchantment as you follow the story of Belle and the…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - February 22, 2023
Beauty and the Beast March 17 - 19, 2023 Rancho Mirage residents receive a discount on General Admission tickets when purchased at the Rancho Mirage Library on or before March 1, 2023. Purchase Your Tickets Joseph and the Amazing…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - February 14, 2023
This weekend, February 17 - 19, 2023, Desert Theatricals presents the first in their 2023 Broadway Under the Stars with their production of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s South Pacific at the Rancho Mirage Amphitheater! Buy Tickets Beauty…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage : Application Deadline is this Friday! Call for Rancho Mirage Artists
The City of Rancho Mirage Cultural Commission invites all Rancho Mirage visual artists and craftspeople to apply for entry into the 2023 Rancho Mirage Artists Tour and Pop-Up Gallery. There is no application fee or participation fee. “We are…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - February 7, 2023
Rancho Mirage Speaker Series Commission presents Emmitt Smith The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series is excited to welcome Professional Football Icon, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author Emmitt Smith to the 2023 Rancho Mirage Speaker Series. Click…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage: Message From Mayor Richard W. Kite - February 1, 2023
Dear friends & neighbors: Just like January, Rancho Mirage's calendar of events offers a February full of charitable, entertaining, cultural and educational events to keep us on our toes. With a festival of writers, a 5K for Desi, a free day…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - January 31, 2023
Rancho Mirage Speaker Series presents Emmitt Smith The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series is excited to welcome Professional Football Icon, Entrepreneur, and Bestselling Author Emmitt Smith to the 2023 Rancho Mirage Speaker Series. Click here to read…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - January 24, 2023
Rancho Mirage Speaker Series presents Professional Football Icon, Entrepreneur, & Bestselling Author Emmitt Smith The Rancho Mirage Speaker Series is excited to welcome Emmitt Smith to the 2023 lineup. Smith is a professional football icon and…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - January 18, 2023
Rancho Mirage Speaker Series Wayne Gretzky Puck Drop & Live Talk Package Attention hockey fans, two great nights with The Great One! Less than a week away, get your tickets now for this amazing package. All Rancho Mirage Speaker Series…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage - One Great Deal For The Great One
On Monday, January 23, 2023, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky will open the 2023 Rancho Mirage Speaker Series at The Show at Agua Caliente. The night before his appearance at The Show, Gretzky will drop the ceremonial first puck at the CV…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - January 10, 2023
Please take notice that Rancho Mirage City Hall will be closed on Monday, January 16, 2023 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life, and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King,…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage Weekly Update - January 5, 2023
This year’s Rancho Mirage speaker series features an all-star lineup showcasing sports legends at The Show, at the Agua Caliente Resort Casino Spa in the city of Rancho Mirage. Series ticket purchasers receive significant discounts on their…
Read More »City Of Rancho Mirage : Message From Mayor Richard W. Kite - January 3, 2023
Dear friends & neighbors: I am honored to begin my sixth term as Mayor for the great City of Rancho Mirage. I have had the incredible fortune of being a member of the Rancho Mirage City Council for 23 years; and I could not be prouder to…
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