Rancho Mirage issues ‘stop work order’ to Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) - Some Rancho Las Palmas Country Club homeowners are raising concerns about the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa bringing in heavy equipment, fencing, portable restrooms and piping a week ago without obtaining permits.

Gabe Codding, Rancho Mirage Director of Marketing, confirmed the city issued a stop-work order as the proper permits had not been secured.

Codding added that, "Due to the ongoing nature of this active Code Compliance investigation, that is all the information we can provide at this time."

News Channel 3 reached out to the Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa.

In a statement a spokesperson said:

“Omni values its longstanding relationship with the Rancho Las Palmas community and is thoughtful about the future of the resort. No construction has begun at the property. Materials were delivered to the site, but Omni will not start work without all required permits. Permits have been delayed, and Omni is fully complying with the City’s stop-work order as the process moves forward. At this time, there is no confirmed timeline to resume work.”

Stay with News Channel 3 for continuing coverage as Shay Lawson speaks with concerned homeowners.

See the full report at 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.