The purpose of this zone is to allow for a high density residential district. Offices and certain nonresidential uses which are of particular convenience to the residents of this zone are allowed. Single-family detached, single-family attached, apartments, condominiums, and boarding houses are allowed in this zone.

(Ord. No. 2015-14, 11-16-2015)

A.

Buildings or structures customarily incidental to uses allowed in this zone district.

B.

Home occupations are permitted only to the extent authorized by the city of Belen's zoning ordinance.

C.

Fences or walls not exceeding six (6) feet in height may occur within the rear or side yard setbacks of the lot and not exceed four (4) feet in height for a non-solid fence or three (3) feet for a solid fence within the front yard setback of a lot.

Additional permitted and accessory uses are listed on the table of allowable land use.

(Ord. No. 2015-14, 11-16-2015)

A.

Area. Each single-family lot shall have a minimum ground area of four thousand (4,000) square feet and a minimum width of forty (40) feet.

B.

Floor area ratio: 1.0.

C.

Setback.

1.

Front: ten (10) feet;

2.

Rear: fifteen (15) feet;

3.

Side: five (5) feet;

4.

Garage: twenty (20) feet for front facing;

5.

Garage: ten (10) feet for side turned;

6.

Alley: five (5) feet for garage.

D.

Height. No building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet except as otherwise provided in this title.

E.

Off-street parking. Multifamily:

Two (2) spaces per two-bedroom unit;

One and one-half (1½) spaces per one-bedroom unit;

One (1) space per studio/efficiency unit.

F.

Off-street loading. Provided in chapter 17.56 of this title.

G.

Paved off-street parking is required for structures containing three (3) or more dwelling units, and shall be constructed using standard curbing and pavement design specifications subject to review and approval by the city engineer.

H.

Landscaping is required on all multifamily residential lots to the extent that it enhances the appearance of the development, alleviates drainage problems, and blends with the surrounding area. Existing trees should be preserved to the extent possible. A minimum of ten (10) percent of total square footage of the lot area shall be devoted to landscaping.

Landscaping will consist of a combination of grass, shrubs, gravel and trees, developer will provide irrigation system if necessary.

I.

Area lighting shall be provided in the development for safety and security purposes. All street lights shall be designed and placed in accordance with the subdivision design standards of the city of Belen.

J.

In the event a development is being proposed next to an irrigation ditch, the developer shall construct a six-foot tall chain link fence or a fence of similar construction along the property line which borders said irrigation ditch. Irrigation ditch shall not be meant to include a bar ditch or small ditch for individual use.

K.

A storm drainage management plan is required for all multifamily residential developments. It shall be in compliance with city drainage regulations and shall be subject to review and approval by the city engineer.

L.

Trash bins shall be provided in the amount the sanitation department feels necessary, and shall be three-sided with block or wood, and shall be six (6) feet in height. The placement of trash bin shall be approved by sanitation department for proper pickup.

(Ord. No. 2015-14, 11-16-2015)