The following regulations shall apply to the H - Historical area zone:

(a)

Purpose and intent. The H zone preserves and promotes the educational, cultural and general welfare of the public through preservation and protection of the traditional architectural character of historic Corrales.

(b)

Permissive uses. Any of the following permissive uses are allowed in the H zone:

(1)

One dwelling unit per lot.

(2)

Group homes. The maximum capacity to house on the premises shall be reasonable as determined by the Administrator or Building Inspector in relation to the lot size, square footage of the residence, number of bedrooms, parking availability, septic capacity, and relevant safety considerations; however, nothing in this Section shall violate the Federal Fair Housing Act. See Section 18-33(b)(4).

(3)

Agricultural uses; intensive agricultural uses including the cultivation, intentional growth, manufacture and distribution of cannabis and cannabis products, except for the personal production of cannabis as permitted by the Cannabis Regulation Act, are prohibited in the H zone.

(4)

A temporary mobile home for use as a primary dwelling unit and/or a temporary storage building related to a construction project on the premises, for a period of time not to exceed one year from the date the permit is issued.

(5)

Raising and management of livestock and fowl, provided that all areas devoted to livestock and fowl shall be maintained in such a manner that:

a.

It discourages the concentration and breeding of insects and rodents which are detrimental to human habitation.

b.

Livestock or fowl excrement shall be properly disposed of and, shall not be allowed to accumulate in amounts that cause unreasonable noxious odors.

c.

Drainage of livestock waste shall be contained on-site and controlled to avoid pollution of irrigation ditches, ground water, and drains and surrounding property.

(6)

Accessory uses and structures.

(7)

Sale of livestock or crops raised on the premises; but not including the sale or distribution of cannabis or cannabis products.

(8)

Storage of accessory vehicles (e.g., agricultural equipment, trailers, boats, and recreational vehicles) owned by the on-site resident for personal use.

(9)

Home occupations (permit application and business registration required, see Section 18-45(c)).

(10)

Parking incidental to the above uses.

(c)

Uses by review. The following uses are allowed in the H zone only upon the approval of a site development plan pursuant to Section 18-45(b) by the Commission:

(1)

Museums.

(2)

Public and governmental buildings.

(3)

Churches and places of worship.

(4)

Short-term rentals.

(d)

Lot area. The minimum area of each lot shall be 43,560 square feet, or as per applicable ordinances.

(e)

Lot dimensions. Each lot shall have a lot width standard of seventy-five (75) feet. However, any lot two acres or more in size, with a minimum average width standard of less than 75 feet as of the date of the adoption of this article, may be subdivided into lots having the same width as the lot being subdivided, provided that this authority shall not be construed to permit violation of other Village minimum size restrictions.

(f)

Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall not exceed thirty-five (35) percent.

(g)

Setback requirements. Front setbacks shall be no less than twenty-five (25) feet. Other setbacks shall be no less than ten (10) feet.

(h)

Architectural requirements. No alteration, remodeling, erection, or destruction of the exterior features of buildings and other structures within this zone, subject to public view from any public street, way or other public place, shall be permitted without the approval and issuance of a development review permit by the Commission.

(1)

Overall appearance. The exterior appearance of the structure shall express the characteristics of architecture of the Territorial, Spanish Pueblo and Southwest Vernacular style.

(2)

Material. Stucco, adobe, slump block and stone are allowed. Materials such as aluminum siding, metal wall panels, mirrored glass and unstuccoed masonry units, or concrete are not allowed.

(3)

Siting. The placement of the structure on the property shall relate to the placement of other structures in the surrounding neighborhood.

(4)

Bulk, height, color. The bulk, height and color of the structure shall relate to the bulk, height and color of other structures in the surrounding neighborhood.

(5)

Perimeter fences may be constructed of post and wire, barbed wire, wood rail, adobe, pale, jacal, or coyote/latilla fencing. Unstuccoed block walls are not allowed. Stucco coating, if used, shall consist of stucco over wire and paper lath.

(i)

Placement of parking.

(1)

Parking areas shall be placed off the street to the rear and sides of buildings whenever possible.

(2)

All parking for properties subject to Uses by Review shall be clearly defined by landscaping, walls, and/or fences.

(j)

Variance for Historic Preservation. In order to preserve and protect historic buildings, the historic character and development patterns, and traditional building methods and materials, any person seeking renovation or reuse of a building fifty (50) years old or older or a structure made of adobe or terrón in the H zone may apply for a preservation incentive variance pursuant to Section 18-48(k).

History: Ord. No. 192, § 8-1-11, adopted 11-13-89; Ord. No. 06-02, adopted 5-23-06; Ord. No. 06-16, adopted 11-28-06; Ord. No. 09-005, adopted 5-19-09; Ord. No. 12-006, adopted 3-27-12; Ord. No. 17-009, §§ 2, 3, adopted 8-8-17; Ord. No. 18-002, § 4, adopted 1-23-18; Ord. No. 21-06, adopted 8-17-21; Ord. No. 22-01, adopted 3-22-22.