Each zone shall have a distinct character as described below and specific land uses can be found in Table 5.1, Land Use Classification Matrix: Zoning Districts:

Each use zoning district shall permit the following uses as described below and specific land uses can be found in Table 5.1, Land Use Classification Matrix: Zoning Districts:

Coexistence of uses. All of the uses permitted by Table 5.1 shall be permitted to coexist on a property simultaneously within a given zoning category.

Special use permits. A specific use that is not permitted by right within a zoning district will require a special use permit (S) per Table 5.1. Landscaping, buffering, and fencing requirements shall apply per § 350-507.

Conditional use. A conditional use (C) is permitted with certain conditions limiting size or intensity per Table 5.2, Conditions for Transect Zones.

Limited Overlay. Where a Limited Overlay (L) is mapped in a zone, the overlay restricts additional uses in the zone as follows:

Group homes. Group homes, including all uses meeting the definition of "group home" in the Fair Housing Act and Federal Housing Amendments Act,[1] shall be permitted where a single-family, duplex, triplex, fourplex, or multifamily dwelling use is permitted, and shall obey any zoning restrictions for such a dwelling use.

Group homes or halfway-houses for prisoners, parolees, juvenile offenders, and similar uses shall be approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) as special use permits (S).

Travel trailers and recreational vehicles shall be located in approved recreational vehicle parks. Temporary location of mobile homes and recreational vehicles shall be permitted outside mobile home parks or recreational vehicle parks under the following conditions:

Sales on residential lots. Garage, yard sales or similar uses are limited to three sales in one year per street or unit address, and each sale shall be limited to three consecutive days. For the purpose of this regulation, the address includes unit number or letter.

Commercial vehicle parking. Commercial vehicles with more than six wheels, and semitrucks or semitrailers cannot park in residential areas except for reasonable periods for loading and unloading. Agricultural vehicles parked on farms for on-site farm operations are exempt from this provision. One semitruck, cab only, may be parked on properties of 3/4 acre or larger. Such vehicles may not be parked in the front yard, forward of the front building line of the residential structure.

Adult bookstores and adult entertainment. Adult bookstores and adult entertainment uses shall be located 1,000 feet from the property line of any church, school, public park or recreational facility, residential zone, or residential use and shall require a public hearing by the P&Z.

Other structures. In any residential zoning district, an accessory building or accessory structure shall not be allowed except where a principal building is permitted and exists prior to the construction of the accessory building or accessory structure. If a shipping container is used as a structure, an accessory structure, or accessory building, or for any other purpose, a building permit is required. A principal building must exist, or a permit shall be issued prior to the issuance of a permit for the shipping container. The installation shall meet all other development standards for structures, accessory structures, or accessory buildings. If an accessory structure, or accessory building is located within a FEMA SFHA, a floodplain development permit is required pursuant to § 350-604C.

Swimming pools, hot tubs and spas. Open and uncovered swimming pools, hot tubs, or spas may occupy a setback, provided they are located no closer than five feet to a property line, building, or fence, provided they are surrounded by an approved wall or fence, at least four feet in height with self-closing devices on the gates. When approved by the Zoning Administrator, an automatic safety cover meeting ASTM-F1346 Standard Performance Specifications may be used as an alternative to the approved wall or fence to satisfy the requirement for barriers surrounding swimming pools. All hot tubs and spas shall have an approved safety cover.

Outdoor storage. Outdoor storage of any materials that total 200 square feet or greater shall be enclosed by a six-foot solid wall or opaque fence on all sides. Outdoor storage or enclosed storage of any kind shall not be permitted as the primary use on any residentially zoned property. For all rigid walls located in a FEMA SFHA, a floodplain development permit shall be obtained by the Flood Commission Office, pursuant to § 350-604C.

Private family burial grounds. Private direct disposition of a family member shall follow the New Mexico Board of Funeral Services Rules and Statutes.

Culs-de-sac. The width of a lot on a cul-de-sac shall be measured at the minimum front setback line.

Flag lots. Where permitted, the width of the primary frontage line of a flag property shall be 25 feet including a driveway.

Odd-shaped lots. The Zoning Administrator shall determine the setbacks, lot dimensions, and yard coverage standards for odd-shaped properties.

Driveways. Except as specifically permitted in Tables 5.4 through 5.17, driveways shall be a minimum 10 feet wide in the private frontage for one-way travel and 20 feet wide for two-way travel, measured perpendicular to the direction of travel, except they may have wider unimproved shoulders in N, R and R5 Zones. The DRC may require a wider driveway for reasons of practical difficulty such as fire lanes, queuing or to accommodate oblique angles. Legal nonconforming lots may be developed with existing and improved access. Nonresidential driveways and parking areas shall be paved in accordance with Article 6.

Lot coverage. Lot coverage shall be per Tables 5.4 through 5.17.

All development, including the creation of a lot through the claim of exemption process, shall require that roads linking the development to a County or state-maintained road shall comply with the access requirements in Tables 5.19, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7, unless a lesser width is approved by the County Engineer because of a physical hardship and other criteria for variances per § 350-207B are met. The composition of road surfaces shall be designed to withstand the anticipated loading. Width and design may vary depending upon the use and a road maintenance agreement shall be required. Drainage swales and drainage structures shall be part of the road design.

Setbacks, administrative adjustment. Setbacks may be adjusted by up to 20% by the Zoning Administrator to accommodate specific site conditions and shall meet the requirements of an administrative variance per § 350-207C.

Frontage buildout. Principal building shall occupy at least the percentage of the property width specified in Tables 5.4 through 5.17, measured at the minimum setback.

Facade area. Facade shall be located entirely within the facade area indicated in Tables 5.4 through 5.17.

Setbacks, railroad. Rear yard or side yard setbacks abutting railroad tracks shall be a minimum of 40 feet unless an earthen berm or other sound barrier is provided along the property line adjacent to the railroad tracks.

Setbacks, buffer. Whenever landscape buffer class widths and building setbacks are both involved in a project, the development shall comply with both requirements.

Building separations. Unless otherwise specified in this chapter, there shall be no less than six feet between detached buildings or structures on the same lot, measured eave to eave or wall to wall, if no projection.

Easement encroachments. There shall be no permanent structures or obstructions located on or over easements without written approval from the entity/party for which the easement is provided, and review and approval by the Zoning Administrator providing it does not compromise the health, safety and welfare of the public.

NMED standards. In no case shall the lot standards be reduced below the New Mexico Environment Department standards, if applicable.

Outdoor equipment. All outdoor electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment shall be located behind the facade or concealed from frontage view with a screen or wall. These facilities shall not encroach into the private frontage.

Parking for transect zones shall be located on the portion of a property shown in Tables 5.4 through 5.17.

Parking for use zones shall be confined to the portion of the lot outside of setbacks, except that 1/3 of the area between the front of the principal building and the primary frontage line may be occupied by parking. This calculation excludes driveways.

Parking shall be accessed by a rear alley or a rear lane when such are available and are described in Article VI.

For multifamily and nonresidential land uses, the computation of the required number of parking spaces shall be delineated in Article VI. The Zoning Administrator may allow flexibility and deviations from the number of spaces, providing the uses are primarily oriented to walkability, transit-oriented development or similar uses.