The residential zoning districts contained in this UDC are created for the following general purposes:

A.

Provide appropriately located areas for well-designed business, commercial, and industrial development that is consistent with the comprehensive plan and with standards of public health and safety established by this UDC and the State of New Mexico;

B.

Ensure that all nonresidential uses meet appropriate standards for development intensity, effective vehicular and pedestrian access, safe and efficient on-site circulation, adequate parking, signage, and related site design issues;

C.

Protect adjacent residential and nonresidential uses from potential negative impacts resulting from excessive noise, light, odor, vibration, development intensity, traffic congestion, or other adverse environmental effects; and

D.

Provide sufficient business, commercial and industrial development opportunities to support effectively the needs of Farmington's local and regional populations.

3.2.1 Purpose. The rural agricultural (RA) district is intended to promote and protect rural residential and agricultural land uses. The standards of the RA district are designed to permit development that is compatible with existing rural character and agricultural uses while not permanently foreclosing future development options. When population growth or other forces dictate the need for conversion of land from RA to higher intensity zoning classifications, these areas may be re-evaluated and may then be rezoned to permit more intensive uses.

The RA district is intended to implement and correspond to the comprehensive plan's "Rural greater than 5 acres" land use designation.

3.2.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the RA district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.2.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the RA district shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.2.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the RA district include the following:

A.

[RESERVED]

3.3.1 Purpose. The residential estate-2 (RE-2) district is intended to accommodate very low-density, very large-lot residential development and to provide permanent protection for areas that develop in such a manner. The district is intended to accommodate only a very small amount of the city's future housing needs, generally serving the housing needs of those who desire to live in very rural, very low-density estate areas. The RE-2 district along with the RE-1 district intended to implement and correspond to the comprehensive plan's "Residential Single-Family Low Density greater than 1 acre" land use designation.

3.3.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the RE-2 district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.3.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the RE-2 district shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.3.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the RE-2 district include the following:

A.

[RESERVED]

3.4.1 Purpose. The residential estate-1 (RE-1) district is intended to accommodate low-density, large-lot residential, development and to ensure the protection of areas that develop in such a manner. It is a higher density version of the very-low density RE-2 district. Like the RE-2 district, the RE-1 district is expected to accommodate only a very small amount of the city's overall housing needs. It primarily serves those households who desire to live in rural, low-density estate areas.

The RE-1 district, along with the RE-2 district, is intended to implement and correspond to the comprehensive plan's "Residential Single-Family Low Density greater than 1 acre" land use designation.

3.4.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the RE-1 district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.4.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the RE-1 district shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.4.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the RE-1 district include the following:

A.

[RESERVED]

3.5.1 Purpose. The residential estate-20 (RE-20) district is intended to accommodate low-density residential, development and to ensure the protection of areas that develop in such a manner. It is a higher density version of the lower and very-low density RE-1 and RE-2 districts. Like the RE-1 and RE-2 district, the RE-20 district is expected to accommodate only a very small amount of the city's overall housing needs. It primarily serves those households who desire to live in a low-density estate area.

The RE-20 district is intended to implement and correspond to the comprehensive plan's "Residential Single-Family Suburban less than 1 acre but > 20,000 square feet" land use designation.

3.5.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the RE-20 district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.5.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the RE-20 district shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.5.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the RE-20 district include the following:

A.

[RESERVED]

3.6.1 Purpose. The single-family 10, 7 and 5 (SF-10, SF-7 and SF-5) districts are expected to accommodate a large percentage of the residential growth projected in the city over the 20-year planning horizon covered by the comprehensive plan. The districts are primarily intended to accommodate low to moderate density residential development that can be served by the full range of infrastructure. The districts are generally intended to be applied in areas with existing infrastructure. The uses and densities allowed in the SF-10, SF-7 and SF-5 districts (3.4 to 6.8 units per net acre) offer city residents a variety of housing choices in the low to moderate density range.

The SF-10, SF-7, and SF-5 districts are intended to implement the residential planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Residential Single-family Urban on parcels of less than 20,000 square feet" land use designation.

3.6.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the SF-10, SF-7, and SF-5 districts in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.6.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the SF-10, SF-7, and SF-5 districts shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.6.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the SF-10, SF-7, and SF-5 districts include the following:

A.

[RESERVED]

3.7.1 Purpose. The single-family attached (SF-A) district is a medium-density, multifamily, residential district with a semi-urban character. The SF-A district provides specific standards for the development of attached single-family dwellings appropriate accessory uses. Minimum lot sizes are based on the type of dwelling units. District standards should mitigate the effects higher residential densities and provide a comfortable, yet compact, residential pattern. The provision of community open space, neighborhood parks, outdoor recreational areas, and pedestrian facilities is strongly encouraged.

The SF-A district are intended to implement the residential planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Residential High Density" land use designation.

3.7.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the SF-A district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.7.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the SF-A district shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.7.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the SF-A district include the following:

A.

All parking shall be located in the rear yard and accessed from an alley to the extent practicable.

B.

There shall be a separation of at least 20 feet between at least every other driveway entering onto a street.

3.8.1 Purpose. The single-family mobile home (SF-MH) district is intended to accommodate existing mobile and manufactured home parks. This district contains land that is located, designed, and operated as a site for mobile homes.

3.8.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the SF-MH district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.8.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the SF-MH district is subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.8.4 District standards. In addition to complying with the requirements of section 2.4.32, mobile homes and manufactured homes, single-section, district standards applicable in the SF-MH district include the following:

A.

[RESERVED]

3.9.1 Purpose. The Multifamily Low, Medium and High Density (MF-L, MF-M and MF-H) Districts are intended to accommodate a substantial portion of the city's residential growth over the 20-year planning horizon covered by the comprehensive plan. By allowing many residential development options (from detached houses on small lots to relatively high density apartments), the MF-L, MF-M and MF-H districts provide the widest range of housing choices for city residents. In all cases, development in the multifamily districts shall be adequately served by infrastructure. Although the MF-L, MF-M and MF-H districts allow moderate to high residential densities they are not generally appropriate for application in areas that are most appropriately suited to intensive nonresidential development. The provision of community open space, neighborhood parks, outdoor recreational areas, and pedestrian facilities is strongly encouraged.

The MF-L, MF-M, and MF-H districts are intended to implement the residential planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Residential High Density" land use designation. These districts may also be appropriate for lands currently zoned R-4, office and professional, where predominate land use is multifamily.

3.9.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the MF-L, MF-M, and MF-H districts in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.9.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the MF-L, MF-M, and MF-H districts shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.9.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the MF-L, MF-M, and MF-H districts include the following:

A.

To the extent practical, all parking shall be located in the side or rear yard.

3.10.1 Purpose. The office and professional (OP) district is primarily intended to accommodate office, office park and research park development generally adjacent to collectors and arterials. Standards that apply to development in the OP district ensure that development is visually attractive and well buffered from abutting roadways and residential areas.

The OP district is intended to implement the planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Office Professional" land use designation. This district may also be appropriate for lands currently zoned R-4, office and professional, where predominate use is office and professional.

3.10.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the OP district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.10.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the OP district is subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.10.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the OP district include the following:

A.

Accessory drugstores, barbershops, cosmetologist shops, cigar stands, news stand, coffee shops and stands, dry cleaning drop-off and similar uses may be allowed provided such uses:

(1)

Are in accordance with the requirements of section 2.5.2, general standards;

(2)

Are clearly intended to serve the tenants or occupants of the building;

(3)

Are located entirely in the building with no entrance from the street;

(4)

Are not visible from any sidewalk; and

(5)

Have no sign or display visible from the outside of the building indicating the existence of such use.

B.

Notwithstanding other provisions of this UDC to the contrary and except as permitted in subsection 3.10.4A., above, no goods, wares or merchandise shall be prepared or sold on premises in the OP district.

3.11.1 Purpose. The mixed use (MU) district is intended to accommodate low-intensity mixed-uses with a strong residential character. The MU district provides specific standards for the development of limited business, office, or service uses in existing residential structures, or in new structures within residential areas.

The MU district is intended to implement the planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Mixed Use" land use designation, in the Animas Neighborhood (South of Broadway) and the Civic Center Neighborhood (north and west of the Civic Center).

3.11.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the MU district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.11.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the MU district is subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

A.

Minimum front setbacks shall be treated as (mandatory) build-to lines as specified in section 2.8.2, nonresidential base zoning district density and dimensional standards.

3.11.4 District standards. Standards applicable in the MU district include the following:

A.

All parking shall be located in the rear yard, or interior of the property, and accessed from an alley where such alley access is available.

3.12.1 Purpose. The local neighborhood commercial (LNC) district is intended to accommodate neighborhood-oriented, low-intensity retail sales and service uses in commercial clusters and/or nodes along thoroughfares and at intersections that are readily accessible from surrounding residential areas. LNC district uses attract customers from a limited area and are typically located along collector or arterial streets. The LNC district includes specific standards designed to ensure the compatibility with the residential-scale and style of the neighborhoods they serve. It is appropriate for application in areas that are already developed with such uses, and it may also be used to accommodate new development proposals that are compatible with such uses. In all cases, new development in the LNC district should be adequately served by infrastructure.

The LNC district is intended to implement, in part, the planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Commercial" land use designation. The LNC district may further be appropriate for implementation, in part, of the Piñon Hills Plan.

3.12.2 Locational requirement. In addition to the rezoning issues for consideration of section 8.7.4, rezoning to the LNC district, and may be limited to:

A.

Areas located within 1,000 feet of the intersection of two collector streets; or

B.

Areas located within 1,000 feet of the intersection of a collector street with a local street;

C.

Development of LNC nodes may include all four corners at intersections and be at least one-half mile away from any other LNC district.

3.12.3 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the LNC district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.12.4 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the LNC district is subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8; provided, however, that:

A.

Maximum lot size/contiguous area. Development within the LNC district is limited to the following:

(1)

Collector/collector street intersections. The maximum lot size/contiguous area shall be no greater than ten acres per quadrant.

(2)

Collector/local street intersections. The maximum lot size/contiguous area shall be no greater than five acres per quadrant.

3.12.5 District standards. District standards applicable in the LNC district include the following:

A.

Building design.

(1)

Exhibit a unity of design for buildings within multi-building complexes through the use of similar elements such as rooflines, materials, window arrangement, sign location, and details.

(2)

Incorporate, within all walls over 100 feet in length, at least four recesses, offsets, angular forms and other features within each 100-foot length to provide a visually interesting shape.

(3)

Utilize colors complementary to that of other structures in the area or vicinity without calling undue attention to the development.

B.

Landscaping and screening. All development in the LNC district shall comply with the requirements of section 5.5, landscaping and screening, including but not limited to the requirements of [section] 5.5.6, parking area landscaping.

C.

Signs. In addition to the sign requirements of section 5.8, signs, all signs shall be architecturally integrated with the building by including materials, shapes, and/or colors utilized in the building design.

3.13.1 Purpose. The general commercial (GC) district is intended to accommodate commercial uses. The GC district is not a neighborhood-oriented district and is not generally appropriate for application within residential areas.

It is intended to be used to accommodate existing commercial uses along thoroughfares. It may also be used to accommodate new development proposals. In all cases, new development in the GC district should be adequately served by infrastructure.

The GC district is intended to implement the planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Commercial" land use designation.

3.13.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the GC district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.13.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the GC district is subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.13.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the GC district include the following:

A.

Utilize architectural styles and building materials for all structures that are commonly used in the surrounding neighborhood. The architectural style and materials used for all structures shall be complementary to that of other structures in the area or vicinity.

B.

Exhibit a unity of design for buildings within multi-building complexes through the use of similar elements such as rooflines, materials, window arrangement, sign location, and details.

3.14.1 Purpose. The central business (CB) district is primarily intended to accommodate the moderate to high intensity business activities that characterize the city's cultural and business center. The CB district is appropriate for application in the downtown neighborhood as described in the comprehensive plan.

The CB district is intended to implement the planning policies of the Comprehensive Plan's "Commercial" land use categories, as further qualified by Chapter 13, downtown neighborhoods, therein.

3.14.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the CB district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.14.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the CB district is subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.14.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the CB district include the following:

A.

Front and street side setbacks shall be treated as mandatory build-to lines; provided, however, greater setbacks may be allowed for sidewalk cafes, pedestrian plazas, and similar uses, subject to the approval of a special use permit pursuant to the provisions of section 8.9.

B.

Street front, ground floor space shall be reserved exclusively for nonresidential uses.

C.

Notwithstanding the provisions of section 5.2, off-street parking and loading, to the contrary, no off-street parking shall be required in the CB district.

D.

All development in the CB district shall be consistent with the downtown element of the comprehensive plan.

3.15.1 Purpose. The planned industrial park (PIP) district is primarily intended to accommodate existing low intensity planned industrial parks and uses. It may, however, also be used to accommodate new development proposals in areas that are adequately served by infrastructure.

The PIP district, along with the IND district, is intended to implement the planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Industrial" land use designation.

3.15.2 Mandatory PUD. In addition to the requirements of this section, all subdivisions in the PIP district shall be subject to the provisions of section 8.7, zoning map amendments, and the requirements of section 4.2, PUD, planned unit development district. Such developments shall be considered to be a PIP, planned industrial district.

3.15.3 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the PIP district shall be in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.15.4 Density and dimensional standards. Density and dimensional standards in the PIP district shall be subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8; provided, however, that dimensional standards may be amended as part of the zoning map amendment process.

3.15.5 District standards. District standards applicable in the PIP district include the following:

A.

Accessory uses. In addition to the general standards applicable to accessory uses of section 2.5.2, all accessory buildings or uses in the PIP district shall be further limited as follows:

(1)

All allowed accessory uses shall be of a retail or office nature.

(2)

Allowed retail uses, including both principal and accessory uses, shall involve retail sales of products manufactured, processed, or stored on the site.

(3)

Accessory uses on a site shall not exceed ten percent of the gross building area.

B.

Loading. Loading spaces shall not be constructed on the front of buildings.

C.

Landscaping. Landscaping, at least 15-feet wide, shall be required adjacent to all streets or an equivalent area of landscaping shall be provided in the front yard area in accordance with the requirements of section 5.5, landscaping and screening.

D.

Building materials. All street facades shall be finished as follows:

(1)

Buildings materials shall be limited to brick; stone; decorative pre-stressed concrete panels; decorative CMU blocks; painted, pre-finished metal panels.

(2)

The materials described above shall be utilized in combination with aluminum and glass.

(3)

Walls made of CMU blocks or pre-stressed concrete panels without a decorative finish shall be painted.

(4)

Walls using steel paneling shall be finished with a minimum five-year warranty finish.

3.16.1 Purpose. The industrial (IND) district is primarily intended to accommodate existing low intensity industrial uses. It may, however, also be used to accommodate new development proposals in areas that are adequately served by infrastructure.

The IND district is intended to implement the planning policies of the comprehensive plan's "Industrial" land use designation.

3.16.2 Allowed uses. Uses are allowed in the IND district in accordance with the use table of section 2.3.

3.16.3 Density and dimensional standards. All development in the IND district is subject to the density and dimensional standards of section 2.8.

3.16.4 District standards. District standards applicable in the IND district include the following:

A.

In addition to the general standards applicable to accessory uses of section 2.5.2, all accessory buildings or uses in the IND district shall be further limited as follows:

(1)

All allowed accessory uses shall be of a retail or office nature.

(2)

Allowed retail uses, including both principal and accessory uses, shall involve retail sales of products manufactured, processed, or stored on the site.

(3)

Accessory uses on a site shall not exceed ten percent of the gross building area.