Los Lunas City Zoning Code

The regulations contained in this title apply to specific zone districts and overlays illustrated on the Village of Los Lunas Official Zoning map. The official zoning map is incorporated herein, including the zone districts and zone boundaries as established and shown on the official zoning map. The latest version of the official zoning map as approved or amended by the village council to the extent authorized by this title and is maintained in electronic form by the village community development department. No changes of any nature shall be made on the official zoning map except in conformity with the procedures set forth in this title. Any unauthorized changes shall be considered a violation of this title.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

Where uncertainty exists regarding the boundaries of zone districts as shown on the official zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

A.

Where a zone district boundary is indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways, or alleys, such centerlines shall be construed to be the district boundary.

B.

Where a zone district boundary is approximately following platted lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be the district boundary.

C.

Whenever any street, alley, rail line, or other public way is vacated, the zone district adjoining each side of such street, alley, rail line, or other public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation, and the area included in the vacation shall be subject to the regulations of the extended zone districts; except if the ownership of the vacated street, alley, rail line, or other public way is divided other than at the center, the zone district boundary shall be construed to correspond to the ownership line.

D.

Where physical features existing on the ground are not consistent with the official zoning map, the planning and zoning commission shall interpret the zone district boundaries.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

The zone districts and overlay zones listed in Table 17.06.030(1) are hereby established. These zone districts shall have the boundaries shown on the official zoning map, be maintained in electronic format by the village community development department, and available for viewing on the Village of Los Lunas website.

A.

The zone districts are categorized into six types, including residential zone districts; commercial and office zone districts; industrial and manufacturing zone districts; transit-oriented zone districts; special use district; and Main Street overlay districts.

B.

The overlay zone districts supplement, but do not replace, the underlying zone districts. Where there is a conflict between the provisions of a zone district and the provisions of an overlay zone see Section 17.04.090.

Table 17.06.030(1): Zone Districts

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

A. Agricultural and Residential Zone District (A-R):

The purpose of the A-R zone district is to accommodate and encourage agricultural and rural residential land uses on large lots where residents engage in agricultural, horticultural, and animal husbandry activities; and in areas served by public water and sewer facilities or as applicable in consultation with the public works department.

1.

A-R Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.040(1): A-R Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

A-R District Standards.

i.

A maximum of one primary dwelling unit shall be allowed on an A-R zoned lot.

ii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on an A-R zoned lot provided they meet the setback standards listed in Table 17.06.040(1) and separation standards contained in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

iii.

One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed on an A-R zoned lot provided it meets the setback standards in Table 17.06.040(1) and the standards listed in Section 17.10.060(A), Accessory Dwelling Unit.

B.

Rural Residential Zone District (R-R):

The purpose of the R-R zone district is to accommodate and encourage agricultural and rural residential land use on large lots in areas served by public water and sewer facilities.

1.

R-R Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.040(2): R-R Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

R-R District Standards.

i.

A maximum of one primary dwelling unit shall be allowed on an R-R zoned lot.

ii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on an R-R zoned lot provided they meet the setback standards in Table 17.06.040(2) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

iii.

One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed on an R-R zoned lot provided it meets the setback standards in Table 17.06.040(2) and the standards listed in Section 17.10.060(A), Accessory Dwelling Unit.

C.

Single-Family Detached Residential (R-1):

The purpose of the R-1 zone district is to accommodate single-family detached residential uses at medium densities in areas served by public water and sewer facilities. Tiny houses and single-wide manufactured homes and modular homes within this district shall be designed and constructed to be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. These dwelling units must maintain consistency in architectural style, scale, and design elements to support a cohesive community aesthetic.

1.

R-1 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.040(3): R-1 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

R-1 District Standards.

i.

A maximum of one primary dwelling unit shall be allowed on an R-1 zoned lot.

ii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on an R-1 zoned lot provided they meet the setback standards in Table 17.06.040(3) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

iii.

One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed on an R-1 zoned lot provided it meets the setback standards in Table 17.06.040(3) and the standards listed in Section 17.10.060(A), Accessory Dwelling Unit.

D.

Single-Family Detached Residential Mixed (R-M):

The purpose of the R-M zone district is to accommodate single-family detached residential uses at medium densities such as mobile homes, manufactured and modular homes (single or double-wide), tiny houses, and site-built homes on smaller lots in areas served by public water and sewer facilities.

1.

R-M Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.040(4): R-M Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

R-M District Standards.

i.

A maximum of one primary dwelling unit shall be allowed on an R-M zoned lot.

ii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on an R-M zoned lot provided they meet the setback standards in Table 17.06.040(4) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

iii.

One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed on an R-M zoned lot provided they meet the setback standards in Table 17.06.040(4) and the standards listed in Section 17.10.060(A), Accessory Dwelling Unit.

E.

Single-Family Attached Residential (R-2):

The purpose of the R-2 zone district is to accommodate single-family attached and detached residential uses at medium densities on smaller lots in areas served by public water and sewer facilities.

1.

R-2 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.040(5): R-2 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

R-2 District Standards.

i.

A maximum of one primary dwelling unit shall be allowed on an R-2 zoned lot. However, when the development is a duplex, a maximum of two primary dwelling units shall be allowed on an R-2 zoned lot.

ii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on an R-2 zoned lot provided they meet the setback and separation standards in Table 17.06.040(5) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

F.

Multi-Family Residential (R-3):

The purpose of the R-3 zone district is to accommodate multi-family attached residential uses at high densities in areas served by public water and sewer facilities.

1.

R-3 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.040(6): R-3 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

R-3 District Standards.

i.

There shall be no maximum number of dwelling units per R-3 zoned lot.

ii.

A minimum of ten percent of the gross area of the lot shall be designated as useable common space for the enjoyment of the residents.

iii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on an R-3 zoned lot provided they meet the setback and separation standards in Table 17.06.040(6) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

G.

Multi-Family Detached Residential (R-4):

The purpose of the R-4 district is to accommodate single-family residential uses at medium to high densities where there are multiple dwelling units (e.g. site built, modular, manufactured, mobile homes, or tiny houses) on the same lot in areas served by public water and sewer facilities. Homes within this district shall be designed and constructed to be compatible with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. These dwelling units must maintain consistency in architectural style, scale, and design elements to support a cohesive community aesthetic.

1.

R-4 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.040(7): R-4 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

R-4 District Standards.

i.

R-4 zoned sites shall be serviced by private streets that meet the requirements and standards of the village development process manual.

ii.

A minimum of ten percent of the gross total site area shall be designated for useable common space for the enjoyment of the residents.

iii.

R-4 zoned sites may include spaces for lease or rent and may include a leasing office and common services and amenities for the use by the residents of such development.

iv.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on an R-4 zoned lot provided they meet the setback and separation standards in Table 17.06.040(7) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

A. Neighborhood Commercial (C-1):

The purpose of the C-1 zone district is to accommodate the neighborhood-scale commercial and office needs of the community in areas served by public water and sewer facilities.

1.

C-1 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.050(1): C-1 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

C-1 District Standards.

i.

Any portion of a primary building within seventy-five feet of a lot line that abuts a lot that is zoned or is in use for single-family residential purposes shall step down to a maximum height of thirty feet.

ii.

Where commercial development abuts a residential zone, the commercial development shall meet the setback requirement for the lot line of the residential zone to which it is contiguous. For example, if the side area of the commercial development is contiguous to a residential zone that requires a ten-foot minimum side setback, the commercial development shall be required to provide a ten-foot minimum side setback, for a total separation of twenty feet.

iii.

Where a single-family residential development is approved in a C-1 zone, the residential development shall meet the setback requirements of the R-1 zone district.

a.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on a C-1 zoned lot, with a primary residential use, provided they meet the setback standards of the R-1 zone as outlined in Table 17.06.040(3) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

iv.

A C-1 zoned development may have up to four primary uses provided those uses comply with all other relevant provisions of this title and do not create significant adverse impacts on surrounding properties. Any C-1 zoned development in excess of four primary uses shall comply with the provisions set forth in Section 17.06.070, Special Use and any other relevant provisions within this title.

B.

Community Commercial (C-2):

The purpose of the C-2 zone district is to accommodate heavy commercial, office, and institutional needs of the community in areas served by public water and sewer facilities. These uses typically require a large lot which is generally not available in the C-1 district. They often generate a higher level of traffic and noise and as such shall be located adjacent to an arterial or highway.

1.

C-2 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.050(2): C-2 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

C-2 District Standards.

i.

Any portion of a primary building within seventy-five feet of a lot line that abuts a lot that is zoned or is in use for single-family residential purposes shall step down to a maximum height of thirty feet.

ii.

Where commercial development abuts a residential zone, the commercial development shall meet the setback requirement for the lot line of the residential zone to which it is contiguous. For example, if the side area of the commercial development is contiguous to a residential zone that requires a ten-foot minimum side setback, the commercial development shall be required to provide a ten-foot minimum side setback, for a total separation of twenty feet.

iii.

Development within C-2 lots shall have frontage along a principal arterial.

iv.

A C-2 zoned development may have up to four primary uses provided those uses comply with all other relevant provisions of this title and do not create significant adverse impacts on surrounding properties. Any C-2 zoned development in excess of four primary uses shall comply with the provisions set forth in Section 17.06.070, Special Use and any other relevant provisions within this title.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

A. Light Industrial and Manufacturing (M-1):

The purpose of the M-1 zone district is to accommodate manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, processing, warehousing, and storage activities to occur within a fully enclosed building in areas served by public water and sewer facilities.

1.

M-1 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.060(1): M-1 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

M-1 District Standards.

i.

Any portion of a primary building within seventy-five feet of a lot line that abuts a lot that is zoned or is in use for single-family residential purposes shall step down to a maximum height of thirty-five feet.

ii.

Where industrial development abuts a residential zone, the commercial development shall meet the setback requirement for the lot line of the residential zone to which it is contiguous. For example, if the side area of the commercial development is contiguous to a residential zone that requires a ten-foot minimum side setback, the commercial development shall be required to provide a ten-foot minimum side setback, for a total separation of twenty feet.

iii.

An M-1 zoned development may have up to four primary uses provided those uses comply with all other relevant provisions of this title and do not create significant adverse impacts on surrounding properties. Any M-1 zoned development in excess of four primary uses shall comply with the provisions set forth in Section 17.06.070, Special Use and any other relevant provisions within this title.

B.

Heavy Industrial and Manufacturing (M-2):

The purpose of the M-2 zone district is to accommodate manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, processing, warehousing, and storage activities in appropriate locations while protecting surrounding properties from any adverse impact of those activities.

1.

M-2 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.060(2): M-2 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

M-2 District Standards.

i.

Development on an M-2 zoned lot shall incorporate a one thousand three hundred twenty-foot buffer from a lot that is zoned or is in use for single-family residential purposes at the time of development as measured from property line to property line.

ii.

No objectionable byproducts of the use, such as light, glare, odors, smoke, dust, refuse, vibrations, radiation, electromagnetic interference, fire/explosion hazards, and noise greater than what is typical for loading/unloading and handling of goods and materials, shall extend beyond the lot lines on which the industrial or manufacturing use is located.

iii.

An M-2 zoned property may have up to four primary uses provided those uses comply with all other relevant provisions of this title and do not create significant adverse impacts on surrounding properties. Any M-2 zoned property in excess of four primary uses shall comply with the provisions set forth in Section 17.06.070, Special Use and any other relevant provisions within this title.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

A. Special Use Zone District (S-U):

The purpose of the special use zone is to accommodate uses that cannot be located in other zone districts because of their unusual nature, infrequency of occurrence, effect on surrounding property, or other such reasons. This zone district is applied on a case-by-case basis and typically includes special standards as established by the development review committee, recommended by the planning and zoning commission, and imposed upon future development by the village council.

1.

S-U Dimensional Standards.

i.

The development review committee shall establish lot size, setbacks, and building height on a case-by-case basis, except the development shall not differ substantially from adjacent developments relative to building height and scale.

2.

S-U District Standards.

i.

An S-U zone district shall not be allowed for any development that could be achieved under a different zone district except for the following:

a.

When a development has been identified as having an unusual nature, infrequency of occurrence, effect on surrounding property, more than four primary uses, or other such reason, and another zone cannot accommodate it, the community development director shall make a zoning determination confirming such rationale and qualifications warranting an S-U zone.

ii.

An S-U zone district may contain any combination of uses listed in Table 17.08.020(1) provided those uses do not create significant adverse impacts on surrounding properties.

iii.

All allowable uses in the S-U zone district are subject to Article IV, Supplementary Standards for Specific Uses, unless modified on the project site plan by the planning and zoning commission and village council.

iv.

Any portion of a primary building within seventy-five feet of a lot line that abuts a lot that is zoned or is in use for single-family residential purposes shall step down to a maximum height of thirty-five feet.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

A. Transit-Oriented Development Mixed-Use (TOD-MU):

The purpose of the TOD-MU zone district is to accommodate and promote development characterized by neighborhood-scale commercial combined with multi-family development that supports transit ridership, walking, and bicycling in proximity to the NM Rail Runner Express station.

1.

TOD-MU Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.080(1): TOD-MU Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

TOD-MU District Standards.

i.

Any portion of a primary building within seventy-five feet of a lot line that abuts a lot that is zoned or is in use for single-family residential purposes shall step down to a maximum height of thirty feet.

ii.

The required minimum front setback is waived for buildings with ground-floor commercial uses.

iii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on a TOD-MU zoned lot provided they meet the setback standards in Table 17.06.080(1) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

iv.

Building entrances shall face the primary street frontage, which is determined in the following order when adjacent to multiple streets: Main Street, Courthouse Road, Luna Avenue, Los Lentes Road, Highway 314, and respective frontage roads. Buildings shall not be oriented in a way that treats the primary street frontage as a rear or side lot line.

v.

If a building is adjacent to a transit platform, station, or major pedestrian accessway, at least one main entrance shall face this feature. A direct pedestrian pathway must connect the building entry to the adjacent transit or pedestrian feature.

vi.

Buildings within the TOD-MU zone shall prioritize mixed-use configurations, with active ground-floor uses such as retail, dining, or services that support transit users, residents, and pedestrians. The upper floors should accommodate residential, or office uses.

a.

For one-story buildings, commercial spaces shall be located at the front of the building facing the primary street frontage, with residential units placed at the rear to maintain active engagement along the pedestrian corridor.

(1)

To establish the separation between uses and ensure privacy for residents, there shall be no internal access between the commercial and residential areas. Each use shall have a separate entrance. Commercial entries shall be accessible from the street, while residential entries shall be discreet and accessible from a separate side or rear entry.

B.

Transit-Oriented Development Residential (TOD-R):

The purpose of the TOD-R zone district is to accommodate and promote development characterized by neighborhood-scale commercial combined with medium density residential development that supports transit ridership, walking, and bicycling while protecting the existing scale and development intensity of surrounding residential neighborhoods.

1.

TOD-R Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.080(2): TOD-R Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

TOD-R District Standards.

i.

Any portion of a primary building within seventy-five feet of a lot line that abuts a lot that is zoned and in use for single-family residential purposes shall step down to a maximum height of thirty feet.

ii.

Where commercial development is contiguous to a residential zone, the commercial development shall meet the setback requirement for the lot line of the residential zone to which it is contiguous. For example, if the side area of the commercial development is contiguous to a residential zone that requires a ten-foot minimum side setback, the commercial development shall be required to provide a ten-foot minimum side setback, for a total separation of twenty feet.

iii.

Accessory structures shall be allowed on a TOD-R zoned lot provided they meet the setback standards in Table 17.06.080(2) and separation standards listed in Section 17.10.060(B), Accessory Structure.

iv.

One accessory dwelling unit (ADU) shall be allowed on a TOD-R zoned lot, provided the lot is developed with a primary single-family residential structure and is not part of a multifamily development and meets the setback standards in Table 17.06.080(2) and the standards listed in Section 17.10.060(A), Accessory Dwelling Unit.

v.

If a building is adjacent to a transit platform, station, or major pedestrian accessway, a direct pedestrian pathway must connect the building entry to the adjacent transit or pedestrian feature.

vi.

Buildings within the TOD-R zone should prioritize mixed-use configurations, with active ground-floor uses such as retail, dining, or services that support transit users, residents, and pedestrians. The upper floors should accommodate residential, or office uses.

a.

For one-story buildings, commercial spaces shall be located at the front of the building facing the primary street frontage, with residential units placed at the rear to maintain active engagement along the pedestrian corridor.

(1)

To establish the separation between uses and ensure privacy for residents, there shall be no internal access between the commercial and residential areas. Each use shall have a separate entrance. Commercial entries shall be accessible from the street, while residential entries shall be discreet and accessible from a separate side or rear entry.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

The regulations in Section 17.06.090 apply to overlay zones. Where there are conflicts with any other regulations in this title, the regulations of the overlay zone shall prevail regardless of whether the overlay zone regulations are more or less restrictive than the other regulations. Where the overlay zone is silent, the other regulations in this title prevail.

The purpose of the Main Street overlay zone districts is to preserve the distinctive character, identity, and to promote walkability of the Main Street corridor. Variations in lot size, building height, access, and adjacent uses exist along the corridor, which require different development standards.

Applicability:

• The Main Street corridor is divided into four segments that are described in this section. The Main Street overlay zone regulations shall apply to all properties adjacent to and having frontage along Main Street. For properties three acres and more, only the first three hundred feet of the property measured from the right-of-way/property line adjacent to Main Street shall comply with the Main Street overlay zone regulations.

• The entire length of the Main Street corridor as delineated on the village zoning map.

• New construction of single-family residential, multi-family residential, mixed-use, and non-residential structures.

• Expansion of existing multi-family residential, mixed-use, and non-residential structures by thirty percent or more of building floor area.

A.

MSO-1 (Western municipal boundary to Los Morros Road NW):

1.

MSO-1 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.090(1): MSO-1 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

District Standards.

i.

Vehicle access to the development site shall be provided from Main Street and/or a side street in accordance with the village development process manual and as regulated by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

ii.

Residential development is permitted along the south side of Main Street only.

iii.

Large off-street parking areas containing one hundred or more parking spaces and facing Main Street shall be screened with a three-to-four-foot opaque wall and landscaping between the Main Street right-of-way and the screen wall.

iv.

Residential development shall incorporate a thirty-foot setback from Main Street, a perimeter wall with a maximum height of seven feet, and landscaping between the Main Street right-of-way and the perimeter wall. The landscaping shall contain a minimum of twenty-five percent evergreen trees for sound attenuation purposes.

v.

Residential development shall incorporate pedestrian access from the public sidewalk or trail along Main Street into the residential development area at a minimum frequency of one access point per six hundred feet.

vi.

Multi-family and non-residential development shall provide a pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk along Main Street to the primary building. Where multiple buildings are provided on a single development site, more than one pedestrian connection may be required as determined in consultation with the Public Works Department.

vii.

The following uses shall not be allowed in the MSO-1 zone, regardless of the underlying zoning district:

a.

Adult entertainment or retail.

B.

MSO-2 (Los Morros Rd NW to Canal Blvd SW):

1.

MSO-2 Dimensional Standards

Table 17.06.090(2): MSO-2 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

District Standards.

i.

Vehicle access to the development site shall be provided from a side street, where feasible. In locations where this is not feasible, vehicle ingress and egress to the development site shall be provided as follows:

a.

One ingress/egress location from Main Street for development sites greater than two acres, no more than thirty-six feet in width, or as regulated by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

b.

Shared vehicle access between adjacent development sites smaller than two acres shall be provided, where feasible, to lessen the number of driveway cuts within MSO-2.

ii.

The front building façade and primary pedestrian entry to the building shall face Main Street.

iii.

A pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk along Main Street to the primary building entry shall be provided. Where multiple buildings are provided on a single development site, more than one pedestrian connection may be required as determined in consultation with the Public Works Department.

iv.

Large off-street parking areas containing one hundred or more parking spaces and facing Main Street shall be screened with a three-to-four-foot opaque wall and landscaping between the Main Street right-of-way and the screen wall.

v.

Multi-family attached residential development shall incorporate a thirty-foot setback from Main Street, a perimeter wall with a maximum height of seven feet, and landscaping between the Main Street right-of-way and the perimeter wall.

vi.

Multi-family attached residential development shall incorporate pedestrian access from the public sidewalk along Main Street into the residential development area at a minimum frequency of one access point per six hundred feet.

vii.

The following uses shall not be allowed in the MSO-2 zone, regardless of the underlying zoning district:

a.

Adult entertainment or retail.

b.

Multi-family detached residential.

c.

Single-family detached or attached residential development.

C.

MSO-3 (Canal Blvd SW to Highway 314):

1.

MSO-3 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.090(3): MSO-3 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

District Standards.

i.

The required minimum front setback is waived for buildings that contain ground-floor commercial use with residential use above.

ii.

Vehicle access to the development site shall be provided from the alley or side street, where feasible. In locations where this is not feasible, vehicle ingress and egress to the development site shall be provided as follows:

a.

One ingress/egress location from Main Street per development site, no more than thirty feet in width, or as regulated by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

b.

Shared vehicle access between adjacent lots is encouraged to lessen the number of driveway cuts within MSO-3.

iii.

A minimum of forty percent of the Main Street frontage shall be the primary building. The remainder of the Main Street frontage, excluding vehicle access in compliance with subsection 17.06.090(2)(ii), shall be courtyard, landscaping, outdoor patio, or a combination thereof to a depth of fifty feet measured from the right-of-way/property line adjacent to Main Street.

iv.

The front façade and primary pedestrian entry to the building shall face Main Street.

v.

A pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk along Main Street to the primary building entry shall be provided. Where multiple buildings are provided on a single development site, more than one pedestrian connection may be required as determined in consultation with the public works department.

vi.

Multi-family attached residential development and mixed-use is allowed in the MSO-3 zone.

vii.

The following uses are not allowed in the MSO-3 zone, regardless of the underlying zoning district:

a.

Adult entertainment or retail.

b.

Car wash.

c.

Drive-in theater.

d.

Drive-through restaurant.

e.

Hospital or major medical clinic.

f.

Motor vehicle fueling or service station.

g.

Multi-family detached residential.

h.

Self-storage facility.

i.

Single-family detached or attached residential development.

j.

Truck stops or heavy vehicle fueling.

D.

MSO-4 (Highway 314 to Valencia Road [Eastern municipal boundary]):

1.

MSO-4 Dimensional Standards.

Table 17.06.090(4): MSO-4 Zone District Dimensional Standards

2.

District Standards.

i.

The required minimum front setback is waived for buildings that contain ground-floor commercial use with residential use above.

ii.

Vehicle access to the development site shall be provided from a side street, where feasible. In locations where this is not feasible, vehicle ingress and egress to the development site shall be provided as follows:

a.

One ingress/egress location from Main Street for development sites greater than two acres, no more than thirty-six feet in width, or as regulated by the New Mexico Department of Transportation.

b.

Shared vehicle access between adjacent development sites smaller than two acres shall be provided, where feasible, to lessen the number of driveway cuts within MSO-4.

iii.

The front façade and primary pedestrian entry to the building shall face Main Street.

iv.

A pedestrian connection from the public sidewalk along Main Street to the primary building entry shall be provided. Where multiple buildings are provided on a single development site, more than one pedestrian connection may be required as determined in consultation with the public works department.

v.

Multi-family residential development and mixed-use is permitted in the MSO-4 zone.

vi.

Large off-street parking areas containing one hundred or more parking spaces and facing Main Street shall be screened with a three-to-four-foot opaque wall and landscaping between the Main Street right-of-way and the screen wall.

vii.

Multi-family attached residential development shall incorporate a thirty-foot setback from Main Street, a perimeter wall with a maximum height of seven feet, and landscaping between the Main Street right-of-way and the perimeter wall.

viii.

Multi-family attached residential development shall incorporate pedestrian access from the public sidewalk or trail along Main Street into the residential development area at a minimum frequency of one access point per six hundred feet.

ix.

The following uses are not allowed in the MSO-4 zone, regardless of the underlying zone district:

a.

Adult entertainment or retail.

b.

Drive-in theater.

c.

Motor vehicle fueling or service station, except at signalized intersections.

d.

Multi-family detached residential.

e.

Single-family detached residential development.

f.

Truck stops or heavy vehicle fueling.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)

The village shall grant a density bonus to any multi-family housing development within an allowable zone, either by right or with a conditional or designated use permit, so long the development is a qualified affordable housing project under Title 18, Affordable Housing Program Requirements.

A.

The qualified grantee shall adhere to contractual agreements as outlined in Section 18.04.020(J).

B.

The density bonus is calculated by multiplying the maximum residential density by 0.20. Any fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.

(Ord. No. 481, 1-30-2025)