Mesilla City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 18
31 R-1M – SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ZONE WITH MOBILE HOMES
§ 18.31.010 Purpose.
This zone is intended to provide for the development of single-family homes on smaller lots where community water supply is immediately available. R-1M zoning is available for use only in territory that has become a part of the town of Mesilla by annexation subsequent to February 9, 2004.
(Ord. 2004-02 § 2)
§ 18.31.020 Uses permitted.
Buildings and premises on any lot in the R-1M zone shall be used for the following purposes only:
A.
One single-family site-built home or mobile home.
B.
Agriculture, except the raising of animals or fowl for commercial purposes or the sale of any products on the premises.
C.
A guest house not rented or used as a business.
D.
Home occupations provided the conditions listed in Chapter 18.52 MTC are met.
E.
Accessory uses customarily incidental to a single-family dwelling.
F.
One unlighted sign not to exceed one square foot in area and containing only the name and address of the occupants.
G.
Storage of trailers and campers provided they are not in excess of 35 feet in length; and provided, that the trailers and/or campers are not used for human habitation nor shall they be connected to any public or private utility system such as water, sewer, gas or electricity.
(Ord. 2004-02 § 2)
§ 18.31.030 Uses requiring special use permits.
Special or unclassified uses as defined in MTC §§ 18.55.010 and 18.55.020 shall be permitted in the R-1M zone provided the board of trustees approves the special use permit following a public hearing. In addition, the following uses may be permitted subject to restrictions and the issuance of a special use permit.
A.
Agriculturally related industries such as cotton gins, food processing plants, packaging plants or mills providing the following conditions are met:
1.
The site for the use shall be no smaller than five acres.
2.
Structures housing agriculturally related industries shall occupy no more than 20 percent of the parcel.
3.
No noxious, odorous or hazardous processes shall be employed, nor shall the use or storage of explosives or flammable materials be permitted, excepting those specifically related to the allowed use and in conformance with applicable codes, nor shall industries emit dust, noise or glare beyond the property.
4.
No industry shall be permitted closer than 500 feet from abutting adjacent properties.
5.
One parking space shall be provided for each employee.
6.
Parking, outdoor storage areas or other unsightly appurtenances shall be screened from public view.
B.
Feedlots; provided, that the following conditions are complied with:
1.
Livestock in a feedlot shall not be corralled within 500 feet of any residence or any residential zones.
2.
One parking space shall be provided for each employee.
C.
Bed and breakfast inns may be permitted provided the following conditions are met:
1.
General.
a.
The owner/manager shall live on-site.
b.
Employment shall be limited to a maximum of five persons including the owner/manager.
c.
No more than seven guest rooms shall be permitted.
d.
Length of stay shall be limited to no more than 14 consecutive days. Bed and breakfast inns are specifically prohibited from allowing guests a permanent residence.
e.
Food service shall be limited to breakfasts.
2.
Land Use Requirements.
a.
The guest rooms shall be part of or attached to the main residence of the owner/manager.
b.
Only one unlighted sign having a maximum area of 10 square feet shall be permitted.
c.
A minimum of two parking spaces shall be required for the owner/manager. In addition, one parking space shall be required for each employee and one parking space shall be required for each guest room.
d.
Inns shall meet the provisions of the New Mexico Uniform Building Code, the New Mexico Environmental Improvement Division Regulations and pertinent fire safety regulations.
e.
Newly constructed inns or existing residences modified to meet the provisions of this section shall be designed to be compatible with the residential character of the neighborhood in which they are located. New construction of bed and breakfast inns must meet the architectural guidelines and criteria for development established for historical residential and historical commercial zones in Mesilla.
3.
Development Plans. The owner/manager of the land shall submit a complete detailed plan of the project. The development plan shall contain the following information:
a.
Site plan with scale and north point showing all existing and proposed improvements.
b.
Surveyed boundaries or legal description of the area proposed to be developed.
c.
Parking areas with arrangement of stalls, location of entrance and exit driveways and their relations to existing streets.
d.
Landscaping plan including fencing.
e.
Floor plans, elevations and exterior details of proposed improvements.
f.
Existing development of adjacent properties within 600 feet of the exterior boundary of the lot, including the location, type and use of buildings and structures.
(Ord. 2004-02 § 2)
§ 18.31.040 Uses expressly prohibited.
Prohibited uses in the R-1M zone are as follows:
A.
Multifamily uses.
B.
Commercial uses other than the sale of agricultural products, the majority of which were produced on the property.
C.
Industrial uses other than agricultural industries.
D.
Use of trailers as dwellings with or without wheels attached.
E.
Signs other than those permitted by this title.
(Ord. 2004-02 § 2)
§ 18.31.050 Development standards.
A.
Lot Area. Each lot shall have a minimum of one acre.
B.
Lot Dimensions. Each lot shall have a minimum width of 100 feet. Each lot shall have a minimum depth of 200 feet.
C.
Yards.
1.
Front. Each lot shall have a front yard extending across the full width of the lot or parcel with a minimum depth of 30 feet.
2.
Side. There shall be a side yard of seven feet on each side of the lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard.
3.
Rear. There shall be a rear yard on each lot extending across the full width of the lot with a minimum depth of 30 feet.
D.
Height Limitations. The maximum height of buildings in the R-1M zone shall be two stories or 30 feet, whichever is less.
E.
Off-Street Parking. See MTC § 18.60.170.
(Ord. 2004-02 § 2)
