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Rio Rancho City Zoning Code

154.13 R-6

MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Revised 6/25

(A) Purpose. This district permits a high density of population in which the principal use is multi-family dwelling units.

(B) Permissive uses.

(1) One single-family dwelling unit per lot; provided such dwelling unit meets the design standards of Section 154.60;

(2) Single-family attached or detached dwelling units; provided such dwelling units meet the design standards of Section 154.60;

(3) Multiple-family dwelling units for sale or rent that are attached are allowed up to a density of 50 dwelling units/acre;

(4) Senior transitional care or living facilities allowed up to a density of 50 dwelling units/acre;

(5) Townhome, patio home, or similar development provided all city regulations are met;

(6) Accessory buildings or structures, as defined in Section 154.70(A);

(7) Accessory living space; as defined in Sections 154.03 and 154.70(A);

(8) Noncommercial gardens, swimming pools, tennis courts, and greenhouses;

(9) Parks, open spaces, recreational parks, and public facilities;

(10) Home occupations;

(11) Construction trailers, as defined in Section 154.75(C);

(12) Temporary (emergency, construction, and repair) residences, as defined in Section 154.75(C);

(13) Family child care facility with a capacity of six or less;

(14) Second kitchen;

(15) Model home or sales office, as defined in Section 154.75(A);

(16) Community residential care facility up to 10 persons, including any staff residents, providing all city regulations are met as set forth in Chapter 120;

(17) Churches and other places of worship, Sunday school buildings, and parish houses;

(18) Amateur radio antenna;

(19) Public utilities, electric facilities including, but not limited to, substations, switching stations and generation;

(20) Accessory dwelling unit; as defined in Sections 154.03 and 154.70(A).

(C) Conditional uses (requiring use permit).

(1) Hospitals and private institutions of an educational nature;

(2) Family child care facility with a capacity of seven or more;

(3) Hobby breeders or animal foster care providers as regulated by Chapters 90 and 116;

(4) Community residential care facility up to 18 persons, including any staff residents, providing all city regulations are met.

(Ord. 18-20; Am. Ord. 21-15; Am. Ord. 25-02)