Zoneomics Logo
search icon

Rio Rancho City Zoning Code

154.10 R-3

MIXED RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT. Revised 6/25

(A) Purpose. This district permits a moderate density of population in which the principal use is single-family attached or detached townhome or patio home dwelling units or for small-scale multi-family 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 unit(s) meets the design standards of Article III, Section 154.60;

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

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

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

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

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

(8) Home occupations;

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

(10) Temporary (emergency, construction, or repair) residences, as defined in Section 154.75(C);

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

(12) Second kitchen. A second kitchen is permitted and may be located within the primary residence or accessory dwelling unit, but not both;

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

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

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

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

(17) Amateur radio antenna;

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

(19) Short-term rental unit, as defined and regulated in Chapter 123.

(C) Conditional uses (requiring use permit).

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

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

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

(4) Senior transitional care facilities, senior living facility, and/or other similar facilities up to 35 dwelling units per acre and up to 50 feet in height;

(5) Hobby breeders or animal foster care providers as regulated by Chapters 90 and 116; provided the lot has an area appropriate to the type and size of the animals being bred;

(6) Multifamily dwellings, provided there are not more than 26 units per acre, with the site plan reviewed and approved by the Governing Body. (Ord. 18-20; Am. Ord. 19-17; Am. Ord. 21-15; Am. Ord. 24-24; Am. Ord. 25-02)