Socorro, NM Zoning Ordinance

One-family and two-family dwellings: two spaces per dwelling unit. One third of any part of a front yard of a dwelling may be used for parking, except in cases of a cul-de-sac where 2/3 of a front yard may be used for parking, and on existing fifty-foot lots where twenty-foot-width parking is permissible.

Multifamily dwellings (three or more units): 1 1/2 spaces per dwelling unit; except for one-bedroom units, for which one space is required per unit within complexes of more than four units.

Boardinghouses, bed-and-breakfast inns and similar uses: two spaces in addition to one space for each guest room.

Hotels and motels: one space for each guest room in addition to requirements for auxiliary uses such as restaurants or shops.

Offices and personal service establishments.

Professional services (medical and dental offices, barbers, hairdressers, and similar uses): one space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.[1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Small office establishments (law, accounting, engineering, and real estate offices): two spaces, plus one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Large business offices (banks, telephone, electric companies, and other similar offices): one space for each company-owned vehicle in addition to one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Low-volume service establishments (dry-cleaning, equipment rentals, small- and large-item repair shops and similar uses): one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

High-volume service establishments (coin-operated laundry): one space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.

(6)

Drive-in banks: one space for each full-time employee, plus stacking lane requirements stated in Subsection B(9) below for each drive-in window.

(7)

Child-care centers, institutional homes, nurseries and similar uses: one space per employee per shift in addition to one space for each 10 children of maximum occupancy.

(8)

Funeral homes: one space for each 50 square feet of floor area in the funeral service and slumber room. A parking lane(s) shall be provided, 15 feet in width and with a total length of 100 feet.

(9)

Drive-up window service establishments. Establishments having drive-up window services shall provide a lane(s) 12 feet in width, with a total length appropriate to the projected maximum waiting traffic count, and all service traffic and parking shall be maintained off-street.

Retail establishments.

Large-volume retail sales (large-volume retail sales of small domestic products and groceries, and shopping centers): one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.

Small-volume retail sales (small-volume retail sales of domestic products and specialized products such as plumbing, electrical and hardware stores, furniture, shoes, parts stores, cabinet stores, carpet stores, clothing and shoe stores and similar businesses): three spaces, plus one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Retail sales of vehicles, heavy equipment, and other large products (automobile, boat, mobile home and recreational vehicle sales, farm equipment and similar businesses): one space for each company vehicle in addition to one space for each 350 square feet of gross interior floor area, or five spaces plus one space for each employee, whichever is greater.

Storage areas in retail businesses. When a building used for retail sales has an area larger than 20% of its gross floor area being used specifically for storage of products sold within the store, 80% of the total area used for storage may be subtracted from the gross floor area used for off-street parking computations.

Restaurants and entertainment establishments.

Food and beverage establishments (restaurants, cafes, bars and lounges, coffee shops, donut shops, and similar uses): one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area in addition to one space for each two employees on the maximum shift. One space is required for each 200 square feet of outdoor patio area. Drive-up window establishments are required to provide a lane(s) 12 feet in width with a total length appropriate to the maximum traffic count.

Entertainment and amusement enterprises (auditoriums, theaters, sports arenas, dance halls, private clubs and lodges, meeting halls, skating rinks, and similar uses): one space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area in addition to one space for each employee on the maximum shift.

Court or alley entertainment (uses which involve courts and alleys such as tennis courts, handball courts, basketball courts, bowling alleys, and similar uses): four spaces for each court or alley in addition to one space for each employee on the maximum shift.

Schools, churches, community centers and hospitals.

Schools. High schools and junior high schools must provide one space for each 250 square feet of floor area, including 70% of the area used for gymnasiums and auditoriums. Elementary schools must provide one space for each classroom, plus one space for each employee on the maximum shift.

Community buildings, libraries, museums, administration buildings, art galleries and centers: one space for each 250 square feet of floor area.[2]

[2]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Hospitals and nursing homes: one space for each two beds in addition to one space for each employee on the maximum shift.

Churches: one space for each four seats at maximum occupancy in the principal assembly room.

Industry, manufacturing, warehouse, and wholesale establishments.

Production line industries (industries and businesses employing large numbers of office and production workers): one space per maximum number of employees on the largest shift, plus one space for each company-owned truck/vehicle, in addition to one visitor space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area, up to 20,000 square feet.[3]

[3]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Warehouses (facilities for which the primary use is storage and requires few employees): one space for each employee, plus one space for each 2,000 square feet of floor area up to 30,000 square feet, plus one space for all company-owned trucks and vehicles. Spaces for company trucks and vehicles shall be sized as necessary.

Wholesale establishments (the primary use of which is wholesale sales): one space for each 500 square feet of floor area.

Storage areas: one space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.

§ 250-12.3 Handicapped parking spaces.

The minimum number of designated handicapped parking spaces for other than one- and two-family dwellings is as follows:

	Total Spaces in Parking Lot	Minimum Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces
	0 to 25	1
	26 to 35	2
	36 to 50	3
	51 to 100	4
	101 to 300	8
	More than 300	8, plus 1 for each additional 50

The designated parking spaces shall be located so as to provide the most convenient access to entryways or to the nearest curb cut. Establishments which cater to the elderly, ill or handicapped shall provide sufficient additional parking spaces for the handicapped to adequately meet the maximum need.

§ 250-12.4 Loading space requirements. [1]

Loading space shall be provided for appropriate uses to accommodate the specific needs for a business, as determined by the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 250-12.5 Enlargement of existing business or use.

Whenever an existing building or use is enlarged to the extent of 30% or more of the existing floor area, the entire building shall then and thereafter comply with the parking requirements set forth herein. Whenever a building is enlarged in floor area less than 30% of the existing floor area, additional spaces shall be provided upon the basis of only the enlargement.

§ 250-12.6 Joint use of parking areas.

When it can be established that two businesses located on adjacent property operate at different hours, parking requirements may be shared jointly according to the maximum parking requirements of the two properties, provided there is a written agreement thereby assuring retention for such purposes and stating hours of operation. The agreement shall be properly executed by the owners of both properties, approved as to content and form by the City Attorney and Commission and filed with the application for a certificate of zoning compliance.

§ 250-12.7 Size of parking spaces.

A parking space must provide ingress to and egress from a public street without moving any other automobile. Ingress to and egress from an alley is permissible only for a single-family or duplex dwelling. All other parking must ingress to and egress from a public street.

Parking spaces shall be provided according to the following criteria:

				Width of Aisle
Parking Angle	Stall Width (feet)	Stall Base (feet)	Stall Depth (feet)	1-Way Traffic (feet)	2-Way Traffic (feet)
45°	9	14	21	13	24
60°	9	12	22	18	24
90°	9	9	19	27	27
Parallel	9	9	22	12	24

§ 250-12.8 Parking plan approval. [1]

Detailed plans for on-street or off-street parking and driveway openings shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer for approval prior to construction. All curb cuts require approval from the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 250-12.9 Construction standards. [1]

All parking spaces and areas provided under the provisions of this chapter, except those serving single-family residences, shall:

Be paved with base course, asphalt or concrete as approved by the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Afford adequate drainage. A drainage plan will be required for major developments, including parking, as determined by the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer, and said plan must be approved by the Commission prior to issuance of a certificate of zoning compliance.

Have bumper guards where needed.

Be provided with necessary space and aisle safety markings.

Be provided with landscaping for parking spaces and areas in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Parking spaces for single-family residences shall meet the review standards of the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Socorro City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XII

Parking and Loading Requirements

§ 250-12.1 General requirements.

§ 250-12.2 Required parking spaces.

The following off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the following uses:

Residential and lodging uses.

Multifamily dwellings (three or more units): 1 1/2 spaces per dwelling unit; except for one-bedroom units, for which one space is required per unit within complexes of more than four units.

Boardinghouses, bed-and-breakfast inns and similar uses: two spaces in addition to one space for each guest room.

Hotels and motels: one space for each guest room in addition to requirements for auxiliary uses such as restaurants or shops.

Offices and personal service establishments.

Professional services (medical and dental offices, barbers, hairdressers, and similar uses): one space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.[1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Small office establishments (law, accounting, engineering, and real estate offices): two spaces, plus one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Low-volume service establishments (dry-cleaning, equipment rentals, small- and large-item repair shops and similar uses): one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

High-volume service establishments (coin-operated laundry): one space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.

(6)

Drive-in banks: one space for each full-time employee, plus stacking lane requirements stated in Subsection B(9) below for each drive-in window.

(7)

Child-care centers, institutional homes, nurseries and similar uses: one space per employee per shift in addition to one space for each 10 children of maximum occupancy.

(8)

Funeral homes: one space for each 50 square feet of floor area in the funeral service and slumber room. A parking lane(s) shall be provided, 15 feet in width and with a total length of 100 feet.

(9)

Retail establishments.

Large-volume retail sales (large-volume retail sales of small domestic products and groceries, and shopping centers): one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.

Restaurants and entertainment establishments.

Schools, churches, community centers and hospitals.

Community buildings, libraries, museums, administration buildings, art galleries and centers: one space for each 250 square feet of floor area.[2]

[2]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Hospitals and nursing homes: one space for each two beds in addition to one space for each employee on the maximum shift.

Churches: one space for each four seats at maximum occupancy in the principal assembly room.

Industry, manufacturing, warehouse, and wholesale establishments.

[3]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Wholesale establishments (the primary use of which is wholesale sales): one space for each 500 square feet of floor area.

Storage areas: one space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.

§ 250-12.3 Handicapped parking spaces.

The minimum number of designated handicapped parking spaces for other than one- and two-family dwellings is as follows:

	Total Spaces in Parking Lot	Minimum Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces
	0 to 25	1
	26 to 35	2
	36 to 50	3
	51 to 100	4
	101 to 300	8
	More than 300	8, plus 1 for each additional 50

§ 250-12.4 Loading space requirements. [1]

Loading space shall be provided for appropriate uses to accommodate the specific needs for a business, as determined by the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 250-12.5 Enlargement of existing business or use.

§ 250-12.6 Joint use of parking areas.

§ 250-12.7 Size of parking spaces.

Parking spaces shall be provided according to the following criteria:

				Width of Aisle
Parking Angle	Stall Width (feet)	Stall Base (feet)	Stall Depth (feet)	1-Way Traffic (feet)	2-Way Traffic (feet)
45°	9	14	21	13	24
60°	9	12	22	18	24
90°	9	9	19	27	27
Parallel	9	9	22	12	24

§ 250-12.8 Parking plan approval. [1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 250-12.9 Construction standards. [1]

All parking spaces and areas provided under the provisions of this chapter, except those serving single-family residences, shall:

Be paved with base course, asphalt or concrete as approved by the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Have bumper guards where needed.

Be provided with necessary space and aisle safety markings.

Be provided with landscaping for parking spaces and areas in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Parking spaces for single-family residences shall meet the review standards of the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Socorro City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XII

Parking and Loading Requirements

§ 250-12.1 General requirements.

§ 250-12.2 Required parking spaces.

The following off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the following uses:

Residential and lodging uses.

Multifamily dwellings (three or more units): 1 1/2 spaces per dwelling unit; except for one-bedroom units, for which one space is required per unit within complexes of more than four units.

Boardinghouses, bed-and-breakfast inns and similar uses: two spaces in addition to one space for each guest room.

Hotels and motels: one space for each guest room in addition to requirements for auxiliary uses such as restaurants or shops.

Offices and personal service establishments.

Professional services (medical and dental offices, barbers, hairdressers, and similar uses): one space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.[1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Small office establishments (law, accounting, engineering, and real estate offices): two spaces, plus one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

Low-volume service establishments (dry-cleaning, equipment rentals, small- and large-item repair shops and similar uses): one space for each 300 square feet of gross floor area.

High-volume service establishments (coin-operated laundry): one space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area.

(6)

Drive-in banks: one space for each full-time employee, plus stacking lane requirements stated in Subsection B(9) below for each drive-in window.

(7)

Child-care centers, institutional homes, nurseries and similar uses: one space per employee per shift in addition to one space for each 10 children of maximum occupancy.

(8)

Funeral homes: one space for each 50 square feet of floor area in the funeral service and slumber room. A parking lane(s) shall be provided, 15 feet in width and with a total length of 100 feet.

(9)

Retail establishments.

Large-volume retail sales (large-volume retail sales of small domestic products and groceries, and shopping centers): one space for each 200 square feet of gross floor area.

Restaurants and entertainment establishments.

Schools, churches, community centers and hospitals.

Community buildings, libraries, museums, administration buildings, art galleries and centers: one space for each 250 square feet of floor area.[2]

[2]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Hospitals and nursing homes: one space for each two beds in addition to one space for each employee on the maximum shift.

Churches: one space for each four seats at maximum occupancy in the principal assembly room.

Industry, manufacturing, warehouse, and wholesale establishments.

[3]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

Wholesale establishments (the primary use of which is wholesale sales): one space for each 500 square feet of floor area.

Storage areas: one space for each 1,000 square feet of floor area.

§ 250-12.3 Handicapped parking spaces.

The minimum number of designated handicapped parking spaces for other than one- and two-family dwellings is as follows:

	Total Spaces in Parking Lot	Minimum Designated Handicapped Parking Spaces
	0 to 25	1
	26 to 35	2
	36 to 50	3
	51 to 100	4
	101 to 300	8
	More than 300	8, plus 1 for each additional 50

§ 250-12.4 Loading space requirements. [1]

Loading space shall be provided for appropriate uses to accommodate the specific needs for a business, as determined by the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 250-12.5 Enlargement of existing business or use.

§ 250-12.6 Joint use of parking areas.

§ 250-12.7 Size of parking spaces.

Parking spaces shall be provided according to the following criteria:

				Width of Aisle
Parking Angle	Stall Width (feet)	Stall Base (feet)	Stall Depth (feet)	1-Way Traffic (feet)	2-Way Traffic (feet)
45°	9	14	21	13	24
60°	9	12	22	18	24
90°	9	9	19	27	27
Parallel	9	9	22	12	24

§ 250-12.8 Parking plan approval. [1]

Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).

§ 250-12.9 Construction standards. [1]

All parking spaces and areas provided under the provisions of this chapter, except those serving single-family residences, shall:

Be paved with base course, asphalt or concrete as approved by the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.

Have bumper guards where needed.

Be provided with necessary space and aisle safety markings.

Be provided with landscaping for parking spaces and areas in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.

Parking spaces for single-family residences shall meet the review standards of the Zoning Administrator/Code Enforcement Officer.