Taos City Zoning Code
§ 16.16.180.6
Development standards.
A.
The development standards in the development area within an RHL overlay zone are the same as for the underlying zone with the exception that the maximum overall density, either by number of residential units or by nonresidential lot coverage, in the underlying zone may be increased by twenty-five percent (25%) provided a site development plan containing the elements required in section 16.20.080 of this title, and any other information required by the code administrator, is submitted.
B.
The following development standards shall apply to all property in the conservation area within an RHL overlay zone:
1.
Minimum overall density.
Not applicable.
2.
Minimum lot size.
Not applicable.
3.
Minimum lot width.
Not applicable.
5.
Maximum lot coverage.
Not applicable.
6.
Hoofed animals.
No more than two (2) hoofed animals per acre, including, but not limited to, cattle, horses, swine and sheep, shall be raised or kept at any one time.
7.
Small fowl.
No more than twenty (20) small fowl per acre, including, but not limited to, chickens and turkeys, shall be raised or kept at any one time.
8.
Incompatible uses.
No livestock pens or other intensive ranching or agricultural uses which are considered incompatible with residential development by virtue of their appearance, noise, odor, or adverse impact on health conditions shall be located closer than one hundred feet (100') to any property line, watercourse or acequia.
9.
Distance to watercourse.
No building shall be located closer than one hundred feet (100') from any watercourse.
10.
Distance to acequia.
No building or fencing shall be located closer than fifteen feet (15') from any acequia.
11.
Performance standards.
All development, erection of structures, use of property, alteration of structures or land, or other matters occurring within the RHL overlay zone governed by this title shall meet or exceed all applicable performance standards and criteria as set forth in this title and any other applicable town ordinance or regulation.
12.
Development plan.
No application to develop land within the conservation area of an RHL overlay zone shall be approved unless a site development plan, containing the elements required in section 16.20.080 of this title and a map showing the boundaries of the buildable area and conservation area, the applicable acequia association is notified of the development, and the site plan is approved by the planning commission prior to the issuance of any building, grading or other permit authorizing disturbance of the land.
13.
Enforceable restrictions.
The property owner shall provide a recorded deed restriction enforceable by the town designating the conservation area as in compliance with the provisions of the RHL overlay zone, or a recorded conservation easement on the agriculture area to a nonprofit conservation organization.
(Ordinance 09-27 adopted 2009)