All structures shall be located on lots to provide safe and convenient access for servicing, fire protection and any required off-street parking or loading.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(C), 8-10-2020)

Regardless of any of the provisions of this chapter, all lots and all structures located thereon shall be in compliance with the regulations established by articles III and IV of chapter 24, the Wellhead Protection Plan, and those of the state environment department of the state engineer's office, and any other laws or regulations concerning water and wastewater facilities.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(D), 8-10-2020)

All persons owning or occupying lands within the village shall be responsible for the sanitary conditions of their premises. No person shall permit or cause the accumulation of refuse or solid waste or salvage materials, which may become hazardous to public health or safety, or which obstructs traffic, drainage, or access to structures.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(E), 8-10-2020)

The planning and zoning commission and village council through discussion with the mayor/staff shall have the right to use and hire any professional services necessary to protect the interests of the village. Issues that may require professional services include but are not limited to floodplains, cell towers and steep slopes. The property owner shall absorb the expenses of these services as approved by the planning and zoning commission or village council.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(F), 8-10-2020)

Any development requiring the use of underground storage tanks or any other facilities that may contaminate or pollute the water or air shall meet the minimum standards of all federal and state environmental laws and regulations such underground storage tanks or other such facilities, including buildings shall not be located within 100 feet from the center of an arroyo, acequia, water well, or any other waterway.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(H), 8-10-2020)

No overhead water storage tanks shall be allowed in the Residential Zone 1 (R-1) and Residential Zone 2 (R-2). See the Village of Tijeras Water Ordinance (chapter 24, article III).

(Ord. No. 190, § III(I), 8-10-2020)

Fire suppression must be consistent with current International Fire Code regulations.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(J), 8-10-2020)

Mobile food units are not allowed in the public right-of-way, but they are allowed in all zones given the following provisions are met:

(1)

The landowner must give written consent for the mobile food unit to operate on their land.

(2)

The mobile food unit must provide the village with copies of their permits.

(3)

The mobile food unit shall pay an annual fee to operate in the village. Please, contact the village for fee schedule.

(4)

The mobile food unit shall not operate within 75 feet of a brick-and-mortar restaurant during the restaurant's hours of operation.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(K), 8-10-2020)

All towers, including telecommunication towers, require a special use permit.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(L), 8-10-2020)

No overnight vendors shall be allowed. If a property owner does not collect rental fees, then the village will charge a business registration fee. No vendors shall be allowed in the highway rights-of-way, and they must not obstruct traffic. Yard sales are not subject to these conditions.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(M), 8-10-2020)

Inoperable vehicles, vehicle bodies, parts, or salvage materials are not to be in view of adjoining properties, commercial areas or public roadways. Any such inoperable vehicles shall be removed, enclosed in a building or solid fence or other means that hide the inoperable vehicle from view. Any property owner upon whose property an inoperable vehicle is located and who fails to comply with the provisions of this division shall, upon 30 days written notice by the village to remove, be deemed to have consented to entry and removal by the village at the property owner's expense.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(N), 8-10-2020)

No building shall exceed 26 feet in height. Building height limitations shall not apply to chimneys, noncommercial antennas or flagpoles. All water tanks, windmills, commercial antennas, spires, and other objects exceeding 26 feet above finished ground level shall require approval of a height variance. Telephone and electrical utility poles are exempt.

(Ord. No. 190, § VI(A), 8-10-2020)

(a)

In the Residential Zone 1 (R-1) and Residential Zone 2 (R-2), each lot shall not have more than one sign which shall not exceed ten square feet of sign face.

(b)

No signs in the Residential Zone 1 (R-1) and Residential Zone 2 (R-2) shall be illuminated except home physical address numbers.

(c)

Signs shall not exceed eight feet in height if freestanding and shall not extend above the highest point of a building when attached to that building.

(d)

Temporary signs, such as political, yard sale, or sale/lease signs shall not exceed five square feet of sign face for each premises in this zone. These signs may be erected no earlier than 60 days before an event and shall be removed within ten days after the event.

(Ord. No. 190, § VII(A), 8-10-2020)

(a)

In the Commercial Business Zone 1 (CB-1), Large Commercial Zone 2 (CB-2), Government/Institutional Zone (G/I), and Special Use Zone (S-U), signs must be located on private property and may advertise, identify, or direct to a use currently conducted on the same premises.

(b)

All signs shall be reviewed and approved by the planning and zoning commission prior to installation.

(c)

Directory or multiple business signs which advertise a variety of establishments at the entrance of a strip mall are encouraged.

(1)

Private property entrance signs (including multiple business signs described above) shall not exceed 16 feet in height or a sign area of 50 square feet (back-to-back) for each business. Entrance signs should be back-to-back with an opposite directional view for maximum effect.

(2)

Identifying signs attached to the place of business shall not exceed 24 square feet of sign area and shall not extend more than five feet above the highest point of the building.

(3)

No sign in any zone shall be permitted with flashing, blinking or intermittent lights and no sign shall interfere with traffic safety. Electronic signs are not permitted, unless deemed necessary for road safety.

(4)

Temporary signs shall not exceed ten square feet and may be erected no earlier than 60 days before an event and shall be removed within ten days after the event.

(5)

No temporary signs shall be placed on village property.

(6)

No billboards shall be allowed.

(Ord. No. 190, § VII(B), 8-10-2020)

(a)

Banners shall be authorized for any business.

(b)

The banner shall not exceed 40 square feet.

(c)

No business shall have more than one banner (two back-to-back is one banner).

(d)

A seasonal/announcement banner is a temporary sign which can be changed throughout the year. A banner can be replaced with similar wording and identical size as previously approved by the commission as the banner becomes ragged or faded.

(e)

The planning and zoning commission will review and approve banners every three years.

(Ord. No. 190, § VII(C), 8-10-2020)

Outdoor light fixtures in the village shall comply with the following:

(1)

All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be shielded, except incandescent fixtures of 2,250 lumens or less and other sources of 1,050 lumens or less.

(2)

All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be shielded and focused downward.

(3)

Outdoor light fixtures shall be limited to 15 feet in height.

(4)

Any outdoor lighting used for security, landscape or building illumination, or area illumination shall be additionally shielded in such a manner as to confine emitted light within the boundary of the property from which it originated.

(5)

No outdoor recreational facility, whether private or public, shall be illuminated after 10:00 p.m. except to conclude any recreational or sporting event or other activity, which is in progress prior to 10:00 p.m. at a ballpark, arena or similar facility.

(6)

Outdoor lighting fixtures which are necessary for worker safety are exempt from these provisions.

(7)

Outdoor lighting fixtures not meeting these provisions shall be allowed if the fixture is extinguished by an automatic shutoff device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and sunrise. This does not include streetlights.

(Ord. No. 190, § VIII(A), 8-10-2020)

All new developments and property subdivision within the village shall be coordinated with the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) District Three Office, prior to the approval of any action related to the change in property zoning/use.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(O), 8-10-2020)

(a)

Property owners must receive authorization for access from their properties to NM 333 (Old 66), NM 14 and NM 337 (Old South 14). Authorization shall be obtained from the NMDOT District Three. The owner shall obtain a signed driveway permit from the NMDOT before final approval of the development is granted. All properties that have direct access onto the state highway must have an approved driveway permit.

(b)

Access from the state roadway shall be in compliance with the state's access management manual. For single home residential properties, the owner may obtain access by filling out a driveway permit. Residents that have reasonable access from a side street may be denied access to the state road.

(c)

Property owners will be required to meet with the district traffic engineer to determine requirements associated with the requested access. The district traffic engineer shall make the final determination regarding the need for a traffic study.

(Ord. No. 190, § III(P), 8-10-2020)

The planning and zoning commission will approve a home business permit if the application meets the following requirements:

(1)

Exterior storage of materials and equipment required for the home business shall be permitted, provided that no nuisances result from the storage thereof.

(2)

There shall be no change in the exterior appearance of the building or premises, or any visible evidence of a home occupation other than:

a.

Activities normally associated with a permissive use of the residence; and

b.

An appropriate sign as regulated by the signage regulations section of this chapter.

(3)

No more than 25 percent of the dwelling's floor areas shall be devoted to the home business.

(4)

There shall be no sales of goods or services from the home which would generate greater traffic volume than would be created in a residential neighborhood.

(5)

Any parking needs generated by the conduct of the home business shall be met using the parking supplied by the residence.

(6)

No person or entity shall engage in a home business or occupation of any kind within the village limits without a current business registration, issued by the village manager/clerk.

(Ord. No. 190, § V, 8-10-2020)