Santa Fe County - General Requirements

Access and Easements
General Access Requirement.
All development shall provide access for ingress and egress, utility service, and fire protection whether by public access and utility easement or direct access to a public right-of-way. No structures are permitted to be built within or obstructing a platted access easement.

Access and Utility Easements.

Access Easements.
Consistent with § 5.8: FINAL PLAT, legal access shall be provided to each lot through an appropriate easement, deed or plat dedication.

Utility Easements.
Easements shall be provided for utility services including, but not limited to, water, sanitary sewer, gas, electric, and communications (cable/internet/phone). Utility easements shall have a minimum width of seven and one-half (7-1/2) feet, except where a transformer or other facility is required, in which case adequate provision for that facility or transformer shall be made. Where multiple utilities share the same easement, additional width sufficient to avoid conflict shall be provided. Easements shall be established to provide continuity of alignment throughout the area to be served and to adjoining areas. Utility easements shall be located such that each lot can be served by all proposed utilities.

Combined.
Access and utility easements shall be combined unless the utility company dictates otherwise, or where topographical conditions, existing utility easements, or other conditions dictate otherwise. In such cases, utility easements may be placed parallel to access easements so that maintenance of utility lines will not create the need to disturb a road or driveway. Utility trenches shall be placed within easements in or adjacent road or driveway easements or rights-of-way where possible, except where alternate locations are required for gravity flow of water or sewer or where a significant reduction in line length and terrain disturbance would be achieved by cross-country easements and trenching.

Drainage Easements.
Where a property is traversed by a watercourse, drainage conveyance, channel or stream, a stormwater or drainage easement shall be established which conforms substantially with such watercourse. All drainage components, including detention or retention basins, watercourses, acequias, drainage conveyances, channels or streams which impact more than one lot, shall be included in drainage easements.

Drainage easements between lots containing storm or drainage pipes with an inside diameter larger than 12 inches shall have a minimum width of 30 feet, or larger as determined by the Administrator with the following formula:

Minumum Easement Width = (2) x (Depth of Probe) + (Pipe Diameter + 7')

Trail Easements.
When and where provided, trail easements shall have a minimum width of twenty (20) feet to provide access for maintenance, except where necessary to accommodate terrain or other site-specific conditions.

Fire and Emergency Access Easements.
Emergency access easements shall be not less than twenty (20) feet in width and shall remain at all times clear of obstructions including vehicles, structures, trees, shrubs and similar landscaping.

Cross-Access Easements for Nonresidential, Multifamily and Mixed Uses.

If a parcel is to be developed for any nonresidential, multifamily or mixed use, a cross-access easement shall be provided to adjoining properties that are similarly zoned and that front on the same road.

Cross-access easements shall have a minimum width of thirty (30) feet and shall be situated parallel to the road providing primary access. Cross-access easements shall be maintained by the property owner(s).

This requirement may be waived were unusual site conditions render such an easement of no reasonable benefit to adjoining properties or to public safety.

Vegetation Prohibited.
No new trees or shrubs shall be planted in utility or drainage easements.

Advertising Standards
Advertising Requirements.
Brochures, disclosure statements, publications and advertising of any form relating to subdivided land shall:

Not misrepresent or contain false or misleading statements of fact;

Not describe deeds, title insurance or other items included in a transaction as “free” and shall not state that any parcel is “free” or given as an “award” or “prize” if any consideration is required for any reason;

Not describe parcels available for “closing costs only” or similar terms unless all such costs are accurately and completely itemized or when additional parcels must be purchased at a higher price;

Not include an asterisk or other reference symbol as a means of contradicting or substantially changing any statement;

If subdivision illustrations are used, accurately portray the subdivision in its present state, and if illustrations are used portraying points of interest outside the subdivision, state the actual road miles from the subdivision;

Not contain artists’ conceptions of the subdivision or any facilities within it unless clearly described as such and shall not contain maps unless accurately drawn to scale with the scale indicated;

Not contain references to any facilities, points of interest or municipalities located outside the subdivision unless the distances from the subdivision are stated in the advertisement in actual road miles; and

Refer to where the applicant’s disclosure statement may be obtained.

Filing of Copies.
Copies of all brochures, publications, and advertising relating to subdivided land shall be filed with the Administrator and the Attorney General within fifteen (15) days after initial use by the applicant.

Air Quality and Noise
Applicability/Environmental Performance Standards.
This Section shall apply to nonresidential development.

General.
Nonresidential construction shall utilize standard techniques available in order to minimize noise, vibration, smoke and other particulate matter, odorous matter, toxic or noxious matter; radiation hazards; fire and explosive hazards, or electromagnetic interference.

Air Quality.
If an air quality permit is required by the regulations of the NMED, a permit shall be obtained and a copy presented at the time of application. The applicant shall comply with the permit at all times. Federal and state air quality standards shall not be exceeded.

Noise.
Any actual or projected measurement that exceeds the average conditions calculated over a thirty (30) minute period, at the property line, of the limits shown in Table 7-21 shall be grounds for denial of a development application or imposition of noise mitigation efforts sufficient to ensure that the development will not exceed the applicable noise limits. The Administrator may require a noise study to be conducted whenever it is determined that the use proposed in the development application may exceed the noise limits. This determination may be made by category of use or on an application by application basis.

Table 7-21: Noise Limits

Zoning District	Daytime 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.	Nighttime 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
Industrial and Commercial*	75 dBA, or 10 dBA above ambient; whichever is less	60 dBA, or 5 dBA above ambient; whichever is less
All Other Districts	55 dBA, or 5 dBA above ambient; whichever is less	45 dBA, or 5 dBA above ambient; whichever is less

*These noise limits shall not apply to wind energy facilities. Instead, see limits contained at § 10.16: Repeal or modification of ordinance.

Bike Lanes
Bike lanes shall be required along all roadways as required by § Table 7-12 and § Table 7-13, and as indicated on the Official Map. Bike lanes shall be designed as set forth Table 7-16, below:

Table 7-16: Bike Lane Design Criteria

	On-road bike lanes
Overhead clearance (min. feet)	7.5
Right-of-way width (min.)	within road right-of-way
Lane width (minimum, feet)	5
Lane width with on-road parking, combined bike lane and parking stall (minimum, feet)	14

Capital Improvements Plan

Basis for the CIP. The CIP shall be based upon identified public needs for infrastructure and services, the geographic service area and location of major system components, and revenue sources and funding mechanisms.

Analysis Supporting the CIP. The CIP shall be based upon the following analyses:

The infrastructure and service needs of the County, both present and future;
The fiscal implications of existing deficiencies and future needs for each type of public facility and service;
The relative priority of need; and
An assessment of the likelihood that the needed infrastructure and services can be provided based upon the anticipated population and revenues, including:

1. Forecasting of revenues and expenditures for years 1-7; 8-13; and 14-20;
2. Projections of debt service obligations for currently outstanding bond issues;
3. Projections of the ad valorem tax base, assessment ratio and ad valorem tax rate;
4. Projections of other tax bases and other revenue sources, such as County general funds, federal and state grants and loans, voluntary development agreement financing, dedications, development fees, utility and PID rates, fees, taxes, assessments and service charges;
5. Projections of operating cost considerations; and

6. Projections of debt capacity.

CIP Implementation.

The CIP shall contain a 20-year schedule of capital improvement projects by SDA-1, SDA-2 and SDA-3 areas consisting of:

1. A schedule of first priority (years 1-7) capital improvements that the County has adopted to: reduce existing deficiencies; remain current with needed replacements, repairs and maintenance; and to provide new facilities, the need for which is generated by new development;
2. A schedule of second priority (years 8-14) year-by-year capital improvements that the County has adopted to continue to reduce existing deficiencies, remain current with needed replacements, repairs and maintenance, and to provide new facilities, the need for which is generated by new development, which will be used as the base set of facilities to determine the second seven-year schedule of development fees;
3. A final schedule of third priority (years 15-20) capital improvements that the County has adopted to continue to reduce existing deficiencies, remain current with needed replacements, repairs and maintenance, and to provide new facilities, the need for which is generated by new development, which will be used as the base set of facilities to determine the third six-year schedule of development fees; and
4. A project description and general location;

The CIP will be updated as necessary or at a minimum no less frequently than every two years.

See § 12.3: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN for complete information.

Corner Setbacks
A corner setback consists of the area formed by the legs of a triangle whose apex is the point of intersection of the back of curb or driving surface of the adjacent roads, as shown in Figure 7.4. Table 7-14 establishes the minimum required corner setbacks. The Administrator may reduce the corner setbacks for driveways in TC, RC, MU, PD Districts or where existing lot boundaries or existing legal structures do not allow this setback, providing that adequate sight distance is maintained.

Figure 7.4: Safe Sight Triangle

See § Table 7-14 for Minimum Corner Setbacks for Safe Sight Triangle.

No structure or planting (at mature growth) that exceeds three feet in height shall be permitted within a corner setback, except for utility poles, lighting standards, mail boxes, county or state traffic signs, and trees so long as the lower canopy of the tree permits a clear line of sight between three and seven feet above the road grade as shown in Figure 7.5.

Figure 7.5: Structures and Plantings within Corner Setback

County Improvement Districts
General.
A County Improvement District is a district established to finance specific capital improvements projects or a combination of projects and to assess residents within the district a proportional share of the cost of the capital improvements.

Liberal Interpretation.
This Section, being necessary for the health, safety and general welfare of the County and its inhabitants, shall be liberally construed to effect the purposes of the a County Improvement District pursuant to the County Improvement District Act, NMSA 1978, sections 4-55A-1 through 4-55A-43 (as amended).

Purposes.
This Section is adopted in order to:

Protect the County from undue fiscal impact caused by sprawl development due to the continually expanding need of the County to provide infrastructure, services, operation, repair and replacement for needs generated by development at greater distances, with greater vehicle miles traveled and trip generation, accompanied by a drop in the level of service and efficiency in delivery;

Assure additional sources of revenue from the residents of development projects for on-site infrastructure construction, provision, service, operation, maintenance, repair and replacement, the need for which is generated by the development project;

Incentivize rainwater capture, treatment and reuse and renewable energy solar and wind facilities through reimbursement to developers installing such systems, which will benefit the subsequent owners through reduction in the future cost of electricity and water;

Reduce the cost to developers of meeting the SLDC’s sustainable design and improvement requirements by placing a proportionate share of the cost of on-site improvements on the future occupants or residents of the development project; and

Authorize the following activities deemed essential to implement the purposes set forth above:

1. Constructing, acquiring, repairing or maintaining a public road, road, bridge, walkway, overpass, underpass, alley, curb, gutter or sidewalk;
2. Constructing, acquiring, repairing or maintaining a utility project for providing gas, water, electricity or telephone service;
3. Constructing, acquiring, repairing or maintaining a storm sewer project, sanitary sewer project or water project;
4. Constructing, acquiring, repairing or maintaining a flood control or storm drainage project;
5. Constructing, acquiring, repairing or maintaining a railroad spur, track, rail yard or switch project; or
6. Focusing on the following to support economic development or to address deficiencies arising from premature subdivision: (i) road right-of-way or road access control; (ii) drainage easements or rights-of-way; (iii) park, recreation or open-space areas; (iv) overall grading and drainage plans; and (v) adequate subdivision grading both on or off a public right-of-way.

See § 12.8: COUNTY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS for complete information.

Cul-De-Sacs (Dead-End Roads)
Cul-de-sacs (dead-end roads) shall not serve more than thirty (30) lots or thirty (30) dwelling units.

At the closed end there shall be a turnaround having a minimum driving surface radius of at least forty-two (42) feet for roads under 250 feet long and at least fifty (50) feet for roads 250 feet and longer. The Administrator, in consultation with the Fire Marshal, may approve a suitable alternative such as a hammerhead or turnaround.

All turnaround areas shall be designed to protect existing vegetation and steep terrain.

Density Bonus
A Density Bonus project may be approved on land zoned AR, RUR, RUR-F, RUR-R, RES-F, RES-E, and TC and containing the minimum lot size within each residential zone in accordance with the SLDC. If a property is governed by an adopted Community Overlay District, the respective provisions and regulations apply.

The Area required for a Density Bonus project within the RES-F and RES-E zones shall be 10 acres.
Density calculations by zone are outlined in Table 8.44.

A density bonus in the A/R district for a family transfer shall be allowed a density bonus to create lots that are a minimum of 40 acres in size, provided that:

The application complies with all other requirements for the A/R district set forth in Table 8-44;
There is proof that the property has been in the ownership of the applicant for no less than five (5) years; and
The property shall be held and not re-conveyed by the receiving family member for a period of ten (10) years after the transfer, which requirement shall be noted on the plat.

All plats with approved density bonus shall comply with the provisions of Chapter 5 (Subdivision and Land Division) and Chapter 4 (Procedures) for total number of lots created.

The open space easement shall be used exclusively for agriculture, landscaping, recreation, open space or any combination thereof and any accessory structures needed to support these uses.

The area of land covered by the open space easement shall be a contiguous area unless otherwise approved. Considerations for approval on non-contiguous open space areas include:

Irrigated lands that are separate; and
Special features to be protected such as rock outcroppings, arroyos, archaeological sites, scenic features and environmental sensitive areas that are separate.

For the purposes of preserving areas to include open space, scenic features and environmentally sensitive areas the open space easement areas shall be visible from a public right-of-way, except where impractical.

Land used for streets, driveways, parking, sidewalks and private yards may not be counted as part of an open space easement. No buildings or structures are permitted in an open space easement except those necessary to support the operation and maintenance of the easement. An open space easement may include underground utility easements.

Refer to § 7.1535 Dedication, Ownership and Management of Open Space, Parks and Trails for covenants governing the restriction of the open space easement.

A density bonus shall be utilized within the same parcel of land.

A density bonus shall be utilized within the same zoning district on the parcel.

Development At or Above 7400 Feet
Development at or above an elevation of 7400 feet will be subject to additional requirements.

Buildable Area Analysis. Each lot or parcel shall be analyzed for buildable areas which must satisfy each of the following criteria that:

1. the average slope of the buildable area is less than twenty percent (20%), except that only fifty percent (50%) of any structure may be located on slope that is between twenty and thirty percent (20% and 30%);
2. soils within the area are acceptable for construction of foundations; and
3. the buildable area be closest to the nearest pre-existing public or private roadway or right-of-way, unless the resulting location of the buildable area would make the development in the area visible from the nearest major arterial road or unless such siting of the buildable area would not conform to the purposes, development criteria and design standards of § 7.17: TERRAIN MANAGEMENT.

Visual Impact Analysis. Each proposed development site within a buildable area shall be subject to a visual impact analysis that will indicate whether such structures will be visible from a major arterial road. Such visual impact analysis shall include:

1. Erection of white story poles on each and every corner and, if applicable, on the pitch of any proposed structure on the site proposed for development. Story poles shall be consistent with the height of the proposed structure.
2. Photographs, using a telephoto lens or other technique that is adequate to establish a viewline and that adjusts for distances, or computer simulations taken from the nearest applicable major arterial road where a view of the site is possible.
3. Viewpoints shall be approved by the Administrator prior to the analysis, and additional viewpoints may be selected by the Administrator if the additional viewpoints would provide greater visual perspective on the proposed development site.
4. Sites that are visible. Where it is determined that the proposed development site is visible from a major arterial road, then the following alternatives shall be considered:

a. Selection of a less visible or non-visible development site;
b. Consolidation and/or adjustment of lot lines, relocation of buildable areas, and/or realignment of proposed roads and driveways.
c. Use of additional screening, buffering or setbacks.

Disturbed Area Limitation.
1. The disturbed area on any lot shall not exceed twelve thousand (12,000) square feet, disturbance for the required primary driveway shall not be included in the disturbed area square footage. The location and calculation of the disturbed area on the lot shall be identified on the site development plan.
2. All construction staging areas shall be fenced prior to construction to prevent damage to all areas that are not designated as the disturbed area on a lot.
3. Utility corridors, septic leach fields, construction staging areas and any other portion of the designated disturbed area that is not occupied by improvements shall be revegetated.
4. Walls or fences shall be included in calculating disturbed area when such walls or fences are impermeable with respect to overland sheet flow of water or would inhibit water infiltration.

See § 7.17: TERRAIN MANAGEMENT for complete, detailed information.

Drainage
Drainage; Curb and Gutter.

Culverts.
Culverts, if used, shall be sized to accommodate a one hundred (100) year storm. Culverts shall also be of sufficient size, gauge, and length, and placed appropriately deep to withstand projected traffic loading and storm runoff.

Curb and Gutter.
Curb and gutter shall be required where deemed necessary for drainage control or protection of pedestrians.

Driveways in Developments
Driveways.
Access to individual lots and parking areas shall be designed in accordance with the requirements of this Section.

Driveway Standards.
1. Driveways shall not be located within the functional area of an intersection or located in such a manner as to interfere with the entry into or exit from an adjacent driveway.
2. All driveways shall conform to all minimum sight distances specified per AASHTO. For driveways accessing roads with a posted speed limit of fifteen (15) mph or less, the sight distance shall be a minimum of 80 foot [feet].
3. The entrance of a driveway to a road shall not impede the flow of stormwater along the road or highway. Installation of culverts may be required to ensure compliance with this Section. If installed, a culvert shall be at least eighteen (18) inches diameter. In addition, end sections and/or riprap may be required at driveways along steeper terrain.
4. The entrance to a driveway shall be a minimum of 100 foot [feet] from the return radius of an intersection. In TC, RC, MU, PD Districts or where existing lot boundaries or existing legal structures do not allow this separation, the Administrator may reduce this distance.

Additional Standards for Residential Driveways.
1. Residential driveways shall serve no more than two (2) lots.
2. Lots within new residential subdivisions shall be limited to a single access point or driveway.
3. Access to a lot shall be from a local or collector road, except where the only possible access is from an arterial road or highway.
4. A twenty-five (25) foot asphalt apron shall be required on a driveway that accesses an arterial or highway. A twelve (12) foot asphalt or concrete apron shall be required on a driveway that accesses a paved collector, subcollector or local road.
5. In areas where the standards in Table 7-12 and Table 7-13 cannot be met due to existing easement width, existing terrain, location of existing legal structures or where the impact of the proposed development to existing road infrastructure will be minimal (de-minimus) and compliance with the standards is significant in comparison to the scope of the proposed development, the Administrator may decrease these driveway standards, with approval from the Fire Marshal and subject to the requirements of the Fire Code, up to an additional twenty percent (20%) from the standards in Table 7-12 and Table 7-13, providing, however, that no additional minor deviation under § 4.976 Administrative minor deviations shall be allowed.
6. The Administrator may further decrease the driveway standards upon a showing by the applicant that the standards of Section 5, above cannot be met, and if the Fire Marshal concludes that further reductions in the driveway standards are allowed under the fire Code, based upon driveway width, compaction of driveway surface, grade of driveway, curvature of driveway, fire protection water supply availability, wildland-urban interface hazard area, and other factors. Driveway width shall not be less that ten (10) feet in width and driveway grade shall not exceed eighteen percent (18%).
7. In instances where the Administrator further decreases the driveway standards in accordance with subsections 5 and 6 above, the Administrator may impose such terms and conditions which are requested by the Fire marshal, including but not limited to the installation of additional and/or alternative means of fire protection, in accordance with the Santa Fe County Fire Code.
8. Existing residential driveways that were approved and constructed prior to January 15, 2016, shall be allowed to continue to be used for primary access however access to any new dwelling unit shall meet the requirements of Table 7-12, TTable 7-13, Sections 5 or 6, above.

Additional Standards for Nonresidential, Multifamily and Mixed-Use Driveways.
1. Driveways shall be aligned with opposing driveway approaches where practicable.
2. No driveway may be located closer than 50 feet from the transition point of a turning lane/deceleration lane.
3. Driveway spacing is subject to the requirements of Table 7-15.
4. Acceleration/deceleration lanes shall be provided as warranted.
5. Driveway profiles, design elements, corner clearance, and performance standards for acceleration or deceleration lanes shall conform to the NMDOT’s Regulations for Driveways, and Median Openings on Non-Access Controlled Highways.
6. Driveway design and placement shall coordinate with internal circulation and parking design such that the entrance can absorb the maximum rate of inbound traffic during a normal weekday peak traffic period as determined by a New Mexico Professional Engineer or other qualified professional.
7. A 50-foot asphalt or concrete apron shall be required on driveways accessing a paved road. The Administrator may reduce this requirement and only require paving to the end of a 30-foot return radius or the edge of the right-of-way.
8. Driveway access to nonresidential, multifamily and mixed-use developments shall meet local road standards at a minimum. Nonresidential development where structures total up to 10,000 square feet in size, may reduce the road easement width for off-site and on-site driveways to no less than 20 feet if adequate drainage control is provided and may allow the surface to be hardpacked dirt with compaction of 95% of the maximum density.

Energy Efficiency

Required Energy Conservation Pathways.

Except accessory buildings, modular homes, and manufactured homes, each new structure or portion thereof to which the 2018 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code applies shall comply with the energy rating index approach, 14.7.6.12(A)(3) NMAC, as such may be amended or recompiled from time to time.

Each new structure or portion thereof to which the 2018 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code applies shall comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1, Section C401.2(1) of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code, as such may be amended or recompiled from time to time.

Fair and Affordable Housing

General Affordable Housing Requirements.

Applicability.
Except the Purpose and Intent Section above, which shall apply to all housing within Santa Fe County, the affordable housing requirements of this Chapter shall apply only to subdivisions consisting of 5 or more parcels within the unincorporated areas of central and northern Santa Fe County, as shown on Appendix E.

Required Percentage of Affordable Dwellings.
For subdivisions consisting of 5 to 24 parcels, the number of affordable dwellings shall be no less than (8%) of the total number of parcels. For subdivisions consisting of 25 or more parcels, the number of affordable dwellings shall be no less than (15%) of the total number of parcels.

Income Range 1 Bonus.
Each affordable dwelling provided to an eligible buyer in income range 1 shall count as two affordable dwellings in any income range chosen by the applicant. For example, if two (2) affordable dwellings are provided to eligible buyers in income range 1, the applicant would receive credit for having provided four (4) affordable dwellings, which could be applied to its affordable dwelling requirements in income range 1, 2, 3, or 4 as chosen by the applicant.

General Distribution of Affordable Dwellings.
Subject to the Income Range 1 Bonus Section above, affordable dwellings shall be distributed equally among eligible buyers in each of the four income ranges, as shown on Table 13-1.

Fractions.
If application of the Required Percentage of Affordable Dwellings Section above, does not result in a whole number, the following requirements shall apply:

1. Where the fractional remainder is greater than 0.5, one additional affordable dwelling unit shall be required.
2. Where the fractional remainder is 0.5 or less, a residual fee shall be required in accordance with the affordable housing regulations unless an additional affordable dwelling unit is provided.

Affordable Rental Units. See § 13.215 for detailed information.

See CHAPTER 13: FAIR AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING for more information.

Fences and Walls
Applicability.
The following fences and walls are exempt from the requirements of this Section:

Walls or fences for agricultural purposes; and
Residential walls and fences no higher than six feet.

Livestock Fencing.
It shall be the duty of the purchaser, lessee or other person acquiring the subdivided land to fence out livestock, where appropriate, in conformity with NMSA 1978, section 77-16-1.

Standards.

Location and Height.
Fence and wall locations and heights shall be as follows unless otherwise specified in the SLDC:

1. The maximum height of walls or fences shall not exceed eight feet; provided, however, that the height of pedestrian door or gate portals built into a wall or fence may be up to 11 feet.
2. The combined height of any freestanding wall or fence constructed atop a retaining wall shall not exceed 10 feet. When a combination of freestanding wall or fence and retaining wall greater than 10 feet is needed, multiple retaining walls or combined wall structures shall be used. Each retaining wall shall be set back a minimum of six horizontal feet from face-of-wall to face-of-wall and shall be a maximum of 10 feet in height. Setback area grading shall not exceed a one percent cross slope.

Materials.
A fence may be constructed of permanent material, such as wood (including coyote fences and similar), chain link, stone, rock, concrete block, masonry brick, brick, decorative wrought iron, adobe, straw bale or other materials that are similar in durability. The following materials shall not be used for fencing subject to this Section:

1. Cast-off, secondhand, or other items not originally intended to be used for constructing or maintaining a fence, except that such materials may be used to provide artistic decoration or enhancement so long as the primary materials are consistent with this Section;
2. Plywood, particle board, paper, and visqueen plastic, pallets, plastic tarp, or similar material; or
3. In subdivisions along the perimeter of a tract or parcel that abuts a collector or arterial road, barbed wire, razor wire, and other similar fencing materials capable of inflicting significant physical injury.

Fire and Building Codes
In addition to the requirement of the SLDC, all development shall comply with the most current applicable codes adopted by the State of New Mexico, Santa Fe County and other entities, including but not limited to the following:

International Fire Code, 2015 edition, as adopted by 10.25.5 NMAC (“Fire Prevention and Public Occupancy”).

New Mexico Commercial Building Code, as adopted by 14.7.2 NMAC (“2015 New Mexico Commercial Building Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the 2015 International Building Code.

New Mexico Residential Building Code, as adopted by 14.7.3 NMAC (“2015 New Mexico Residential Building Code”), which adopts, as amended, the 2015 International Residential Building Code.

New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code, as adopted by 14.7.4 NMAC (“2015 New Mexico Earthen Building Materials Code”).

New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by 14.7.6 NMAC (“2018 New Mexico Residential Energy Conservation Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the residential provisions of the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code.

New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code, as adopted by 14.7.9 NMAC (“2018 New Mexico Commercial Energy Conservation Code”) which adopts, with amendments, the commercial provisions of the 2018 International Commercial Energy Conservation Code.

New Mexico Existing Building Code, as adopted by 14.7.7 NMAC (“2015 New Mexico Existing Building Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the 2015 International Existing Building Code.

New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings, as adopted by 14.7.8 NMAC (“2015 New Mexico Historic Earthen Buildings”).

New Mexico Plumbing Code, as adopted by 14.8.2 NMAC (“2015 New Mexico Plumbing Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the 2015 Uniform Plumbing Code.

New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as adopted by 14.8.3 NMAC (“2012 New Mexico Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the 2012 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code.

New Mexico Mechanical Code, as adopted by 14.9.2 NMAC (“2015 New Mexico Mechanical Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the 2015 Uniform Mechanical Code.

New Mexico Solar Energy Code, as adopted by 14.9.6 NMAC (“2012 New Mexico Solar Energy Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the 2012 Uniform Solar Energy Code.

New Mexico Electrical Code, as adopted by 14.10.4 NMAC (“2017 New Mexico Electrical Code”), which adopts the 2017 National Electrical Code.

New Mexico Electrical Safety Code, as adopted by 14.10.5 NMAC (“2012 New Mexico Electrical Safety Code”), which adopts, with amendments, the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code.

The Santa Fe County Fire Code, as adopted by County Ordinance No. 2018-8, which adopts, with amendments, the International Fire Code, 2015 edition, and International Wildland- Urban Interface Code. 2015 edition.

New Mexico Night Sky Protection Act, enacted as NMSA 1978, §§ 74-12-1 to 74-12-11.

Fire Protection
All development shall comply with the New Mexico Fire Code (or other applicable fire code as established by NMAC 10.25.5.8), and the Santa Fe County Fire Code.

Flood Prevention and Flood Control

Methods of Reducing Flood Losses.
In order to accomplish these purposes, the SLDC uses the following methods to guard against or reduce losses resulting from flooding:

Restrict or prohibit uses that are dangerous to the health, safety, welfare or property in times of flooding, or that increase flood heights or velocities;
Require that uses that are vulnerable to floods, including facilities serving such uses, be protected against flood damage at the time of initial construction;
Control the alteration of natural floodplains, stream channels, and natural protective barriers, which are involved in the accommodation of floodwaters;
Control filling, grading, dredging and other development that may increase flood damage; and
Prevent or regulate the construction of flood barriers which will unnaturally divert floodwaters or which may increase flood hazards, flood heights or flood velocities on other lands.

Applicability.

Generally.
This Section applies to all designated Special Flood Hazard Areas within the County.

Interpretation of Map Boundaries.
Where interpretation of the boundaries of a Special Flood Hazard Area shown on the effective Flood Insurance Rate Map for Santa Fe County is needed, as for example where there appears to be a conflict between a mapped boundary and actual field conditions, and there is an appeal of the decision of the Floodplain Administrator, the Planning Commission shall make the final determination.

Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.
This Section is not intended to repeal, abrogate, or impair any existing easements, covenants, or deed restrictions. However, where the terms of this Section and another ordinance, easement, covenant, plat restriction or condition or deed restriction conflicts with the terms of this Section, whichever imposes the more stringent restriction shall prevail, notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein.

See § 7.18: FLOOD PREVENTION AND FLOOD CONTROL. for detailed information.

Fugitive Dust (DCIs)
The proposed DCI shall meet the following standards for the control of fugitive dust:

Fugitive dust shall be reduced to the maximum extent possible, including the use of wet suppression through manual or mechanical application, fabric fencing, truck tarps, chemical dust suppressants meeting federal, state, and local water resource protection standards and applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, and road hardening or paving;

Entry and exit aprons, steel grates, or other equivalent devices to remove bulk material from the tires of vehicle traffic shall be installed; and

Potable water shall not be used for dust control.

See § 11.8: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS for complete information on all performance standards.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions (DCIs)
The proposed DCI shall offset all greenhouse gas emissions to ensure a net zero increase in the amount of emissions.

See § 11.8: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS for complete information on all performance standards.

Hazardous and Toxic Materials (DCIs)
All Hazardous Materials shall be safely stored in accordance with applicable state and federal law in their original containers, within a tank that is designed to store the material, or within a lined impoundment designed and certified by a Professional Engineer with expertise in the handling and storage of Hazardous Materials. Hazardous Materials storage tanks and impoundments shall be set back a minimum of five hundred (500) feet from the property boundaries of the proposed DCI and a minimum of one thousand (1000) feet from all drinking water wells, water supplies, and water features, including rivers, streams, ponds, lakes, springs, arroyos, wetlands, and riparian areas. A greater setback from water supply wells may be required pursuant to a wellhead protection program.

See § 11.8: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS for complete information on all performance standards.

Intersections and Roundabouts
This section applies to all new roads and those roads which are part of nonresidential development, multifamily and subdivisions and where the Administrator, in consultation with the Fire Marshal and Public Works Department determines that application of this section is necessary.

Roads shall be laid out to intersect each other as nearly as possible at ninety (90) degree right angles; under no condition shall intersection angles be less than seventy (70) degrees.

Offset intersections less than two hundred (200) feet apart shall not be permitted.

Property lines at road intersections shall be rounded with a minimum radius of twenty-eight (28) feet or a greater radius when necessary to permit the construction of a curb and sidewalk or when otherwise needed.

A tangent of sufficient distance shall be introduced between reverse curves on all roads according to AASHTO standards.

When connecting road centerlines deflect from each other at any point by more than ten degrees, they shall be connected by a curve with a sufficient radius adequate to ensure adequate sight distance according AASHTO standards.

Grades at the approach of intersections shall not exceed five percent (5%) for one hundred (100) linear feet prior to the radius return of the intersection, excluding vertical curve distance.

Curvature in intersection design alignments shall not be less than stopping distances required for the design speed of the road as per AASHTO Standards. The geometry of intersections shall be consistent with the design speed of the road and AASHTO Standards.

Road jogs with centerline offsets of less than two hundred (200) feet shall be prohibited.

A capacity analysis of any proposed roundabout shall be conducted in accordance with Highway Capacity Manual methods. The analysis shall include consideration for the largest motorized vehicle likely to use the intersection.

Roundabouts shall be designed in conformance with the guidelines set forth in the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) publication “Roundabouts: An Informational Guide.” (Second Edition Report 672, National Cooperative Highway Research Program, 2010), as amended.

Landscaping and Buffering

Applicability.
Except for the provisions of Section 7.6.3 which applies to all development, this Section shall apply only to nonresidential, mixed-use, multifamily development, and to all subdivisions.

Preservation of Existing Vegetation.
To the extent practicable, existing vegetation shall be preserved and incorporated into landscape plans. Existing vegetation shall be protected during site development; vegetation may be cleared but shall be limited to the footprint area of structures and a reasonable area for construction operations, and all cleared areas shall be replanted to approximately the original density and vegetation mix.

1. General Preservation Standards.

a. Transplantable trees displaced by construction shall be the primary source for required screening, buffering or landscaping.
b. Native trees, shrubs and landscape shall be retained within any landscape areas set aside for setbacks.
c. Permanent installation of retaining walls, terracing and tree wells shall be used to protect trees in areas where significant grade changes are made.

2. Significant Trees.

a. Removal of significant trees or damage to the critical root zone of significant trees outside of the buildable area is prohibited. Permanent installation retaining walls, terracing and tree wells should be utilized to protect significant trees in areas where significant grade changes are made.
b. Significant trees shall not be removed from the slopes greater than thirty percent (30%).

Xeriscape Requirements.
Only native or introduced vegetation that is drought and/or freeze resistant shall be used for landscaping. A list of suitable native plants shall be on file with the Administrator.

See § 7.6: LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING for detailed information.

Lighting
General Standards.
All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be designed, installed, located and maintained to conform to the standards of this Section. Glare onto adjacent properties or roads shall not be permitted.

Fixtures (electrical luminaries).
All outdoor light sources shall be concealed within cut-off fixtures, except as otherwise specified herein. Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that their cones of light are directed down or toward a surface, but never towards an adjacent residence or public road.

Lamp (Light Source or Bulb) and Shielding Requirements.
Lamps, light sources or bulbs shall be shielded and shall comply with the light source and shielding requirements of Table 7-3. Spillover of lighting onto adjacent properties shall not exceed 0.50 footcandle measured at any point on a property line. No outdoor lighting shall be directed towards any adjacent residential use or public road. See Table 7-3 for lamp type and shielding requirements.

Fixture (electrical luminaries).
All outdoor light sources shall be concealed within cut-off fixtures, except as otherwise specified herein.

1. Fixtures shall be mounted in such a manner that their cones of light are directed down or toward a surface.
2. Spillover of lighting to adjacent properties shall not exceed 0.50 footcandle measured at any point on a property line.
3. No outdoor lighting shall be directed towards any adjacent residential use or public road.

Fixture Height.
The lowest fixture height that can serve the lighting purpose shall be used in all cases; lighting specifically focused on paths and other items needing illumination shall be preferred to broadcast floodlighting over large areas. Maximum fixture height above adjacent grade for all fixtures shall be as follows:

1. Any pole-mounted lighting shall have a maximum height of twenty-five (25) feet. In or within thirty-five (35) feet of any residential zoning district and all light fixtures shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height.
2. Building-mounted light fixtures shall be attached only to walls and the top of the fixture shall not be higher than the top of the parapet or roof, whichever is higher. Said lights shall be shielded and directed downward.
3. Street light standards (upright supports) on a two-lane road shall not exceed the height limitations of the zoning district.

Uses with Special Lighting Needs (outdoor sporting events, arenas, jails).
Such lighting shall only be permissible if a Conditional Use Permit is granted and that the proposed height is the minimum required to achieve the purpose of this Section including even lighting. Spillover onto adjacent property is prohibited.

Illumination Levels.
Light illumination levels shall not exceed the limits established in Table 7-4. Seasonal decorations in place between Thanksgiving and January 15 are not counted toward these limits. The values in the following tables are upper limits and not design goals; design goals should be the lowest levels that meet the requirements. In order to provide uniform lighting in pedestrian and parking areas, outdoor lighting shall have an average-to-minimum uniformity ratio of 3:1.

See § 7.8.3 Non-Road Lighting.
See § 7.8.4 Road Lighting.

Specific Outdoor Lighting Standards.

Residential lighting.
No permit is required for outdoor lights that are installed at one- and two-family dwellings and that are rated at 1,200 initial lumens or less per lamp, as long as the maximum lumen output per dwelling set by Table 7-4 (5,500 initial lumens) is not exceeded. Floodlights rated less than 1,200 initial lumens are included in this exception;

Emergency lighting.
No permit is required for temporary emergency lighting used by the fire, police, and public works departments or other emergency service agencies.

Security lighting.
All night lighting for security surveillance will be minimized. The use of motion-activated lights and alarms will be encouraged as an alternative. All applications for discretionary permits that propose security lighting shall include a security plan which delineates the area/s to be illuminated for security purposes and outlines the need for and purposes of the security lighting. Additionally:

1. Security lighting is subject to all standards, including shielding, light orientation, etc. established in this Section on lighting.
2. Security lighting designed to illuminate a perimeter (such as along a fence) shall include motion sensors designed to stay off unless triggered by an intruder located within 5 feet of the perimeter. Pole-mounted security lighting shall be installed no more than 10 feet from the perimeter of the designated area being illuminated, and poles cannot be located outside the parcel boundaries.

Parking lot lighting.
Parking lot lighting shall be designed to provide the minimum lighting necessary to ensure adequate vision and safety, and to prevent glare or direct illumination onto adjacent properties or public ways.

1. All lighting serving parking lots shall be fully shielded;
2. Parking area illumination shall be reduced by at least 75% within 1/2 hour of the close of the business(es) the parking area serves. This reduced lighting level can be achieved by automatic controls that reduce lighting by 75%. This standard does not require that lighting levels be reduced below 0.2 footcandles as measured horizontally at finished grade level.

Lighting levels.
Illumination levels in parking areas shall meet the requirements set forth for each Lighting Zone in Table 7-4.1.

Maintenance and Dedication of Subdivision Roads
Any road not accepted for maintenance by the County shall be maintained by the developer or a homeowners’ association (HOA) in accordance with § 7.23: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON IMPROVEMENTS.

The County will not accept a road for maintenance via dedication unless the requirements of § 7.23: OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COMMON IMPROVEMENTS are met.

Nonconforming Uses

Nonconforming Status.
The use of land, use of a structure, or a structure itself, including but not limited to substandard parcels or structures not complying with applicable dimensional standards, shall be deemed to have nonconforming status when the use, structure or land:

Does not conform to the current regulations prescribed in the district in which such use, structure or land is located; or
Does not conform to the minimum lot size and use by right to develop under the base zoning district in which such lot, parcel or division is located; and
Was in existence and lawfully constructed, platted, located and operating prior to, the regulations that made such use, structure or land nonconforming; and
The nonconforming use, structure or land has been in operation since the time that the use, structure or land first became nonconforming without abandonment.

Determination of Nonconformity Status.
The burden of establishing the nonconformity status of a use, structure or land shall be upon the owner of the claimed nonconformity and not upon the County.

Repairs and Maintenance.
Incidental repairs and normal maintenance of nonconforming structures or land shall be permitted unless such repairs increase the extent of nonconformity or are otherwise expressly prohibited by this SLDC. Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent structures from being structurally strengthened or restored to a safe condition, in accordance with an official order of a public official.

Tenancy and Ownership.
The status of a nonconformity is not affected by changes of tenancy, ownership or management.

See § 14.6: NONCONFORMING USES for more information.

On-Road Parking in Developments
On-road parking shall be a minimum of seven (7) feet in width. A parking lane of at least seven (7) feet may be provided on a local road or sub-collector.

A minimum of 1.5-foot-wide operational offset shall be provided between the face of the curb and the edge of potential obstructions such as trees and poles. This allows for the unobstructed opening of car doors.

Parking shall be prohibited within 10 feet of either side of fire hydrants or as per fire code, whichever is more restrictive, at least 20 feet from nearside of mid-block crosswalks without curb extensions, and at least 20 feet from the curb return of intersections (30 feet from signalized intersections).

Open Space Applicability.
The provisions of this Section shall apply to all subdivisions of more than 24 lots (Types I, II and IV), any Planned Development District, and any development within a trail corridor as identified on the Official Map.

Designation of Open Space and Parks.

Open space categories. Open space use shall be categorized as natural and passive or developed.

1. Natural and passive open space is set aside for the preservation or conservation of natural areas, wildlife habitat, cultural or archeological resources or other unique characteristics. Passive uses allowed include:

a. access with minimal impacts including pathways or trails;
b. way-finding signs and/or interpretive signs; or
c. other features of minimal impact.

2. Developed open space use includes:

a. neighborhood parks;
b. community gathering spots;
c. recreational play spaces;
d. rails;
e. picnic shelters;
f. community plazas;
g. community gardens; and
h. parking related to open space requirements.

Allowable open space.

Open Space may include land that is unsuitable for development and offers natural resource benefits such as steep slopes in excess of 25%; conservation areas; natural vegetation; drainage way or designated wetlands; ravines; surface water management areas; wildlife habitat and corridors; and geologic features. Out-lots and undevelopable or protected lands should be selected on the basis of enhancing the character of the community, buffering, and providing linkages with other areas of significance such as parks, trails or wildlife habitat.

Minimum required open space.
1. Natural and/or passive: Minimum 30% of gross acreage; and
2. Developed: 1 acre per 100 population (based on 2.57 persons per dwelling unit). Any proposed subdivision over 24 lots with a population less than 100 shall provide at least one (1) acre of developed open space.

Trail standards.
1. A trail easement shall be dedicated in accordance with the Official Map or adopted plans.
2. Trails identified on the Official Map shall be constructed.
3. Minimum trail widths for multi-use trails shall meet AASHTO criteria for bicycle facilities, with a thirty (30) foot easement.
4. Minimum trail widths for all other trails shall meet U.S. Forest Service Trails Management Handbook (FSH 2309.18) criteria for trail development, with a twenty (20) foot easement.
5. Existing trail alignments may be adjusted to minimize impacts on subdivision design, property use, and safety of residents, and to avoid conflict with existing or proposed roads, driveways, and utility or other special purpose easements. Such adjustments shall be consistent with preservation of the continuity of the trail, safety of the trail users, and the purpose of the trail as determined by the Administrator.
6. Surfacing for multi-use trails shall be designed and prepared in accordance with AASHTO criteria for bicycle facilities.
7. Surfacing for all other trails shall be designed and constructed in accordance with the U.S. Forest Service Trails Management Handbook (FSH 2309.18) criteria for trail development.

See § 7.1535 Dedication, Ownership and Management of Open Space, Parks and Trails.

Parking and Loading
Applicability.
This Section applies to all new development, to expansion or enlargement of an existing structure, or to a change of use that creates a need for additional parking.

See Table 7-6 for minimum parking requirements.

Alternative Parking Requirements.
Uses that are neither listed in Table 7-6 nor are reasonably similar to those listed in Table 7-6, shall be determined by applying recommended guidelines and principles set forth in the publication “Parking Generation, 4th Edition” or as amended from time to time, published by the Institute of Traffic Engineers.

Bicycle Parking Facilities.
Bicycle parking facilities for nonresidential uses shall be required in accordance with AASHTO’s latest edition of “Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities”

Shared Parking.
The Administrator may approve shared parking for projects with multiple uses. An applicant proposing shared parking shall provide an analysis of required parking and the amount that can be shared by different uses. Shared parking requires an executed parking agreement to be submitted.

Dimensions.
Parking spaces shall comply with Table 7-7. The minimum dimension on all parking spaces shall be at least 8.5' by 18'.

Vertical Clearance.
Vertical clearance for parking spaces shall be a minimum of seven feet.

Aisle Widths.
Aisles within parking lots shall have a minimum of 13' for one-way aisles and 20' for two-way aisles.

Location.
All parking spaces shall be located on the same lot as the principal use, or adjacent to the lot containing the principal use. Where located on an adjacent lot, safe access from the adjacent parking to the principal use shall be provided. Nothing in this Section shall prohibit establishment of shared parking agreements pursuant to § 7.10.7 Shared Parking.

Accessibility Requirements.
A portion of the total number of parking spaces shall be specifically designated, located and reserved for use by persons with physical disabilities. The minimum number of accessible spaces to be provided for all development, except for single-family residential, is set forth in Table 7-9.

See § 7.10: PARKING AND LOADING for complete, detailed information.

Public Financing of Improvements
Public financing of improvements and services is available through the means described in the succeeding sections of the SLDC. A development has the option of providing all the necessary facilities and services in a development without any assistance from a source of public financing. However, if public financing is desired, a number of options are available, which are described. A development may utilize an appropriate source of funding to provide development infrastructure, as well as to address the impacts on County facilities and services identified in the SRAs.

Residential Performance Standards (Blocks)
Blocks.
Lots to be Contiguous.
Lots shall be arranged in a contiguous pattern within blocks or abutting a cul-de-sac. In minor subdivisions all lots shall be contiguous, and any new lots subdivided from a tract that has been previously subdivided shall adjoin the existing lots.

Block Length.
Blocks in the interior of a subdivision shall have sufficient length to provide for two tiers of lots. One tier of required block length is permitted in blocks adjacent to collector or arterial roads. Not more than two tiers of lots shall be provided for any block.

Residential Performance Standards (Lots)
Lots.

Lot Area.
The area of a lot shall include the total horizontal surface area within the lot’s boundaries, excluding existing and dedicated or conveyed public rights-of-way.

Buildings to be on a Lot.
Except as permitted in Planned Development districts, every building shall be located on an individual lot.

Compliance with Zoning District Regulations.
The size, width, depth, shape, use, and orientation of lots shall comply with the applicable zoning district regulations.

Frontage.
All lots shall front on a public or private road and shall have a minimum frontage width as indicated in the zoning district regulations. On irregularly shaped lots, a minimum road frontage of fifteen (15) feet is required. An “irregularly shaped lot” includes any lot located on a cul-de-sac or abutting a curved section of a roadway with a centerline radius of less than 200 feet. (Residential lots shall not front on a collector road or arterial road.)

Double Frontage Lots.
Double frontage or through lots are prohibited except in commercial or industrial districts. A double frontage lot is not created when an alleyway is provided. Double frontage lots may be permitted when creation of such a lot cannot be avoided due to the circumstances existing on the property.

Flag Lots.
Flag lots are prohibited except when creation of such a lot cannot be avoided due to the circumstances existing on the property (see illustration below).

Reduction of Lot Size by Governmental Action.

Where the owner of a legally platted lot has a lot reduced in size as a result of governmental action and does not own sufficient land to enable the lot to conform to the dimensional requirements of the SLDC, such lot may be used as a building site for a single-family residence or nonresidential use permitted in the district in which the lot is located.

Residential Performance Standards (Setbacks)
Setbacks.

Generally.
Setbacks refer to the unobstructed, unoccupied open area between the furthermost projection of a structure and the property line of the lot on which the structure is located. Setbacks shall be unobstructed from the ground to the sky except as specified in this Section.

Road Setbacks Shown on Plats.
Front and side setbacks adjacent to roads shall be shown on all plats as required by the SLDC. The setbacks provided are minimum setbacks; an applicant may elect to create greater setbacks.

Highway Setbacks.
Unless established through a right-of-way, all development shall be set back at least 150 feet from the road pavement of a federal highway and 100 feet from a highway, major arterial or railroad.

Fire Resistant Materials.
A reduced side yard setback may be permitted where fire resistant materials are used consistent with the New Mexico Fire Code and the Santa Fe County Fire Code. The road, side, and rear setback standards shall apply around the perimeter of an attached housing development.

Commercial and Industrial Zones.
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Setback Table 7-A, a setback of 100 feet from the property line is required between any residential district and any structures or uses within a commercial or industrial district. For purposes of this paragraph, the phrase “commercial district” shall not include the MU zone.

Acequia Easements.
All structures, excluding walls and fences, must be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the centerline of any acequia, ditch, lateral or drain under the authority of an acequia association, organization or irrigation district. Minimum setback requirement can be waived if easement is otherwise prescribed by a recognized acequia association or irrigation district. Applicants shall provide notice to impacted acequia associations, organizations or irrigation districts of development projects within 25 feet of an acequia, ditch, lateral or drain.

Dimensional Requirements.
The dimensions of required setbacks are provided in the Table 7-A. The setback standards do not apply to fences or walls.

Exceptions to Setback Requirements. See § 7.338 Exceptions to Setback Requirements.

Reduction in Setbacks. See § 7.339 Reduction in Setbacks.

Riparian Areas Special Protection
Applicability.
This Section applies to any development depicted in documents or activities, including but not limited to a subdivision plat, land division or site plan.

Relation to Flood Prevention and Flood Control.
This Section and § 7.18: FLOOD PREVENTION AND FLOOD CONTROL. of the SLDC.

Beneficial Use Determination.
A person aggrieved by restrictions applicable to property pursuant to this Section may apply for a beneficial use determination pursuant to § 4.9.8 Beneficial Use and Value Determination (BUD) of the SLDC.

Riparian Corridors.
Riparian corridors are established as described in Table 7-22. Distances specified shall be measured as the horizontal, linear distance from the stream bank. There shall be three zones of stream corridors, having the dimensions shown in Table 7-22. These areas shall be measured as shown on Figure 7.7, below:

Figure 7.7: Riparian Corridors

Permitted Uses and Activities in Riparian Corridors.
Provided a specific use is permitted within the applicable zoning district, a use permitted in Column (A) of Table 7-23 is permitted within the applicable corridor zone as defined in Table 7-22. Such uses are restricted to the corridor zones indicated in Columns (B), (C), and/or (D) of Table 7-23.

Development Standards in Riparian Buffers.
The following standards and criteria shall apply to any portion of a development or, as appropriate, to any land disturbance, within a riparian buffer:

Stormwater may be discharged from an impervious surface into a stream channel consistent with regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Clean Water Act (33 U.S. Code section 1252 et seq.) and, as applicable, the County’s MS4 discharge permit as set forth in Section 7.19.

Streets and driveways shall be located, as much as practicable, parallel to the flow of water. Where a street, driveway, or utility line necessarily must cross a watercourse, such crossing shall be located and designed to allow convenient access by wildlife through and beyond such crossing, and shall be designed to safely convey floodwaters to the same extent as before construction of said crossing.

Streets and bridges shall be spaced at an average interval of at least 400 feet within the proposed development, and not closer than 200 feet from streets on contiguous property. This distance shall be measured from the edge of the paved surface.

Water supply, sanitary sewer, and on-site waste disposal systems shall be designed to:

1. Prevent the infiltration of floodwaters into the system;
2. Prevent discharges from the system or systems into floodwaters; and
3. Avoid impairment during flooding to minimize flood damage. Finished floor elevations to be served by sanitary sewer shall be at or above the rim elevation of the nearest upstream manhole cover. Sanitary sewer manholes shall be provided with locking, watertight manhole covers, or be elevated to a height sufficient to prevent submersion or infiltration by floodwaters. All sewer and sewer outfall lines shall use gravity flow to a point outside the riparian buffers.

Road Access in Developments

Access to Highways and Arterial Roads.

1. All driveways and roads into developments shall be designed to have the minimum number of intersections with roads, arterials or highways specified in § 7.11123 Additional Standards for Nonresidential, Multifamily and Mixed-Use Driveways.

2. Where a development accesses a State or federal highway, an access permit is required from NMDOT or the Federal Highway Administration.

Access to Subdivisions, Nonresidential Development and Multifamily Development.

1. Where a subdivision is divided into large tracts and/or phased development is planned to occur, then a coordinated road system shall be designed with reference to all tracts and/or phases.

2. Major subdivisions where a total of thirty-one (31) lots or more access a road, those with 31 or more dwellings or nonresidential development units accessing a road, or those nonresidential developments consisting of 25,000 square feet or more, shall provide access to an existing County road, highway, state highway or federal highway and shall provide a minimum of two (2) access points to that public road. Existing lots, dwellings or nonresidential development units will be counted in addition to the units of the subdivision, multifamily or nonresidential development units. Such development shall also provide for connections to roads and highways identified on the Official Map, as applicable.

3. A major subdivision, nonresidential development exceeding 10,000 square feet and multifamily development shall provide all-weather access during a 100-year storm event to all lots or development sites.

Standards for Land Divisions and Subdivisions Exemptions.

1. Divisions of land for grazing or farming as identified in § 5.438 Grazing or Farming are exempt from on-site and off-site road requirements.

2. Divisions of land that create no parcel smaller than one hundred forty (140) acres as identified in § 5.4311 Large Parcels are exempt from on-site and off-site road requirements, except when more than one (1) such parcel is created in an area of land, the Administrator may require on- and off-site road improvements.

3. Other land divisions and subdivisions exemptions may reduce the road width and easement width for off-site and on-site roads to no less than 18 feet and road grade to twelve percent (12%) if adequate drainage control is provided and may allow the surface to be hardpacked dirt with compaction of 95% of the maximum density.

4. In areas where the standards in Subsection 3 above cannot be met due to existing easement width, existing terrain, location of existing legal structures or where the impact of the proposed development to existing road infrastructure will be minimal (de-minimus) and compliance with the standards is significant in comparison to the scope of the proposed development, the Administrator may decrease these road standards, with approval from the Fire Marshal and subject to the requirements of the Fire Code and additional fire protection measures, up to an additional twenty percent (20%) from the standards in Subsection 3 above, providing, however, that no additional minor deviation under § 4.976 Administrative minor deviations shall be allowed.

5. Required off-site and on-site road improvements shall be constructed prior to plat recordation, in lieu of this, a letter of credit meeting the requirements of § 7.22: FINANCIAL GUARANTY may be accepted.

6. Plats creating a sending area for TDR purposed shall be exempt from on-site and off-site road improvements.

Standards for Residential Development.

1. Residential development may increase the road grade to 12% and reduce the road easement and road width for off-site and on-site roads to no less than 18 feet if adequate drainage control is provided and may allow the surface to be hardpacked dirt with compaction of 95% of the maximum density.

2. In areas where the standards in Subsection 1 above cannot be met due to existing easement width, existing terrain, location of existing legal structures or where the impact of the proposed development to existing road infrastructure will be minimal (de-minimus) and compliance with the standards is significant in comparison to the scope of the proposed development, the Administrator may decrease these road standards, with approval from the Fire Marshal and subject to the requirements of the Fire Code, up to an additional twenty percent (20%) from the standards in Subsection 1 above, providing, however, that no additional minor deviation under§ 4.976 Administrativeminor deviations shall be allowed.

3. The Administrator may further decrease these road standards upon a showing by the applicant that the standards of Subsection 2 above cannot be met, and if the Fire Marshal concludes that further reductions in the road standards are allowed under the fire Code, based upon road width, compaction of road surface, grade of road, curvature of road, fire protection water supply availability, wildland-urban interface hazard area, and other factors. Road width shall not be less that twelve (12) feet in width and road grade shall not exceed eighteen percent (18%).

4. In instances where the Administrator further decreases the road standards in accordance with subsections 2 and 3 above, the Administrator may impose such terms and conditions which are requested by the Fire marshal, including but not limited to the installation of additional and/or alternative means of fire protection, in accordance with the Santa Fe County Fire Code.

5. Roads accessing existing residential uses that were approved and constructed prior to January 15, 2016, shall be allowed to continue to be used for primary access, however, access to any new dwelling unit shall meet the requirements of Subsections 1, 2 or 3, above.

Road and Highway Signage and Striping
All signs, striping, signals and other traffic safety devices shall be installed and maintained according to MUTCD standards.
Upon acceptance of a road by the County, road and highway name signs shall be installed at all intersections.

Road Design Standards
Applicability.
The standards of this Section shall apply to all development except as otherwise specified herein.

Table 7-12 and Table 7-13 provide road design standards. Urban road standards shall apply to all roads within SDA-1, and to all planned development and mixed-use zoning districts. Rural road standards shall apply to all roads within SDA-2 and SDA-3. Local roads serving a major subdivision, multifamily development or nonresidential use over 10,000 sq ft in SDA-2 and SDA-3 may be required to provide paving, sidewalks or bike lanes for continuity if existing roads have this level of improvement.

General Requirements.
Adequate roads shall be provided such that the arrangement, character, extent, width and grade of each shall conform to this Section.

Connectivity.
The arrangement of roads in any development shall provide for the continuation or appropriate projection of existing or proposed highway or arterial roads in surrounding areas according to the Official Map, and shall provide reasonable means of ingress and egress to surrounding property. Roads within subdivisions shall not be gated unless the road is a dead-end road serving no more than five (5) lots.

Road Names.
Road names or numbers shall not duplicate or be similar to the names or numbers of existing roads; if the proposed road is an extension of an existing road, then the proposed road shall have the name of the existing road. All road names and numbers shall be assigned by the Santa Fe County Rural Addressing Division.

Service Life.
Pavement shall be designed for a 20-year service life, and the design of pavement structures shall conform to the New Mexico Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Pavement design documentation shall be prepared and signed by, or shall be under the supervision of, a professional engineer.

Rules of Interpretation.
If and where this § 7.11: ROAD DESIGN STANDARDS fails to adequately address a road standard or specification, then the Administrator shall refer to the current or currently adopted version of the following manuals or guides, in the following order, until an adequate and appropriate standard or specification is found:

1. Standard Specifications for Highway and Bridge Construction of the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT);
2. Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets (‘Green Book’) by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO);
3. Manual on Uniform Traffic-Control Devices (MUTCD) by the Federal Highway Administration;
4. Guidelines for Driveway Location & Design, by the Institute of Transportation Engineers; and
5. Roadside Design Guide by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO);

See § 7.11: ROAD DESIGN STANDARDS for complete, detailed information.

Roads and Driveways in Steep Terrain
Where a road, highway or driveway are located on a natural slope of fifteen percent (15%) or greater, or where cut or fill slopes would exceed six (6) vertical feet, the developer shall propose alternative terrain management techniques to limit excessive grading and removal of vegetation. Such alternatives may include, but are not limited to, split road beds, steeper cuts and fills where soils are stable enough to sustain higher cut and fill ratios, terracing with reverse grades for revegetation with trees and shrubs, or rock plating or retaining walls.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.11.6.1, roads and highways located on a natural slope of fifteen percent or greater shall intersect at a minimum angle of sixty (60) degrees. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7.11.6.6, horizontal and vertical curvature shall not exceed ten (10) percent.

Temporary roads or driveways shall not be permitted.

Where a road, highway or driveway is located on a natural slope of fifteen percent (15%) or greater, the Administrator, with approval from the Fire Marshal and subject to the requirements of the Fire Code, may approve road and driveway grades of up to 15% where a lesser grade would require cut or fill slopes in excess of six (6) vertical feet.

Sidewalks
Sidewalks are required where required by Table 7-12 and Table 7-13, and as indicated in the Official Map.

The minimum sidewalk or walking path width shall be five feet.

Sidewalks or walking paths shall be constructed of four inch (4") thick concrete or other hard surface materials such as permeable materials, brick, asphalt, or unit-pavers.

Sidewalks or walking paths shall not be located on the roadway surface or in a storm drainage.

Solid Waste Applicability.
All development shall provide for collection and disposal of solid waste.

Requirements.

All developments within SDA-1 shall be served by County curbside collection as prescribed by separate ordinance, if applicable, or shall utilize a solid waste collection service.

All subdivisions within SDA-2 or SDA-3 and all nonresidential, multifamily and manufactured home communities shall be served by County curbside collection and recycling as prescribed by separate ordinance, if applicable, or, if inapplicable, utilize one of the following:

1. A solid waste collection service; or
2. The nearest existing sanitary landfill or transfer station.

Nonresidential and multifamily residential uses shall provide adequate containers for solid waste collection and storage, a screened area for solid waste storage, and disposal through the County, or an appropriate solid waste collection service, or directly. Screening shall consist of a six-foot-high solid wall or fence with a solid gate.

Residential uses shall store all solid waste awaiting proper disposal in enclosed containers or within a structure.

All solid waste, shall be removed from the property on a regular basis, but not less than monthly.

All facilities generating manure shall have a plan for manure management, which can include:

1. Removal of manure from the property on a regular basis, but not less than monthly;
2. Utilization of a composting system; or
3. Spreading or harrowing of the manure on the ground to enrich the soil.

Steep Slopes, Ridgetops, Ridgelines and Shoulders
Applicability.
This Section applies to development of any structure on a slope whose grade exceeds fifteen percent (15%), areas where slope exceeds thirty percent (30%) and to a ridge, ridgetop, ridgeline or shoulder.

1. Where a ridgetop measures more than five hundred feet (500’) from shoulder to shoulder, the ridgetop standards and requirements shall apply within two hundred feet (200’) of the shoulder of the ridge.

Standards.

1. No structure may be constructed on a ridgetop, ridgeline or shoulder unless there is no other buildable area on the property. Only single-story structures are allowed on ridges, ridgetops and shoulders.
2. Buildable areas on a ridgetop, ridgeline, or shoulder shall be set back 25 (twenty-five) feet from the shoulder.
3. No structure may be constructed on a natural slope of thirty percent (30%) or greater.
4. Utilities, drainage structures, slope retention structures, and access roads and driveways may be located on a natural slope in excess of thirty percent (30%) so long as they disturb no more than three separate areas not exceeding 1,000 square feet each.
5. No structure may be constructed on a slope where evidence exists of instability, rock falls, landslides, or other natural or man-made hazards.
6. The finished floor elevation of any structure built on a natural slope between fifteen percent (15%) and thirty percent (30%) shall not exceed five feet above the natural grade at any point.
7. No significant tree may be removed from slopes greater than thirty (30) percent.

Height.

1. The height of any structure located on land that has a natural slope of fifteen percent (15%) or greater shall not exceed eighteen feet (18'). The distance between the highest point of the structure and the lowest point at the natural grade or finished cut shall not exceed thirty (30) feet, unless the portion of the slope over fifteen percent (15%) is incidental to the entire site.

Figure 7.6: Height of Structures in Steep Slope Areas

2. Structures on ridges, ridgelines, and shoulders shall not exceed fourteen (14) feet in height and shall be limited to one story. However, a structure on a ridge or ridgeline that is a one-story pitched roof structure shall not exceed eighteen (18) feet in height so long as the structure is screened from view from an arterial or major arterial road.

Architectural and Appearance Standards.

1. A Structure located on a slope in excess of fifteen percent (15%) shall be designed to conform to the natural terrain by following contours to minimize cuts and fills, fitting into existing landforms and solidly meeting the ground plane. Any pier foundations shall be enclosed so that exterior walls appear to meet the ground and such a foundation system shall not exceed five vertical feet above the natural grade.

2. Buildings should be designed within variations in height and orientation, and within offset walls to reduce the visible mass or bulk.

3. Roof colors, windows, walls and facade colors visible from adjacent properties or from arterial or collector roads shall be muted and of non-reflective or non-glossy materials with a Light Reflective Value (LRV) of less than 40 percent pursuant to manufacturer’s specifications.

4. Landscaping shall be provided for cut and fill slopes greater than four feet. Landscape shall be provided for the facade of buildings located on ridgetops or 15 percent slopes or greater that are visible from arterial or collector roads. A minimum of 50 percent of the visible portion of a cut and fill slope and facade shall be landscaped. Trees shall be planted or retained within 15 feet of all retaining walls to be screened and in an area no less than 25 feet and no more than 50 feet from any facade to be screened. In the event of a conflict between the requirements of this paragraph and the Santa Fe County Urban Wildland Interface Code on a particular property, screening shall be provided, but at a distance consistent with the requirements of Urban Wildland Interface Code. If the lot size does not permit compliance with both the requirements of this paragraph and the Urban Wildland Interface Code, the latter shall apply.

Storm Drainage and Erosion Control
General.

1. No fill shall be placed in natural drainage channels and a minimum setback of twenty-five feet shall be maintained from the natural edge of all streams, rivers, or arroyos with flows exceeding twenty-five (25) cubic feet per second during a one hundred (100) year frequency storm, twenty-four (24) hour duration;

2. Any area of periodic flooding shall be identified as a no build area and shall be included within a drainage easement; and

3. Any ponding areas used in drainage control facilities shall be revegetated and integrated into landscaping.

All Other Development.
Subdivision, multifamily, nonresidential and single-family residential development shall comply with the following standards:

1. Drainage structures shall be designed and sized to detain or safely retain stormwater on-site.

2. Storm drainage facilities shall have the sufficient carrying capacity to accept peak discharge runoff from the development;

3. The peak discharge of stormwater resulting from the development shall not exceed the peak discharge calculated prior to the development and differences between pre- and post-development discharge shall be detained or retained on-site. Calculation of the design peak discharge of stormwater shall be based on a one hundred (100) year frequency, twenty-four (24) hour duration rainstorm;

4. No development shall disturb any existing watercourse or other natural drainage system, in a manner which causes a change in watercourse capacity or time to peak, time of concentration or lag time or other natural drainage system or increase of the pre-development stormwater discharge.

5. All natural drainage ways and arroyos which traverse or affect one or more lots or development sites shall be identified on the plan and/or plat.

6. Erosion setbacks shall be provided for structures adjacent to natural arroyos, channels, or streams such that: (a) a minimum setback of 25' shall be provided from all arroyos with flow rates of 100 cubic feet per second (100 cfs); or (b) a minimum setback of 75' shall be provided from all FEMA designated 100-year Floodplains. Setbacks from FEMA designated Floodplains may be reduced if bank stabilization or stream bed and bank stability is designed or provided by a professional engineer. In no case shall the setback be reduced to less than 25'.

7. For single-family residences, where a proposed development site is located outside of a regulated one hundred (100) year floodplain and on slopes less than ten percent (10%) and the proposed development site, including patios, garages, accessory structures, driveways and other development that decreases the permeability of infiltration of pre-development surfaces is no more than six thousand (6,000) square feet and total impermeable surfaces (roofs, paved areas, patios, etc.) do not exceed twenty-five hundred (2,500) square feet, a retention/detention pond(s) or check dams(s) with a minimum volume of six hundred (600) cubic feet shall be installed at a location to be approved by the Code Administrator. Such ponds shall be integrated with the landscaping or revegetation on the lot.

Terrain Management

Applicability. All development shall comply with the standards of this Section.

Buildable Area.
A buildable area shall be identified for all lots on any plat and on any site development plan approved under the SLDC.

Development shall occur only within the area designated for building on the plat or site development plan. If there is no buildable area designated on the plat or site development plan, then the Administrator shall designate a buildable area upon request.

A buildable area shall not be less than 2,000 square feet and shall include all required working areas around the structure, this does not apply to high density PD or MU areas.

The Administrator may approve an alternative buildable area upon proof of compliance with the requirements of this SLDC.

No Build Areas.
No build areas shall be identified on any plat and on any site development plan. No build areas shall include:

Rock outcropping, wetlands, riparian areas, arroyos and natural drainage ways;
Setbacks from ridgetops and ridges, natural streams and drainage ways;
Areas with natural slopes of thirty (30) percent or greater; and
Access and other easement in which development is prohibited.

Restoration of Disturbed Areas.

Disturbed areas not stabilized by landscaping shall be permanently revegetated to approximate the density and species or [of] vegetation at the site prior to grading.

Abrupt angular transitions and linear slopes shall be stabilized.

All structures except retaining walls or soil stabilization improvements shall be set back from the crest of fills or the base of cuts for a minimum distance equal to the depth of the fill or the height of the cut, unless a structurally sound retaining wall is built for the cut or fill slope. Retaining walls may be part of a building.

Terrain Management (DCIs)
In addition to the requirements of § 7.17: TERRAIN MANAGEMENT, the proposed DCI shall meet the following terrain management standards:

Organic Materials.
Fill areas shall be prepared by removing organic materials, such as vegetation and any other material, which is detrimental to the proper compaction of the site or not otherwise conducive to the stability of the site.

Vegetation.
Existing vegetation shall not be removed more than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of grading. Areas that have been filled, covered, or graded shall be revegetated as soon as practicable. Site specific native seed mixtures shall be used, with the exception of landscaped areas, if any. Mulching shall be used to support vegetation growth.

Noxious Weeds.
All seed mixtures, mulch, and erosion control and revegetation materials shall comply with the NMSU Seed and Noxious Weed Certification.

Topsoil.
In areas that must be disturbed by the DCI, topsoil shall first be stripped from and stockpiled onsite for redistribution over the completed final grade. Stockpiling shall conform to best practices and shall ensure that soil organisms in stockpiled soil remain viable until completion of the redistribution process.

Cut and Fill Slopes.
Cut slopes shall be graded to a slope no steeper than 2:1, and fill slopes shall be graded to a slope no steeper than 3:1, unless a retaining wall that is designed and certified by a Professional Engineer is used.

Surface Runoff.
The volume of surface runoff shall not exceed the volume that occurred prior to commencement of the proposed DCI. Runoff shall be contained in a retention pond designed by a Professional Engineer.

Sediment and Erosion.
Sediment shall not be transported or deposited into any water body, including stream, pond, lake, spring, seasonal watercourse, wetland, and riparian area, or any property outside the property boundaries of the proposed DCI, excluding properly designed sediment ponds pursuant to section 11.14.6.6.4. Best management practices, including grading, fencing, landscaping, soil stabilization, and backfilling, shall be used to reduce the rate and volume of run-off, reduce erosion, and prevent the transport and deposition of sediment.

See § 11.8: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS for complete information on all performance standards.

Utilities
All utilities shall be located within prescribed utility easement or right-of-way.

Utilities (New Installations)
Undergrounding.
Installation of new and replacement utilities, including but not limited to natural gas lines, electric utility lines, water lines, telephone and television cables, and communications cables, shall meet the following standards:

Electric utility lines that transmit electricity at a voltage less than 46 kilovolts shall be placed underground. Electric utility lines that transmit electricity at a voltage equal to or greater than 46 kilovolts may be placed above ground unless public health and safety requires such lines to be placed underground.

Notwithstanding the previous paragraph, electric utility lines that transmit electricity at a voltage less than 46 kilovolts may be placed above ground to serve infill development in areas already served by an above-ground electric utility line.

Above-ground electric utility lines that transmit electricity at a voltage greater than or equal to 46 kilovolts shall be designed and constructed at the minimum height necessary for the proposed structure to function properly and for public health, safety and welfare, as demonstrated by the applicant. Above-ground electric utility lines that transmit electricity at a voltage less than 46 kilovolts shall not exceed forty feet in height.

All utility installations shall meet the design standards for grading and removal of vegetation and revegetation in § 7.6: LANDSCAPING AND BUFFERING.

Shared or joint utility trenching and installation shall be required to the extent practicable.

Areas for the location of multiple utilities within road rights-of-way or easements shall be reserved.

All utilities shall be placed within designated utility easements.

All easements shall be maintained by the property owner(s).

Utilities serving agricultural operations are exempt from the provisions of this section.

Visual Resources (DCIs)
All DCI’s shall meet the following standards for the protection of visual resources:

General.
The view from all public roads, rivers, parks, and adjoining residential areas shall be screened.

Buildings.
All buildings shall be designed, scaled, and located to reduce the visibility of the proposed DCI from off-site.

Vegetation - General.
Vegetation in the DCI Overlay Zoning District shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible given the nature and operations of the DCI.

Vegetation - Screening.
Vegetation that screens any part of the proposed DCI shall be preserved.

See § 11.8: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS for complete information on all performance standards.

Water Resources (DCIs)
DCIs shall not cause the degradation of groundwater quality to such an extent that the concentration of any contaminant in groundwater exceeds the standards set out NMAC 20.6.2.3103, and any contamination of groundwater above water quality standards shall be abated in accordance with NMAC 20.6.4. Water use at all DCIs shall strictly comply with all permit requirements imposed by the New Mexico Office of the State Engineer. The Board may consider the following factors in determining a DCI’s impact on water resources:

Chemical, physical and biological characteristics including water circulation, temperature, substrate, suspended particulates, clarity, odor, color and taste of water, concentration of heavy metals or any other regulated constituents, and concentration of nutrients, including phosphorus and nitrates;
Erosion or sedimentation;
Sediment and other pollutant loading;
Filtration, pollutant uptake and storage capacity of wetlands and riparian areas;
Stream channel morphology, shoreline stability, and structure and function of a water body, including stream, pond, lake, spring, seasonal watercourse, wetland, and riparian area;
Surface and subsurface flow patterns and flooding;
Nutrient levels and eutrophication rates;
Capacity, aerial extent, and functioning of a water body, including stream, pond, lake, spring, seasonal watercourse, wetland, and riparian area;
Flushing flows, stormwater runoff, and other nonpoint sources of pollutants;
Groundwater recharge and discharge patterns in the watershed;
The location of septic tanks and leach fields; and
The proximity, completion, and types of wells.

See § 11.8: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS for complete information on all performance standards.

Wildlife and Environmental Resources (DCIs)
Wildlife shall be preserved and protected:

Any modification of the terrain shall avoid or minimize to the maximum extent feasible adverse impacts on wildlife habitat and shall result in no net loss of habitat as measured after the completion of reclamation.

The location and time of activities shall be limited to ensure no significant negative impacts to federally-listed or state-listed endangered or threatened species or to any other species of conservation concern; and

Wildlife corridors shall not be interrupted.

See § 11.8: GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS for complete information on all performance standards.

County of Santa Fe, NM

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