1. Each façade shall incorporate variations in material and/or a vertical or horizontal offset of at least 24 inches at least every 60 feet of façade length.
2. Each single-family detached dwelling shall address the street with 1 of the options below:
a. A covered porch or stoop at least 5 feet in depth with a floor area of at least 100 square feet and at least 6 feet clear in any direction.
b. A walled courtyard with an entry feature, including but not limited to a gate, easily visible from the street. The entry feature must be a minimum of 6 feet wide and at least 6 feet, 8 inches and no more than 8 feet high, placed within the appropriate setback, connected to the dwelling by a courtyard wall at least 4 feet and no more than 5 feet high, and both designed and finished to complement the dwelling in color and architectural style. Notwithstanding Subsection 14-16-5-7(D)(3)(a)2 (Exceptions to Maximum Wall Height), any wall or entry feature provided to meet this standard shall not require a Permit - Wall or Fence - Major.
c. A street-facing façade containing at least 25 percent of its surfaces in transparent windows and/or doors, with the lower edge of window sills no higher than 30 inches above the finished floor.
1. Exterior Finishes
Wall finishes may be stucco, masonry, adobe, and/or native stacked stone (or synthetic equivalent). Plain block, wood, and reflective panels shall not be used as an exterior finish. Veneer materials shall extend around exterior corners at least 1 foot. Brick coping and trims as per traditional New Mexico architectural styles are encouraged. Steel and synthetic wood substitutes are allowed for trim and detailing.
2. Roofs
a. Reflective roofs are prohibited.
b. Mansard roofs are prohibited.
c. Parapets shall hide flat roofs.
3. Gutters and Downspouts
Where a building is not setback from a lot line, gutters and downspouts shall drain to the street or water harvesting area to avoid impact to abutting lots.
1. Where alleys are available, residential garages for detached dwellings shall be accessed from the alley.
2. On streets designated as a local or collector, residential garages on corner lots shall be accessed from the side or rear lot line or alley.
3. Townhouses shall use rear-loaded garages.
4. Garage types are limited by lot width, as described in Table 3-4-1 and illustrated below.
5. Garage Types D and E may be accessed from either front or side.
6. Driveway access, including drive pad but exclusive of wings, is limited to 20 feet wide for Garage Types B, C, D, and E, except where providing access from alleys.
Lot Width | Allowable Garage Types | Front Garage Setback from Front Façade (front-loaded), minimum | Side Garage Setback from Lot Line (side-accessed), minimum | Rear Garage Setback from Lot Line (rear-loaded), minimum |
< 40 ft. | A, D | 10 ft. | 5 ft. | 2 ft. |
≥ 40 ft. | A, B, C, D, E | 5 ft. | 5 ft. | 2 ft. |
[1] Garage setbacks are minimums only. The garage must first meet required building setbacks. For lots 10,000 sq. ft. or more, required building setbacks are in Subsection 14-16-3-4(N)(3) (Setback Standards); for lots less than 10,000 sq. ft, building setbacks are in Table 5-1-1 for the underlying zone district. | ||||
In addition to setback requirements in Table 5-1-1 and garage design standards in Subsection 14-16-5-11(C)(2), the following provisions apply, as relevant.
1. Garages other than Type D shall be set back from the street-facing façade of the dwelling. The street-facing façade shall share a common roof with the dwelling and garage.
2. Three-car garages are only allowed on lots over 55 feet wide, and the third garage shall be set back a minimum of 2 feet from the façade of the other garages for any front-access garage. (See figure below.)
3. The color of garage doors shall blend with or complement the exterior wall color in order to minimize the prominence of the garage door.
4. For garages built on a lot line, the requirements in Subsection 14-16-5-1(F) (Buildings Constructed on a Lot Line) apply.
Development within the Volcano Mesa - CPO-13 shall comply with all requirements in the DPM related to transportation design standards, including but not limited to street cross sections.
3-4(N)(6)(a) Subsection 14-16-3-1(C) (Building Height Bonuses Not Allowed).
3-4(N)(6)(b) Subsection 14-16-3-6(E)(4) (All development within the Volcano Mesa - CPO-13 is subject to color limitations in Northwest Mesa Escarpment - VPO-2).
3-4(N)(6)(c) Subsection 14-16-4-3(F)(5)(e) (Accessory Dwelling Units Allowed).
3-4(N)(6)(d) Subsection 14-16-5-11(C)(3) (Garages).
3-4(N)(6)(e) Subsection 14-16-5-12(G)(1)(e) (Off-premises Signs Prohibited).
3-4(N)(6)(f) Subsection 14-16-6-4(O)(3)(e) (Deviations to Overlay Standards Not Allowed).