The CPO-2 standards apply in the following mapped area. Where the CPO-2 boundary crosses a lot line, the entire lot is subject to these standards.
Lot size, width, and usable open space shall be provided according to the applicable standards listed in Section 14-16-5-1 (Dimensional Standards).
A 100-foot-wide buffer strip shall be established west of the Corrales Riverside Drain between the Calabacillas Arroyo and Namaste Road. The buffer strip shall remain undeveloped or be landscaped with perennial plants native to the Bosque.
1. Setback from the public right-of-way of Coors Boulevard between Central Avenue and Western Trail or Namaste Road, minimum: 15 feet.
2. Setback from the public right-of-way of Coors Boulevard between Western Trail or Namaste Road and NM 528 (Alameda Boulevard), minimum: 35 feet.
3-4(C)(4)(b) Building height bonuses do not apply pursuant to Subsection 14-16-3-1(C).
3-4(C)(4)(c) Buildings and structures shall not exceed the height limitation in the underlying zone. Buildings within the Coors Boulevard - VPO-1 shall comply with the height, bulk, and massing regulations of that Subsection 14-16-3-6(D).
All development shall comply with all adopted drainage policies, including restrictions on development in the 100-year floodplain.
Changes to natural topography shall be kept to a minimum. On slopes of 10 percent or greater, no grading plan shall be approved until a specific site plan has been approved for construction. Grading, drainage, or paving proposals; Master Development Plans; and Site Plans shall retain the sense of the natural features and vegetation. Reconstruction and revegetation to a natural setting shall be pursued to the maximum extent practicable.
All of the following shall be incorporated into the required setback along Coors Boulevard.
1. Vegetative coverage is required for a minimum of 50 percent of the required setback area.
2. A combination of walls or decorative fences and a vegetative screen that visually screens vehicular circulation areas, parking lots, and parked cars from Coors Boulevard.
The mounting height of light fixtures in off-street parking, other vehicular use areas, and/or outdoor storage areas shall be no higher than 20 feet above finished grade.
1. The use of colors that contrast with the predominant color of the building is limited to 10 percent of each façade.
2. Parapet walls shall be treated as an integral part of the building design. Such walls shall not appear as unrelated visual elements.
3. In all zone districts, mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view from streets adjacent to the lot or from adjacent properties. The design of mechanical equipment screening shall be compatible with, and be an integral element of, the building structure. Location of such equipment within the building or at ground level is preferable to roof-mounting, unless such location would adversely affect the streetscape, pedestrian circulation, or open space.
1. Any sign type or design is prohibited that:
a. Consists of banners, pennants, ribbons, streamers, strings of light bulbs, or spinners, except in cases where a business must close or temporarily relocate due to fire, unavoidable casualty, force majeure, or similar circumstance. In these cases, one temporary banner up to 3 feet by 6 feet may be allowed for up to 90 calendar days, with approval pursuant to Subsection 14-16-6-5(D) (Permit - Temporary Use).
b. Is in any way animated (including twinkling or wind-activated movable parts), emits smoke, visible vapors, particles or odor, or rotates or moves in any manner.
c. Has flashing lights incorporated as part of its design and performance.
d. Is located (painted, affixed, etc.) on a water tower, storage tank, smoke stack, utility pole, or other similar structure.
e. Is a building-mounted sign that extends above the wall of the building.
f. Overhangs any property line.
2. On-premises signs in Mixed-use and Non-residential zone districts shall comply with all of the following standards.
a. Where 1 freestanding sign is allowed by the underlying zone district, a second freestanding sign is allowed on sites 5 acres or larger on any street frontage longer than 1,500 feet.
b. The size of freestanding and projecting signs shall comply with the sign standards in Table 5-12-2, but not exceed 75 square feet.
c. The height of freestanding signs in the area north of Western Trail/Namaste Road shall comply with the sign standards in Table 5-12-2, but not exceed 9 feet in height above grade.
d. The height of building-mounted signs shall comply with the sign standards in Table 5-12-2, but not exceed the height of the building.
e. No illuminated sign, or any illuminated element of any sign, shall flash, blink, or change its brightness.
f. No sign shall be erected, relocated, or maintained in such a manner as to cover or intrude upon any architectural features of a building such as windows, columns, moldings, or any major decoration or structural feature.
3-4(C)(6)(a) Subsection 14-16-3-1(C) (Building Height Bonuses Not Allowed).
3-4(C)(6)(b) Subsection 14-16-3-6(D) (View Protection in Coors Boulevard - VPO-1).
3-4(C)(6)(c) Subsection 14-16-5-12(F)(4)(a) (Neon Signs along Central Avenue).
3-4(C)(6)(d) Subsection 14-16-5-12(G)(1)(e) (Off-premises Signs Prohibited).
3-4(C)(6)(e) Subsection 14-16-5-12(F)(4)(b)2 (Portable Signs Prohibited).
3-4(C)(6)(f) Subsection 14-16-5-12(H)(2)(d) (Electronic Signs Prohibited).
3-4(C)(6)(g) Subsection 14-16-6-4(O)(3)(e) (Deviations to Overlay Standards Not Allowed).