§ 8. A-2 Rural Agricultural Zone.

A.

The regulations set forth in this section or set forth in this ordinance, when referred to in this section, are the regulations in the A-2 Rural Agricultural Zone. The purposes of this zone are to preserve the scenic and recreational values in the National Forests and similar adjoining land, to safeguard the future water supply, to provide open and spacious development in areas remote from available public services and to recognize the desirability of carrying on compatible agricultural operations and spacious home developments in areas near the fringes of urban development.

B.

Use Regulations. A building or premises shall be used only for the following purposes. All uses customarily incidental to the building or premises shall be maintained on site:

1.

Prohibited Uses. The following uses are prohibited in this zone:

a.

The open storage of inoperative vehicles or auto parts;

b.

The open storage of trash or junk;

c.

The open storage of large appliances;

d.

Any use not designated a permissive use or conditional use in this zone, unless otherwise authorized by this Code; or

e.

Any use not recognized as customarily incidental to a permitted use in the zone.

2.

Permissive Uses:

a.

Uses permissive in the A-1 zone except that only one dwelling unit either single-family, manufactured home H.U.D. Zone Code II or mobile home, per two acres or per lot of record is permitted in the area designated in the East Mountain Area Plan.

3.

Conditional Uses:

a.

Uses conditional in the A-1 zone as listed under Section 7.B.3., a. through w.

b.

One mobile home for a three-year period in addition to an existing single-family dwelling or mobile home on a lot of less than four acres, provided it complies with the following requirements:

(1)

The mobile home may be used only by members of the immediate family for the purpose of providing assistance to those members of the family who are elderly, ill, or mentally or physically disabled as attested by a licensed physician.

(2)

The mobile home shall be connected to water and sewage disposal facilities approved by the Department of Environmental Health.

(3)

The mobile home must be placed on the property in conformance with the setback requirements and located at least 15 feet from any structures on the same or on adjoining property.

(4)

Placement of a mobile home on the property will not seriously conflict with the character of the area or be detrimental to the values of surrounding properties.

c.

One park model travel trailer, provided it complies with the following requirements:

1.

The park model shall have a source of potable water and be connected to a liquid waste disposal system approved by Bernalillo County;

2.

The park model shall meet all requirements of the A-2 zone;

3.

The park model shall be the only dwelling unit on the property;

4.

Placement of the park model on the property will not seriously conflict with the character of the area or be detrimental to the values of surrounding properties;

5.

If approved, the park model travel trailer shall be maintained and kept in good repair as determined by the Zoning Administrator; and

6.

Is limited to a five-year period unless the time is extended by a new conditional use.

C.

Height Regulations. Buildings and structures shall not exceed 26 feet or 2½ stories in height, except as provided in the Supplementary Height and Area Regulation Section of this ordinance.

D.

Area Regulations:

1.

Minimum Lot Area and Lot Width. Every lot shall have an area of not less than two acres and an average width of not less than 150 feet.

2.

Setbacks. Minimum front yard setback shall be 25 feet, minimum side yard shall be ten feet, and the minimum rear yard shall be 25 feet, except as provided in the Supplementary Height and Area Regulation Section of this ordinance.

3.

On any lot occupied by a mobile home, there shall be a side yard on each side of the mobile home of 15 feet in width and in no instance shall a mobile home be located nearer than 15 feet to an accessory building.

E.

Parking Requirements. Off-street parking for all uses must be provided in accordance with the regulation set forth in the Off-street Parking, Loading and Unloading Regulations Section of this ordinance.

(Ord. No. 92-18, 12-15-92; Ord. No. 04-1, § 1, 1-13-04; Ord. No. 2010-2, 1-26-10, eff. 2-25-10; Ord. No. 2012-12, § 1, 6-26-12; Ord. No. 2013-20, 10-22-13)