§ 17.24.030. Supplementary regulations.

A.

Area. Each lot shall have a minimum ground area of seven thousand (7,000) square feet and a minimum width of seventy (70) feet.

B.

Floor area ratio, 1.0.

C.

Setback.

1.

Front, twenty (20) feet;

2.

Rear, fifteen (15) feet:

a.

Accessory buildings may be located anywhere within the rear setback area provided that the accessory building is less than two hundred (200) square feet in floor area and there is a separation of no less than ten (10) feet between the accessory building and any other building on the lot or adjacent lots. Such building shall comply with chapter 15.32 drainage regulations of the Municipal Code and maintain any and all public utility easements.

b.

An accessory building used as a garage for off-street parking with access to an alley shall maintain a setback of at least five (5) feet from the alley;

3.

Side, five (5) feet on each side.

D.

Height. No building or structure shall exceed forty-five (45) feet except as otherwise provided in this title.

E.

Off-street parking. Provided in chapter 17.56 of this title.

F.

Off-street loading. Provided in chapter 17.56 of this title.

G.

Paved off-street parking is required for structures containing three (3) or more dwelling units, and shall be constructed using standard curbing and pavement design specifications subject to review and approval by the city engineer.

H.

Landscaping is required on all multifamily residential lots to the extent that it enhances the appearance of the development, alleviates drainage problems, and blends with the surrounding area. Existing trees should be preserved to the extent possible. A minimum of ten (10) percent of total square footage of the lot area shall be devoted to landscaping. Landscaping will consist of a combination of grass, shrubs, gravel and trees, developer will provide irrigation system if necessary.

I.

Area lighting shall be provided in the development for safety and security purposes. All street lights shall be designed and placed in accordance with the subdivision design standards of the city of Belen.

J.

In the event a development is being proposed next to an irrigation ditch, the developer shall construct a six-foot tall chain link fence or a fence of similar construction along the property line which borders said irrigation ditch. Irrigation ditch shall be defined as a lateral or canal and shall not be meant to include a bar ditch or small ditch for individual use.

K.

A storm drainage management plan is required for all multifamily residential developments. It shall be in compliance with city drainage regulations and shall be subject to review and approval by the city engineer.

L.

Trash bins shall be provided in the amount the sanitation department feels necessary, and shall be three-sided with block or wood, and shall be six (6) feet in height. The placement of trash bin shall be approved by sanitation department for proper pickup.

(Ord. No. 2015-14, 11-16-2015)