Chapter 17.15
SUITABILITY OF LAND
Sections:
17.15.010 Geographic suitability.
17.15.010 Geographic suitability.
A. With reference to the master plan and the zoning ordinance, land shall be suited to the purpose for which it is to be subdivided.
B. Land which is not programmed to have adequate public or private water, sanitary sewer service, or flood control facilities, within a reasonable time, shall not be subdivided for purposes which require such services.
C. Possible environmental problems and the availability of adequate paved street access, fire protection, police protection, refuse service, public schools, parks and recreation facilities, and individually provided utilities, shall be evaluated in considering the subdividing of land.
D. Land with the following types of problems may have subdivision approval withheld until it is demonstrated by means of an engineering analysis, submitted by the developer, that such hazards have been or will be eliminated:
1. Special drainage conditions.
2. Difficult topography.
3. Soil conditions which are unusually limiting.
4. Other geographic hazards to life, health, or property. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-3.A]
17.15.020 Grading.
A. No person shall proceed with any grading in relation to a proposed subdivision until the town has approved a drainage plan. Such grading shall be consistent with the recommendation of an approved drainage plan as required by these regulations.
B. The subdivider shall give consideration to the preservation of trees, scenic points, historic places, and other community landmarks where feasible.
1. If significant archaeological/historical resources are shown to be present, Mesilla encourages consultation prior to development with a local archaeological and historic preservation specialist.
2. In areas proposed for subdivision Mesilla will require consultation with the New Mexico Historic Preservation Division – Cultural Review Board prior to issuance of any demolition permit of structures identified as historically significant.
C. Subdivisions shall be laid out so as to match existing topography insofar as possible.
D. No corner lot shall be platted, replatted, designed, cleared or developed to have over a three-foot rise above the final street level, including any proposed or future terracing or fencing within the clear sight triangle, i.e., triangle created by connecting points 30 feet from the point of intersection of back of curb tangent of subject corner lot. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-3.B]
17.15.030 Area plan.
If the subdivider owns or controls more land contiguous to the land he wishes to subdivide immediately, an area plan for the adjacent properties is required. The subdivider shall submit an area plan with his subdivision plat. [Ord. 89-01; prior code § 11-5-3.C]