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Carlsbad Density, Setback, and Area Standards for Buildings

This rule establishes density, setback, and area standards for buildings. In particular, for (c) alternate residential development options such as: 1. Flag Lots, (c) Driveways shall be paved with an all-weather surface (e.g. asphalt, brick pavers, porous pavement, concrete)

Link:

  • Sec.56-90, (c),1(c)

Policy Details:

Locale: Carlsbad, New Mexico [Southwest]
Climate zone: Zone 3B: Warm Dry
Jurisdiction: Municipality [<50K]
Smart Surface(s): Permeable Pavement 
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

Sec.56-90, (c),1(c)

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