Santa Fe Requirements for South Central Highway Corridor Protection District Development

This rule establishes the requirements for development along the South Central Highway Corridor Protection District. Because openness, quiet and continuity adjoining the highway corridors in the south central section of the city is considered a special asset that should be retained as the area develops, it is the intent of the SCHC district to: (a)establish a clear sense of visual openness and continuity of development , as seen from major highway entrances to Santa Fe;(b)protect the openness and continuity of the existing landscape by retaining and planting native and other drought-tolerant, low maintenance trees, shrubs and groundcovers;(c)ensure that landscaping provides an appropriate and attractive visual buffer, compatible with neighborhood landscaping character; conserves water by use of storm water collection and drip irrigation systems; and screens transformers and loading areas or outdoor storage;(d)encourage the use of architectural style and scale that is representative of Santa Fe; and(e)preserve clean air and a sense of quiet and reduce the potential negative impacts of noise, air pollution, lights, movement of cars, activities on site or other nuisances on adjoining properties .