Village of Ruidoso two-family dwelling conditional use criteria

In January 2018, the recommendation to allow the construction of two-family dwellings on one lot was presented by the Village of Ruidoso Planning Commission to be adopted by the Governing Body. The Village Council adopted this as an ordinance under Chapter 54—Land Use. There was no opposition by either body.

Two-family dwellings are allowed in the R-1 district but require a conditional use permit and must meet the following standards and criteria:

Section 54-92- Single Family Residential District

C. Conditional uses. Conditional uses in the R-1 district are:

(7) Two-family dwellings. Provided the following conditions are met:

 a. One of the dwellings is owner-occupied as their primary residence.

1.When a second dwelling is for long-term monthly rental.

b. The use is for generational housing, long-term monthly rental, or care provider.

c. Parking shall be provided at the rate of one space for the second dwelling, plus two spaces for the resident owner. All parking shall be provided on-site and shall be landscaped to maintain the residential character of the property.

d. Shall comply with section 22-31(a) of the Ruidoso Code for two-family dwellings.