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Phase 1B Design Standards

Design standards for Phase 1B, as adopted by the City of Santa Fe Planning Commission are available below for download as individual chapters in PDF format.

Chapter I – Introduction»

A. History of the Tierra Contenta Corporation

B. How to Use this Document

C. Purpose and Intent

D. Vision and Goals

Chapter II – Design Review Procedures»

A. General Overview of the Process

B. The Tierra Contenta Master Plan and Other Controlling Documents

C. City of Santa Fe Submittal Requirements

D. Financial Guarantees Required of the Developer for Plat Recordations

E. Tierra Contenta Submittal Requirements

F. Plan Changes

Chapter III – General Standards»

A. Streets and Travel Routes

B. Miscellaneous Traffic Engineering Measures

C. Stormwater Management

D. Miscellaneous Standards

E. Open Space Protection

F. Signage and Monumentation

Chapter IV – Neighborhood Commercial Center»

A. General Characteristics

B. City Requirements

C. Tierra Contenta ARC Requirements

Chapter V – Single Family Residentia

A. General Characteristics

B. City Requirements

C. Tierra Contenta ARC Requirements

Chapter VI – Residential Compounds»

A. General Characteristics

B. City Requirements

C. Tierra Contenta ARC Requirements

Chapter VII – Neighborhood Townhouses»

A. General Characteristics

B. City Requirements

C. Tierra Contenta ARC Requirements

Chapter VIII – Neighborhood Apartments»

A. General Characteristics

B. City Requirements

C. Tierra Contenta ARC Requirements

Chapter IX – Landscaping and Approved Plants»

A. General Landscape Requirements

B. Planting Tips for Homeowners

C. List of Acceptable Plants