This chapter, as amended from time to time, may be cited as
"the Fees Ordinance of the City of Española," or simply as
"the Fees Ordinance."
The City Council of the City of Española, New Mexico,
in pursuance of authority granted by the laws of the State of New
Mexico (NMSA 1978 §§ 3-23-1A through C; 3-20-7C; 3-26-2A;
3-27-4A), hereby ordains and enacts into law the following regulations.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply within the City limits
of the City of Española as well as any extraterritorial zone
or jurisdiction that is or may be put in place.
The regulations contained herein are provided to promote the
proper use, management and development of land and structures, as
well as land and structures in combination, lying within and around
the jurisdiction of the City of Española. They are further
intended to ensure the protection of the health, safety and welfare
of the general public during the development and use of these lands
and structures, as well as land and structure combinations.
This chapter shall apply to all proposed development or use
of lands, structures, land and structures in combination, streets,
easements and rights-of-way lying within and around the City of Española,
including lands belonging to other public agencies, organizations
and groups, including those belonging or falling under the control
of federal, state or other local governments.
It is not intended that this chapter interfere with, abrogate,
annul or repeal any ordinance, rules or regulations, previously adopted,
and not in conflict with any of the provisions of this chapter or
which shall be adopted, pursuant to law, relating to the use of buildings
or premises, nor is it intended by this chapter to interfere with
or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreements
between parties, except where such use is in direct violation of this
chapter. Should a conflict arise with another ordinance, law, rule
or regulation, the stricter of the two shall apply.
