New Mexico § 3-21-10 - Zoning enforcement
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-10 — Zoning enforcement, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-21-10. Zoning enforcement
A. Sections 3-21-1 through 3-21-14 NMSA 1978 , and any ordinance adopted pursuant to these sections, shall be enforced, by the
zoning authority having jurisdiction, as municipal ordinances are enforced. B. In addition, if any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed,
altered, repaired, converted or maintained, or any building, structure or land is
used in violation of Sections 3-21-1 through 3-21-14 NMSA 1978, or any ordinance adopted pursuant to these sections, the zoning authority may
institute any appropriate action or proceedings to: (1) prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair,
conversion, maintenance or use; (2) restrain, correct or abate the violation; (3) prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or land; or (4) prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises. C. The ordinances, rules and regulations together with the officially adopted or district
zoning map of the county or municipal zoning authority shall be filed in the respective
offices of the county clerk or municipal clerk and shall be available for examination
by any citizen.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-21-10
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-10 cover?
Section 3-21-10 ("Zoning enforcement") is part of the New Mexico Statutes Annotated, the codified statutory law of New Mexico. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Mexico § 3-21-10?
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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
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