New Mexico § 3-21-5 - Zoning; conformance to comprehensive plan
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-5 — Zoning; conformance to comprehensive plan, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-21-5. Zoning; conformance to comprehensive plan
A. The regulations and restrictions of the county or municipal zoning authority are
to be in accordance with a comprehensive plan and be designed to: (1) lessen congestion in the streets and public ways; (2) secure safety from fire, flood waters, panic and other dangers; (3) promote health and the general welfare; (4) provide adequate light and air; (5) prevent the overcrowding of land; (6) avoid undue concentration of population; (7) facilitate adequate provision for transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks
and other public requirements; and (8) control and abate the unsightly use of buildings or land. B. The zoning authority in adopting regulations and restrictions shall give reasonable
consideration, among other things, to the character of the district and its peculiar
suitability for particular uses, and to conserving the value of buildings and land
and encouraging the most appropriate use of land throughout its jurisdiction.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-21-5
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-5 cover?
Section 3-21-5 ("Zoning; conformance to comprehensive plan") 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.
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