New Mexico § 5-12-1 - Amateur radio antennas; limit on regulations
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-12-1 — Amateur radio antennas; limit on regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-12-1. Amateur radio antennas; limit on regulations
A. Amateur radio antenna towers constructed prior to the effective date of this section
are exempted from subsequent changes in zoning regulations by the municipality or
county and may be repaired as required. B. A municipality or county should reasonably accommodate amateur radio service communications
by allowing antenna structures to be erected at heights and dimensions sufficient
to accommodate amateur radio service communications, but a municipality or county
may regulate amateur radio antennas by requiring amateur radio antennas or support
structures to meet screening, setback and placement, construction and health and safety
standards. However, the regulation should constitute the minimum practicable regulation to
accomplish the local municipality's or county's purpose. C. As used in this section, “ amateur radio antenna ” means an antenna structure operated by a federally licensed amateur radio operator
for amateur radio activities and does not mean citizens band or commercial antennas.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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