New Mexico § 5-8-22 - System-wide land use assumptions
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-22 — System-wide land use assumptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5-8-22. System-wide land use assumptions
A. A municipality or county may adopt system-wide land use assumptions for water supply
and treatment facilities in lieu of adopting land use assumptions for each service
area for such facilities. B. Prior to adopting system-wide land use assumptions, a municipality or county shall
follow the public notice, hearing and other requirements for adopting land use assumptions. C. After adoption of system-wide land use assumptions, a municipality or county is
not required to adopt additional land use assumptions for a service area for water
supply, treatment and distribution facilities or wastewater collection and treatment
facilities as a prerequisite to the adoption of a capital improvements plan or impact
fee, provided the capital improvements plan and impact fee are consistent with the
system-wide land use assumptions.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 5-8-22
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-22 cover?
Section 5-8-22 ("System-wide land use assumptions") 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 § 5-8-22?
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