New Mexico § 3-21-18 - Special zoning district
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-18 — Special zoning district, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-21-18. Special zoning district
A special zoning district is created in an area consisting of no more than twenty
thousand contiguous acres that is outside the boundary limits of an incorporated municipality
when: A. there are at least one hundred fifty single family dwellings within the area; B. at least fifty-one percent of the registered electors residing in the area sign
a petition requesting a special zoning district; C. the signed petition, along with a plat of the area included within the district,
is filed in the office of the county clerk of the county or counties in which the
area is situate; and D. no general zoning ordinance applying to all areas in the county outside of incorporated
municipalities has been adopted by the county or counties in which the area is situate;
provided that any special zoning district in existence upon the effective date of
this 1979 act may continue to exist without cost to any county, and any special zoning
district created pursuant to this section may continue to exist after adoption of
a general zoning ordinance applying to all areas in the county outside of incorporated
municipalities by the county or counties in which the district is situate without
cost to any county; but no new special zoning districts shall be created in any county
after the adoption of such general zoning ordinance by such county.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 3-21-18
What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-18 cover?
Section 3-21-18 ("Special zoning district") 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 § 3-21-18?
A common citation format is "New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-18" (New Mexico). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Mexico law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Mexico official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Mexico attorney.
How does New Mexico § 3-21-18 apply to my situation?
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