New Mexico § 3-21-21 - Powers of the commission
Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 3-21-21 — Powers of the commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3-21-21. Powers of the commission
A. The commission shall have power within the district as part of the building and
zoning ordinances, regulations and restrictions adopted by it in the manner otherwise
provided by law, to regulate and restrict: (1) the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other structures; (2) the percentage of a lot that may be occupied; (3) the size of yards, courts and other open spaces; (4) the density of populations; (5) the location and use of buildings and structures; and (6) the use of lands for trade, industry, residence or other purposes. B. The commission shall adopt a comprehensive zoning plan or ordinance for the district
that includes a master land use plan.
Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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