New Mexico § 5-8-23 - Capital improvements plan required after approval of land use assumptions

Full text of New Mexico New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-23 — Capital improvements plan required after approval of land use assumptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 5-8-23. Capital improvements plan required after approval of land use assumptions

If the governing body adopts an ordinance, order or resolution approving the land

use assumptions, the municipality or county shall provide for a capital improvements

plan to be developed by qualified professionals using generally accepted engineering

and planning practices in accordance with Section 6 of the Development Fees Act.

Source: official New Mexico text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About New Mexico § 5-8-23

What does New Mexico Statutes Annotated § 5-8-23 cover?

Section 5-8-23 ("Capital improvements plan required after approval of 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 § 5-8-23?

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Is this the official text of New Mexico law?

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