Garage conversion rules in Tijeras, NM — sometimes called garage-to-ADU or accessory living unit conversions — govern permits, ceiling height, egress, and parking replacement.
Garage conversions in Tijeras require P&Z Commission review per §26-67 since they alter building use. The village's ADU provisions (§26-881) may apply if converting to a dwelling unit. Building code compliance required.
New Mexico has no statewide law facilitating garage conversions. Tijeras may allow conversions with building permits meeting habitable space code: ceiling height, ventilation, egress, insulation, electrical, plumbing. Replacement parking typically required. Zoning approval may be needed. NM’s climate means insulation requirements vary by region (cold nights in northern NM, extreme heat in southern NM). Adobe garage walls may need additional modifications for habitable space.
Unpermitted conversion: building code enforcement. Must bring to code or restore. Safety violations: immediate correction.
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