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Fence Regulations in Tijeras, NM (2026)

3 verified fence regulations for Tijeras, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Height Limits

Tijeras Ordinance No. 240 regulates fence and wall construction. Commercial properties require a solid 6-ft fence or barrier on property lines adjoining residential properties for visual screening. Fence materials must not pose health/safety hazards or disrupt rural character.

Tijeras Fence Height Limits

Some Restrictions

Permit Requirements

Tijeras requires fence permits per §26-67. Village provides fence permit applications at Village Hall or online. All construction requires Planning and Zoning Commission review. Contact (505) 281-1220 for requirements.

Tijeras Fence Permit Requirements

Some Restrictions

Neighbor Fence Rules

New Mexico has no shared fence cost statute. Tijeras does not require neighbor consent for fencing on your own property. NM is an open range state (NMSA §77-16-1). The village's rural mountain character means larger lots and more space between homes.

Tijeras Neighbor Fence Rules

Few Restrictions

Looking for Bernalillo County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Tijeras city rules.

Fence Regulations in Bernalillo County