Accessory Structures in Bernalillo County, NM (2026)

Bernalillo County Code, App. A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance), § 9

n. Secondary dwelling unit, provided that the use meets the following requirements: ... 3. The secondary dwelling unit shall: a) Meet the setbacks of the underlying zone; and b) Be located at least ten feet from any other dwelling unit or structure on the lot; and c) Be located a maximum of 35 feet from the primary dwelling unit, or 40 feet for properties half acre or greater, or 50 feet for pr...

Bernalillo County Code, App. A (Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance), § 9.B.3.p (R-1 Single-Family Residential Zone; identical provision at § 7.B.3.v for the A-1 zone)

Carport in the required front or side yard, provided: 1. No part is within three feet of a property line. 2. No building wall is ever built within a required setback area. The distance between support columns that are located within a required setback area must remain open and free of obstructions. 3. Water run-off from the carport must not adversely affect adjacent property or the public right...

Bernalillo County Code § 42-505(f)

Composting/incinerating toilets shall not be used ... for an advanced wastewater treatment on a lot less than three-fourths acre in size. ... Composting/incinerating toilets may be appropriate for situations: ... b. In association with parcels and applicants utilizing a "tiny home" concept, but with adequate lot size to preserve setbacks and to address neighboring property concerns regarding co...