3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
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Unincorporated Bernalillo County setbacks are governed by the County Zoning Ordinance (Chapter 74). Typical A-1/A-2 rural residential requires 30 ft front, 10 ft side, 25 ft rear. Albuquerque IDO (2018) governs setbacks within city limits.
Bernalillo County residential zones cap structures at 26 to 30 ft under Chapter 74. Albuquerque IDO §14-16-2 sets R-1 at 26 ft, R-A at 26 ft with slope exceptions. Sunport airspace cones and Sandia Mountain viewshed add further restrictions.
Bernalillo County R-1 limits building coverage to 40% of lot area. Albuquerque IDO §14-16-2 caps R-1 at 40% and R-A at 30% to preserve the rural character of the North and South Valleys. Impervious surface limits also apply for stormwater management.
1 cities in Bernalillo County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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