Building Setbacks & Zoning in Sandoval County, NM (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Sandoval County, New Mexico.
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Setback Rules
The default Rural Residential/Agricultural (RRA) district, which covers any unincorporated Sandoval County land not otherwise mapped, sets a 20-foot front setback and 10-foot side and rear setbacks for houses; non-residential buildings need 20 feet on every side. Section 9(1)(D) is the baseline most other zoning districts cross-reference.
Sandoval County Minimum Yard Setback Standards
Some RestrictionsSandoval County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 9(1)(D)
District Standards. The following standards apply to all land uses within the zone district:1.All residential and residential-related buildings and structures shall be located with a front setback of no less than twenty (20) feet, side setbacks of no less than ten (10) feet and rear setback of no less than ten (10) feet;2.All non-residential buildings and structures shall be located with front,...
Lot Coverage Limits
Sandoval County limits how much of a single-family lot can be covered by buildings, from 15% on the largest-lot R1-35 district up to 50% on the compact R1-5 district. Section 12(1.1).E ties the cap to lot size, density and setbacks in a single development-standards table.
Sandoval County Single-Family Lot Coverage Caps
Some RestrictionsSandoval County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 12(1.1).E
E.Yard, Height, Area, and Density Requirements. The following table outlines the minimum development standards within each district. Yard, height, and area requirements in excess of these minimum standards may be required in accordance with design standards outlined in Section 12(11).H. District R1-35 R1-15 R1-8 R1-6 R1-5 Maximum bldg. coverage 15% 20% 40% 40% 50%
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