Fence Regulations in Sandoval County, NM (2026)
3 rules for unincorporated Sandoval County, New Mexico.
Verified from official government sources
Height Limits
Sandoval County caps residential front-yard fences and walls at three feet and rear or side-yard fences at six feet under Section 14.E. Walls next to multi-family, commercial or industrial land can reach eight feet, and corner lots must keep a sightline triangle clear near the intersection.
Sandoval County Fence Height and Corner Sightlines
Some RestrictionsSandoval County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 14.E
E.Fences and Walls. The following restrictions on fences and walls shall apply:1.In all Urban Residential Districts, the maximum height of freestanding walls or fences in a required front yard setback shall be three (3) feet. In the areas behind the required front yard setback, and in the rear and side yards, the maximum height of such walls shall be six (6) feet, except as noted below.2.In res...
Fence Permit Requirements
Sandoval County only requires a Zoning Officer building permit for fences taller than six feet; anything six feet or under needs no permit at all. To build a fence over six feet, an applicant must submit a building permit application, a site plan, and a wall plan before construction starts.
Sandoval County Fence Permits Over 6 Feet
Some RestrictionsSandoval County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 15(G)(2)(g)
G.Building Permits. Building permits, applications for building permits, and certificates of occupancy within the County's zoning jurisdiction shall be considered by the Zoning Officer upon submission of appropriate construction plans, accompanying materials as specified in Section 15(G)(1) of this Ordinance, and the required fee. Approval shall be granted only if same are found to be in compli...
Retaining Walls
Every retaining wall in Sandoval County needs a Zoning Officer building permit, with no minimum height exempting it. The application must include a site plan plus a wall and foundation plan stamped by a New Mexico registered engineer or architect before the county will approve construction.
Sandoval County Retaining Wall Permits Required
Some RestrictionsSandoval County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 15(G)(2)(f)
G.Building Permits. Building permits, applications for building permits, and certificates of occupancy within the County's zoning jurisdiction shall be considered by the Zoning Officer upon submission of appropriate construction plans, accompanying materials as specified in Section 15(G)(1) of this Ordinance, and the required fee. Approval shall be granted only if same are found to be in compli...
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