Building Setbacks & Zoning in Valencia County, NM (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Valencia County, New Mexico.
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Setback Rules
Code § 154.105(F)(3) sets a 30-foot minimum front yard setback and a 15-foot side and rear yard setback in Valencia County's Rural Residential (RR-1, RR-2) Districts, the base zone for most of the unincorporated county. A freestanding yard sign only needs 5 feet of setback, and the standards can be varied only through planned development review.
Valencia County RR District Setback Rules
Some RestrictionsValencia County Code § 154.105(F)(3)
(3) Setbacks. The following setback requirements apply to all RR Districts unless varied or waived by a planned development, subject to § 154.121. (a) Front yard. The minimum front yard setback shall be 30 feet except that the minimum setback for all yard signs shall be 5 feet. (b) Side and rear yard. The minimum side and rear yard setbacks shall be 15 feet, except as provided in this sec...
Structure Height Limits
In the Rural Residential (RR-1, RR-2) Districts that cover most of unincorporated Valencia County, Code § 154.105(F)(7) caps any dwelling at 30 feet and every other structure at 45 feet, dropping to 35 feet for accessory buildings on parcels under 10 acres. Rooftop equipment such as antennas and chimneys is exempt from the height limitation entirely.
Valencia County RR District Height Limits
Some RestrictionsValencia County Code § 154.105(F)(7)
(7) Height. (a) The maximum building height for any dwelling shall be 30 feet; (b) The maximum building height for all other structure shall be 45 feet, except for accessory structures on any parcel of less than 10 acres the maximum building height shall be 35 feet; and (c) Appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy such as spir...
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