Grading and site drainage in Las Cruces follow the city's Design Standards (Chapter 32) and IBC Appendix J, adopted through the New Mexico Building Code. New development must retain or convey stormwater on site without increasing runoff onto neighboring property.
Site grading, drainage, and earthwork in Las Cruces are governed by the Las Cruces Design Standards (Chapter 32) together with Appendix J (Grading) of the International Building Code, which New Mexico adopts statewide. Subdivisions and larger developments must submit a drainage report demonstrating that post-development flows are detained or safely conveyed to arroyos and drainage ways, and that runoff onto adjoining lots is not increased. Grading permits, cut-and-fill limits, and slope-stabilization requirements apply, and desert lots must include wind-erosion and dust controls. Terminal drainage typically discharges to the arroyo system managed to handle monsoon flash flows.
Grading without required permits or a drainage report, or diverting runoff onto a neighbor's property, results in stop-work orders, city citations, and corrective regrading at the owner's expense.
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