Tijeras requires fence permits per §26-67. Village provides fence permit applications at Village Hall or online. All construction requires Planning and Zoning Commission review. Contact (505) 281-1220 for requirements.
Most New Mexico cities exempt standard residential fences (wood, vinyl, chain-link under 6 to 8 feet) from building permits. Adobe and masonry fences may require structural permits. Fences over 8 feet require permits. Pool barrier fences must meet building code. Check property line and easements before building - utility easements may restrict fence placement. Historic district review may be required separately from building permits.
Unpermitted fence: stop-work order. Retroactive permit with penalty. May require modification.
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Tijeras regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. NMSA §30-20-1 applies.
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Tijeras does not have a specific construction hours ordinance. All building requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval per §26-67. Construction noise i...
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Tijeras Animal Control Ordinance (Ord. No. 32, 1984) prohibits animals running at large. Nuisance barking is addressed under the animal ordinance and general...
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The Village of Tijeras addresses noise under general nuisance provisions in its Code of Ordinances and state law NMSA §30-20-1 (disturbing the peace). Unreas...
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Tijeras zoning code restricts commercial activity in residential zones (R-1, R-2). Commercial Business Zones (CB-1, CB-2) accommodate commercial vehicles. Bu...
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Tijeras Chapter 22 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs parking on village roads. NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353) apply. The village's rural ch...
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