ADUs are allowed in RoswellTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Roswell, NM
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# of Properties
16,984
Owner-occupied
65%
Zoning districts
29
Median Lot Size
0.19 acres
Avg Income
$61,222
Residential Types:
16,984 housing units
Residential Land
100%
Zoning Districts:
21,286 parcels · 29 districts
R-1
49%(10,528)
R-3
23%(4,885)
R-2
13%(2,690)
C-2
5%(1,124)
Other
10%(2,059)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Roswell, NM?
Roswell, NM follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size no more than the principal dwelling’s floor area
Parking
- –No ADU-specific min/max; citywide residential standard is 2 spaces per dwelling unit (except C-3, C-4, Railroad MRA); C-4 minimums reduced by 10%; MXP plaza frontage: no off-street parking.
Rental Restrictions
- –In C-1 zoning, accessory living quarters may not be leased separately from the principal dwelling.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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