ADU rules for Unincorporated Sandoval
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Sandoval, NM
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# of Properties
2,744
Owner-occupied
75%
Zoning districts
17
Avg Home Value
$71,510
Median Lot Size
1.40 acres
Avg Income
$99,532
Residential Types:
2,744 housing units
Rr00P
100%
Zoning Districts:
64,501 parcels · 17 districts
CD-RRE
72%(46,465)
RRA
20%(12,758)
CD-WP
3%(2,093)
CD-LP
3%(1,634)
Other
2%(1,551)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Sandoval, NM?
Unincorporated Sandoval, NM follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
- –Detached ADU: Not addressed in the local bylaw
Parking
- –2 spaces per ADU; no max; must be on the lot or a contiguous lot; tandem spaces prohibited; spaces cannot occupy front/street-yard; no ADU-specific reductions/waivers found.
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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Sandoval County