ADUs are allowed in Unincorporated TorranceTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Unincorporated Torrance, NM
Is your property eligible for an ADU?
# of Properties
5,201
Owner-occupied
42%
Zoning districts
4
Median Lot Size
2.50 acres
Avg Income
$63,519
Residential Types:
5,201 housing units
0100 - RESIDENTIAL LAND
100%
Zoning Districts:
30 parcels · 4 districts
R
50%(15)
NZ
43%(13)
C
3%(1)
R-2
3%(1)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Unincorporated Torrance, NM?
Unincorporated Torrance, NM follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
- –Detached ADU: Conditional Use Permit
Parking
- –2 spaces per dwelling unit; no ADU-specific reductions or waivers; on-site parking required for new buildings or changes of land use; existing buildings may provide parking only to the extent space is available
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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