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New Mexico Statutes Chapter 67. Highways § 67-13-13. Zoning enforcement

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

A. The Scenic Highway Zoning Act, and any ordinance adopted pursuant to it, shall be enforced by the board in the same manner as municipal ordinances are enforced under Sections 3-21-8 through 3-21-11 NMSA 1978 of the Municipal Code.

B. In addition, if any building or structure is erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, extensively repaired or converted, or any structure, building or real property is used in violation of the Scenic Highway Zoning Act, or any ordinance adopted pursuant thereto, the board may institute any appropriate action or proceedings to:

(1) prevent such unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, extensive repair, conversion or use;

(2) restrain, correct or abate the violation;

(3) prevent the occupancy of such building, structure or real property; or

(4) prevent any illegal act, conduct, business or use in or about such premises.

C. The ordinances, rules and regulations, together with any officially adopted zoning map of the scenic highway zone, shall be filed in the office of the county clerk and shall be made available for examination by any citizen.

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