ZONING LOT SIZE REQUIREMENTS

HB 138 prohibits New Mexico counties and municipalities from requiring minimum lot sizes for residential properties. This directly affects local zoning authorities, homebuilders, and homeowners in residential areas by removing a common zoning requirement. The bill includes exemptions for small disability community residences (serving ≤10 people) and traditional historic communities, but otherwise eliminates this zoning standard statewide. It does not address other zoning rules like building height or yard sizes.