RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES

This bill would revise New Mexico's zoning laws to allow apartment buildings in areas currently zoned for commercial use, permit duplexes and townhouses in single-family residential zones, and let small businesses (like shops or cafes) operate in residential neighborhoods. It removes restrictions on building height and story count, prohibits minimum parking requirements for new developments (except for accessible parking), and requires local governments to adopt these changes. The law directly affects cities and counties by changing how they approve housing and mixed-use projects, impacting developers, property owners, and residents seeking more housing options.