Village of Tijeras

No building or structure shall be erected, and no building footprint shall be altered, within the Village without Planning and Zoning Commission or Village Council review and approval. This applies to new construction, additions/alterations that change the building footprint, and landscaping changes per the zoning ordinance.

• Exempt NM state CID exemptions apply to trade permits. Common state exemptions include minor repairs, small accessory structures, finish work.

Note: Not published on Village website. Confirm with the Village and CID what work is locally exempt from P&Z review.

Building code

New Mexico statewide codes (2021 IBC, 2021 IRC, NMAC amendments) enforced by state CID. The Village's zoning ordinance governs land use and site requirements.

Permit validity

Not confirmed from public Village sources. CID permits typically expire per state rules. Contact Village and/or CID for current policies.

Owner-builder

NM state rules allow homeowners to pull homeowner permits for their primary residence. Confirm with Village and CID whether this applies in Tijeras.

Contractor requirements

New Mexico CID licenses required for construction work. General building: GB-98 or GB-02. Trade work: state-issued electrical, plumbing, mechanical licenses.

1. 01
   Contact Village of Tijeras at (505) 281-1220 or clerk@tijerasnm.gov to determine whether your project requires Planning and Zoning Commission review, Village Council approval, or is handled solely by the state CID.
2. 02
   For projects requiring local P&Z review: (a) Obtain application form from the Village (contact clerk's office). (b) Prepare a schematic/site plan showing: true north pointer, all property lines, adjacent streets, location and dimensions of proposed project, and distance from proposed structure to all property lines. (c) Submit application, all documentation, and fee payment by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Thursday prior to the P&Z Commission meeting date. (d) Attend Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for review and approval. (e) If approved, receive local authorization.
3. 03
   Contact NM CID for building, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits if the Village routes those to the state: CID (505) 222-9800 or CID.PERMITHELP@rld.nm.gov.
4. 04
   Pay applicable fees to Village and/or CID.
5. 05
   Receive permits; post on job site.
6. 06
   Schedule and pass required inspections (state CID performs trade and building inspections in jurisdictions without local inspection authority).
7. 07
   Receive final approval/Certificate of Occupancy.

Typical processing time: Planning and Zoning Commission meets monthly. Submission deadline is noon on the Thursday prior to the meeting. Allow at least 30 days minimum for P&Z review. State CID review times vary; contact CID for current estimates.

Source: Village of Tijeras -- Planning and Zoning Commission and Village Administration/Clerk ↗

Not detailed on Village website. Contact clerk's office.

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

• NM CID Albuquerque: (505) 222-9800 (phone)
• CID.PERMITHELP@rld.nm.gov (email)
• Village clerk: (505) 281-1220 (phone)

Inspection hours

Village office hours: not confirmed from public sources; call (505) 281-1220. NM CID Albuquerque office hours: contact CID for current hours.

Typical sequence: Per NM CID standard sequence for residential construction: foundation, rough trades (electrical/plumbing/mechanical), framing, insulation, and final. Exact sequence depends on project type; confirm with CID inspector at permit issuance.