Land Use & Zoning

In New Mexico, 'extraterritorial jurisdiction' (ETJ) allows a municipality to:

AAnnex property in other states
BApply certain planning and zoning regulations to unincorporated land surrounding the city✓ Correct
COverride county zoning inside the city limits
DTax property beyond city limits

Explanation

New Mexico municipalities may exercise planning and zoning jurisdiction over certain unincorporated areas within their extraterritorial jurisdiction (typically extending 3–5 miles beyond city limits), coordinating development.

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