Los Lunas Zoning & Land Use Guide
Key Zoning Facts
Los Lunas Zoning Overview
Los Lunas is the county seat of Valencia County, located along the Rio Grande approximately 20 miles south of Albuquerque. The village has experienced substantial growth as a bedroom community for the Albuquerque metropolitan area, attracting new residential subdivisions and commercial development along the NM 6 and NM 314 corridors. Los Lunas gained significant attention when Facebook (now Meta) selected the community as the site for a major data center campus, bringing economic development and infrastructure investment.
The village's planning framework balances growth pressures from metropolitan Albuquerque with the community's desire to maintain its small-town character and agricultural heritage. Los Lunas's Comprehensive Plan addresses residential growth management, commercial corridor development, and infrastructure expansion including water and wastewater capacity. The Rio Grande floodplain and irrigated agricultural lands define much of the village's physical landscape.
Key Zoning Districts
Los Lunas uses a zoning system with residential zones (R-A, R-1, R-2, R-3), commercial zones (C-1, C-2, C-3), and industrial zones. The R-1 zone covers established single-family neighborhoods. Commercial development is concentrated along Main Street (NM 6) and the I-25 interchange area. Industrial zoning accommodates the data center campus and other large-scale facilities.
ADU Regulations
Los Lunas does not currently have specific ADU provisions in its zoning code. Property owners should contact the Community Development Department to discuss options for secondary dwelling units, which may require conditional use approval depending on the zone.
Development Process
Development in Los Lunas requires permits from the Community Development Department. The state Construction Industries Division provides building plan review and inspections. Zone changes and conditional uses are reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission with recommendations to the Village Council.
Regulatory Layers That Apply in Los Lunas
Your property is subject to ALL of these regulatory layers. Each one can impose additional requirements beyond the others.
Federal
- FEMA Flood Zones: Applicable
- View FEMA Flood Map
County — Valencia County
- Role: Property records, tax assessment, unincorporated area planning
City / Municipal
The city's zoning ordinance, building codes, and local permits form the primary layer of land-use regulation for your property.
Overlay Districts
No overlay districts identified.
Private Restrictions
- HOA / CC&Rs common: Yes
- Check HOA CC&Rs for additional restrictions.
Primary Zoning Districts
- Min Lot
- 7,000 sq ft
- Max Height
- 26 ft
- Front Setback
- 20 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 15 ft
- Min Lot
- 4,000 sq ft per unit
- Max Height
- 35 ft
- Front Setback
- 20 ft
- Side Setback
- 5 ft
- Rear Setback
- 15 ft
- Min Lot
- None
- Max Height
- 40 ft
- Front Setback
- 15 ft
- Side Setback
- 0 ft
- Rear Setback
- 10 ft
ADU Rules in Los Lunas
- Max Size
- N/A
- Max Height
- N/A
- Rear Setback
- N/A
- Side Setback
- N/A
- Parking
- N/A
- Owner Occupancy
- N/A
- Permit Timeline
- N/A
Permit Costs & Timelines
Permit Costs & Timelines
Specific permit fee schedules for Los Lunas are available from the local planning department. Fees vary based on project type, scope, and valuation.
Check Los Lunas permit fees →