NMSA 1978, Section 5-12-1 (2002)
Amateur radio antennas; limit on regulations.
A. Amateur radio antenna towers constructed prior to
the effective date of this section are exempted from subsequent changes in
zoning regulations by the municipality or county and may be repaired as
required.
B. A municipality or county should reasonably
accommodate amateur radio service communications by allowing antenna structures
to be erected at heights and dimensions sufficient to accommodate amateur radio
service communications, but a municipality or county may regulate amateur radio
antennas by requiring amateur radio antennas or support structures to meet
screening, setback and placement, construction and health and safety standards.
However, the regulation should constitute the minimum practicable regulation to
accomplish the local municipality's or county's purpose.
C. As used in this section, "amateur radio
antenna" means an antenna structure operated by a federally licensed
amateur radio operator for amateur radio activities and does not mean citizens
band or commercial antennas.
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