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Eddy County staff move to remove 300-foot exemption in nuisance-vegetation ordinance; public hearing set for April

Eddy County Commission · March 10, 2026
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Summary

County fire and code staff recommended removing a provision that exempted nuisance-vegetation enforcement for occupied structures on lots greater than three acres; commissioners directed staff to place the amended ordinance on the April agenda for a public hearing with 14 days' notice.

Eddy County staff told commissioners on March 10 they recommend removing the sentence in the county nuisance-vegetation ordinance that exempted properties larger than three acres from enforcement within 300 feet of occupied structures.

A Fire and Rescue official presented the change as a public-safety measure, saying the county needs authority to identify properties…

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