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Sheds, garages and other accessory structures in Artesia

In the A-1, R-1 and M-R zones, Artesia limits satellite antennas over 1 meter across to 10 feet, with 10-foot rear and side setbacks.

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Key points

  • Satellite antennas: In the A-1, R-1 and M-R zones, Artesia limits satellite antennas over 1 meter across to 10 feet, with 10-foot rear and side setbacks.

Each rule below links to the section of the Artesia Municipal Code it was read from, with the code text one click away (checked October 2026). General information, not legal advice.

What Artesia's code says

Artesia code What Artesia's code adds
Maximum height
  • No more than 10 feet tall in total, mounted on the ground, not on a roof.
    Applies: Satellite antennas larger than 1 meter (about 39 inches) across in the A-1, R-1 or M-R Zone.
    § 9-2.903 · code text
    For a satellite antenna that is greater than one meter (approximately 39 inches) in diameter, it shall be ground mounted, not be located on the roof of the principal structure or accessory residential structure, and shall not exceed a total height of 10 feet.
Size or lot coverage
  • No more than 12 feet across.
    Applies: Satellite antennas and roof-mounted air conditioning, heating, cooling or similar equipment, in all zones.
    § 9-2.903 · code text
    The maximum diameter of the structure or equipment shall be 12 feet.
Side and rear setback
  • At least 10 feet from the rear lot line.
    Applies: Satellite antennas in the A-1, R-1 or M-R Zone.
    § 9-2.903 · code text
    (A) Minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 feet;
  • At least 10 feet from the interior side lot line.
    Applies: Satellite antennas in the A-1, R-1 or M-R Zone.
    § 9-2.903 · code text
    (B) Minimum interior side yard setback shall be 10 feet;

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In the A-1, R-1 and M-R zones, Artesia limits satellite antennas over 1 meter across to 10 feet, with 10-foot rear and side setbacks.

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