The New Mexico Construction Industries Division is responsible for reviewing your
building plans, issuing building permits, and inspections on site. Plans for buildings
in Timberlake Ranch need to first have the approval of the TRLA Architectural Committee
before sending them to the State. Most of the time the State will not look at your
plans unless you have the TRLA approval stamp first. Our fastest turn-
The New Mexico Environmental Department is responsible for the supervision of septic
tank system installations. Most local contractors will advise you about requirements
and costs. They also have developed a long-
ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE NOTICE
It is TRLA policy to submit two sets of blueprints to the Architectural/Maintenance
Committee, one of which will be retained by TRLA for future reference if necessary
and the other returned to the landowner stamped with the TRLA Architectural Seal.
After receiving TRLA approval, plans should be submitted to the Construction Industries
Division for the State of New Mexico. If you have any questions please contact TRLA
Architectural/Maintenance Committee Chairman trlaarchccr@gmail.com for further information.
We will make every effort to expedite the landowner's building permit process.
REQUEST For DESIGN APPROVAL FORM From TRLA ARCHITECTURAL COMMITTEE (PDF file, revised Feb. 2010)
NEW MEXICO CID BUILDING PERMIT GUIDE (PDF file, revised July 8, 2011)
Wildfire Risk Reduction
(Posted 5-
You may download
the complete report here in PDF format. However, be forewarned the report is 80 pages
long and an almost two megabyte file. If you don't have a fast connection it could
take awhile.
THINKING ABOUT BUILDING?
Choices, Choices, Choices-
There are many types of homes to
think about: Brick, block, wood frame, log, Deltec, dome, straw bale, adobe, metal
and modular. All of these building types are here in Timberlake. Just a reminder
here, that we do not allow trailers for a residence, as per our CC&R’s.
Do your
homework on design, type and site layout. Spend time looking at your property as
to views, access, water runoff, sunlight and where the well and septic system will
be located.
There are many good contractors in the area, ask around and get recommendations.
Understand there is a big difference between a firm bid and an estimate. A bid is
what the cost will be. An estimate is an approximate cost and can end up costing
more. Any bid should not include the word "estimate" unless it specifically spells
out what part is estimated. The contractor can ask for more money on an estimate
and might file a lien if an agreement cannot be reached
Get a clear understanding
with your contractor(s) as any changes or add on's will cost money, so chose wisely.
Remember to obtain the proper building permit(s) and get you plans approved by the
TRLA building committee, they
Choices will
be many: roof material, colors, building type, and plumbing materials (remember it
gets cold here!). Plan ahead as to size and electric requirements. Check with Continental
Divide as to transformer size and what they will want as to meter pole location,
etc. I recommend a 200 amp meter service panel as it will be expensive to go bigger
later. I like Pex for plumbing as it is forgiving in case it freezes. Try to design
your plumbing so that you can have a single drain point for ease in winterization. Go
overboard on insulation as it will make your home more comfortable and reduce heating
costs. Ask around and see what others would do different.
Plan ahead as to septic
system size (will you be expecting lots of company?) too small will cause problems.
Need
to clear your property or trim up trees? There is a burn pile for Landowners use.
Please use it as burning on your property is not recommended and you certainly do
not want to destroy the beauty here.
Wells-
Enjoy your journey and have
patience and you will end up with a home to make your dreams come true!!