Los Ranchos de Albuquerque allows livestock including horses, chickens, and other animals on residential properties. The village preserves its agricultural and equestrian character within the Albuquerque metro area. Acequia irrigation supports pastoral land use.
Los Ranchos regulates backyard poultry and livestock by zoning district. New Mexico is generally more permissive than other states for urban chickens. Residential zones may allow 6 to 15 hens with no roosters in dense areas. Coops must meet setback requirements. Sanitary conditions required. Larger livestock (goats, horses, cattle) allowed on larger lots or agricultural zones. NM’s open range law (NMSA §77-16-1) applies in rural areas - livestock need not be fenced.
Unauthorized livestock: removal order. Nuisance: $50 to $500. Roosters in prohibited areas: immediate removal.
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Los Ranchos does not have a separate construction hours ordinance. Construction noise is governed by general village nuisance provisions and state law (NMSA ...
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque enforces noise control under village ordinances and NMSA §30-20-1 (disturbing the peace). Unreasonable noise that disturbs the pea...
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Animal control in Los Ranchos is provided by Bernalillo County Animal Care Services. Persistent barking that constitutes a nuisance is addressed under county...
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Los Ranchos commercial vehicle parking is regulated through zoning. Commercial activity is primarily allowed in A-C (Agricultural-Commercial) and V-C (Villag...
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Los Ranchos driveway rules are governed by village zoning code. The rural/agricultural character of the village means less restrictive driveway parking than ...
Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, NM
Los Ranchos parking regulated under village zoning code §9.2.18 (Off-street Parking Regulations). Many village roads are narrow and rural without curbing. NM...
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