Right to Farm in Albuquerque, NM (2026)
1 verified right to farm rules for Albuquerque, New Mexico, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Agricultural Zoning Protection
Albuquerque's Integrated Development Ordinance carves out its R-A (Rural and Agricultural) zone district for lower-density housing plus limited agricultural uses on lots of a quarter acre or larger. Citywide, the General Agriculture use lets a property keep livestock and birds once the lot reaches at least 1 acre, with density and setback limits under IDO § 14-16-4-3(D)(4).
Agricultural Uses Allowed in Albuquerque's R-A Zone
Some RestrictionsAlbuquerque Integrated Development Ordinance § 14-16-2-3(A)(1); § 14-16-4-3(D)(4)
The purpose of the R-A zone district is to provide for lower density single-family residential and limited agricultural uses, generally on lots of ¼ acre or larger, as well as limited civic and institutional uses to serve the surrounding residential area. ... General Agriculture Livestock and birds are allowed, provided that the lot has an area of at least 1 acre and that all of the following s...
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