5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
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Home businesses in unincorporated Bernalillo County must comply with the county zoning code (Appendix A). County business registration required through Planning & Development Services. Zoning districts determine what commercial activities are permitted in residential areas.
Sign regulations in unincorporated Bernalillo County are governed by the county zoning code. Residential areas have restricted signage. Commercial signage is primarily allowed in commercial and industrial zones. Permits required for most signs.
Home businesses in unincorporated Bernalillo County must not alter the residential character of the area. Customer traffic must be compatible with the development area designation (Rural, Reserve, Semi-Urban, etc.). County zoning enforcement handles complaints.
The NM Homemade Food Act NMSA §25-4-1 through §25-4-10 allows sale of non-potentially-hazardous homemade foods directly to consumers with no annual revenue cap. Bernalillo County and Albuquerque permit cottage food operations as home occupations without additional local licensing.
Home daycares in Bernalillo County and Albuquerque require licensing by the NM Early Childhood Education and Care Department (ECECD) under 8.16.2 NMAC. Family Child Care Homes serve up to 6 children; Group Homes up to 12. Both are permitted uses in residential zones.
3 cities in Bernalillo County have their own home business rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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