5 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Bernalillo County, New Mexico.
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Bernalillo County Code Chapter 30, Article IV (Noise) establishes noise regulations for unincorporated areas. State law NMSA §30-20-1 also applies — disturbing the peace is a petty misdemeanor with fines up to $500. County noise complaints handled by Bernalillo County Sheriff's Office.
Construction noise in unincorporated Bernalillo County is regulated under the county noise ordinance (Chapter 30, Art. IV) and general nuisance provisions. Building permits from County Planning & Development Services may include construction hour conditions.
Bernalillo County Animal Care Ordinance (Chapter 6, §6-47) — unlawful to allow an animal to persistently or continuously bark, howl, or make noise common to its species that disturbs the peace. Enforced by Bernalillo County Animal Care Services.
Bernalillo County has no leaf blower-specific ban. Gas-powered blowers are widely used in unincorporated areas. General noise and air quality rules apply, with extra scrutiny on fugitive dust under Albuquerque-Bernalillo County Air Quality Control Board rules.
Bernalillo County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. NMSA §30-20-1 applies.
3 cities in Bernalillo County have their own noise ordinances rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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