Landscaping Rules in Sandoval County, NM (2026)

1 rule for unincorporated Sandoval County, New Mexico.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Sandoval County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Weed Ordinances

Sandoval County has no maximum weed or grass height. Instead, weeds, briars or brush on a property are only unlawful once they become hazardous or injurious to public health, or obstruct pedestrian or vehicular traffic, under the chapter 14 nuisance article.

Sandoval County Weeds and Brush Nuisance Rule

Light Restrictions

Sandoval County Code § 14-28(b)(3)

It shall be unlawful for any person to permit in or about his premises weeds, briars, brush, or any other solid waste to become in any way hazardous or injurious to public health or to obstruct pedestrian and vehicular traffic.

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