Noise Ordinances in Sandoval County, NM (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Sandoval County, New Mexico.
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Barking Dogs
Sandoval County's animal code makes it unlawful for any animal to unreasonably bark, howl, or otherwise disturb the peace of nearby residents. Deputies and county animal control officers can cite the owner under Code § 4-9(c), which also bars nuisance odors from a property. Livestock are exempt, but every other pet owner faces a fine or jail time for repeat disturbances.
Sandoval County Barking Dog Nuisance Rule
Some RestrictionsSandoval County Code § 4-9(c)
(c)Animals disturbing the peace. It is unlawful for any person to allow any animal to unreasonably bark or howl or otherwise to disturb the peace and quiet of the inhabitants of the county, to keep or maintain in such a manner as to allow noxious or offensive odors to emanate from the property, and to otherwise endanger the health and welfare of the inhabitants of the county. The provisions of ...
Decibel Limits
Sandoval County caps sand and gravel mining noise at 70 dBA next to homes, schools, churches and offices and 75 dBA near industrial or undeveloped land, measured at the mine property line under the Sound and Vibration Mitigation Performance Standards.
Sandoval County Sand and Gravel Mine Noise Limits
Some RestrictionsSandoval County Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance § 10(1)(F)(2)(i)(2)(b)-(e)
A sand and gravel mining operation shall not cause or allow the emission of any sound from any property-line-noise-source (impulse or continuous) which exceeds the allowable A-weighted sound levels specified in the following table when measured at any point: Residential, Single-Family, Mobile Homes 70 dBA; Residential, Multi-family 70 dBA; Schools, Churches, Hospitals, Nursing Homes 70 dBA; Off...
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