Food trucks in Albuquerque operate in designated vending zones and approved private lots. Distance from restaurants, schools, and parks is regulated, and some districts like Downtown and Nob Hill have special zone rules.
City of Albuquerque regulates food truck locations under ROA 1994 §13-2 and the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO §14-16-6-6). Trucks may not block sidewalks, bus stops, fire hydrants, or ADA access routes. Minimum distances vary: typically 100 feet from a brick-and-mortar restaurant entrance and 200 feet from public school grounds during school hours. Time limits on public streets are usually 4 hours per location unless at a permitted event. Vending on private property requires owner permission and the parcel must be zoned compatible (commercial or mixed-use); residential zones generally prohibit food truck vending. Designated vending zones exist in parts of Downtown, the Sunport, and special event districts. Bernalillo County unincorporated areas follow Chapter 74 zoning which restricts vending to commercial parcels. Permits for events or farmers markets are handled separately. The ABQ Special Events permit is required for food truck rallies.
Vending in restricted zone: $100 to $500 under ROA §13-2. Blocking ADA/sidewalk: immediate relocation order plus citation. Vending in residential zone: zoning violation up to $500 per day. Repeat violations: license suspension or revocation.
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