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.
Bernalillo County home occupation permits limit customer/client visits to maintain residential character. Where allowed, visits typically limited to 1 to 2 at a time. No commercial deliveries by large trucks. Parking for clients must not impact neighbors. Retail with walk-in customers universally prohibited. Service-based businesses with client visits may be allowed with limits. NM’s artisan and craft traditions may have separate market/fair provisions.
Excessive traffic complaints: permit review. Revocation for repeat violations. Cease-and-desist order.
Bernalillo County, NM
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 ...
Bernalillo County, NM
Construction noise in unincorporated Bernalillo County is regulated under the county noise ordinance (Chapter 30, Art. IV) and general nuisance provisions. B...
Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County has no leaf blower-specific ban. Gas-powered blowers are widely used in unincorporated areas. General noise and air quality rules apply, wi...
Bernalillo County, NM
Bernalillo County Code Chapter 30, Article IV (Noise) establishes noise regulations for unincorporated areas. State law NMSA §30-20-1 also applies — disturbi...
Bernalillo County, NM
Commercial vehicle parking in unincorporated Bernalillo County regulated by zoning code. Off-street loading/unloading requirements in Section 21 of Appendix ...
Bernalillo County, NM
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