Home businesses in unincorporated Bernalillo County must comply with the county zoning code (Appendix A). County business registration required through Planning & Development Services. Zoning districts determine what commercial activities are permitted in residential areas.
Bernalillo County zoning permits home occupations in residential zones. A business registration and/or home occupation permit is typically required. The business must be secondary to residential use. Common conditions: no external signage, no on-site employees, limited customer visits, no hazardous materials. NM Cottage Food Sales Law (NMSA §25-7D-1) allows home-prepared food sales up to $35,000/year. Artisan markets are culturally significant in NM and may have separate rules.
Operating without permit: cease-and-desist order. Fines $50 to $500 per day. Business registration penalties apply.
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 ...
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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 — disturbi...
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