Bernalillo County enforces weed abatement. NM Noxious Weed Law applies statewide. Fire prevention concerns drive enforcement in arid areas.
Bernalillo County requires property owners to keep lots free of excessive weeds and overgrown vegetation. NMSA §3-53-1 et seq. authorizes municipal weed abatement. County weed boards enforce the statewide Noxious Weed Law. Annual weed abatement notices sent to vacant lot owners. City crews abate non-compliant properties and charge owners via lien. Fire hazard concerns drive enforcement during dry periods. Tumbleweeds (Russian thistle) are a common NM weed concern.
Notice to abate. City clears at owner’s expense ($150 to $500+). Administrative fee + property lien.
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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