Tijeras enforces weed abatement. NM Noxious Weed Law applies statewide. Fire prevention concerns drive enforcement in arid areas.
Tijeras 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.
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Tijeras regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound amplification permits available for events. NMSA §30-20-1 applies.
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Tijeras does not have a specific construction hours ordinance. All building requires Planning and Zoning Commission approval per §26-67. Construction noise i...
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Tijeras Animal Control Ordinance (Ord. No. 32, 1984) prohibits animals running at large. Nuisance barking is addressed under the animal ordinance and general...
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The Village of Tijeras addresses noise under general nuisance provisions in its Code of Ordinances and state law NMSA §30-20-1 (disturbing the peace). Unreas...
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Tijeras zoning code restricts commercial activity in residential zones (R-1, R-2). Commercial Business Zones (CB-1, CB-2) accommodate commercial vehicles. Bu...
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Tijeras Chapter 22 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs parking on village roads. NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353) apply. The village's rural ch...
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