Rules for ZIP Code 87122
Albuquerque, NM · Bernalillo County
135 local rules on file for this area. The rules on file for this ZIP code come from Bernalillo County.
ZIP code 87122 is unincorporated Bernalillo County land, in the community of Sandia Heights: about 50% of its residents live outside any city or town, so the county's ordinances are the local rules here. County rules tend to differ from nearby cities in areas like noise enforcement, building setbacks, and animal regulations.
ZIP codes do not follow city lines. 87122 also covers:
- city of Albuquerque~50% of residents
- Sandia Heights (community)~32% of residents
Shares are estimates from 2020 Census geography. If your address is in one of these, its rules apply instead.
Each topic below links to the full ordinance breakdown with specific code sections, fine amounts, and answers to common questions. The data is sourced from the official municipal code and verified by our editorial team.
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These are the local rules that apply to ZIP code 87122 based on Bernalillo County ordinances.
Garage & Yard Sales
1 ruleFire Regulations
7 rules- Wildfire ZonesSome
- Brush ClearanceSome
- Fire Pits & Backyard FiresLight
- FireworksSignificant
- Propane StorageSome
HOA Rules
2 rules- Board GovernanceSome
- CC&R EnforcementSome
Environmental Rules
4 rulesSpecial Events & Permits
3 rules- Street Fair RulesSignificant
- Park Event PermitsSome
- Parade PermitsSome
Building Safety
8 rulesAnimal Ordinances
13 rules- Bird ProtectionSome
- Breed RestrictionsSignificant
- Dog Leash LawsSome
- Pet LimitsSome
- Exotic PetsHeavy
Trash & Recycling
7 rulesInvasive Plant Rules
1 ruleRental Property Rules
1 ruleAccessory Structures
3 rules- ADU RulesSome
- Tiny HomesSome
- Shed & Carport RulesSignificant
Parking Rules
8 rulesBusiness Licensing & Operations
5 rules- Towing CompaniesSome
- Secondhand DealersSignificant
- Adult EntertainmentSignificant
- PawnbrokersSignificant
- Tobacco Retail LicenseSome
Home Business
3 rules- Zoning & Home Occupation PermitsSome
- Home DaycareSignificant
- Customer Traffic RestrictionsSignificant
Noise Ordinances
7 rulesFence Regulations
4 rulesLandscaping Rules
6 rulesSwimming Pools & Spas
2 rulesFood Trucks & Mobile Vendors
3 rulesBuilding Setbacks & Zoning
3 rulesWater Use Rules
3 rules- Leak Reporting DutySome
- Turf Replacement RebatesSignificant
- Recycled Water RulesSome
Public Health Rules
4 rulesSidewalk & Pedestrian Rules
3 rulesRight to Farm
1 rulePublic Conduct
4 rules- Loitering RulesSome
- Public UrinationHeavy
- Skateboarding RulesSome
- Public Alcohol UseSignificant
Sign Regulations
3 rules- Freeway-Facing SignsSome
- Garage Sale SignsSome
- Digital BillboardsSignificant
Outdoor Lighting
3 rules- Billboard LightingSignificant
- Light Trespass & ShieldingSome
- Dark Sky RulesSome
Code Violation Reporting
2 rules- Common ViolationsSignificant
- How to ReportSome
Noise from Specific Sources
4 rulesImmigration Policy
1 rule- Sanctuary Policy PreemptionSignificant
Curfew Laws
2 rules- Juvenile CurfewSignificant
- Park CurfewSome
Outdoor Cooking
2 rules- BBQ & Propane RulesLight
- Smoker RulesSignificant
Homelessness & Encampment Rules
2 rules- Sit-Lie RulesSignificant
- Encampment SanitationHeavy
Cannabis Regulations
2 rules- Dispensary ZoningSome
- Buffer ZonesSome
Property Maintenance
2 rulesRental Inspections
2 rulesHistoric Preservation
1 ruleSolar Energy
1 rule- Panel PermitsSome
Filming & Production
1 rule- Location PermitsSignificant