Policy Database
Local Policy
Albuquerque,
New Mexico
Establishing plant height restrictions in residential and commercial zoning districts
Albuquerque, N.M., Code of Ordinances ch. 9, art. 8, § 4, 27 (2024).
Last Visited 3/31/26
Policy Summary
This law prohibits weed growth over 4″ on any unoccupied lot. Is also gives the city the authority to remove weeds when necessary, as well as levy civil vines against property owners that violate this ordinance.
State
New Mexico
Jurisdiction Name
Albuquerque
Jurisdiction Type
city
Population Size
200k-800k
Food System Topics
- Urban Agriculture
- Zoning, Planning & Land Use
