2513 4th Street NW front-yard fence variance appeal (AC-26-03)
Albuquerque
Description
A beef jerky manufacturing business sought a 2-foot-10-inch variance for a 5-foot-10-inch front fence, citing crime and homelessness; the council upheld the hearing officer's recommendation and denied the appeal, while noting the applicant can build compliant side-yard or setback fencing.
Impact summary
The City Council denied it on Apr 20, 2026.
The property owner must use permitted alternatives — side-yard fencing or a 5-foot fence set back 10 feet with landscaping.
Applicant
- Name
- Matthew Cunningham
- Address
- 2513 4th Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Apr 20, 2026.
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