Albuquerque Zoning Decisions: February 2026

In February 2026, Albuquerque held 3 public meetings covering zoning matters. 9 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (33% approval rate), 6 denied.

Zoning Decisions This Month

Duplexes Permissive in R-1 Zones (Floor Amendment 2)

Denied.

Amendment to make duplexes permissive in R-1 zone districts citywide, reinstating EPC recommended language. Sponsored by Councilors Fiebelkorn and Rogers.

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Townhomes in R-1 Zones (Floor Amendment 3)

Denied.

Amendment to allow townhomes (capped at 3 units) as permissive use in R-1 districts, reinstating EPC language. Sponsored by Councilors Fiebelkorn and Rogers.

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Neighborhood Bodegas/Retail (Floor Amendment 5)

Denied.

Amendment to allow small grocery stores and retail (under 3,000 sq ft) in residential zones on corner lots, reinstating EPC language for walkable neighborhood services.

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Conditional Use Bodegas (Floor Amendment Q/6)

Denied.

Alternative amendment making neighborhood grocery/retail conditional use rather than permissive, with 660-foot separation requirement between stores in residential zones.

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Light Vehicle Fueling Station Restrictions (Floor Amendment 10)

Denied.

Amendment to prohibit light vehicle fueling stations within 330 feet of residential homes due to air quality, traffic, and environmental concerns.

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Main Street Adult/Cannabis/Pawn Restrictions Removal (Floor Amendment 13)

Denied.

Amendment to remove adult entertainment, cannabis retail, and pawnshop restrictions from Main Street corridors, arguing these are legitimate small businesses.

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IDO 2025 Biannual Update (O-26-2)

Approved.

Adopted citywide text amendments to the Integrated Development Ordinance. Most EPC-recommended pro-housing provisions were stripped by LUPPS committee amendments and floor amendment attempts to restore them failed. Final bill includes cumulative impact criteria for conditional uses, extended tribal consultation periods, fence compliance changes, and lighting clarifications.

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Extended Tribal Consultation Period (Floor Amendment 12)

Approved.

Amendment extending tribal consultation period from 15 to 30 days for master development plans, site plans, subdivisions, and zoning map amendments within 660 feet of major public open space, Petroglyph National Monument, tribal land, or Northwest Mesa Escarpment overlay.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 9 recorded zoning decisions. See all Albuquerque meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-1 → R-1 (no change), Over 60% of city residential land acres at Citywide R-1 zones (EPC/Planning Department - amendments to allow duplexes and townhomes rejected)
• R-1/RT/RML → RT/MXT/MXL (proposed), Not specified acres at Major transit corridors citywide (EPC/Planning Department - legislative zoning conversions withdrawn due to state tax cap legislation failure)
• Not specified → Redesignation proposed, Not specified acres at Vidal area, North Valley (Not specified - adjacent neighborhoods opposed redesignation)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 87 instances
• residential: 26 instances
• density: 23 instances
• variance: 19 instances
• land use: 17 instances

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