Albuquerque Zoning Decisions: March 2026

In March 2026, Albuquerque held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 3 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 2 approved (67% approval rate), 1 denied. Activity was down 63% compared to February (241 activity items across 3 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

AC-26-01 Pueblo/Wisconsa EPC Appeal

Denied.

Appeal by Pueblo of Santa Clara, Pueblo Laguna, and Westside Coalition of Neighborhood Associations of EPC approval for 238-unit multifamily development at Kimmick Drive and Rosa Parks Road. LUHO found Wisconsa lacked standing; all substantive issues rejected.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Sign Variance Appeal for City on Hill Church at 3715 Silver Ave SE

Approved.

AC-25-05 granted appeal of ZHE denial for 28-inch variance to allow 66-inch projecting wall sign (exceeding 30-inch IDO limit) at church property in Granada Heights Historic District, MXM zone. Applicant Dan Miller represented the church. Findings to be adopted at March 16 meeting.

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AC-25-05 Sign Variance Findings Adoption

Approved.

Adoption of findings for Maria Gonzalez sign variance appeal at 3715 Silver Avenue SE. Amendment added conditions limiting sign illumination hours (10PM-7AM) and prohibiting moving/flashing effects.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Zoning Changes

• MXL → MXL (site plan approval), 9.5477 acres at Intersection of Kimmick Drive NW and Rosa Parks Road, south of Paseo Del Norte (Jubilee Development LLC)
• MXM → MXM (variance granted) at 3715 Silver Avenue SE (City on Hill Church / Dan Miller)

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 40 instances
• zoning: 17 instances
• residential: 6 instances
• land use: 3 instances
• subdivision: 1 instance

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 111% from February.

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