Albuquerque Zoning Decisions: April 2026

In April 2026, Albuquerque held 2 public meetings covering zoning matters. 4 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 3 approved (75% approval rate), 1 denied. Activity was down 18% compared to March (88 activity items across 2 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Fence Variance Appeal Denied (ACO-3)

Denied.

Council upheld ZHE denial of variance for 5'10" perimeter fence at 2513 4th Street NW (beef jerky manufacturing facility). Applicant argued crime and homeless activity constituted special circumstances; LUHO rejected all arguments.

See the vote tally and conditions for this decision →

Capital Program IDOH Rate Ordinance (O-3)

Approved.

Established 2.75% baseline indirect overhead rate for GO bonds and state capital outlay, with requirements for annual audits by Office of Internal Audit, prohibition on additional administrative fees beyond calculated IDOH, and transparency reporting requirements. Multiple amendments adopted including audit requirements and prohibition on charging fees outside calculated rate.

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Manta Space LIDA Economic Development Agreement (O-19)

Approved.

Approved Local Economic Development Act incentives for Manta Space Inc., an Atlanta-based satellite power technology company relocating headquarters and manufacturing to Albuquerque. Project promises 186 jobs with average salary of $180,000 - highest wages ever presented to state JTIP board. State contributing $2.5 million, city contributing $500,000.

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LUHO Appeal Cost Criteria Amendment (O-10)

Approved.

Amended IDO section 14-16-6-4 to define criteria for awarding appeal costs in land use hearings, adding five factors for LUHO to consider including conduct of parties and reasonableness of claims.

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Zoning Changes

• MXM → MXM (variance requested) at 237 Wyoming Blvd NE (Dalia Solis)

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 23 instances
• zoning: 8 instances
• residential: 6 instances
• land use: 4 instances
• commercial: 4 instances

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