City Council, October 19, 2026
Approves City execution of Uptown Connect lease agreement (R-76), unanimous
What happened
The Albuquerque City Council adopted O-26-60, amending IDO Section 14-16-6-4(F) to codify appeal fees: $1,000 to appeal an approved development application and $300 to appeal a denial, with hardship waivers and an annual report.
- Jurisdiction
- Albuquerque, NM
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- October 19, 2026
- Decisions
- 7 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, unanimous
Free sample: decision 1 of 7
IDO amendment on appeal application fees (O-26-60)
Amends ROA 1994 Section 14-16-6-4(F) of the Integrated Development Ordinance. It codifies appeal fees: $1,000 to appeal an approved application ($925 filing fee plus a $75 notice fee) and $300 to appeal a denial ($225 plus $75). Payment is due within two business days. Fee waivers are available for hardship or for areas scoring 50 or higher on the social vulnerability index. The planning department must file an annual report. Neighborhood associations opposed the bill and the Home Builders Association supported it. Passed 5-4, with Baca, Besson, Rogers and Pena voting no.
- two-business-day payment window
- fee waiver for hardship/low income/indigent or SVI score 50+
- annual planning department report on appeals and fees
- council review within two years of effective date
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The Albuquerque City Council adopted O-26-60, amending IDO Section 14-16-6-4(F) to codify appeal fees: $1,000 to appeal an approved development application and $300 to appeal a denial, with hardship waivers and an annual report.
Key Decisions (7)
IDO amendment on appeal application fees (O-26-60)
City execution of Uptown Connect lease agreement (R-76)
LEDA project for Sickler Farms LLC (O-64)
Capital implementation program amendment (R-73)
Opioid settlement funds appropriation (O-69)
State capital outlay project dedication (R-57)
AGO Board appointment (OC-21)
Development Activity (3)
Uptown Connect transit-oriented development
Residential
Sickler Farms processing facility expansion
Industrial
Westside Indoor Sports Complex
Other
Market Signals (3)
Commercial Demand
Gross receipts tax revenue for the construction sector declined, and…
Housing Demand
The Home Builders Association estimates builders invest $13-15K in permits…
Sentiment
New asymmetric appeal fees ($925 plus notice to appeal an…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the chair, 7 councilmembers, 4 staff members, and 3 members of the public.
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