Sustainable Land Development Code

Santa Fe County is in the process of developing a new land development code known as the Sustainable Land Development Code (SLDC). The SLDC contains detailed regulations to guide future growth and development in the County in accordance with the Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP) which was adopted in 2010.

Santa Fe County released a draft of the Sustainable Land Development Code for public review on September 10, 2012 and concluded a public comment period on October 26, 2012. During this time, hundreds of comments regarding the draft Sustainable Land Development Code have been submitted. Staff is currently evaluating where revisions to the draft Sustainable Land Development Code may be warranted in light of these comments and through the public review process.

This webpage provides an electronic copy of the September public review draft of the Sustainable Land Development Code as well as reports of all the comments that were received in the public comment period, summaries of all public meetings associated with the draft code, and key background information.

Members of the public with concerns regarding the September public review draft of the Sustainable Land Development Code may still submit comments to Santa Fe County staff by emailing sldc@santafecountynm.gov. All comments submitted after October 26, 2012 will be reviewed as time permits in the current revision process and will be considered in the next public review process and public comment period.

Members of the public interested in updates on the process of revising the Sustainable Land Development Code are encouraged to join the SLDC email distribution list by emailing msholmes@santafecountynm.gov. Joining the list will ensure that you receive all updates on the revision process and opportunities to provide input. Members of the public are also encouraged to consult the County’s record of public comments received during public review process as your comment may have been expressed by other people in the County.

Public Review Draft September 2012 (SLDC PRD 09.2012) - PDF

Preliminary Draft Zoning Map (October 2012) — PDF

Public Input:

The following documents contain public input submitted to the County. Public input will be compiled and posted on a weekly basis.

• Public Input Week 1 (September 10 - September 16)  - PDF
• Public Input Week 2 (September 17 – September 23) - PDF
• Public Input Week 3 (September 24 – September 30) - PDF
• Public Input Week 4 (October 1- October 7) - PDF
• Public Input Week 5 (October 8- October 14) - PDF
• Public Input Week 6 (October 15- October 21) - PDF
• Public Input Week 7 (October 22- October 26) - PDF

Public Meeting Summaries

To view summaries of SLDC PRP public meetings, please click on links below:

Series I: Informational Open Houses:

• Stanley Community Center, Wed., Sept. 12, 2012 - (PDF)
• Pojoaque Satellite Office, Thurs., Sept 13, 2012 - (PDF)
• Galisteo Community Center, Tues., Sept 18, 2012 - (PDF)
• La Cienega Community Center, Thurs., Sept 20, 2012 - (PDF)

Series II: Administrative, Procedures & Financing:

• Hondo Fire Station 2, Wed., Sept. 26, 2012 - (PDF)
• Nambe Community Center, Thurs., Sept. 27, 2012 - (PDF)
• Edgewood Senior Center, Tues., Oct. 2, 2012 - (PDF)
• Nancy Rodriguez Center, Thurs., Oct. 4, 2012 - (PDF)

Series III: Zoning & Standards

• Pojoaque Satellite Office, Wed., Oct. 10, 2012 - (PDF)
• Nancy Rodriguez Center, Thurs., Oct. 11, 2012- (PDF)
• Galisteo Community Center, Tues., Oct. 16, 2012- (PDF)
• Edgewood Senior Center, Thurs., Oct. 18, 2012- (PDF)

Background Information:

The following information provides an overview of the code as well as information on key topics of special interest:

• Redline Version of changes to December 2011 Chapters 1-4 (PDF)
• Archived Documents: Previous SLDC Draft Chapters 1-4 (Dec 2011) and Public Comments »
• Public Meeting Presentation 9-11-2012 (PDF)
• Information Brochure (PDF)
• Series II Informational Brochure (PDF)
  
• Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP) webpage »
• Video on Demand of BCC Study Sessions »
• Series III Informational Brochure (PDF)

Packet Material From Board of County Commissioners Study Session (10-9-2012)

• SLDC Public Review Process Report (PDF)
• SLDC Major Changes October 9, 2012 (PDF)
• Preliminary Draft Zoning Map (PDF)

Copies of the the Sustainable Land Development Code Public Review Draft (SLDC PRD)

Reference copies of the the Sustainable Land Development Code Public Review Draft (SLDC PRD) are available at all of the County Community Centers, Satellite Offices and Administrative Offices.

If you wish to purchase your own copy, printed copies are available for $12 or compact disks (CD) are available for $2. You may purchase printed copies and compact disks through Santa Fe County Growth Management Department by contacting Melissa Holmes at (505) 995-2717 or msholmes@santafecountynm.gov.

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