Growth Management / Land Use

Mission Statement

To preserve the character of our existing communities and unique rural landscapes; guide future growth and development through effective planning, zoning, data analysis, permitting and enforcement; make available meaningful choices in terms of alternative living environments and life styles and preserve resources for future generations; And to address the needs and concerns of our citizens while ensuring their quality of life.

The Growth Management Department consists of four divisions:

Building and Development Services 
The Building and Development Services Division provides services such as zoning, subdivisions, lot splits, development permits for building, business registrations, code enforcement, hydrology, terrain management, special-use permits, and utility allocation to County citizens.

• Development (Building) Permit Packets
• Code Enforcement

Planning Division
The Planning Division practices a multi-faceted approach for sustainable growth management and planning with specific focus on the following topics:

• Community and District Planning
• Affordable Housing Initiatives
• Transfer of Development Rights Program and Bank
• Capital Improvements Planning
• Food system development
• Open Space/Trails/Parks Initiatives
• Transportation Planning/ADA

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Division acquires, manages, interprets, analyzes and maps geographic data to ensure the county and the public can make better decisions. The GIS Division also includes the E-911 Addressing Section that is responsible for providing correct addressing to support emergency response services within Santa Fe County.

• GIS Division
• E911/Rural Addressing