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 three 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.
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.
Contact Growth Management
Physical Address
100 Catron St. (Second Floor)
Santa Fe, NM 87501
Main Line: 505-986-6225
Fax: 505-986-6389
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Permit Desk Open between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Growth Management Department Director / Land Use Administrator
Penny Ellis-Green
505-986-6221
pengreen@santafecountynm.gov
Growth Management Department Deputy Director
Lisaida Archuleta
505-986-6222
lmarchuleta@santafecountynm.gov
Department Administrator
Ashley Lopez
505-995-2787
araragon@santafecountynm.gov
Building & Development Services Supervisor
Jose Larranaga
505-986-6296
joselarra@santafecountynm.gov
Building & Development Services Supervisor
John Lovato
505-986-6228
jlovato@santafecountynm.gov
Planning Manager
Brett Clavio
505-995-2775
gbclavio@santafecountynm.gov
E-911/ GIS Administrative Assistant
Socorro Ojeda
505-995-2732
sojeda@santafecountynm.gov
OTHER IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Footing Inspections (CID) (505) 827-7043
Septic Questions (EID) (505) 827-1840
Well Questions (State Engineer) (505) 827-6175
Construction Industries (505) 476-4700
City of Santa Fe Land Use (505) 955-6571