Beginning on Friday, December 1, the City’s new contractor to oversee the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be Safety Kleen, and the new location will be at 2720 Girard NE. The hours of operation will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. To learn more, contact the Solid Waste Management Department at 505-768-2000 or visit: cabq.gov/solidwaste
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IDO 2023 Annual Update Submittal
IDO Annual Update 2023
Proposed Changes
Planning staff has submitted proposed changes to the City’s zoning code – the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) – for the 2023 IDO Annual Update to the Environmental Planning Commission as the first step in the City’s review and decision process.
This year’s update includes Citywide text amendments that are provided in a spreadsheet of all proposed changes, supporting memos by City Council, and exhibits for changes that are longer or that involve multiple sections.
This year’s update includes 3 small area text amendments:
- Design regulations for development next to the Rail Trail
- Drive-throughs allowed in Volcano Heights Urban Center
- Referral to Tribal Nations for development next to the Petroglyph National Monument and the Albuquerque Indian School Area
Review and Comment
Deadline for Comments
- Send comments by Monday, November 27 at 9 a.m. for full consideration in the staff report.
- Additional comments sent by Tuesday, December 5 at 9 am will be appended to the staff report.
- Additional comments sent by Tuesday, December 12 at 9 am will be forwarded to the EPC for consideration at the hearing (“the 48-hour rule”).
Comment Online
You can review and comment on proposed changes on the project webpage.
Written Comments
Email written comments to abctoz@cabq.gov addressed to EPC Chair Shaffer.
Participate
Pre-EPC Public Review
Planning staff will host an open house to answer questions about proposed amendments.
- Friday, November 17th, 2023
- 12:00pm – 1:30 pm
- Zoom
- Meeting ID: 913 7126 2282
- Passcode: CABQ
- (669) 444-9171
EPC Study Session
EPC will learn about the proposed amendments at a study session in December.
- Thursday, December 7th
- 8:45 am via Zoom
- Meeting materials and Zoom info will be posted here when available.
EPC Hearing
EPC will hear the proposed amendments at a public hearing in December.
- Thursday, December 14th
- 8:45 am via Zoom
- Meeting materials and Zoom info will be posted here when available.
IDO Update Public Meetings Coming Up This Week
Interested in citywide IDO Zoning Updates? Attend a public meeting to review and discuss the proposed citywide changes with Planning staff.
- Thursday, October 12, 5:30 – 7 pm via Zoom
- Friday, October 13, Noon – 1:30 pm via Zoom
- Zoom Meeting Link: Meeting ID: 913 7126 2282 / Passcode: CABQ
- To attend by phone: (669) 444-9171
Want to stay up-to-date? Follow the 2023 IDO Annual Update throughout the City’s review and decision process on the project webpage at: https://abq-zone.com/ido-annual-update-2023?mc_cid=6b5840f9dc&mc_eid=94dbcaf0ff
Comprehensive Plan Update 2023
It has been six years since the adoption of the 2017 Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan and now it’s time to give the City’s Rank 1 Plan an update. This year’s Comprehensive Plan Update will focus on the city’s progress since its original adoption, as well as bringing in new policies and actions from plans and reports that have been approved and adopted since 2017. Please visit the Comprehensive Plan website at: https://compplan.abq-zone.com/ for more information. Upcoming meetings are listed below.
- Wednesday, October 18 at 5:30 p.m., Don Newton Taylor Ranch Community Center
- Wednesday, November 1 at 5:30 p.m., Holiday Park Community Center
- Monday, November 6 at 5:30 p.m., International District Library
- Thursday, November 9 at 5:30 p.m., Alvarado Transportation Center
- Tuesday, November 14 at 5:30 p.m., Westgate Community Center
- Tuesday, November 14 at 12:00 noon via Zoom
Bernalillo County Treasurer Hosting “Your Money Matters” Outreach Events Through October and November
Bernalillo County Treasurer Nancy Bearce will visit several senior and mutigenerational centers during the “Your Money Matters” outreach tour in October and November and the public is invited! Please bring a copy of your property tax bill and any questions you have about your property taxes. To see a complete listing of dates, times and locations where the County Treasurer will be, visit: https://www.bernco.gov/treasurer/