The City has committed to continually improving the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) through a Biennial Update process.
The Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) will review proposed changes at a hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 8:40 a.m. See details below.
EPC may accept simple statements of support or opposition if submitted by Sunday, October 26 at 9 a.m. under the 48-hour rule [EPC Rules of Conduct Article III.2.E.iv] via the EPC Comment Portal. Other comments need to be made verbally at the hearing. Comments including new evidence will be collected for subsequent hearings in the review and decision process.
To review proposed changes, please visit:
- Spreadsheet of Proposed Changes - Citywide
- EPC Redline Exhibit
- Council Amendments
- Mayor Amendments
- Legislative Zoning Conversions
For more information:
- Join staff for Presentations about Proposed Changes
- See Pre-EPC Changes Proposed by Planning Staff
Proposed Council Amendments
Councilors submitted proposed amdnements for EPC consideration at a special hearing on October 28, 2025. Item # below refers to the Spreadsheet of Proposed Changes - Citywide.
- Councilor Bassan - A - Infrastructure [Item #C-1]
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - B - Duplex [Item #C-2]
- Councilor Rogers – Townhouse [Item #C-3]
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - ADU [Item #C-4]
- Councilor Rogers – Safe Outdoor Space [Item #C-5]
- Review a comparison of Proposed Safe Outdoor Space Amendments
- Councilor Fiebelkorn – Safe Outdoor Space [Item #C-6]
- Review a comparison of Proposed Safe Outdoor Space Amendments
- Councilor Rogers - Bodega [Item #C-7]
- Review a comparison of Proposed Bodega / Tienditas Amendments
- Councilor Fiebelkorn – Overnight Shelter [Item #C-8]
- Councilor Baca – Contextual Standards [Item #C-9]
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - ADU Parking [Item #C-10]
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - Parking Maximums [Item #C-11]
- Review a comparison of Proposed Parking Amendments
- Councilor Fiebelkorn – Off-street Parking Minimums [Item #C-12]
- Review a comparison of Proposed Parking Amendments
Proposed Mayor Amendments
The Mayor submitted proposed amdnements for EPC consideration at a special hearing on October 28, 2025. Item # below refers to the Spreadsheet of Proposed Changes - Citywide.
- Mayor Amendment - Safe Outdoor Space [M-1]
- Review a comparison of Proposed Safe Outdoor Space Amendments
- Mayor Amendment - Bodega [M-2]
- Review a comparison of Proposed Bodega / Tienditas Amendments
- Mayor Amendements - Character Protection Overlay (CPO) Zones and Historic Protection Overlay (HPO) Zones [M-3] - See Redline Exhibit
Hearings
The City's official review/decision process has three steps, each of which includes opportunities for hearings and public comments:
- Step 1: Environmental Planning Commission (EPC)
- Step 2: City Council's Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee
- Step 3: City Council
Planning staff has submitted proposed changes to the EPC to consider at a public hearing on Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 8:40 am.
Planning staff presented proposed changes at a study session on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at the end of EPC's regular hearing.
- For the Zoom link, agenda, and meeting materials, visit the EPC webpage.
Post-EPC Submittal
Planning staff will host study sessions for the public prior to the EPC hearing in October.
- Meetings will be held on Zoom.
- Attend by phone: 1 669 444 9171 US
- Meeting ID: 841 0361 355
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Date |
Time |
Topic |
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Mon, October 6 |
5:30 – 7:00 pm |
Public Review |
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Wed, October 8 |
12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Q& A with Staff |
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Tues, October 14 |
12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Public Review |
Public Review Presentations
ABQ Housing Info
Anti-displacement Toolbox
The City of Albuquerque Planning Department created this Anti-Displacement Toolbox in response to community concerns about losing housing, jobs, and businesses as a result of new development and redevelopment.