The City has committed to continually improving the Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) through a Biennial Update 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:
- Follow the Review / Decision Process
- Join staff for Presentations about Proposed Changes
- See Pre-EPC Changes Proposed by Planning Staff
Proposed Council Amendments
Councilors submitted proposed amendments for EPC consideration. Item # below refers to the Spreadsheet of Proposed Changes - Citywide.
- Councilor Bassan - A - Infrastructure [Item #C-1] - EPC Recommendation of Approval with Conditions
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - B - Duplex [Item #C-2] - EPC Recommendation of Approval with Conditions
- Councilor Rogers – Townhouse [Item #C-3] - EPC Recommendation of Approval
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - ADU [Item #C-4] - EPC Recommendation of Approval with Conditions
- Councilor Rogers – Safe Outdoor Space [Item #C-5] - EPC Recommendation of Approval with Conditions
- Review a comparison of Proposed Safe Outdoor Space Amendments
- Councilor Fiebelkorn – Safe Outdoor Space [Item #C-6] - Generally approved through approval of Item #C-5
- Review a comparison of Proposed Safe Outdoor Space Amendments
- Councilor Rogers - Bodega [Item #C-7] - Generally approved through approval of #M-2
- Review a comparison of Proposed Bodega / Tienditas Amendments
- Councilor Fiebelkorn – Overnight Shelter [Item #C-8] - Not recommended for approval
- Councilor Baca – Contextual Standards [Item #C-9] - Not recommended for approval
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - ADU Parking [Item #C-10] - Not recommended for approval
- Councilor Fiebelkorn - Parking Maximums [Item #C-11] - Not recommended for approval (although the intent approved through staff proposed amendments recommended for approval)
- Review a comparison of Proposed Parking Amendments
- Councilor Fiebelkorn – Off-street Parking Minimums [Item #C-12] - Needs further discussion
- 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] - Generally approved through approval of Item #C-5
- Review a comparison of Proposed Safe Outdoor Space Amendments
- Mayor Amendment - Bodega [M-2] - Approved
- Review a comparison of Proposed Bodega / Tienditas Amendments
- Mayor Amendements - Character Protection Overlay (CPO) Zones and Historic Protection Overlay (HPO) Zones [M-3] - Not approved
- 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
EPC is expected to vote on the proposed amendments to the 2025 IDO Updtae on Thursday, November 20 at 8:40 am.
- Submit written comments by Wednesday, November 5 at 9 a.m. to be considered in the staff report.
- Written comments submitted by Tuesday, November 11 at 9 a.m. will be forwarded to the EPC with the staff report.
EPC held the first public hearing on October 28, 2025 at 8:40 am and voted to continue the case to November 20, 2025..
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, meeting materials, and Notices of Decision, 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.