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
- See Presentations about Proposed Changes
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] - EPC Recommendation of Approval with Conditions
- 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) - COMPLETE
- Step 2: City Council's Land Use, Planning, and Zoning (LUPZ) Committee - PENDING
- Step 3: City Council
EPC voted to recommend APPROVAL of the proposed amendments to the 2025 IDO Update on November 20, 2025.
Planning staff will revise the Redline Exhibit to reflect EPC's recommendations to send to Council for review and decision.
- For the Notice of Decision and a summary of recommendations, visit the EPC webpage.
EPC Submittal
Planning staff hosted study sessions for the public prior to the EPC hearing in October.
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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
- ABQ Region Housing Needs Assessment (2024)
- Pew Charitable Trusts, New Mexico's Housing Shortage Presentation (3/12/2025)
- Pew Charitable Trusts, Co-living and Affordability in ABQ (8/5/2025)
- Housing Equity Needs Assessment Report (2022)
- Harvard's Opportunity Insights - The Geography of Upward Mobility in ABQ (2019)
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.