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About the Planning Department

Planning Department Mission Statement:
The Plaza del Sol Building houses the City of Albuquerque Planning Department as well as several other City departments and divisions.

The mission of the City of Albuquerque Planning Department is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of our community. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Albuquerqueans by facilitating transparent, orderly, sustainable, and strategically-placed development.

To achieve this mission, the Planning Department creates and implements long-term growth strategies that seek to preserve and protect our city’s rich culture, heritage, natural and human resources, and important assets through community-driven land use approaches.

We staff several boards and commissions including, but not limited to:

Important Notices

Planning offices at Plaza del Sol (600 2nd St. NW) are currently open to the public for business; however, the vast majority of services provided by the Planning Department are accessible online. We highly encourage people needing individual attention to schedule an appointment with the respective division to ensure availability and help reduce the customer’s wait time. You can do this by calling our main number at 505-924-3860.

Update to Site Plan Checklist

PNM has requested that all electric lines and poles be noted on the Utility Plan that is required for any Site Plan (DRB or EPC). The Site Plan Checklist has been updated to add this requirement and is available checklist is available here as well as available in hard copy at the One Stop Shop/Plaza del Sol building.

Integrated Development Ordinance

The Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) is the City's zoning code. The IDO is updated every year, so see the links below for the most recent document.

Coming Soon: Online Services System

The Planning Department’s Online Services System is expanding! Coming soon, the Development Review Board, Environmental Planning Commission, Zoning Hearing Examiner, and the Landmarks Commission will join other services currently available on the system.

The new online system will allow you to fill out your application, submit required documents, track application progress and pay application fees from any computer or mobile device. Check back for more details.

Did You Know?

Graphic for the Did You Know? educational series for the Planning Department.

Ever wonder if that little DIY construction project you were planning for your home needs a permit (raising the wall in your yard, installing a patio cover, etc.)? Want to learn more about home construction resources available to you?

The Planning Department's Building Safety Division can help.

We offer a wide range of resources to help you navigate through the building codes and required permitting process.

Learn more at our Homeowner's How-To Guide.

News

Stay up-to-date on the latest news from the Planning Department.

Follow us on social media or sign up for updates via the electronic newsletter for the ABC-Z Project.

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Events & Workshops

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