Sketch Plat

The Planning Department offers "Sketch Plats" to review subdivision requests, waivers, or vacations of easements/public rights-of-way prior to application. During a Sketch Plat, the Development Facilitation Team (DFT) can give information and feedback about the feasibility of a specific request or any considerations that applicants should keep in mind as they prepare their applications. Applicants will receive written comments that they can discuss at a meeting with DFT staff should they (applicants) elect to have a meeting with DFT staff.

The Integrated Development Ordinance requires a pre-application meeting for major subdivisions. See Table 6-1-1 for "Subdivision of Land - Major."

Applying for a Sketch Plat

The Sketch Plat process involves applying for a Sketch Plat through ABQ-PLAN. 

• Zone Atlas page that includes the project site
• A brief letter describing what the applicant wants to do
• A scaled drawing of the proposed subdivision plat and site sketch showing existing conditions
• The application fee of $50

*Are you stuck in a process? The Planning Department now has two Navigators to help point you in the right direction. You can reach our Navigators, Renee Zamora and Annette Ortiz at [email protected].