Zoning Hearing Examiner
The Zoning Hearing Examiner
Robert Lucero, Zoning Hearing Examiner
Function
The Zoning Hearing Examiner (ZHE) conducts monthly quasi-judicial public hearings regarding special exceptions to the Integrated Development Ordinance.
A special exception allows a property to develop in a way that is different from what the zoning of the property allows. Special exceptions include variances, conditional uses, and expansions of nonconforming uses or structures. After a special exception is filed, all interested parties are given the opportunity to participate in a public hearing. All requests are given due consideration.
The Zoning Hearing Examiner will render a determination of approval, approval with conditions, or denial within 15 days after the close of the public hearing. Determinations can be appealed to City Council through the Land Use Hearing Officer.
How to Apply for a Special Exception
- ZHE Application Instructions
- ZHE Application
- ZHE Pre-Application Meeting (required for a Conditional Use approval)
- ZHE Public Noticing Requirements
General Meeting Information
The Zoning Hearing Examiner hosts hearings on the third Tuesday of each month in the Plaza del Sol hearing room at 600 2nd NW in downtown Albuquerque. Hearings begin promptly at 9 a.m.
- Zoning Hearing Examiner Agendas, Action Sheets & Notices of Decision
- 2019 Zoning Hearing Examiner Hearing Calendar (Effective date: May 13, 2019)
- 2020 Zoning Hearing Examiner Hearing Calendar (Effective date: January 24, 2020)
Notice: Free 2-hour parking for Plaza del Sol customers is available on the north side of the building at 600 Second Street NW. This parking lot is monitored by Parking Services - vehicles in the lot for more than 2 hours are subject to fines and or/towing.
Notices
Updated Zoning Hearing Examiner Rules of Procedure
The Planning Department's Online Services System is expanding. 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 updates.
How-to Resources
- Neighborhood Meeting Requirement
- Pre-application Review Team (PRT) Meetings
- Revising a Site Plan (Replacement, Amendments, Variances, Deviations, and Waivers)
Staff Contact
For questions or more information, call Suzie Sanchez, ZHE Administrative Assistant at (505) 924-3894.