Public Notice Requirement in the IDO

The Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) requires public notice before submitting an application for many types of development. 

The IDO also requires meetings for some types of development, some of which are required before submitting an application.

See:

• Pre-application Review
• Pre-submittal Tribal Meeting
• Post-submittal Facilitated Meeting

IDO Table 6-1-1 establishes:

• the type of public notice required for each type of application.
• the type of meeting required or available for some applications.
• the decision-making body for each type of application.
• whether a public hearing is required for each type of application.

It is the responsibility of people receiving the public notice to follow-up to get more information about a project. Once an application is received by the City, it becomes public record, and anyone can review application materials through ABQ-PLAN. The public notice will provide information about what applications will be submitted and when.

• See Boards and Commissions for agendas and meeting materials.
• Contact the Planning Department at [email protected] or call 505-924-3857 (choose Option 1) and ask to speak to the case planner associated with the relevant decision-making body for more information.

Published Notice

Planning staff submits a legal ad that is published in the Albuquerque Journal.

• See the relevant Board or Commission for an "Application & Hearing Schedule," which indicates when this ad is submitted.

Web Posting

Application materials are posted online through ABQ-PLAN. Cases that require a public hearing are listed on agendas for the relevant decision-maker prior to the hearing.

• Decisions Requiring a Public Hearing
  • See agenda for the relevant Board or Commission
• Administrative Decisions
  • Use the InfoConnect Map to search for the address and application type and click on the link to the case
  • See "Attachments" in the relevant case on ABQ-PLAN

Public Hearing Information

For applications that require a decision-maker to conduct a hearing per IDO Table 6-1-1, applicants must contact Planning staff to get the Zoom meeting information (links and phone numbers) that must be included in all notices (email, mail, and sign posting).

• For Zoning Hearing Examiner (ZHE) applications email [email protected]
• For Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) applications, contact [email protected]
• For Landmarks Commission (LC) applications, contact [email protected]
• For Development Hearing Officer (DHO) applications, contact Development Services Division ([email protected]) 
• You can also call 505-924-3860 and select the option for "Boards, Commissions, and ZHE signs"

Posted Signs

For applications that require posted signs per IDO Table 6-1-1, the applicant must sign a posting agreement with the application. AFTER the application has been accepted as complete, the applicant must come to the Planning Department (Plaza del Sol, 600 2nd Street) during normal business hours to pick up a sign and then post it on the subject property.

• Administrative decisions: Zoning Counter (east side of the ground floor)
• DHO decisions: Development Review Services (west side of the ground floor)
• EPC / LC / ZHE decisions: Urban Design & Development (3rd floor reception desk)
  • As of 10/18/2024: For EPC signs, make an appointment to pick up your sign to make sure someone is ready to help you!
  • Example: EPC Sign
  • Instructions for sign posting

See also IDO §14-16-6-4(J)(4).

Emailed and Mailed Notice

For applications that require mailed or emailed notice per IDO Table 6-1-1, the applicant must send them to the required recipients BEFORE submitting an application to the City. The applicant will be required to provide proof of notification in their application.

• Email notice: See IDO §14-16-6-4(J)(2)
• Mailed notice: See IDO §14-16-6-4(J)(3)

Names & Addresses for Required Recipients

Applicants obtain names and addresses of the required recipients of the public notice as follows:

• Emailed Notice to Neighborhood Association and Coalition Representatives:
  • Fill out this Public Notice Inquiry Sheet.
• Emailed and Mailed Notice to Tribal Representatives for Archaeological Certificate only:
  • Email [email protected] to request the contact list for tribal representatives.
  • Email AND certified mail is required to all tribal representatives on the contact list.
• Mailed Notice to Property Owners:
  • Apply for "Pre-Application Review - Mailing List for Property Owners within 100 feet" on ABQ-PLAN
  • You will need the following information:
    
    • Address
    • Legal description of the property (lot/block/subdivision)
    • Zone Atlas page with the property marked
    • Type of application that will be submitted per IDO Table 6-1-1
  • Need help? Email [email protected]

Required Notice Forms

Applicants must use the Notice Form checklist AND the relevant Notice Form for notice to property owners or neighborhood associations/coalitions. Use Acrobat Reader (free to download) to fill these forms out electronically.

• Notice Checklist Form

Email Notice to Neighborhood Associations/Coalitions:

• Administrative Decisions
• Decisions Requiring a Public Hearing
  • Use this version for applications decided by the ZHE:
    • Conditional Use
    • Expansion of a Nonconforming Use or Structure
    • Variance - ZHE
  • Use this version for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
• Policy Decisions

Email and Mailed Notice to Tribal Representatives

• Archaeological Certificate

Mailed Notice to Property Owners:

• Administrative Decisions
  
  • Use this version for Temporary Use Permit and Temporary Window Wrap Permit
  • Use this version for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
• Decisions Requiring a Public Hearing
  • Use this version for applications decided by the ZHE.
  • Use this version for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
• Policy Decisions

The following are the required notice forms for specific application types from IDO Table 6-1-1 that require Mail or Email Notice, along with recommended attachments.

• See more information about Attachments below.
• See Sample Attachments below.

Attachments

The forms above specify required attachments. Providing detailed information about the future development helps people determine whether they need to send comments to address any concerns or testify at the public meeting or hearing (if applicable) or whether they are satisfied that the project does not pose any concerns.

If you include attachments to an email, PDFs and small file sizes are best. If too large to attach, you can also upload them to a website or a cloud-storage site where they can be accessed and downloaded.

• Zone Atlas page with the property outlined (or a Site Location Map or Google Map)
  • Visit AGIS zone atlas grid map to locate the Zone Atlas page that contains your project.
  • Download the corresponding Zone Atlas page.
  • Mark up the map to clearly identify the project site.
• Address Report

Sample Attachments

Aerial image with the site identified. Label surrounding roads to provide context.

Zone Atlas Page with the site identified. Include Address.

General Site Layout. Provide full sheet if necessary to show details.

Conceptual elevation

 Conceptual landscaping plan