About the Planning Department
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 the 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.
- View and/or download a PDF of the IDO.
- Visit the Interactive IDO webpage.
- See the IDO Zoning Map.
Did You Know?
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.
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.
- Follow us on Facebook
- Sign up for the Urban Design and Development e-newsletter
- Learn more about the IDO.
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