Sustainable Land Development Plan Update

What is the Sustainable Land Development Plan?

The Sustainable Land Development Plan (SLDP) will replace the existing 1999 Santa Fe County General Plan/Growth Management Plan. New and challenging issues today require Santa Fe County to be proactive about how we grow and shape our communities. The SLDP is a guiding document incorporating local community values, goals and strategies on how to best manage and sustainably utilize the County's limited natural, economic, and cultural resources. The SLDP is a tool that addresses the existing and future needs of communities in Santa Fe County and serves as a guide for smart growth and development for all residents and businesses in the County. The SLDP will serve as the framework for the County’s Sustainable Land Development Code.

What is the Public Participation Process for the SLDP?

The First Draft of the SLDP was presented to the County Development Review Committee on Thursday, October 1, 2009.

A printed copy of the SLDP will be available at various locations throughout the County including the County Planning and Development Services Office in the County Administrative Building, the County Satellite Offices, the Public Libraries, and other locations throughout the County. A free CD copy of the draft is available at the County Planning office or by contacting Melissa Holmes at 995-2717.

Santa Fe County will hold a series of public input study sessions throughout the County to present and review the SLDP from October 13th through October 21st. (Full schedule below.)

How and when can I make comments on the Plan?

Public comments will be recorded and addressed throughout the process. The first draft of the SLDP will be revised based on public input and comments. The County Development Review Committee (CDRC) will hold a series of public hearings on the SLDP draft and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC). The BCC will then hold at least two public hearings at the beginning of the new year for final comments and revisions.

Sustainable Land Development Plan Public Input Study Session dates and locations:

October 1st 6:00pm – CDRC Public Hearing Presentation & Roll-out of the SLDP Draft
County Commission Chambers
102 Grant Ave, Santa Fe

October 13th 6:00 PM
Pablo Roybal Multi-Purpose Facility
1574 State Road 502, Pojoaque

October 14th 6:00 PM
Santa Fe Community College Board Room
6401 Richards Avenue, Santa Fe

October 19th 6:00 PM
Edgewood Senior Center
114 Quail Trail, Edgewood

October 20th 6:00 PM
Galisteo Community Center
35 Avenida Vieja, Galisteo

November 12th 6:00pm – CDRC Public Hearing
County Commission Chambers
102 Grant Ave, Santa Fe

December 3rd 6:00pm – CDRC Public Hearing
County Commission Chambers
102 Grant Ave, Santa Fe

Download the Sustainable Development Plan Outreach Flyer »

For more information about the Santa Fe County Sustainable Land Development Plan or the upcoming public input study sessions, please contact Planning Manager, Robert Griego at 986-6215 or rgriego@santafecounty.org.

Code Rewrite documents are available upon request.