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Series Three of The Sustainable Land Development Code (SLDC) Public Review Starts October 10

Zoning and Standards

Santa Fe, NM – October 9, 2012 - Santa Fe County is in the process of developing a new land development code known as the Sustainable Land Development Code (SLDC). The SLDC contains detailed regulations to guide future growth and development in the County in accordance with the Sustainable Growth Management Plan (SGMP).

Series three will focus on Zoning and Standards. The four meeting series will start on Wednesday, October 10 at the Pojoaque Satellite Office (please see full meeting schedule below).

Comments can be submitted at any of the public meetings, electronically using the online comment form (www.santafecountynm.gov/sldc) or by filling out a comment form at any of the Satellite Offices. Residents are encouraged to submit comments through the comment form or at a public meeting to ensure they are received. Staff would also like to encourage residents to have comments submitted by Friday, October 26, 2012.

The SLDC Public Review Draft (PRD) is available to download at www.santafecountynm.gov/sldc. Reference copies are available at all of the County Community Centers, Satellite Offices and Administrative Offices. If you wish to purchase your own copy, printed copies are available for $12 or compact disks (CD) are available for $2. You may purchase printed copies and compact disks through Santa Fe County Growth Management Department by contacting Melissa Holmes at (505) 995-2717 or msholmes@santafecountynm.gov.

BCC public hearings for adoption will not take place until the public comment process is complete.

Series 3: Zoning and Standards

All meetings are from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Community members can meet one-on one with staff from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. A facilitated discussion will begin at 6 p.m.

Pojoaque Satellite Office (in the Pojoaque Pueblo Plaza)

5 West Gutierrez, Suite 9

Wednesday, October 10

Nancy Rodriguez Center

1 Prairie Dog Loop

Thursday October 11

Galisteo Community Center (next to the Galisteo Fire Station)

39 Avenida Vieja

Tuesday, October 16

Edgewood Senior Center

114 Quail Trail

Thursday, October 18

For more information on open houses or obtaining a copy of the SLDC visit www.santafecountynm.gov/sldcor contact Melissa Holmes (505) 995-2717 or msholmes@santafecountynm.gov.