Zoning Appeal Legislative Memorials

At a glance

• What: Two memorials by Lewis asking the State Legislature to change the law on zoning appeals. M-26-1 urges removal of the statutory restrictions on municipal authority to set standing requirements for zoning appeals. M-26-2 urges authority for municipalities, at their option, to direct certain zoning appeals to district court review.
• Decisions (October 5, 2026): M-26-1 passed as amended, 9-0, after Telles moved three amendments (each 9-0). M-26-2 passed as amended, 6-3, after three amendments by Telles (each 9-0). For M-26-2: Baca, Champine, Fiebelkorn, Grout, Lewis, Telles. Against: Bassan, Peña, Rogers.
• Related: Part of a cluster of zoning-appeal items from Lewis, with IDO appeal filing fees and the Neighborhood Association Recognition Ordinance. The Council also heard several zoning appeals on September 21: Solar Road Fence Permit Appeal, Yale Boulevard Overnight Shelter Appeal and Digital Billboard Conversion Appeals.

Sources

• City Council action summary, October 5, 2026: https://legistar.granicus.com/cabq/meetings/2026/10/3172_M_City_Council_26-10-05_Action_Summary.pdf

Log

2026-10-05 - City Council

M-26-1 passed as amended 9-0; M-26-2 passed as amended 6-3.

2026-09-21 - President

M-26-1 and M-26-2 introduced by Lewis and set for the October 5 Council meeting.