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Santa Fe’s Land Development Code Update​


What is the Land Development Code Update? What is its relevance to the City of Santa Fe?

The City of Santa Fe is updating its Land Development Code (LDC), also known as Chapter 14, in the City's Code of Ordinances. They have hired a Denver consulting firm, Clarion, to assist with the code updates.

The Land Development Code governs land use in Santa Fe. This key document defines parameters for zoning and density, establishes processes for granting exceptions/variances to land use designations and zoning, outlines the historic districts, and sets design standards for historic preservation.

The LDC update has the potential to greatly impact how Santa Fe looks and feels in the future. The Old Santa Fe Association will provide input to the city and to the consultant to ensure that historic preservation concerns are recognized, respected and addressed.

Supporters of historic preservation are encouraged to fill out an initial survey as the update processes enters Phase 1, where the consulting group will do "code hygiene." Phase 1 will remove contradictions in the code and streamline some processes already in place. Updates to the code are necessary as Santa Fe grows, but it could also present a risk to some protections unless citizens are engaged and aware of the processes and changes.

The next meeting, a description of Phases and adding your email for notifications is on the city’s LDC update website.

What's new with the LDC update?
In September 2023, the City released a Code Assessment Report (pdf) and hosted several public meetings on the report. You can view the slideshow from those meetings.

Is OSFA engaged in the update process?
Yes. The Old Santa Fe Association is represented on both the Citizen Advisory Working Group (CAWG) and the Technical Advisory working Group (TAWG). See all working group participants here.

​How can the public participate in the Land Development Code update?
You can (and should) provide your input, comments and questions on an interactive version of the Code Assessment Report (interactive).

​Past Events

Code Assessment Presentation (Slideshow)
Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 6 to 8 pm
Santa Fe Public Library, Southside Branch

Code Assessment Presentation (Slideshow)
Thursday, September 21, 2023, 6 to 8 pm
City Hall, 200 Lincoln Avenue

LDC Launch Presentation (Slideshow)
Monday, April 10, 6 to 8 pm
Santa Fe Convention Center

Resources and Links 

General LDC Resources
  • Land Development Code Update Website
  • ​Membership on Advisory Committees 
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September 2023 Code Assessment Update
  • Slideshow Summary of Assessment Report
  • PDF of Assessment Report (Sept. 2023)
  • Detailed Review Table​

Archived Resources
  • OSFA Survey Guide (April 2023)
    Available on request
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