Rio Arriba County Planning & Zoning Department
The Planning and Zoning Department is responsible for overseeing the orderly and appropriate development and use of land within the jurisdiction of Rio Arriba County while serving to protect the health, safety, and economic well-being of the residents of the County.
Ordinance No. 2022-04: An Ordinance Regulating Commercial Cannabis Activities in Rio Arriba County
Passed 3/29/22: View Ordinance Here
UPCOMING EVENTS
Planning & Zoning Committee
Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 1:30 PM
Commission Chambers
149 State Rd. 162
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
NOTICE: it is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted by the Rio Arriba County
Planning and Zoning Committee, to consider a request by applicant Barbara Jackson of La Joya Gardens LLC
for a Conditional Use Permit on June 7, 2023. The applicant is seeking approval from Rio Arriba County for an
outdoor cannabis grow. The proposed grow is to be located at 135 County Rd 51 in Velarde, New Mexico.
Applicant: Barbara Jackson of La Joya Gardens LLC
Request: Conditional Use Permit C023-002 Outdoor Cannabis Grow
Site Location: 135 County Road 51 Velarde NM, 87582
Parcel Number: 1051131527245
The public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 1:30 pm in the Commission Chambers
at 149 State Road 162 Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575. Public comments may also be heard by submitting a written
public comment to the Rio Arriba County Planning and Zoning Department at 1122 Industrial Park Rd.
Espanola, NM 87532.
NOTICE: is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted by the Rio Arriba County Planning and
Zoning Committee, to consider a request by Hempridge Farms LLC, applicant Rodney Barreras, for a
Conditional Use Permit on June 7, 2023. The applicant is seeking approval from Rio Arriba County for an
outdoor Cannabis grow. The proposed grow is to be located at 16690b Hwy 84/64 in Chama, New Mexico
87520
Applicant: Hempridge Farms LLC
Request: Conditional use permit C023-004 Outdoor Cannabis Grow
Site Location: 16690B Hwy 84/64 Chama, NM 87520
Parcel: 1018177070425
The public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 1:30 pm in the Commission Chambers
at 149 State Road 162 Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575. Public comments may also be heard by submitting a written
request to the Rio Arriba County Planning and Zoning Department 1122 Industrial Park Rd. Espanola, NM
87532.
NOTICE
NOTICE: is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be conducted by the Rio Arriba County Planning and
Zoning Committee, to consider a request by applicant Lynn Herberger of Irie Herbs LLC for a Conditional Use
Permit on June 7, 2023. The applicant is seeking approval from Rio Arriba County for an outdoor Cannabis
grow. The proposed grow is to be located at 56A County Road 65 in Dixon, New Mexico.
Applicant: Lynn Herberger of Irie Herbs LLC
Request: Conditional Use Permit C023-003 Outdoor Cannabis Grow
Site Location: 56A County Road 65 Dixon, NM 87527
Parcel Number: 1057134271282
The public hearing has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 1:30pm in the Commission Chambers
at 149 State Road 162, Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575. Public comment may also be heard by submitting a written
request to the Rio Arriba County Planning and Zoning Department 1122 Industrial Park Rd. Espanola, NM
87532.
PROOF OF PHYSICAL ADDRESS: ADDRESS VERIFICATION
May be required of residents by the US Postal Service, New Mexico Motor Vehicle Department, utilities, and mortgage lenders. To request an address verification call 505-753-7774 or email us.
(Note: Every habitable dwelling in the County must have an account with the North Central Solid Waste Authority NCSWA.)
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PERMITTING REQUIRED BY RIO ARRIBA COUNTY (In accordance to Rio Arriba County Design and Development Regulation System Ordinance 2012-001):
Development/Demolition Permits (not limited to):
-New Utility service/meter relocation/service upgrade
-Accessory structures(CID and pre-assembled)
***For questions or additional information please call 505-753-7774.
Business Licenses:
-Home occupation business license
-Liquor license
***For questions or additional information please contact Gianna Hamilton at 505-753-7774 or at ghamilton@rio-arriba.org.
Large Scale Development/ Special Projects:
-Multi-Family Development (Apartments, Condos)
-Film
-Conditional Use Permits (CUP)
-Road Signs and Post Replacement
***For questions or additional information please call 505-753-7774
Commercial Development:
-Cellular tower/tower collocation
-Retail, Class II Development, and other commercial development
All structural development or grading will be reviewed with current floodplain data available to the county.
Fines may be charged if development begins before a permit is issued. Please contact us prior to construction, placement, or a change of land use.
ADDRESSING
LA Loma Vista Cemetery contact Angel Garcia at 505-753-7774.
La Lomas Vista Cemetery Application
New Cemetery Information Sheet
FILE A COMPLAINT To report a suspected zoning violation, please complete and submit this form to the Planning and Zoning Department, with the suspected violation.
Please click here to submit your complaint form by email, or call 505-753-7774.
APPOINTMENTS Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are currently closed to the public. Please call 505-753-7774 for general information or to schedule an appointment with staff.
PLAT REVIEW
Please call for plat review at 505-753-7774
LAND-USE APPLICATIONS: May be subject to a Public Hearing process. Depending on the class of application, there are three bodies that hold public hearings in which the application may be reviewed.
Administrative Public Hearing may be scheduled at any time by the Director.
The planning and Zoning Committee, an advisory committee will review applications and typically meet on the first Wednesday of each month.
The Board of County Commission, will make final decisions on applications and typically meets on the last Thursday of each month. (meeting dates subject to change with public notice)
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PUBLIC HEARINGS: Will be held before The Planning & Zoning Committee, Board of County Commissioners, or Administrative Hearing Officer when scheduled.
P&Z Committee Meeting: All scheduled Planning and Zoning meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month in Espanola Complex or Tierra Amarilla Complex.
Board of County Commission meetings: Are held each and every Last Tuesday of the month, (some meeting dates may change with proper notice).
Written Notice of Appeal: An appeal of a decision made by the Administrative Hearing Officer or the P & Z Committee shall be received by submiting a written notice of appeal to the Planning and Zoning Department within 15 days from the date the decision was issued. A BOCC decision may be appealed in District Court.
PLANNING AND ZONING STAFF:
Lou Baker, AICP-Planning & Zoning Director
Gianna Hamilton, Assistant Planner
Edward P. Archuleta, Assistant Planner
Mario Gurule, Code Enforcement Officer
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ESPAÑOLA OFFICE:
1122 Industrial Park Rd
Española, NM 87532
Phone: 505-753-7774
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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TIERRA AMARILLA OFFICE:
PO Box 127
Tierra Amarilla, NM 87575
Phone: 575-588-7254
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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PLANNING AND ZONING FORMS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES:
Survey Plat Forms/Applications
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ADOPTED ORDINANCES AND AMENDMENTS:
Summary Subdivision Review Plat Guidlines ("Appendix P")
Ordinance No. 2012-007 click here to view
East Rio Arriba Soil & Water Conservation District Land Use Plan Click Here to View
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DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT REGULATION SYSTEM ORDINANCE NO. 2012-001
(“Yellow Book”) click here to view
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