Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting May 5, 2026, @ 05:30 pm

The City of Socorro Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 5, 2026, primarily addressing zoning and land use matters. Key procurement-related discussions included a rezoning request for a 14-acre property at 11580 Norloop Drive from agricultural to general mixed use to allow commercial and residential development. The commission approved the rezoning with the condition that a detailed master zoning plan be submitted and approved before any development proceeds. The applicant acknowledged the need to comply with water district requirements and development costs. Another agenda item involved a rezoning and variance request for a residential property to allow 10 dwelling units, which was ultimately denied due to concerns about density and neighborhood impact. The meeting also featured a replat approval for a 47-acre residential property and a presentation on updates to the Unified Development Code (UDC), including changes to accessory dwelling units, landscaping, buffering, and parking standards. The UDC revisions aim to clarify development standards and streamline plat reviews, potentially affecting future development and procurement activities in the city.