Planning & Zoning Commission, Regular Meeting - September 24, 2026

The Doña Ana County Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on September 24, 2026, where they primarily discussed two zoning change cases related to residential development. The first case involved a zone change from D1L to D1 to allow installation of a single-wide mobile home for an elderly family member on a 2.48-acre parcel. The commission approved this change unanimously, noting it aligned with the county's comprehensive plan goals for affordable housing. The second case concerned a zone change from T2 to T3 on a 3.52-acre parcel to enable subdivision into smaller lots, potentially allowing up to eight homes. This change was also approved unanimously, with staff noting no capital expenditures would be required from the county as development costs would be borne by the property owner. Additionally, the commission discussed concerns about floodwater management and drainage infrastructure, with plans to request a future presentation from the county flood commission to address these issues. New staff introductions were made, including a new planner and planning assistant to support community development efforts.