Sustainable Land Development Code Hearing Officer Meeting - Oct 08 2026

At the Santa Fe County Sustainable Land Development Code Hearing Officer meeting listed for October 8, 2026, the officer considered variance case 26-5220 for Juan Garcia. The request would allow existing accessory structures—including a garage/carport and storage canopy shed—to remain in locations that do not meet the Lienega overlay’s setback standards, so they could proceed through the county permitting process. Staff recommended denial, finding the setback violations self-created and the variance criteria unmet. The applicant’s agent argued that the structures support fire access, border public land, and might be affected by proposed overlay changes; staff clarified that even if the setbacks are reduced, some portions would remain noncompliant and might need modification or removal. The hearing officer took the matter under advisement; no final decision or vote was announced. No procurement or spending activity was identified.