# Santa Fe County Planning Commission Meeting  - Sep 17 2026

The Santa Fe County Planning Commission held a meeting on September 17, 2026, primarily discussing legislative amendments to the Madrid Community District overlay and a variance request related to residential density. The commission reviewed proposed changes to signage, parking, and architectural design standards in the Madrid overlay, with significant discussion on the restrictive four square foot signage limit and its potential impact on new businesses. The commission ultimately recommended approval of the amendments to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) but expressed concerns about signage regulations and requested the BCC consider these issues further. Additionally, the commission considered a variance request from Betty and Webb Garrison to allow four dwelling units on a 5-acre property in the residential fringe district. Due to complexities and ongoing compliance issues, the commission tabled the variance request to the next meeting on October 15, 2026, allowing the applicants time to consider their options. No votes were taken on the variance request. The meeting also included procedural approvals and public concerns, with no new procurement or contracting decisions discussed.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Sources
- [Santa Fe County Planning Commission Meeting  - Sep 17 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Az0I7r971vc) - Santa Fe County