# Valencia County s P&Z Meeting 9-22-26

The Valencia County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on September 22, 2026, primarily focused on land use and zoning matters, including variance and zone change requests. A significant procurement-related discussion involved a variance request (2026-087) for a storage container placed over a well on leased property used during railroad construction. The commission debated setback requirements, flood zone regulations, and the responsibility of the contractor versus the property owners. After deliberation, the variance was approved with conditions requiring compliance with floodproofing and anchoring standards. Additionally, two zone change requests were considered: one to rezone land from rural residential to community commercial for a proposed convenience store near the University of New Mexico Valencia campus, and another to rezone agricultural preservation land to rural residential to subdivide into four residential lots. The commission approved the zone changes, emphasizing adherence to county regulations and future development plans. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were reported, but the discussions involved land use decisions that could impact future development and vendor opportunities in the county.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Sources
- [Valencia County s P&Z Meeting 9-22-26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WveBM73cHs) - Valencia County Admin & Government