# Santa Fe County Planning Commission Meeting  - Oct 15 2026

Santa Fe County Planning Commission meeting, October 15, 2026. The Commission approved Duke City Ready Mix’s conditional use permit for a portable concrete batch plant at 17747 U.S. Highway 84/285, along with an associated height variance. The approval was amended to require an environmental impact report under the County’s land-development code before the permit is recorded; the applicant agreed to complete it. Commissioners also discussed stormwater, air quality, truck traffic, the site’s proximity to a river and nearby pueblos, and the temporary nature of the five-year lease. A member of the public raised concerns about notification of neighboring pueblos. No contract awards, purchasing decisions, or budget allocations were identified.

The Commission unanimously approved three variances for a residence on a steep, constrained lot in the Santa Fe Summit subdivision. During public comment, the County Commission chair previewed proposed Sustainable Land Development Code updates, including changes intended to facilitate accessory dwelling units and multigenerational housing; those proposals are expected to come before the Planning Commission. Staff also noted that future code work could clarify when environmental reports are required. These were land-use and policy discussions, not procurement actions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 16, 2026

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- [Santa Fe County Planning Commission Meeting  - Oct 15 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3H2vZksvoyE) - Santa Fe County