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Janine (staff) told commissioners the department identified properties advertised on platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO and sent letters to owners who were not registered; staff estimated roughly 100 letters were sent and said about 65–70 property owners have since registered. Staff said many unpermitted conversions (for example, garages turned into living spaces) require building inspections to ensure they meet code before final registration.
Staff explained the sequence: an accessory dwelling or converted structure often requires a Special Use Permit (SUP) for land-use authorization; if the owner advertises a unit as a short-term rental, a separate short-term-rental registration, liability insurance and an inspection are required under the county ordinance. The county’s short-term-rental rules include limits on occupancy, noise and a required emergency contact and permit number to be posted for neighbors.
Commissioners raised implementation questions: whether the lodgers tax and registration apply to non-structural offerings such as Harvest Host or Hipcamp spots (where RVs or tents use private land). Staff said the county would review the ordinance language for tourist-lodging definitions. Commissioner Bill suggested adding a time limit to SUP approvals to allow periodic formal review; staff agreed to add UDC amendments to the department’s fall work plan and expect to return with proposals in the coming months.
Staff noted enforcement steps include outreach letters, registration follow-up by phone or email as available, building inspections for conversions and referral to code enforcement if a property fails to register or comply.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning & Zoning Commission, Regular Meeting - July 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Dona Ana County staff reported outreach and registration efforts for short-term rentals following the board's lodgers tax adoption: roughly 100 letters sent to advertised hosts, with 65–70 properties registered so far; accessory dwellings used as rentals will require SUPs and inspections.","taxTitle","Doña Ana County, New Mexico","taxId",2695,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6156426,"Commission approves accessory dwelling at Ventana View; neighbors cite concerns about short-term rentals",1943,3748000,5691000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5469952-4fefca6890a7cfae79199bee90296498&start=3748&end=5691","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5469952-4fefca6890a7cfae79199bee90296498/thumbnail_3748000.jpg","/articles/6156426/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Commission-approves-accessory-dwelling-at-Ventana-View-neighbors-cite-concerns-about-short-term-rentals","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156426-52be685fa1e7eb4dc9c49a7ea356b69c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127197&Signature=U6NHZuMgVH74qhyxkqLcpNqj-ozm5eNhWDXFmcbibZFVbM4xOanXv7EIp8albqq7s0fnROacVPGiCjQ-tsHSAViINI4JsuZ6~vLGPwI1xGMdxbyz4aTMOP44IMFtJShuzT~RIQmftb28FtU7PlvOsvMv5bQyhY4JrWsvUz6F93guZl2ud2ZGnWZwO1gWeUAQhjv98Ykv1fDUYJ4nFZy0-EqcrJ9GKUkpUfP9YdaVTe9AVqztBAh99PLPE6dzgZGGQbindXlCJJnoA-oEYlwudGLQ3DqpjnS4YCmEfjboS0JbuQthbtil2LshrCvFi3nn98KIp5QhE6Uvvhe~Cbotkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dona Ana Planning and Zoning Commission approved Special Use Permit SU25-017 to allow an accessory dwelling at 5049 Ventana View Road in the Tallahassee subdivision.
Staff presented the request and recommended approval, describing the lot as a 2.5-acre parcel in the R5L zoning district and stating that the accessory dwelling’s heated area would be within county limits. Christopher Valencia, county planner, summarized that notices were mailed and that staff found no negative reviews from flood, fire or road engineering reviewers; staff concluded the SUP complies with the Unified Development Code and recommended approval.
Applicants Chuck and Diane Blakeman spoke in support, telling the commission they moved from Denver recently, intend to live on the property and described intended uses for the casita: family visits, occasional retreats for nonprofit associates, and limited short-term rentals with management controls. Residents Diana Frye and Randy Fry, neighbors to the north, testified in opposition and expressed concerns about the cumulative effect of vacation rentals on neighborhood character, privacy and road capacity. Frye urged commissioners to consider recruitment and retention of regional talent and the effect vacation rentals may have on neighborhoods that some executives prefer to avoid.
Commissioners asked staff about the interaction of the SUP with the county’s short-term-rental regulations; staff explained the SUP is a prerequisite for an accessory dwelling and that a separate short-term-rental permit and registration process applies for operators who advertise on platforms such as Airbnb or VRBO. Staff said accessory dwellings that have been converted without permits will require building inspections and that properties operating as short-term rentals must carry liability insurance and meet county conditions.
Motion and vote: Commissioner Ranga moved to approve SU25-017; Commissioner Loehr seconded. The motion passed unanimously, 7–0. Staff said next steps include building-permit review and, if the owners pursue short-term rental use, a separate registration and inspection process under the county’s short-term-rental rules.","The commission approved SU25-017 for an accessory dwelling (casita) at 5049 Ventana View Road. Applicant said the structure will serve family and occasional retreats; neighbors opposed citing potential vacation-rental impacts. Vote was unanimous, 7–0.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6156431,"Planning commission approves large accessory dwelling on Ice Canyon Lane despite neighbor opposition",2705,857000,3562000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5469952-4fefca6890a7cfae79199bee90296498&start=857&end=3562","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5469952-4fefca6890a7cfae79199bee90296498/thumbnail_857000.jpg","/articles/6156431/Doña-Ana-County/New-Mexico/Planning-commission-approves-large-accessory-dwelling-on-Ice-Canyon-Lane-despite-neighbor-opposition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6156431-05bb194d8e7ac36582d857f9194441ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771127197&Signature=ZwyO7XPIXIw7wKRzXWa0NbjxfeT6bNeg9RysB2tEDEHfvxflFLEB4HnNmezvcp0B8S2UUfmiHiddkwRJEbvO0zRK3Ifj1S~HWA0nhXiqHjqO1YmwORtxY4-KOt0ZH7e-HDEGaogGFYlRWzy9J~g7TAAPlyrW9LNgGUQCBQdvoYMXRv2WI1tI1POwH1BdfDcnUzCx5sU5a2ukr62A8~T6v6MQmu9iI5h9wB~NIZSE47FkgJcCRPqJr8e4FkMgreP9-xSRgr7aYozedTRv8aWVUqJgtZKKgazCmC9Asz-P3-rmT344221MuU8UgodVmYIpt7pdgxD5nLt162pdXuvJOg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Dona Ana Planning and Zoning Commission on an unspecified July meeting approved Special Use Permit SU25-016 to allow an accessory dwelling on a 2.58-acre lot at 7401 Ice Canyon Lane in the Oregon Mesa Ranch subdivision.
Staff presented the application and recommended approval, saying the proposed dwelling’s heated area (1,752 square feet) is below the 1,800-square-foot threshold used in county review and that utilities would be served by Moon Gate Water with wastewater handled by a septic system. Christopher Valencia, county planner, said staff’s analysis finds the request complies with the Unified Development Code’s decisional criteria and that the parcel is outside any municipal jurisdiction.
Neighbors testified in opposition, raising three central concerns: the accessory dwelling’s total footprint (2,956 square feet including covered areas) would effectively create a second full-size residence; drainage and arroyo connections near the property could be affected; and restrictive covenants in the Oregon Mesa Ranch subdivision may prohibit a second dwelling on one lot. Neighbor Linda Goal said she worried the building could become a rental “once his parents are no longer around.” Richard Dziak said he has lived in the subdivision for 20 years and disputed staff statements about a retention pond and about property maintenance.
Applicant representative Eric Winter and owner Kenneth McKinney told the commission the accessory dwelling is intended to house the owner’s elderly parents and that a grading and drainage plan or stormwater pollution prevention plan would be prepared if required at the building-permit stage. Winter said Moon Gate Water reviewed the plan with no objections and that the site would be reviewed by the subdivision’s architectural committee.
Commission discussion focused on lot topography, the applicability of the 1,800-square-foot threshold, and flood concerns. The Dona Ana Flood Commission reviewed the case and, according to staff, expressed no formal objection to the SUP but noted that a building permit ‘‘may require a grading and drainage plan.’’ Community development staff clarified that the county’s ordinance specifies a 1,800-square-foot limit for accessory dwellings and that lot-coverage limits are not applicable in the D1L zoning district.
Motion and vote: Commissioner Lair moved to approve SU25-016; Commissioner Fisher seconded. The motion passed 5–2. Commissioners who voted yes were Lair, Odonga, Fisher, Garcia and Vice Chair Czerniak. Chair Zarges and Commissioner Acosta voted no; both cited the dwelling’s size and, in Acosta’s case, concerns about recent heavy rainfall and possible impacts to surrounding properties as reasons to deny or require further engineering review.
Staff and applicant next steps: staff indicated standard permit-level reviews remain, including building-permit checks and any required grading and drainage plans. The commission’s approval allows the applicant to proceed to building permit application and any required engineering reviews.","The Dona Ana Planning and Zoning Commission approved Special Use Permit SU25-016 to allow an accessory dwelling on a 2.58-acre parcel on Ice Canyon Lane. Staff recommended approval; neighbors raised concerns about size, drainage and covenants. The motion passed 5–2.","actionData","errors"]

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