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Albuquerque council narrows appeal rules, eases multifamily development near transit in contentious IDO overhaul
Summary
The City Council voted 7-2 to amend the Integrated Development Ordinance, tightening who can appeal land-use decisions and allowing more multifamily development and higher buildings near major transit and Main Street corridors. The measure drew hours of public comment and multiple amendments before passage.
The Albuquerque City Council voted 7-2 to approve ordinance O-2469, a package of amendments to the city’s Integrated Development Ordinance (IDO) that changes who may appeal land-use decisions, clarifies the council’s authority to amend the IDO, and loosens some restrictions to encourage multifamily housing near transit corridors.
The changes include a new petition requirement for neighborhood associations to obtain standing for appeals (a signed majority of property owners within the two-block/660-foot notice area), a provision that would hold appellants financially responsible for appellees’ legal costs if the appeal fails, and language to allow multifamily development and relax height limits near premium transit and Main Street corridors. Councilor Brook Lewis sponsored the measure.
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