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Council approves Northern‑Rainbow specific area plan amendment to expand boundary and adjust land uses

Rio Rancho City Council · November 13, 2025
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Summary

The council approved R‑133 to expand the Northern‑Rainbow Specific Area Plan boundary (from ~236 to ~285 acres) and to update land uses and standards; planning and zoning recommended approval and applicants answered questions on access and driveway consolidation along Rainbow Boulevard.

The Rio Rancho governing body approved Resolution R‑133 to amend the Northern‑Rainbow Specific Area Plan, expanding the plan boundary and updating land‑use categories and standards.

Director of Development Services Amy Rincon explained the proposed amendment would expand the plan from approximately 236 acres to roughly 285 acres and update maps, figures and standards to reflect current conditions.…

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