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Socorro planners say Pecan Valley parcels removed from ETJ; residents press to keep Tres Caballos closed
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard that parcels including Pecan Valley were removed from the City of Socorro's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) after a petition, meaning future subdivision approvals will go to the county. Residents urged the city to help vacate and close Tres Caballos to preserve neighborhood safety.
The City of Socorro Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 17 discussed the removal of parcels, including Pecan Valley Estates, from the city's extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) after a petition and city council action. Staff told commissioners the petition satisfied state thresholds and city council approved the removal, leaving the affected parcels under county jurisdiction for future subdivision approvals.
Commissioners and staff said the change means the county's subdivision rules and permitting processes will now govern those lands, limiting the city's role in rezoning and permitting. A staff member said the state recently changed laws to streamline ETJ removal applications, noting that a complete application with verified signatures is sent to city council and, if valid, is scheduled for hearing and approval. "They changed the laws," a…
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