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Board approves Northern Exposure preliminary plat and related variances with conditions

Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board · March 24, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to approve the Northern Exposure preliminary plat and approved one subdivision variance while staff originally recommended denial of the other; the developer said stub streets are needed to provide future utility connections and comply with fire access standards.

The Rio Rancho Planning and Zoning Board on March 24 approved the Northern Exposure preliminary plat and approved one of two related subdivision variances after staff presentations and the applicant’s explanations.

Planner Michelle Castillo presented three linked items: two subdivision-variance requests for stub streets (Arctic Avenue and Avalanche Drive) and the Northern Exposure preliminary plat for Unit 8, Block 48 (creating 72 single-family lots and multiple…

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