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Commission continues UDC review as members press for clearer density rules and ADU guidance

City of Socorro Planning and Zoning Commission · May 6, 2026
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Summary

Staff and consultants continued review of the Unified Development Code draft, highlighting proposed rules for accessory dwelling units, landscaping buffers, parking standards and plat reviews; commissioners urged clearer formulas for infill density and asked for clearer public comment deadlines before adoption.

The Planning & Zoning Commission continued its review of a draft Unified Development Code (UDC), with Victoria Chavez of Able City outlining proposed changes designed to consolidate standards, modernize design rules and address recurring issues in the code.

Chavez said the draft expands and clarifies rules for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), including an 800‑square‑foot cap by default (or 50% of the primary structure up to a 1,200‑square‑foot maximum), owner‑occupancy requirements recorded with the…

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