Los Ranchos planners create 'Core Commercial' zone, ban most drive‑throughs and restrict outdoor storage; send VC height question to trustees

Nov 12, 2025

The Planning & Zoning Commission approved text and map changes that establish a Core Commercial (CC) zone, prohibit most food/drink drive‑throughs, bar outdoor storage within 18 feet of Fourth Street, and recommended the Board pursue quasi‑judicial review of certain Village Center (VC) entitlements (including a 26‑ft height preference if development agreements do not proceed).

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The Village of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque Planning & Zoning Commission on Nov. 12 approved a set of linked text and map amendments that create a new Core Commercial (CC) zoning district and change the official map to convert selected Village Center (VC) parcels to CC.

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