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City staff introduces draft Unified Development Code; stakeholder review, public comments scheduled
Summary
Staff introduced the draft Unified Development Code chapter on zoning, highlighting new districts (R2A, OSP, HPOD), updated dimensional standards, and rules covering warehousing, tiny homes and mixed-use, and announced a stakeholder meeting and adoption schedule.
City planning staff introduced a draft Unified Development Code (UDC) chapter to the Planning and Zoning Commission on April 7, outlining proposed zoning-district changes and a schedule for public review and adoption.
Victoria Chavez of Able City summarized the zoning chapter and key changes, including the introduction of new districts such as R2A (urban residential), OSP (open space and parks) and a historic-preservation overlay (HPOD). The draft also proposes updated dimensional standards, permitted-use tables that address warehousing and industrial-commercial mixed-use (ICMUD), and allowances or pathways for smaller/‘tiny’ homes under specified conditions.
Staff outlined the review and adoption timeline: additional commission review on April 21, a stakeholder meeting with developers on April 22, a final commission adoption hearing planned May 19, and a city-council introduction slated for May 21. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about setbacks, lot sizes for higher densities, what types of commercial and warehousing uses would be permitted and how the UDC would replace the existing code.
Why it matters: The UDC will replace and consolidate much of the city’s land‑use code, set new dimensional and use standards for housing and commercial activity, and affect future permitting, affordable‑housing options and warehousing siting across Socorro.
What happens next: Staff asked commissioners to review the draft sections and offer written comments; a stakeholder session and additional commission hearings are scheduled before the draft is forwarded to city council.
