Planning Department
The Planning Department Front Counter is the first source of information and advice regarding development requests. The counter is staffed full-time by three planners with the Land Development Coordination division. They respond to walk-in and phone requests.
The Front Counter also provides access to the City's Geographic Information System (AGIS). Front counter staff outline processes involved in specific development requests. Required steps for development within each of the 42 sector development plans are also explained. If additional information is needed, an applicant may be referred to a pre-application meeting or to another City agency.
The Front Counter accepts applications for subdivision activity within the city. Submission of public hearing items before the Environmental Planning Commission (EPC) are also taken at the front counter, along with site development plan amendments (which meet administrative review), and appeals to the Board of Appeals (BOA), EPC, and the City Council.
For information on proposed legislation and building permit data, check out Timely Topics. For information on Fiscal Year 2006 Planning projects, click here.
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APS School Facility Fee Frequently Asked Questions
What is the School Facility Fee?
A school facility fee must be paid to the Albuquerque Public Schools for any person(s) applying for a building permit for construction of a new single or multi-family residential building(s) on lots platted within the City of Albuquerque after October 31, 2006. These fees will help with the construction and maintenance of new and existing schools within the APS district.
Whom does it affect?
The school facility fee applies to new residential construction for single-family houses, apartments, condominiums, townhouses, etc. This does not affect permits for non-residential commercial properties (office, retail, etc), additions, or renovations. For single or multi-family residential lots platted after October 31, 2006, you will have to pay a school facility fee for each residential unit being constructed. For single or multi-family residential lots platted on or before October 31, 2006, you will be exempt from the school facility fee. Note: If you are exempt, you will still have to obtain the School Facility Fee Payment Acknowledgement form (which will reflect your exemption of payment) for each building permit application.
The front counter is located
on the west side of the 2nd Floor (Ground Level) of Plaza del Sol at 600
2nd St NW 87102, and is open during regular business hours Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact Building Permit Section at 924-3962 or Planning Reception at (505) 924-3860. The fax number
for the front counter is (505)924-3864.