Joint PHZSD Commission and PHCA Online Meeting Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 6:00 P.M.
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COMMISSIONERS: DENISE BAKER, KYM FLECK, ELIZABETH HALEY, PETE RESER,
PHSZD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: ELIZABETH HALEY, KYM FLECK, PETER RESER, THERESA LARSON
Public Meeting Agenda (Continuation of Posted items from January 29, 2026, February 5, 2026)
Call to Order; Roll Call by the Commissioners to establish a Quorum. Â
Roll Call by PHSZD Executive Committee
Introductions and summary of the rolls of each organization and the reason for the meeting
Proceed with a vote to approve PHCA 2026 Executive Committee Slate. (Nominations for offices will also be accepted from the floor)
Introduction of the 2026 Update of the Code of Comprehensive Zoning Ordinances of the Paradise Hills Special Zoning District.
Introduction of Update to all Sections of the PHSZD Zoning Code. The Update does not change existing Zone Classifications, the Area of Zone Subdistricts, or Zone Use.
The update aligns the PHSZD Zoning Code with current New Mexico Laws and Zoning Statutes. Over time, the New Mexico Legislature and courts set new rules that changed zoning laws. The 2009 Code was 78 pages and gave the Commission broad decision-making power. The new Code is about 400 pages because it gives more detailed criteria for planning decisions and development technical requirements.
The 2026 Code has seven parts, and there are more sections in the Code now. These include rules for liquor, tobacco, cannabis sales, and new permit types. The new Code is easier to read, with more defined terms. It uses a step-by-step numbering system, giving each subtopic its own number for easy reference.
The Commission organized the rules into seven parts.
Division I lists what powers the Commission has.
Division II now contains all definitions. These help enforce rules and explain words from state laws, including those for cannabis, and technical terms from fields like engineering and law. Some definitions are repeated in other sections for clarity.
Division III covers how land is developed. This includes saving water, holding back stormwater, traffic and road rules, and making sure there are enough parking spaces. It also deals with problems like too much light, noise, and trash. Many rules try to keep nearby properties from being harmed by adjacent new developments.
Division IV covers rules for residential properties (R-1 and R-2,) mixed-use and multifamily projects, or need a master-planned site or special zoning. This includes small guest houses and group homes. These rules help new or previously not allowed uses fit in without disturbing nearby properties.
Division V includes the Commercial Base Zones and other commercial areas that allow mixed uses or need a master-planned site or special zoning. Division VI covers special land uses like parks, protecting local culture, community land trusts, and sites governed by other entities: Institutional (INS) and Unclassified Lands (UCL).
 Division VII, Administration and Enforcement, shifts from land uses to how these areas are governed, and has expanded significantly.
Section 38: Nuisance, Abatement and Enforcement meets District Court criteria for a complaint process, court assessments, fines, and enforcement.
Section 41: Appeals to District Court covers requirements for appeals beyond the internal review (Administrative Rehearing) conducted by the Commission.
Non-conforming Properties, Administration, Changes to the Zone Map and Ordinances, and Zone Verification for Licensure are new or expanded Sections.
 The 2026 Code has a guide (the Appendix) that explains procedures instead of listing rules. It gives references from New Mexico and Bernalillo County Technical Guides and includes a Commissioner’s handbook.Â
Commissioner Comments and Questions
Public Comments are limited to eight minutes each. Please direct your questions to the Chair. The Chair may direct the answer to other Commissioners. Repeated questions will be noted for the record but the answers may have been given.
Closing statements by the Commissioners.
Adjourn to the next meeting.
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The PHSZD Commission is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Online MTG of the PHSZD Commission and Paradise Hills Civic Association
Time: Feb 19, 2026 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
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