Santa Fe County Sets Special Meeting on Short-Term Rentals and Land Development
Santa Fe County reported that the Board of County Commissioners will convene a special meeting on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to review sweeping updates to local housing and growth rules. The session takes place in the second-floor Commission Chambers at 102 Grant Ave., Santa Fe, NM 87501, with a hybrid format allowing public access.
The agenda centers on two major presentations from the county’s Growth Management Department. Michael Vos will present proposed amendments concerning short-term rentals and business licensing regulations. Following that presentation, Alexandra Ladd will outline proposed updates to the Sustainable Land Development Code.
Sustainable Land Development Code Overhaul
The proposed land code amendments cover several high-stakes local policy issues. The changes address accessory dwelling units, traffic impact analyses, and night sky protections. They also introduce a data center moratorium alongside various other updates and clarifications.
Santa Fe County structured the session to run until 5:00 p.m. The county operates this meeting as a hybrid event, providing virtual access through Teams, Diligent Community, YouTube, and Facebook. Members of the public can find virtual connection instructions on the official Santa Fe County meeting page.
Meeting Access and Public Participation
The county notes that virtual meeting availability is not guaranteed due to potential equipment failures or internet disruptions. Residents participating online assume the risk of technical interruptions. For those attending in person or requesting accommodations such as Spanish or American Sign Language interpretation, the Santa Fe County Manager’s Office handles requests at (505) 986-6200. Further details regarding the official documents for the session are available in the Notice of and Agenda for Special BCC Meeting.
