Downtown Master Plans & Code Update

The ‘Downtown Master Plans and Development Code Update’ is a two-year project initiated by Los Alamos County, starting in June 2020. The project encompasses two phases: Phase 1 will create Downtown Master Plans for both the Los Alamos and White Rock downtown areas; Phase 2 will update the County’s Chapter 16 Development Code, the County’s zoning. Both phases recognize the unique challenges that Los Alamos County faces.  The project team will develop strategies to address the economic and population growth projected for the County.

 

Phase 1 & 2 Project Tasks
Phase 1 and 2 Project Tasks
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Phase 1: Master Plans

The Downtown Master Plans (Phase 1), will establish a vision to guide the future development of the downtown areas. The plans will address the form and design of the built environment, parking, neighborhood protections, sustainability, and development density. Implementation strategies will be developed that will inform the Phase 2 code update. 

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Past Public Meetings

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Phase 2: Code Update

The Code update (Phase 2), will analyze and revise the entire Chapter 16 Development Code to increase efficiency, create greater transparency, allow desired development to occur and implement national best practices. The regulations of Chapter 16 apply to the entire County. 

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Past Public Meetings

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Upcoming Events

Code Update

Joint County Council and Planning And Zoning Commission Virtual Work Sessions

October 12, 13, 14th @ 1pm via ZOOM

LAC Chp 16 Development Code Update Office Hours

October 12, 2022 from 9:00-11:30am via ZOOM

October 13, 2022 from 9:00-11:30am via ZOOM

October 14, 2022 from 9:00-11:30am via ZOOM

10/26/22 Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing on Chapter 16

Members of the public can attend this meeting virtually on ZOOM

11/30/22 County Council Public Hearing on Chapter 16

Members of the public can attend this meeting virtually via ZOOM

Documents

Code Update

Downtown Master Plans

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Code Update

8/2/2022 Module 3 Open House @ 5:30pm on ZOOM

Downtown Master Plans