What does a specific Zoning Designation, such as R-1, M-3, or SU-2 mean?
You can perform an Exact Address Query to obtain the zoning designation for a specific address or parcel. The City of Albuquerque’s Planning Department maintains all zoning information. • Here’s a simple list of Zoning designations. • For a precise legal descriptions of zoning designations, visit the City of Albuquerque Zoning Designations. The definitions are in Chapter 14 (Zoning), Article 16 (Zoning Code), Part 1 (General Provisions), number 5 (Definitions). So 14-16-1-5. Within that they are in Part 2: Zoning Districts – about half way down If the documentation is not clear, or does not contain the information you seek, you will need to contact the Planning Office directly: Deborah Nason, Public Information Officer Phone: (505) 924-3860 Email: dnason@cabq.
