County planning and zoning commission seeks four new members

Doña Ana County seeks residents to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, a seven-member board of volunteers who review land-use and development matters during twice-a-month public hearings.

Four seats are open and available on the commission and will be filled by the Doña Ana County Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on April 26. The Planning and Zoning Commission members are appointed for two-year staggered terms.

Planning and Zoning Commission meetings generally are held on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, from 9 a.m. to noon, in the Commission Chambers at the Doña Ana County Government Center, 845 N. Motel Blvd.

Matters that historically have come before the commission include variance requests to land use requirements, special use permit designations; zone changes, subdivision reviews and approvals, appeals of staff decisions, reports to the Board of County Commissioners, and recommendations related to amendments or changes to the County’s comprehensive plan and Unified Development Code.

To be considered for an open seat, please submit a letter of interest, a current résumé and three letters of reference. The application packet may be mailed or delivered to:

Eileen Garcia
Doña Ana County Community Development Department
845 N. Motel Blvd.
Las Cruces, N.M., 88007

 Alternatively, the application packet may also be e-mailed to eileeng@donaanacounty.org. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m. Friday, April 8.

 For more information about Doña Ana County, please visit www.donaanacounty.org.