**IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING VOICE INSPECTIONS & PERMITS SYSTEM (VIPS)**

Mission
The Land Use Department addresses the land use needs and concerns for our citizens by providing prompt and accurate service, enforcing laws and policies adopted by the City of Santa Fe, and by encouraging the input of neighbors and those affected by our efforts.

Click here for an Overview of the Department

Frequently Asked Questions
The FAQs page contains a variety of information for property owners, builders or developers.

Research & Mapping, Zoning, Floodplains
This service allows you to create a map by either choosing a location or address and customizing it to show the features desired. You can also find out such information as Zoning, Overlays, FEMA Floodplain Information, Addressing, etc. By clicking on the link provided, you will be redirected to the Interactive Mapping Service. 
How To Create a Map
Inter-Active Mapping Service (IMS) 

Residential Rainwater Harvesting Pilot Project

Information on the Residential Rainwater Harvesting Pilot Project

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For more information on rain water harvesting, click on the link below for the document Roof Reliant Landscaping by the Office of the State Engineer. 
Click here for Roof Reliant Landscaping

The Land Use Department has issued Infrastructure Completion Policy that explains the construction process starting with signed mylars through final close-out. The policy became effective on July 1, 2008. Click here to retrieve the Policy and be redirected to the Technical Review Division, Development Review.

Walk-in hours for construction permits & zoning questions are Mondays: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM; and Fridays, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM. 

Walk-in hours for drainage, escarpment, floodplain information, grading, landscaping & terrain management are on Tuesdays from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and Thursdays from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. 
More information

When you arrive please remember to sign in at the front counter. Walk-in's are on a first- come; first-serve basis. Thank you!

The ADA Advisory Bulletin provides guidance as to how the city and state rules are applied for sidewalk, crosswalks, curb and gutter. The policy is periodically updated. Click here to retrieve the policy and be redirected to the Technical Review Division, Development Review.

Impact Fees are used to respond to the increasing demand for capital improvements that are related to the actual impact of new development.
Impact Fees Ordinance Effective July 1, 2008
Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan 2007-2012