The City of Las Cruces has proposed enacting a SmartCode in the downtown area. If approved by City Council, this proposed Code would replace the existing Central Business District and Main Street Overlay.
The Community Development Department is initiating a 30-day public comment period for the proposed SmartCode. The comment period will be March 2, through March 31. In addition, staff will be arranging public input meetings during this period.
A city release states the benefits for downtown of the proposed SmartCode are:
• Balance development flexibility with predictability for adjoining property owners.
• Encourage a mix of uses within a compact, walkable urban setting.
• Blend a more urban downtown environment with adjoining historic neighborhoods.
• Enhance and preserve historic elements of downtown.
Submit your written comments to Andy Hume, Downtown Coordinator, at ahume@las-cruces.org, or Community Development, PO Box 20000, Las Cruces, NM, 88004.
Information from the city of Las Cruces