CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTIETH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. O-13-54 ENACTMENT NO. O-2013-012
SPONSORED BY: Rey Garduño
ORDINANCE
DESIGNATING PORTIONS OF THE ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL SUNPORT AS A CITY LANDMARK.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3-22-3 NMSA 1978 of the Historic District and Landmark Act, the City Council, the governing body of the City of Albuquerque, has the authority to adopt zoning districts designating certain areas as historical areas and to adopt and enforce regulations and restrictions within such districts relating to the erection, alteration and destruction of those exterior features of buildings and other structures subject to public view from any public street, way or other public place; and
WHEREAS, the authority conferred by the Historic District and Landmark Act is consistent with the authority of the City Council to amend the Zone Map for the physical development of areas within the planning and platting jurisdiction of the City as authorized by Section 3-19-3, NMSA 1978, and by the City of Albuquerque’s home rule powers; and
WHEREAS, the protection, reuse, and enhancement of significant historic buildings and districts is a goal of the Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, the property owner consents in the designation of the property as a City of Albuquerque Landmark; and
WHEREAS, the Landmarks and Urban Conservation Commission, in its advisory role on historic preservation matters, has recommended City Council approval of the landmark designation.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
HCS Pub. November 15, 2013
