AC-25-05 Projecting Wall Sign Variance Appeal, 3715 Silver Ave SE
Albuquerque
Description
An appeal of the denial of a variance to allow a 66-inch projecting wall sign (30 inches over the limit) on the east wall of a building in the MX-M zone. The council rejected the hearing officer's recommendation and will hear the full appeal March 2.
Impact summary
The church can restore and re-mount its sign on the building rather than a pole; some nearby residents had opposed the sign's size and illumination.
Applicant
- Name
- Maria Gonzales (Agent)
- Address
- 3715 Silver Ave SE, Albuquerque, NMSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Mar 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council — March 16, 2026
The council adopted findings on the appeal of the Zoning Hearing Examiner's denial of a 30-inch variance for a 66-inch sign, adding conditions banning animation and 10 p.m.–7 a.m. illumination.
City Council — March 2, 2026
A church appealed the zoning hearing examiner's denial of a 30-inch variance to mount a 66-inch projecting wall sign on its Nob Hill building. The council granted the appeal 5-4 after a full hearing, with findings to be written up March 16.
City Council — February 18, 2026
An appeal of the denial of a variance to allow a 66-inch projecting wall sign (30 inches over the limit) on the east wall of a building in the MX-M zone. The council rejected the hearing officer's recommendation and will hear the full appeal March 2.
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