Governing Body Study Session — Tue, Sep 8, 2026 · 2.a Code Enforcement
9/4/2026 1 Enforcement Division City of Santa Fe, NM Presentation to the Governing Body Division Mission Protect health, safety, and welfare through business licensing, zoning, code compliance, and short-term rental enforcement. 1 2 9/4/2026 2 Core Responsibilities Code Compliance Business Licensing Business Zoning Verification + Inspections Short-Term Rentals Education & Voluntary Compliance Enforcement Actions Proactive & Reactive Enforcement Proactive: inspections, outreach, compliance reviews. Reactive: complaint investigations, violations, hearings. 3 4 9/4/2026 3 Team Supervisor: Vidal Garcia Manager: Jason Sena Ordinance Enforcement Specialists: - Ronald Jimenez - Andres Romero - Michael Michuta - Matthew Moya - Carl Krings Zoning Inspector: - Juan Bustamante Business License Office: - Jenna Borrego - Victoria Martinez Business Licensing • Review applications • Verify zoning • Coordinate inspections • Investigate unlicensed businesses 5 6 ... t l ~ 9/4/2026 4 Business Zoning • Verify permitted uses • Investigate unauthorized uses • Ensure compliance with Land Development Code Short-Term Rentals Permit compliance Inspections Complaint response Neighborhood protections 7 8 9/4/2026 5 Code Compliance Private Property maintenance Illegal signage Home occupations Nuisance investigations Nuisance Outdoor Lighting Santa Fe Smoke Free Ordinance Working Together Collaboration with Fire, Building, Planning, City Attorney, Police, Constituent Services, Economic Development, and State regulatory agencies. 9 10 9/4/2026 6 Historic Preservation + Archaeological Resources Compliance with Historic Districts + Archaeological Ordinances Respond to constituent complaints Monitor unauthorized alterations/work Issue “Stop Work” orders + Citations Signage in the Historic Districts Building Construction Code Compliance and Terrain Management Compliance with Building Codes and Chapter 14 of Land Use Ordinance Respond to constituent complaints Monitor unauthorized alterations/work Issue “Stop Work” orders + Citations Research, Research, Research! 11 12 I 9 ir-.. 6) " 9 - I 7 I 9 ir-.. 6) " w_J ' L _J 9/4/2026 7 Thank You Questions 13