How are community facilities, such as parks, fire and police substations, and schools incorporated into development proposals?
• Answer: All development proposals are distributed for review to various entities, particularly, the city’s Facilities and Emergency Services departments and the Las Cruces Public Schools. Those reviews determine the demand and level of service for the facilities and associated infrastructure, based on the proposed development scenario and the impacts adjacent areas may have on the overall demand for such facilities. In many instances the specificity of a master plan does not lend itself to the determination of specific needs and specific levels of service, particularly for a long term build-out. With this in mind, the preliminary plat review process becomes an important step in securing the related facilities and infrastructure as development progresses. When it is determined that additional community facilities are needed, it is feasible to amend a master plan. • Question: How are significant natural features evaluated? • Answer: The city encourages the preservation of arroyos in th
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- Where can I get information about the planning and funding process for public facilities such as schools, parks, libraries, police substations, fire stations, utilities and communications facilities?
- If they don belong to the RMA, how will the new residents contribute to the development and upkeep of the community facilities, parks and roads they use?
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