Q. Is Tierra Contenta within the City
of Santa Fe?
A. Yes, the land was annexed into the City in 1985..
Q. How are subdivision covenants enforced?
A. Covenants are contractual agreements between homeowners
within a subdivision. Covenants require mutual respect and
cooperation from homeowners within that subdivision. If homeowner
cooperation and problem resolution fail, owners are free to
consult their attorneys for legal solutions.
Q. Who owns the open space within Tierra Contenta?
A. Open Space is
dedicated to the City of Santa Fe for use as trails, parks
and nature areas. The Tierra Contenta Corporation (TCC) owns
all land in future phases, some of which will be dedicated as open space. TCC allows residents to hike or
bicycle on established trails in future phases. The use of
all terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other motor vehicles is strictly
prohibited both in future phases and in land dedicated to
the City.
Q. What can be done about parking violations and
speeding?
A. The Santa Fe Police Department enforces traffic and parking
ordinances within Tierra Contenta along with the remainder
of the City.
Q. Who should I contact about construction defects
or warranty issues for my home?
A. Warranty and construction defects are the responsibility
of the homebuilder. Homeowners with unresolved issues can
contact the New Mexico Construction Industries Division (CID)
or their attorneys.
Q. Do I need to get approvals prior to buiding an
addition to my home?
A. Yes, the TCC Architectural Review Committee (ARC) will
review your plans prior to getting City approval for your
building permit. Call Peggy at TCC (471-4546) for more information.
Q. When will the commercial property be developed?
A. The first phase of Plaza Contenta has been built and the second phase, which will include the neighborhood plaza should begin construction in the last half of 2010. Other commercial land in Tierra Contenta will be developed
as the commercial land market
allows. Commercial developers and their lenders require an
adequate area population base in order to be successful with
their ventures.
Q. What development can be expected in Tierra Contenta in the future?
A. The Tierra Contenta community is just over half way along. There are expected to be about 4,000 homes when the development is completely built out. Most of the new homes will be built on the south side of the major arroyo that bisects the community.
In the SHORT TERM
- There will be a plaza at the commercial development across Jaguar Drive
- There will be a plaza built at the Southside Library.
- There will be park equipment installed on Camono Rojo across from Colonia Prisma
In the MEDIUM TERM
- There will be a connection of Jaguar Drive and Plaza Central to The Santa FE Bypass (NM 599)
- There will be commercial development in the western edges of Tierra Contenta adjacent to NM 599.
- Planning is underway for a regional park in the arroyo open space south of Jaguar Drive.
In the LONG TERM
- There will be a third neighborhood center with a plaza and another elementary school.
- Paseo del Sol (East) and Paseo del Sol (West) will be connected around Capital High School
- There will be two new connections to Cerrillps Road and Paseo del Sol.
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