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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant to Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter, a public hearing for the following Ordinances will be held during the Regular Council Meeting on November 10, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM or shortly thereafter:

  1. An Ordinance changing the zoning of Lot 7, Block 4, Hueco View Acres, 11368 Turner Road, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from R-3 (Residential) to A-O (Apartment/Office) and imposing a condition. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

    Subject Property: 11368 Turner Road
    Applicant: Creosote Land, LLC
    Case Number: PZRZ26-00015
     
  2. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to sign a deed and any other necessary documents to convey approximately 597 acres of land legally described as Tract 1, Section 5, Block 80, Township 1, Texas & Pacific Railway Company Surveys, in the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
     
  3. An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), to create Chapter 9.03 (Department of Code Enforcement) and subsections thereunder in the El Paso City Code relating to the creation and purpose of the Department of Code Enforcement.
     
  4. An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Article III (Enforcement) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Chapter 5.05 (Public Swimming Pool Licenses), Section 5.05.150 (Enforcement Authority), to add Code Enforcement Director, amend Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body Art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.150 to replace Environmental Services Department with Code Enforcement Department and Chapter 5.18 (Convenience Store Regulation), Section 5.18.080 to replace Code Director and Police Chief with Code Enforcement Director; the penalty as provided in Sections 2.05.160,5.10.170 and 5.18.080 of the City Code.
     
  5. An Ordinance amending Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.04 (Solid Waste Management) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 9.04.020 (Definitions) to add Director of Code Enforcement; amend Section 9.04.610 (Authority to Issue Citations) to rename and replace Code Enforcement Division with Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.08 (Junk Vehicles),  amend Section 9.08.050A (Enforcement Authority) and Section 9.08.060 (Enforcement) to add Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.10 (Mulberry Trees), Section 9.10.020 (Enforcement) to add Code Enforcement Department; Chapter 9.12 (Food and Food Handling Establishments), Section 9.12.820 (Responsibility of the Director of Public Health) to amend the heading and the Director of Public Health to the Code Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.24 (Mosquito Control), Section 9.24.040 (Enforcement) to add the Code Enforcement Department as a Department which can enforce the chapter; Section 9.24.050 (Violation-Penalty) to add the Code Enforcement Department as a Department which can enforce the chapter: Chapter 9.28 (Rat Control), Section 9.28.080 to add Code Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.48 (Public Swimming Pools and Spas), Section 9.48.040G (Definitions) to add the Code Enforcement Director; Chapter 9.50 (Public and Workplace Smoking Restrictions), Section 9.50.110A (Enforcement) to add the Code Enforcement Department; the penalty as provided in Sections 9.04.630, 9.08.070, 9.10.040, 9.12.890, 9.24.050, 9.36.100, 9.48.260, and 9.50.130.
     
  6. An Ordinance amending Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places), Chapter 13.20 (Miscellaneous Street and Sidewalk Use Regulations) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 13.20.040 (Selling Merchandise Prohibited on and near Public Right-of-Way), to add Code Enforcement Department; the penalty as provided in Section 13.20.040 of the City Code.
     
  7. An Ordinance amending Title 17 (Housing), Chapter 17.04 (Housing Adopted) of the El Paso City Code, to perform the following: Amend Section 17.04.030 (Enforcement Officer) to add Code Enforcement Department; the penalty as provided in Section 17.04.080 of the City Code.
     
  8. An Ordinance granting to Berube Enterprises, Inc. a non-exclusive franchise for waste containers on sidewalks and other City property.
     
  9. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection E (Thirty Miles Per Hour), to delete item: 2. Railroad Drive from Dyer Street to a point 0.38 Miles South of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules),12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection F (Thirty-five Miles Per Hour), to delete item: 62. Railroad Drive from Falcon Avenue to a point 200 feet North of Deer Avenue and to add item 111. Railroad Drive from Hondo Pass Drive to S Angora Loop Avenue; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and  Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection G (Forty Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 26. Railroad Drive from a point 0.38 miles south of Dyer Street to a point 0.76 miles south of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection H (Forty-five Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 6. Railroad Drive from Hondo Pass Drive Road to Falcon Avenue and to add item: 40. Railroad Drive from Fred Wilson Road to Hondo Pass Drive and to add item: 41. Railroad Drive from S Angora Loop Avenue to Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV – Speed Limits), Subsection I (Fifty Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 3. Railroad Drive from a point 200 feet North of Deer Avenue to a point 0.76 Miles South of Dyer Street; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection J (Fifty-five Miles Per Hour) to delete item: 8. Railroad Drive from Fred Wilson Road to Hondo Pass Drive. The Penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.
     
  10. An Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), Section 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection E (Thirty Miles Per Hour), to add item: 6 Wedgewood Drive from Montana Avenue to Album Avenue; and an Ordinance amending Title 12 (Vehicles and Traffic), Chapter 12.88 (Schedules), 12.88.150 (Schedules XIV - Speed Limits), Subsection F (Thirty-five Miles Per  Hour), to delete item: 16 Wedgewood Drive from Springwood Drive to Bantry Avenue and to add item: 112. Wedgewood Drive from Album Avenue to McRae Boulevard. The penalty as provided in 12.84.010 of the El Paso City Code.

Pursuant to Section 3.9B of the El Paso City Charter, a public hearing for the following Ordinance will be held during the Regular Council Meeting on November 24, 2026, beginning at 10:00 AM or shortly thereafter:

  1. An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00014, to allow for Infill Development with a reduction to the average lot width and side yard setback on the property described as the west 14 feet of Lot 26 and all of Lot 27 and the east 4 feet of Lot 28, Block 134, Third Amended Map of Highland Park Addition, 2810 Sacramento Avenue, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

    Subject Property: 2810 Sacramento Ave.
    Applicant: LFC Smart Business
    Case Number: PZST25-00014

Laura D. Prine, City Clerk

NOTICE OF ADOPTION

Notice is hereby given that, during a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 1, 2026, the Mayor has approved, and the City Council has passed the following Ordinances:

ORDINANCE 019905 An Ordinance changing the zoning of a portion of Tract 5C-8, Block 2, Ascarate, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas from C-2/sp (Commercial/special permit) to C-4/sp (Commercial/special permit). The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
Subject Property: 6375 Montana Avenue
Applicant: River Oaks Properties LTD.
Case Number: PZRZ26-00011

ORDINANCE 019906 An Ordinance vacating a Ten-Foot Utility Easement (0.012 Acres of and) located within Lot 10, Block 22, Paseos del Sol Unit Two Amending Subdivision, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.
Subject Property: 12462 Paseo Lago Dr.
Applicant: Maria Nohemi Bujanda
Case Number: SUET26-00001

ORDINANCE 019907 An Ordinance amending Title 3 (Revenue and Finance), Chapter 3.12 (Hotel Room Tax) of the El Paso City Code by amending Section 3.12.010 (Definitions) to include Short-Term Rentals within the definition of “Hotel” and to add definitions of “Short-Term Rental,” “Short-Term Rental Operator” and “Short-Term Rental Platform”; amending Section 3.12.030 (Collection of Tax) to provide for the collection and remittance of the Hotel Occupancy Tax on Short-Term Rentals; and amending Section 3.12.031 (Collection of Additional Tax- Approved Venue Project) to conform the collection of the additional venue project tax; the penalty being as provided in Section 3.12.070 of the El Paso City Code.

Notice is hereby given that, during a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 15, 2026, the Mayor has approved, and the City Council has passed the following Ordinances:

ORDINANCE 019908 An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00021, to allow for a helistop on the property described as Lots 24 through 28, Block 1, Vista Commercial Park, 12230 Pine Springs Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty being as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
Subject Property: 12230 Pine Springs Dr.
Applicant: City of El Paso
Case Number: PZST25-00021

ORDINANCE 019909 An Ordinance An Ordinance amending Title 5 (Business License and Permit Regulations), Chapter 5.10 (Tattoo and Body art Studio Registration and Artist License), Section 5.10.030 (Studio Registration Required) to specify inspection is required prior to issuance of a studio registration, Section 5.10.040 (Studio Registration Application) to add proof of an approved inspection as required information for a studio registration inspection, Section 5.10.080 (Artist License Application) to specify that artists must provide the name and address of the studio where they are employed as part of their application, Section 5.10.120 (Inspections) to further specify reasonable times at which the director of code enforcement and other authorized representatives can conduct inspections of tattoo and body art studios, Section 5.10.140 (Denial) to specify that denying entry for inspection is grounds for denial of a studio registration application; the penalty as provided in Section 5.10.180 of the City Code.

ORDINANCE 019910 An Ordinance Amending Title 15 (Public Services), Chapter 15.04 (Public Utilities Generally) to add a new Section 15.04.005 to be named "Definitions", repealing Ordinance Nos.6009 and 9759 and adding Section 15.04. 210 for purposes of codifying regulations governing communications by public utilities, their affiliates and their representatives with the City of El Paso, or any officer or employee of the City of El Paso and adding Section 15.04.220 for purposes of establishing regulations regarding notice and presentation of information to the City of El Paso by public utilities; the penalty being provided in Section 1.08.010 of the City Code.

ORDINANCE 019911 An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.60 (Flood Damage Prevention, Article IV (Administration), Subsection 18.60.140 (Designation of the Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 18.60.240 of the El Paso City Code.

ORDINANCE 019912 An Ordinance amending Title 19 (Subdivisions), Article 3 (Authority of Decision Makers), Section 19.31 (Responsible Officials), Subsection 19.31.080 (Floodplain Administrator) to amend the responsibilities. The penalty is as provided for in Section 19.42 of the El Paso City Code.

Notice is hereby given that, during a regular meeting of the City Council held on September 29, 2026, the Mayor has approved, and the City Council has passed the following Ordinances:

ORDINANCE 019913 An Ordinance authorizing the conveyance of real property owned by the City of El Paso to Double H Contracting, Inc., for the purchase price of $209,228; such real property legally described as a portion of Lot 1, Block 5, Continental Industrial Park, an addition to the City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, according to the plat thereof recorded in Volume 56, Page 59, Plat Records of El Paso County, Texas.

ORDINANCE 019914 An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST26-00006, to allow for infill development with a reduction to average lot width on the property described as Lot 4, Block 1, Sunrise Acres No.2 Replat “E”, 8009 Mitzie Ram Place, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.10.280 Infill Development of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.
Subject Property: 8009 Mitzie Ram
Applicant: Hector Isaiah Gallegos
Case Number: PZST26-00006

ORDINANCE 019915 An Ordinance amending Title 15 (Public Services)Chapter 15.12 (Water and Sewer System) to add certain definitions in Section15.12.005 (Definitions); and adding the following Sections: Section 15.12.080 (Required Disclosures) for disclosures on Commercial Solicitations relating to Water Quality, Water Safety, Water Testing, Water Treatment, or Water Filtration; Section15.12.082 (Form of Disclosure); Section 15.12.084 (Application/Exclusion), Section 15.12.086 (Violations), Section 15.12.088 (Enforcement); Penalty as provided in Section 15.12.088 of the El Paso City Code.

Notice is hereby given that, during a regular meeting of the City Council held on October 13, 2026, the Mayor has approved, and the City Council has passed the following Ordinance:

ORDINANCE 019916 An Ordinance amending El Paso City Code Title 20 (Zoning), Chapter 20.02 (General Definitions), Chapter 20.10 (Supplemental Use Regulations), Appendix A (Table of Permissible Uses) for Correctional Facility and Halfway House uses. The penalty is as provided in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code.

Laura D. Prine, City Clerk