Utility easements on platted lots.
El Paso City Code § 19.14.030
in effect19.14.030 - Utility easements on platted lots.
A. Side of Platted Lots. Side lot easements are discouraged and shall be allowed only where severe topographic constraints exist or the easements are necessary to serve the property or adjacent property. If one or more utilities must be located at the side of platted lots, an easement shall be designated as prescribed below:
1. The easement shall be a minimum of ten feet in width or as specified by the utility provider utilizing the easement and shall be located entirely within the boundaries of one lot.
2. The property owner whose property is subject to such easement shall be responsible for its maintenance and shall keep it free and clear of any permanent building or structure with the exception of fencing. No building permits shall be issued to place any building or other improvement on, over, or within such easement, in whole or part.
(Ord. 16882 § 2 (part), 2008)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT19SUDEPL_ART2SUST_CH19.14UTGE_19.14.030UTEAPLLOFetched: 10/28/2026