Open space.
El Paso City Code § 20.02.648
in effect20.02.648 - Open space.
"Open space" means an area that is intended to provide light and air and is designed for either scenic or recreational purposes. Open space may include, but is not limited to, lawns, decorative planting, desert areas, foothills, walkways, active and passive recreation areas, hike and bike trails, equestrian trail nodes, picnic benches and shelters, scenic lookouts, viewing shelters, shade structures, playgrounds, fountains, river banks, swimming pools, wooded areas and water courses, and restrooms. The calculation of required open space shall not include driveways, parking lots or other surfaces designed or intended for vehicular travel or storage.
(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007) (Ord. No. 17490, § 1, 1-25-2011)
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=TIT20ZO_CH20.02GEPRDE_ARTIIDE_20.02.648OPSPFetched: 10/28/2026