Purpose, applicability and effect.
El Paso City Code § 19.06.010
in effect19.06.010 - Purpose, applicability and effect.
A. Purpose. The purpose of a minor plat is to simplify divisions of land under certain circumstances outlined in state law.
B. Applicability. An application for approval of a minor plat may be filed only when all of the following conditions are met:
1. The proposed division results in four or fewer lots;
2. All lots in the proposed subdivision front onto an existing public street and the construction or extension of a street or alley is not required to meet the requirements of this title or any other ordinance; and
3. The plat does not require the extension of any municipal facilities to serve any lot within the subdivision, however, right-of-way widening and easements shall be permitted as part of a minor plat.
C. Effect. Approval of a minor plat authorizes the recordation of the final plat in accordance with this title.
(Ord. 16882 § 2 (part), 2008) (Ord. No. 17236, § 27, 11-10-2009; Ord. No. 17251, § 5, 12-15-2009)
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_ART1PLPR_CH19.06MIPL_19.06.010PUAPEFFetched: 10/28/2026