PARKING BENEFIT DISTRICTS

El Paso City Code tit. 12, ch. 12.58

in effect

El Paso City Code § 12.58.010 Definitions.

12.58.010 - Definitions. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms, and phrases shall have the meaning given herein, unless more specifically defined within a specific section or paragraph of this chapter. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future tense, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The words "shall" and "will" are mandatory and "may" is permissive. Words not defined shall be given their common and ordinary meanings. "Administrative costs" means the costs incurred by the city for enforcing parking restrictions and operating and maintaining parking and street infrastructure. "Business owner" means a person who holds title to or leases property for the purpose of operating or engaging in a trade, occupation, profession or other lawful commercial activity. "City parking facility" means property that is owned or controlled by the city and that is used, wholly or partially, for off-street motor vehicle parking, including, but not limited to, a parking lot, a surface lot, or a parking garage. "Curbside parking space" means an on-street parking space located adjacent to the curb on the public right-of-way, excluding those portions of the right-of-way where the parking of any motor vehicle is prohibited. Here, public right-of-way refers to the area on, below, or above a public roadway, highway, street, or utility easement in which the city has an interest. "District" means parking benefit district. "Improvements" means, but is not limited to, public amenities and beautification that enhance the quality of life and public safety in the parking benefit district, such as: increased security, sidewalk and pedestrian walkway improvements, street furniture, street maintenance, street lights, landscaping, parking studies, parking facilities, improvements that promote walking, cycling, and the use of public transportation, wayfinding, and costs associated with the administration of the district. "Parking benefit district" means an area designated as such pursuant to this chapter in which a percentage of funds collected from paid curbside parking spaces or parking spaces in a city parking facility within the district are used to fund improvements within the district. Each particular parking benefit district is identified in Section 12.88.230 (Schedule XX) of this Code. "Recognized neighborhood association" means a neighborhood association or civic association that is registered with the city pursuant to Chapter 2.102 of this Code. "Record owner of real property" means the owner of real property as shown on the records of the tax appraisal district in the county in which the property is located. "Resident" means the owner or tenant of residential property. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018; Ord. No. 019770, § 1, 8-19-2025)

El Paso City Code § 12.58.020 Purpose of a parking benefit district.

12.58.020 - Purpose of a parking benefit district. A parking benefit district is an area designated pursuant to this chapter in which a percentage of funds collected from paid curbside parking spaces or parking spaces in a city parking facility within the district are used to fund improvements within the district. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018)

El Paso City Code § 12.58.030 Parking benefit district requirements.

12.58.030 - Parking benefit district requirements. A. A parking benefit district shall be created or dissolved by ordinance. B. Any modification to the boundaries of a district shall be by ordinance. C. Up to seventy-five percent of the funds from the paid curbside parking spaces within the district shall be set aside to pay for improvements and administrative costs within the district, with the remaining twenty-five percent reserved for parking meter maintenance, connectivity fees, and equipment upgrades. The ordinance creating the district shall specify the percentage of funds from the paid parking spaces to be allocated to improvements within the district. D. Funds from the paid parking spaces may be used in conjunction with other city funds available for improvements within the district. Authorized improvements shall be determined by ordinance by the El Paso City Council. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018; Ord. No. 019770, § 2, 8-19-2025)

El Paso City Code § 12.58.040 Application to create or modify a district.

12.58.040 - Application to create or modify a district. An application for the creation of a district may be initiated by: A. A representative of a Recognized Neighborhood Association whose boundaries are completely or partially located within the proposed district; B. A business owner, resident or property owner whose business, residence or property is located within the proposed district; C. A city council representative or a majority of city council; or D. The city manager or designee. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018)

El Paso City Code § 12.58.050 Pre-application requirements.

12.58.050 - Pre-application requirements. A. Prior to submittal of an application for the creation of a district or modification to the boundaries of an existing district, a pre-application meeting with the city manager or designee shall be required. B. Following the pre-application meeting with the city manager or designee, a pre-application community meeting shall be required. 1. The applicant shall convene a community meeting before an application for the creation of district or modification to the boundaries of an existing district is submitted to the city manager or designee. 2. Prior to the community meeting, the applicant shall coordinate with the city manager or designee to send notification of the meeting by: a. Electronic or regular mail to all recognized neighborhood associations whose boundaries are located: i. Completely or partially within the proposed district; and ii. Within 1,500 feet of the proposed district; and b. Regular mail to all: i. Record owners of real property located: 1. Completely or partially within the proposed district; and 2. Within 500 feet of the proposed district; and ii. Physical property addresses that are located: 1. Completely or partially within the proposed district; and 2. Within 500 feet of the proposed district. 3. A notice provided under subsection B.2. shall include the community meeting time, date, location, subject matter, and applicant contact information. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018)

El Paso City Code § 12.58.060 Application requirements.

12.58.060 - Application requirements. A. The city manager or designee shall establish fees and submittal requirements for an application for the creation of a district and for the modification to the boundaries of an existing district. At a minimum, the application shall include: 1. The boundaries of the proposed district or modification to the boundaries of an existing district identified by streets; 2. An explanation of the need for the proposed district or modification to the boundaries of an existing district; 3. A visual representation of the proposed block faces that have paid parking spaces or that are proposed to have paid parking spaces; 4. Identification of other parking management tools that have been requested, if any; 5. Proposed improvements, in priority order, to be funded by parking space revenue; 6. A copy of the sign-in sheets from the pre-application community meeting; and 7. If a vote on the application occurred at the pre-application community meeting, the results of the vote. B. The city manager or designee shall not accept an application unless the application is complete and the application fee has been paid. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018; Ord. No. 019770, § 3, 8-19-2025)

El Paso City Code § 12.58.070 Application review.

12.58.070 - Application review. A. The city manager or designee shall review each application for the creation of a district or the modification to the boundaries of an existing district submitted under Section 12.58.060. B. If the proposed district is located within the boundaries of a parking management district, a redevelopment authority, a tax increment reinvestment zone, or similar entity, the city manager or designee shall submit the application for comment by the entity. C. The city council shall consider an ordinance for the creation of the proposed district or modification to the boundaries to an existing district after a complete application is filed and comment by applicable entities as referenced in subsection B. has been received. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018)

El Paso City Code § 12.58.080 Parking benefit district advisory committee.

12.58.080 - Parking benefit district advisory committee. A. If an advisory committee is created, it shall be created by ordinance at the time the parking benefit district is created or any time thereafter. B. For each district, a parking benefit district advisory committee may be appointed to make recommendations to the city council on issues relating to the district, including: potential projects to be funded with revenue generated from the district and the timing and order of such projects. The El Paso City Council shall have final approval authority over all recommendations made by the committee. C. If created, the committee shall adopt the uniform bylaws enumerated for all committees, in addition to any specific duties listed in the ordinance. D. Members and chair. The committee shall consist of five regular members. 1. The members shall consist of business owners, property owners and residents whose business, property, or residence is located within the district or within 1,500 feet of the district; or a representative of a recognized neighborhood association registered pursuant to Chapter 2.102 of the El Paso City Code whose boundaries are completely or partially located within the proposed district or is within 1,500 feet of the proposed district; and are at least 18 years of age. 2. The members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. 3. The mayor shall designate the committee chair from among the regular members of the committee. 4. At the first meeting of the committee, the regular members shall elect a vice chair who shall perform duties of the chair when the chair is absent or unable to perform such duties. E. Meetings. The committee shall be limited to quarterly meetings. (Ord. No. 18761, § 1, 3-6-2018; Ord. No. 019770, § 4, 8-19-2025)

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=TIT12VETR_CH12.58PABEDIFetched: 10/28/2026