Application procedure.
El Paso City Code § 20.18.110
in effect20.18.110 - Application procedure.
A. Permit—Method of application. An application for a sign permit shall be made on forms as prescribed by the planning official. Such an application shall be filed with the planning division. The application shall be accompanied by any fees or bonds as specified by city council resolution. In addition to all the information required by Title 18 (Building and Construction), the application for a sign permit shall include the following:
1. Permit application—Contents. A sign permit application shall contain the location by street and number of the proposed sign structure, the PID for the property, as well as the name and address of the owner and the sign contractor or installer. One electronic copy, in a format authorized by the planning official, and three copies of the plans, fully dimensioned, shall be filed with the application, including:
a. Plot plan, fully dimensioned, showing location and dimensions of all buildings and improvements and the location of each proposed sign together with the location, setback, size and height of all existing signs on the premises/site. The street frontage shall be clearly indicated on the plan as well as the property line;
b. Elevation plan, fully dimensioned, showing height and size of each proposed sign, method of illumination and materials of construction, and if a wall sign, the exact location on the face of the building;
c. Nearest street intersections and abutting arterials;
d. Legal description of the property;
e. Zoning;
f. Written evidence that the property owner has authorized the placing of the sign(s) on the property;
g. Structural and wind load calculations;
h. Name, address and city or state sign electrical contractor license number of applicant;
i. If the proposed sign is over twenty-four feet high, the certification of an engineer licensed or registered in Texas; and
j. Structural details and circulations prepared and signed by an engineer or architect registered in the State. Such details shall be required when the area of the sign exceeds five square feet and the height of the sign exceeds six feet. Structural details shall include all attachments such as satellite dishes, sign cabinets, etc. These plans shall also be submitted electronically in a format authorized by the planning official.
2. A statement by the owner of the proposed sign as to whether the display face will be permanent, changeable, or a permanent structure with changeable elements. If the proposed sign is to be used to display commercial messages, then the applicant shall also state whether the message is to be onsite or offsite, and whether it is proposed to be used to display general advertising for hire.
B. For billboard sign demolitions and/or relocations and/or replacements.
1. Size and location of all sign(s) to be removed or relocated;
2. Photograph or digital image of all sign(s) to be removed;
3. A copy of the original permit for the sign(s) to be removed or a copy of the registration list provided to the city manager or designee, provided that the sign to be demolished, relocated or replaced must be on the registration list;
4. For billboard replacement or relocation permits for billboards removed after July 2, 2002:
a. Completed application with site plan and structural calculations;
b. Size(s), location(s) and type(s) of sign(s) removed; and
c. Copy of the demolition permit(s) for the sign(s) removed;
5. Issuance of building permits and revocation of permits shall be done in accordance with provisions of Title 18.
C. Multiple sign applications. When an application proposes two or more signs, the application may be granted either in whole or in part, with separate decisions as to each proposed sign.
D. Grounds for denial. When an application is denied in whole or in part, the planning official's written notice of determination shall specify the grounds for such denial.
E. Portable sign permits shall not be issued for a period of more than three hundred sixty-five days.
F. Revocation or cancellation. The planning official shall revoke any approval or permit upon refusal or failure of the holder thereof to comply with the provisions of this chapter and/or the terms or conditions of any permit, after written notice of noncompliance and at least ten (10) days opportunity to cure.
G. Permits issued in error. Any approval or permit issued in error may be summarily revoked at any time by the city upon written notice to the holder of the reason for the revocation.
(Ord. No. 17317, § 1, 5-4-2010; Ord. No. 17442, § 46, 10-26-2010; Ord. No. 17960, § 4, 2-19-2013)
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_CH20.18SIRE_ARTIIAD_20.18.110APPRFetched: 10/28/2026