Temporary subdivision kiosk signs.
El Paso City Code § 20.18.310
in effect20.18.310 - Temporary subdivision kiosk signs.
A. Temporary subdivision kiosk signs shall comply with the following requirements:
1. Permit required: Yes, as per Section 20.18.100, application requirements.
2. The owner or developer of the subdivision as platted must be the applicant for a subdivision kiosk sign. A maximum of four temporary subdivision kiosk signs will be permitted for approved and recorded subdivisions with twenty-five units or less. A maximum of six temporary subdivision kiosk signs will be permitted for approved and recorded subdivisions with fifty units or less. A maximum of eight temporary subdivision kiosk signs will be permitted for approved and recorded subdivisions with fifty units or more. All temporary subdivision kiosk signs must be spaced a minimum of two hundred feet from one another.
3. Maximum sign area: Subdivision kiosk sign structures shall be ladder type with individual sign panels of one foot (H) x four feet (W) on local and collector streets and one foot (H) x eight feet (W) on major and minor arterials and freeways and shall consist of uniform background color. Temporary subdivision kiosk signs can be double-sided. The panels may be divided in half vertically.
Dimensions of the ladder sign structure shall be as follows:
a. Six feet (H) × four feet (W) when the sign is located adjacent to local streets and defined by Title 19 Subdivisions.
b. Eight feet (H) × four feet (W) when the sign is located adjacent to collector streets as defined by Title 19 Subdivisions.
c. Twelve feet (H)× eight feet (W) when the sign is located adjacent to major and minor arterials and freeway as defined by Title 19 Subdivisions.
4. Location: Temporary subdivision kiosk signs are allowed in all zoning districts but are prohibited in the special control areas listed in 20.18.250 and shall not be located on public rights of way. Temporary subdivision kiosk signs shall not obstruct city rights of way or the use of sidewalks and walkways, and shall not obstruct visibility triangles.
5. Illumination: Is permitted on major and minor arterials or freeway only as specified below:
a. Externally illuminated and must meet the dark sky ordinance.
b. Solar generated illumination is permitted.
6. Additional standards:
a. Temporary subdivision kiosk signs shall not be displayed prior to the recording of the plat.
b. All temporary subdivision kiosk signs must be removed within thirty days of the sale of the last lot to the end user in the subdivision.
c. A permit for a temporary subdivision kiosk sign may be reissued every twelve months until the last lot in the subdivision is sold to the end user.
d. The provisions of this section shall extend and apply to the City of El Paso's ETJ as per Section 20.18.020 Applicability.
7. Design standards: Signage shall be made of plywood, metal material, or other durable material, and may consist of reflective material.
8. Maintenance standards: The applicant shall comply with the maintenance standards, per Section 20.18.120, Maintenance.
(Ord. No. 18134, § 4, 3-4-2014)
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_ARTIIIBIRE_20.18.310TESUKISIFetched: 10/28/2026