Exceptions.
El Paso City Code § 9.04.870
in effect9.04.870 - Exceptions.
The following weeds and vegetation in the city shall be exempt from the requirements of Section 9.04.860:
A. Regularly cultivated ornamental, fruit bearing, vegetable bearing or flowering plants, bushes or trees, or native desert vegetation;
B. Regularly cultivated crops grown on property that is classified as agriculture exempt according to the tax rolls;
C. Pasture lands on property that is classified as agriculture exempt according to the tax rolls;
D. Property that the director determines should be exempted because of the lack of harm to the public health, safety, and welfare (e.g., steep slopes, undeveloped properties, wet ponding areas or areas far removed from population centers and similar areas) or property that has been stabilized in accordance with an approved Grading Stabilization Plan pursuant to Title 18.44 (Grading); and
E. Naturally occurring vegetation on a lot that has never been graded.
(Ord. No. 17380, § 1, 8-24-2010; Ord. No. 17516, § 2, 3-29-2011)
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=TIT9HESA_CH9.04SOWAMA_ARTXVIIWEVE_9.04.870EXFetched: 10/28/2026