License—Required—Application—Fee.
El Paso City Code § 17.08.220
in effect17.08.220 - License—Required—Application—Fee.
A. No person shall operate a hotel, tourist court or motel without a license as provided in this article. Application for such license shall be made to the permit official in writing, stating:
1. The name and residence address of the operator of the business, of all partners if a partnership, and of all officers if a corporation;
2. The name under which and the address at which the lodginghouse is to be operated; and
3. The kind and number of accommodations offered.
B. Licenses shall be issued for one year, and may be renewed from year to year without refiling the application.
C. A fee for a license under this section is established and the established fee shall be payable in advance.
D. The operator shall immediately give written notice to the permit official of any change in the facts stated in the application.
E. The permit official shall inform the director of department of public health and the chief of the fire department of all original licenses issued, and all cancellations, suspensions or expirations.
F. The license shall be kept posted on the premises in a place where it will be readily visible to persons seeking accommodations
(Ord. 16984 § 4, 2008: Ord. 15752 § 2, 2004: Ord. 12118 § 2, 1994; Ord. 9000 § 2, 1987; prior code § 13-19) (Ord. No. 17389, § 2, 8-24-2010, 9-1-2010)
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=TIT17HO_CH17.08LOTEHOHOMO_ARTVHOTOCOMO_17.08.220LIEQPPEEFetched: 10/28/2026