Natural open space.
El Paso City Code § 20.02.651
in effect20.02.651 - Natural open space.
"Natural open space" (NOS) means a zoning district that includes areas consisting of primarily natural and undisturbed landscape set aside for the purpose of preservation or conservation of natural resources, habitats, wildlife and/or features or scenic/aesthetic values. This zoning district is appropriate for areas consisting of, but not limited to, natural vegetation, arroyos, mountains and other geologic landforms, historic/cultural sites, water bodies/wetlands/riparian areas, wildlife habitats, hillside slopes, desert flatlands, ridgelines, scenic buffer areas, trailheads and trails. In addition to the preservation and conservation of land, the NOS zoning district is intended, but not required to allow for passive recreational uses, including such activities as mountain and recreational biking, hiking, jogging, walking, horseback riding, nature study or observation, and photography, as well as other activities that do not adversely affect the environmental characteristics of the district. Activities shall not include motorized activity except for maintenance, emergency services or legal access agreements or as allowed on streets, parking lots, or railroad right-of-way.
(Ord. No. 17306, § 1, 4-6-2010; Ord. No. 17490, § 2, 1-25-2011; Ord. No. 18531, § 1, 6-28-2016)
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_CH20.02GEPRDE_ARTIIDE_20.02.651NAOPSPFetched: 10/28/2026