Licenses

El Paso City Code tit. 5, ch. 5.05, art. II

in effect

El Paso City Code § 5.05.030 Required.

5.05.030 - Required. No operator or property owner shall operate or maintain, or permit the operation or maintenance of, a public swimming pool or public spa without first having obtained and paid for a valid license from the permit official. Such required license(s) shall be available for inspection by any authorized city official upon demand. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.040 Construction approval.

5.05.040 - Construction approval. A. New public swimming pools and public spas shall have a valid certificate of occupancy from the building official demonstrating compliance with Chapter 18.08 and Chapter 18.02 of this Code. B. Existing public swimming pools and public spas that have been altered, expanded, renovated or otherwise remodeled shall have an updated certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion demonstrating compliance with the requirements of Section 5.05.040 A. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.050 License application.

5.05.050 - License application. Operators desiring a license to operate or maintain a new or existing public swimming pool or public spa shall make application for the appropriate license to the permit official. Applications shall be on forms obtained from the permit official and shall contain, as a minimum, the following information: A. Name of owner and operator if different from owner; B. Address of owner and operator if different from owner; C. Address of public swimming pool or public spa; D. Indication if existing facility or new facility; E. The number of public swimming pools and/or public spas on the facility. F. Copy of certificate of occupancy if new facility. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.060 Application processing.

5.05.060 - Application processing. A. The permit official and the director shall review new applications and renewals. B. Upon receipt of an application, the director shall perform an inspection to ascertain the compliance of the facility with the requirements of Chapter 9.48 and of this chapter. C. The director shall promptly notify the permit official when a facility is found to be in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 9.48 and of this chapter. For facilities in violation of the codes, the director shall issue a correction notice to the operator, in accordance with Chapter 9.48. The owner or operator receiving a correction notice shall promptly remedy the violation and ask for a re-inspection by the director. Until the violation(s) have been satisfactorily corrected and passed by the director, a license shall not be issued and the facility shall not be used. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.070 License issuance.

5.05.070 - License issuance. A. Subject to the approval of the director and upon receipt of the established fee, the permit official shall issue the license, unless one of the following applies: 1. One or more of the statements made in the application are not true; 2. The applicant has failed to submit a complete application; or 3. The requirements of the applicable city code provision in this title relating to permit requirements or issuance are not met. B. Licenses are valid only for the location and owner or operator to whom the license is issued. A change in the name of the owner or operator to whom the license is issued shall require the submission of a new application for a new license. C. Licenses may not be transferred to another party for any use or benefit. D. The owner or operator shall obtain the appropriate license and pay the established fee prior to starting operations. E. A person may appeal a denial of a license to the city manager as provided in Chapter 9.48. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.080 License renewal.

5.05.080 - License renewal. A. The license for a public swimming pool or public spa may be renewed by submitting a renewal application to the permit official. Renewal applications shall be on forms obtained from the permit official. B. Renewal applications shall be processed in the same manner as original applications. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.090 Temporary licenses.

5.05.090 - Temporary licenses. A. The director and the permit official shall be authorized to issue temporary licenses for the operation of a temporary public swimming pool or public spa. B. Temporary licenses may be issued for a special event. C. Temporary licenses shall not be valid for more than five days. D. Temporary licenses shall automatically expire at 11:59 p.m. on the date of expiration. E. The owner or operator shall obtain the appropriate license and pay the established fee prior to starting operations. F. Temporary license applications shall be processed in the same manner as original applications as described in this chapter. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.100 Correction and re-inspection.

5.05.100 - Correction and re-inspection. Correction and re-inspection issues shall be treated pursuant to Chapter 9.48 of the City Code. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.110 Suspension of license.

5.05.110 - Suspension of license. Suspensions shall be treated in accordance with Chapter 9.48 of the City Code. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.120 Revocation of license.

5.05.120 - Revocation of license. Revocation of licenses shall be treated in accordance with Chapter 9.48 of the City Code. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.130 Appeals.

5.05.130 - Appeals. Appeals shall be handled in accordance with Chapter 9.48 with the City Code. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

El Paso City Code § 5.05.140 Fees.

5.05.140 - Fees. Fees are established and required for all licenses and services provided in this chapter. The owner or operator shall pay the established fees for the licenses and services provided by the city. Said fees shall include but not be limited to a water sampling fee. (Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)

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=TIT5BULIPERE_CH5.05PUSWPOLI_ARTIILIFetched: 10/28/2026