El Paso City Code § 20.02.004 Title.
20.02.004 - Title.
The ordinance codified in this title shall be known as the "Zoning Ordinance for the City of El Paso, Texas."
(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007)
General Provisions
El Paso City Code tit. 20, ch. 20.02, art. I
in effectEl Paso City Code § 20.02.008 Applicability.
20.02.008 - Applicability.
This title shall apply to the incorporated area of El Paso, Texas.
(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007)
El Paso City Code § 20.02.012 Purpose.
20.02.012 - Purpose.
The zoning regulations and districts as established in this title have been made in accordance with a comprehensive plan for the purpose of promoting health, safety, morals and the general welfare of the city. They have been designed to lessen the congestion in the streets; to secure safety from fire, panic and other dangers; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue concentration of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewerage, schools, parks and other public requirements. They have been made with reasonable consideration, among other things, for the character of the district and its peculiar suitability for particular uses, and with a view to conserving the value of buildings and encouraging the most appropriate use of the land throughout the city.
(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007)
El Paso City Code § 20.02.016 Interpretation.
20.02.016 - Interpretation.
In interpreting and applying the provisions of this title, they shall be held to be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public safety, health, convenience, comfort, prosperity or general welfare. It is not intended by this title to interfere with, or abrogate or annul any easements, covenants, or other agreement between parties; provided, however, that where this title imposes a greater restriction upon the use of buildings or premises or upon height of buildings, or requires larger open spaces or lot dimensions than are imposed or required by other resolutions, ordinances, rules, regulations or by easements, covenants or agreements, the provisions of this title shall govern.
(Ord. 16653 § 2 (part), 2007)
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_ARTIGEPRFetched: 10/28/2026