Section D103.6 Signs, Amended.
El Paso City Code § 9.52.180.10
in effect9.52.180.10 - Section D103.6 Signs, Amended.
D103.6 Signs and markings.
Where required by the AHJ, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked, at the expense of the owner, with permanent "FIRE LANE—TOW AWAY ZONE" signs. Such signs shall be of standard size, color, lettering and mounting complying with El Paso City Code, Title 19, Subdivision Ordinance — Design Standards for Construction. Placement of fire lane signage shall meet the following:
1. One sign shall be posted at each end of an official fire lane. Each sign shall have a single head arrow showing the appropriate direction of the fire lane.
2. A fire lane longer than 100 feet shall have intermediate signs posted at even intervals. Intermediate signs shall have a double headed arrow indicating the fire lane is continuous. The intermediate signs may be posted as necessary, but in no case shall the interval between fire lane signs be greater than 100 feet.
3. The fire lane sign shall be securely fastened to a suitable pole or support with a minimum vertical clearance above the sidewalk of 7 feet.
4. When poles are used to mount fire lane signs they shall be placed 2 feet 6 inches behind the face of the curb. In accordance with the El Paso City Code, Title 12 — Vehicles and Traffic, no pole or obstruction may be placed within 5 feet of a fire hydrant.
5. Fire lane signs shall be posted parallel to the lane or curb to which they apply.
6. When the distance between the curb and a building, pole or other structure is 8 feet or less, the fire lane signs may be posted on the face of the building, light pole or other structure. The bottom of the sign shall be located 7 feet above the adjacent sidewalk.
7. When required by the AHJ, the owner shall also cause curbs to be painted red and be conspicuously and legibly marked with the warning "FIRE LANE—TOW AWAY ZONE" in white letters at least 3 inches tall with a one-half inch stroke, at intervals not exceeding 50 feet. If no curb is provided, a red stripe a minimum of 6 inches wide shall be painted on the pavement and be conspicuously and legibly marked with the warning "FIRE LANE—TOW AWAY ZONE" in white letters at least 3 inches tall with a one-half inch stroke, at intervals not exceeding 50 feet.
8. It is unlawful for any person, without lawful authority, to remove any signs designating a fire lane. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, maintain or display any unauthorized fire lane, or use the color red for the marking of a no parking zone that purports to be, imitates or resembles official signage or marking of a fire lane.
(Ord. No. 019521, § 1, 7-5-2023)
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_CH9.52FIPRCO_9.52.180.10SED1SIAMFetched: 10/28/2026