El Paso City Council is considering major zoning changes that could reshape neighborhoods across the city. This vote could impact everything from building heights to what businesses can open where you live.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The changes could affect future development costs and environmental mitigation requirements.
Developers may see reduced costs or simplified requirements.
The community may lose shade and green space.
Residents are worried that new rules might reduce the number of trees and shrubs in the city, which could hurt our climate goals.
ABC-7 Xtra Sunday – The Phantom Lots of Far East El Paso KVIA
A specific development plan for a property on Desert Pass Street was approved, allowing for its planned use.
El Paso City Council defines short-term rental in zoning code KTSM 9 News
Opinion: El Paso must reform zoning to tackle housing crisis and urban sprawl El Paso Matters
El Paso City Council to vote on zoning changes that could reshape neighborhoods KTSM 9 News
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