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El Paso Landscape Code Rewrite (26-0528)

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An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) of the El Paso City Code, by deleting Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its entirety and adopting a new Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its place, the penalty being as provided in Section 18.46.140 (Violations-penalty) of the El Paso City Code.

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The City Council replaced the existing landscape chapter of the El Paso City Code, found in the Building and Construction title, with an entirely new landscape chapter. Penalties for violations remain as set out in the code's violations-penalty section. The ordinance was approved by a 7 to 1 vote.
3 eventsFirst seen Apr 28, 2026Last activity May 12, 2026File #: 26-0528
City Council: Adopted — May 12, 2026
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zoning
environment
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Adopted

A motion was made by Representative Chávez, seconded by Representative Fierro, to Adopted the item. The motion carried by the following vote:

Vote
Carried: 7 to 1

An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) of the El Paso City Code, by deleting Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its entirety and adopting a new Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its place, the penalty being as provided in Section 18.46.140 (Violations-penalty) of the El Paso City Code.

Vote: 7 for, 1 against

adopt Ordinance 019874 amending Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) of the El Paso City Code

Vote
Carried: 8 to 0

An Ordinance amending Title 18 (Building and Construction), Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) of the El Paso City Code, by deleting Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its entirety and adopting a new Chapter 18.46 (Landscape) in its place, the penalty being as provided in Section 18.46.140 (Violations-penalty) of the El Paso City Code.

Vote: 8 for, 0 against

advertise for public hearing (first reading); amend Title 18, Chapter 18.46 Landscape code

Voted as group with items 47-52; public hearing May 12, 2026