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Zoning Case File 26-0741

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An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00020, to allow for a governmental use, building on the property described as a portion of the Block labeled "City School/Park," also known as "unnumbered" Block, Cielo Vista Park Subdivision, 7024 Cielo Vista Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7024 Cielo Vista Dr. Applicant: Daniel C. Carrillo Case Number: PZST25-00020

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The City of El Paso is seeking a Special Permit to build a governmental facility at 7024 Cielo Vista Drive, in the Cielo Vista Park Subdivision. The permit would allow the city to repurpose a portion of property currently designated for "City School/Park" use into a governmental building. This proposal would provide public facilities to serve the El Paso community.
2 eventsFirst seen Jun 23, 2026Last activity Jul 21, 2026File #: 26-0741
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Attorney

Check the referendum window on this El Paso rezoning

Why now: Timeline shows second reading 2026-06-23 followed by a separate 'Pass'/adoption vote 2026-07-21, a month-long gap that shifts when any challenge period actually begins.

What to do: The ordinance was formally adopted July 21 on a motion by Representative Maldonado-Rocha, seconded by Representative Chávez — pull the publication date and confirm when any statutory challenge or referendum period starts running, since it now controls the clock for anyone wanting to contest the rezoning. Don't assume the June 23 second reading date applies; the clock resets from the actual adoption vote.

Act before: After statutory challenge period expires

Source: City Council — Jul 21, 2026 →
Journalist

Ask why this El Paso zoning case stalled a month

Why now: Key facts for this meeting state four of seven zoning/special-permit ordinances adopted on second reading July 21 had been postponed from May/June meetings, and this case's own timeline shows exactly that gap.

What to do: This case sat a full month between its June 23 second reading and July 21 final adoption, the same meeting where the record notes four of seven zoning ordinances that night had been postponed from May and June hearings. Request the staff report to find out whether this file was one of those four and what changed to get it unstuck.

Act before: After records request response (typically 10 business days)

Source: City Council — Jul 21, 2026 →

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

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An Ordinance granting Special Permit No. PZST25-00020, to allow for a governmental use, building on the property described as a portion of the Block labeled "City School/Park," also known as "unnumbered" Block, Cielo Vista Park Subdivision, 7024 Cielo Vista Drive, City of El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, pursuant to Section 20.04.260 of the El Paso City Code. The penalty is as provided for in Chapter 20.24 of the El Paso City Code. Subject Property: 7024 Cielo Vista Dr. Applicant: Daniel C. Carrillo Case Number: PZST25-00020