Matters — May 2026
20 matters with activity · 12 new in this period · 1 active · 17 resolved
EP Transmountain Residential Commercial Rezoning (26-0573)
EP Transmountain Residential, LLC requested rezoning a portion of a tract located east of Desert North Boulevard and north of Transmountain Road from conditional residential zoning to conditional commercial zoning, with conditions imposed on the property. The City Council approved the rezoning on June 23, 2026.
May 12: Pass
Javier Llamas Restaurant Rezoning at 7912 North Loop Drive (26-0441)
Applicant Javier Llamas asked the city to rezone a portion of property at 7912 North Loop Drive from residential zoning to a special development district, with a condition and an approved detailed site development plan, so a restaurant could operate there. The rezoning ordinance was approved by City Council on June 23, 2026.
May 26: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0579
The city is discussing an update to its Sister Cities Agreement with Juárez, Mexico, which establishes formal cultural and economic partnerships between the two communities. The agreement strengthens cross-border relations and cooperation on shared interests.
May 11: No action taken
Zoning Case File 26-0528
El Paso is replacing its landscape regulations (Chapter 18.46 of the city code) with updated standards for landscaping and maintenance. The new code will apply citywide to all properties subject to building and construction regulations, establishing requirements and penalties for non-compliance.
May 12: Pass
Vista del Sol Architectural Side Setback Reduction at 3305 Hiawatha Drive (26-0438)
Applicant Vista del Sol Architectural sought a special permit to reduce the required side setback — the open space between a building and the neighboring property line — at 3305 Hiawatha Drive in El Paso, with a condition attached to the approval. The permit was approved by the City Council on a 5 to 3 vote on May 12, 2026.
May 12: Carried: 5 to 3
Zoning Case File 26-0576
The city council approved a proposal to change the land use designation for properties in the Ysleta Grant area from agriculture to industrial and railyards use. The rezoning would enable industrial development on land currently zoned for farming, with potential to reshape that area's economic use. The proposal was approved unanimously by the City Council on June 23, 2026.
May 12: Second Reading
Hammeum Commercial Rezoning near Vista del Sol Drive (26-0590)
Hammeum, LLC asked the city to rezone a tract generally north of Vista del Sol Drive and west of Joe Battle Boulevard from residential use to commercial use, with a condition attached to the change. The rezoning ordinance was approved on June 23, 2026.
May 12: Second Reading
Ysleta Grant Commercial Rezoning (26-0575)
The city rezoned four tracts in the Ysleta Grant area of El Paso from Apartment/Office use to Commercial use, allowing commercial development on the properties. The rezoning required unanimous approval from City Council. The change was approved unanimously by City Council on June 23, 2026.
May 12: Second Reading
Farmers Select Commercial Rezoning at North Loop Drive (26-0625)
Farmers Select, LLC asked the city to rezone property at 7321 North Loop Drive from a ranch and farm designation to a commercial designation, with conditions attached to the change. The rezoning was approved by City Council on June 23, 2026.
May 26: Carried: 4 to 0
Zoning Change at 210 Lee Street (26-0449)
A zoning change was proposed for property at 210 Lee Street in the Cotton Addition, shifting it from Light Manufacturing to Commercial use. This change would allow the site to be redeveloped for commercial purposes instead of manufacturing operations. The City Council approved the proposal unanimously.
May 12: Carried: 8 to 0
Jefferson Apartments Parking Reduction at 2928 Pershing Drive (26-0621)
Jefferson Apartments, LLC sought a special permit to provide 67% fewer parking spaces than normally required at 2928 Pershing Drive in El Paso. The permit was approved on June 23, 2026.
May 26: Carried: 4 to 0
Dirty Freddy, LLC Commercial Rezoning at 1401 N. Mesa Street (26-0574)
Dirty Freddy, LLC asked the city to rezone the property at 1401 N. Mesa Street from apartment zoning to commercial zoning, with conditions attached to the change. The El Paso City Council approved the rezoning by a vote of 7 to 0 on June 9, 2026.
May 12: Second Reading
Sunrise Acres Apartments Rezoning (26-0511)
Tract 49 in Sunrise Acres was rezoned from residential (R-4) to apartment (A-2) zoning. The rezoning permitted increased housing density at the location. The City Council approved the proposal unanimously.
May 26: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0612
The City of El Paso authorized the sale of city-owned property in the Golden Hill Addition to Investor Edge Limited Co. for $840,500. The sale of this real estate was part of the city's property management activities. City Council unanimously approved the transaction.
May 26: Carried: 4 to 0
Case File 26-0525
The City of El Paso sold Lot 25, Block 3 in Keystone Business Park to EP Ariah Properties, LLC for $352,531. The transaction allowed the city to convey city-owned real property to a private entity. The sale was approved unanimously by City Council on May 12, 2026.
May 12: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0523
The City of El Paso sold Lot 26 in Keystone Business Park to EP Ariah Properties for $799,129 through an authorized property conveyance. The transaction transferred city-owned real estate to private ownership. City Council approved the sale unanimously on May 12, 2026.
May 12: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0507
The City Council authorized the City Manager to transfer a 1-acre parcel to Miguel Gallo through a quitclaim deed as part of a tax resale property transaction. The property, located in Tract 5Y (Lower Valley Surveys), conveyed the city's interest to the recipient. The Council approved the transfer unanimously 7-0.
May 12: Carried: 7 to 0
Case File 26-0599
El Paso amended its building code to authorize third-party providers to conduct fire plan reviews and inspections. This allows construction projects to use qualified private inspectors for certain fire-safety evaluations. The ordinance was approved unanimously by the City Council.
May 26: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0600
The City Council amended the Fire Prevention Code to include local amendments to the 2021 International Fire Code, updating sections on technical assistance and inspections. These changes refined how the city enforces fire safety standards and conducts facility inspections. The ordinance was approved unanimously by an 8-0 vote on May 26, 2026.
May 26: Carried: 8 to 0
Case File 26-0569
The city is submitting census tract nominations to the state for designation as Opportunity Zones, which are federal designations that encourage private investment in economically disadvantaged areas. This aligns with El Paso's broader economic development strategy and could help spur job growth and business investment in the nominated neighborhoods.
May 11: Pass
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