The Rezoning Application is the City of El Paso, Texas, form that owners and their representatives use to ask the Planning and Inspections Department, Planning Division, to change the zoning of up to three parcels. It is one of the El Paso zoning applications and travels with a package of plans, proofs of notice and disclosures listed in the form's own checklist. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the city publishes the original at elpasotexas.gov and receives applications through its own online portal.
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What is Rezoning Application – El Paso, TX?
The Rezoning Application is the City of El Paso, Texas, form on which a property owner, applicant or representative requests a change of present zoning and land use to a proposed zoning and land use for one to three parcels. It is issued by the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department, Planning Division, at 811 Texas Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901.
The form has five sections: contact information, three parcel blocks (property identification number, legal description, street address or location, representative district, acreage, present and proposed zoning and land use), and an additional-information block with the signatures of all owners of record. An office-use box records the case number, received date, application fee, City Plan Commission (CPC) review date and who accepted the application.
The printed pages that follow the form are part of the package: a checklist of required documentation, the requirements for notices to recognized neighborhood associations under Section 2.102 of the El Paso City Code, the requirements for on-site posting of notice, a Submittal Verification Form, and a Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form under Title 2, Chapter 2.92, Section 2.92.080. The same notice rules also apply to special permit and zoning condition amendment or release applications, which are separate applications from this one.
Who needs to file Rezoning Application – El Paso, TX?
Property owners who want the zoning of their land changed, and the applicants or representatives acting for them, file the Rezoning Application with the Planning and Inspections Department. The form has separate lines for property owner(s), applicant(s) and representative(s).
- Owners of record: signatures are required for all owners of record of the subject property; additional signatures go on a separate sheet of paper.
- Corporations: when the owner is a corporation, documentation on corporate letterhead must show that the person signing as owner is authorized to represent the corporation in this matter.
- Applicant and representative: both sign the Submittal Verification Form, and one of them must attend all scheduled meetings, including the City Plan Commission and City Council public hearings.
- Anyone benefiting from a City Council agenda item: the Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form applies, because the city's definition of benefiting includes zoning or rezoning.
The form covers up to three parcels. Other applications, such as a special permit or a zoning condition amendment or release, are not made on this form.
When to file Rezoning Application – El Paso, TX
Notices to recognized neighborhood associations must be sent before the application is submitted to the Planning and Inspections Department, so that step comes first. After submittal, the application is not accepted for processing until the department reviews it for accuracy and completeness; the fee is paid once the department deems it complete.
Other timing rules on the form:
- On-site posting of notice must begin at least 15 days before the first public hearing at the City Plan Commission, continue until final City Council action, and the sign must come down within 10 days after final action. A lost, stolen or vandalized sign must be replaced within five days after the city mails a notice.
- A certified original city tax certificate is required for each parcel before the item goes on the City Council agenda, and all taxes must be paid in full before the Council holds its public hearing.
- A metes and bounds description and survey, when required, must be dated within one year of the submittal date.
Documents you need
- Zoning map sheet with the subject property outlined accurately in red ink; available at the One Stop Shop, 811 Texas Avenue, or from the city's interactive zoning map.
- Generalized plot plan if the property is vacant: general features or concept of development, lot lines with dimensions, legal description, and streets with ingress and egress.
- Detailed site development plan instead of the plot plan if the property has existing structures or buildings, with the items listed on the checklist; before final action it needs the stamp or seal and signature of a professional engineer or registered architect.
- Written sealed metes and bounds description with a survey map, if the legal description covers portions of lots or blocks or no legal subdivision is recorded; signed and sealed by a professional engineer or registered land surveyor, dated within one year of submittal.
- Traffic impact analysis, if the request is to a more intense zoning district and the proposed use meets the criteria in 19.18.010(B), as required by 20.04.380.
- Proof of ownership: title company certificate, warranty deed or other legal document; for a corporation, letterhead documentation that the signer may represent it.
- Proof of notices sent to recognized neighborhood associations: the notification letter plus an email copy, a certified mail receipt or an affidavit attesting hand delivery.
- On-site posting of notice, when the property is larger than one acre, with a photograph of the placed signs.
- Copy of any zoning conditions or special contracts imposed on the subject property.
- Submittal Verification Form signed by the applicant and representative.
- Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form, completed and submitted with the application.
- Certified original city tax certificate for each parcel, required before the item is placed on the City Council agenda.
How to fill out Rezoning Application – El Paso, TX
Enter contact information
In section 1, give name, address, ZIP code and phone for the property owner(s), applicant(s) and representative(s), plus the e-mail address and fax.
Describe parcel one
In section 2, enter the property identification number, legal description, street address or location, REP district, acreage, present zoning and land use, and proposed zoning and land use.
Complete parcels two and three
Sections 3 and 4 repeat the same fields for additional parcels. Leave them unused if the request covers only one parcel.
Add owner names and signatures
In section 5, print the name and sign for each owner of record of the parcel(s). Attach extra signatures on a separate sheet if there are more owners than lines.
Leave the office-use box blank
The case number, received date, application fee, CPC review date and accepted-by lines are for the city.
Complete the Submittal Verification Form
Print the applicant's and representative's names, then each signs and dates. Check every box for additional applications in process on the property, or write the item next to Other.
Complete the campaign contribution disclosure
Enter full name, business name, agenda item type and relevant department. Check either the box affirming no contributions at the stated threshold or the box listing the Mayor or District members, then sign and date.
Review and download the completed PDF
Check that every parcel field and signature is complete, then download or print the PDF from FillingPDF and assemble the checklist documents for submittal as described under How to submit.
How to submit Rezoning Application – El Paso, TX
The city requires all documents for a Rezoning Application to be submitted electronically; payment can be made online, by phone or in person.
- Online submittal: log in at https://aca-prod.accela.com/ELPASO/Default.aspx and upload the application and every document on the checklist. Submitting does not mean acceptance for processing until the department reviews it.
- Fee payment: once the department deems the application complete, pay the required fee online at the same Accela address, by phone at (915) 212-0104, or at the One Stop Shop, 811 Texas Avenue. Fees are nonrefundable, and the city later bills the applicant for public notice mailing and newspaper publication costs. Ask the department for current amounts.
- Questions: Planning and Inspections Department, (915) 212-0088, or http://www.elpasotexas.gov/planning-and-inspections.
- Tax certificates: obtained at the City Tax Office, Wells Fargo Plaza, 221 N. Kansas, 3rd Floor, Suite 300.
Provide the photograph of the posted sign to the Planning Division. FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the city's channels above.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending neighborhood association notices after submitting the application; the form requires them before submittal.
- Leaving out an owner of record's signature; signatures are required for all owners of record, with extras on a separate sheet.
- Outlining the subject property in pen of another color on the zoning map sheet instead of red ink.
- Providing a plot plan for a property with existing buildings, when a detailed site development plan is required.
- Submitting a survey or metes and bounds description that is unsealed or dated more than one year before submittal.
- Omitting the photograph of the posted signs; failure to provide it postpones the application until it is received.
- Posting a sign smaller than eight feet wide by four feet high, or without the Spanish caption, black bolded block lettering and light green background.
- Not replacing a lost, stolen or vandalized sign within five days of the city's letter, which breaks the continuous posting.
- Expecting a refund of the application fee; fees are nonrefundable.
- Failing to attend the City Plan Commission or City Council hearing; the application may be postponed, heard without representation, or dismissed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the El Paso Rezoning Application used for?
It is the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department form for requesting a change of present zoning and land use to a proposed zoning and land use. One form covers up to three parcels, each with its own information block.
How do I submit a rezoning application in El Paso?
Submit all documents electronically by logging into the city's Accela portal at https://aca-prod.accela.com/ELPASO/Default.aspx. Submittal does not mean acceptance: the department first reviews the application for accuracy and completeness.
Is there a fee for a rezoning application in El Paso?
Yes. The fee is paid after the department deems the application complete, online through Accela, by phone at (915) 212-0104 or at the One Stop Shop. It is nonrefundable, and the city bills notice mailing and newspaper publication separately. Ask the department for amounts.
Who has to sign the Rezoning Application?
All owners of record of the subject property must sign in section 5, with extra signatures on a separate sheet. The applicant and representative also sign the Submittal Verification Form. A corporation needs letterhead documentation authorizing its signer.
Do I have to notify neighborhood associations before rezoning?
Yes. Section 2.102 of the El Paso City Code requires notices to recognized neighborhood associations before you submit. Proof can be the letter plus an email copy, a certified mail receipt or an affidavit of hand delivery.
When do I need to post a sign on my property for a rezoning?
The posting requirements apply to parcels of one acre or more (the checklist says larger than one acre). Posting starts at least 15 days before the first City Plan Commission hearing and stays until final City Council action.
Do I need a tax certificate for a rezoning application?
Yes, a certified original city tax certificate for each parcel is required before the item reaches the City Council agenda. Get it at the City Tax Office, 221 N. Kansas, 3rd Floor, Suite 300. All taxes must be paid before the Council hearing.
Can I fill out the El Paso Rezoning Application online?
You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is independent of the City of El Paso and does not submit the application; you file it through the city's Accela portal.
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