Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application – El Paso, TX

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Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application – El Paso, TX

The Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application is the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department form for rezoning property to a mixed use development. Fill it out online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF.
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The Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application is the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department form used to ask for rezoning of one to three parcels to a mixed use development. It is one of the El Paso zoning applications handled by the Planning Division. Property owners, applicants and their representatives use it, together with a Master Zoning Plan and the supporting documents the form lists. On this page you can fill out the form online on FillingPDF and download or print the completed PDF; the form and the City's electronic submittal system are published by the City of El Paso.

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What is Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application – El Paso, TX?

The Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application is the City of El Paso, Texas, form on which an owner, applicant or representative asks the Planning and Inspections Department, Planning Division, to rezone property to a mixed use development. The City Plan Commission and the City Council then review the request.

The form has five numbered sections: contact information; up to three parcels, each with its identification number, legal description, location, acreage, present and proposed zoning and present and proposed land use; and a final section with the printed names and signatures of the owners of record. An "Office Use Only" block records the case number, received date, application fee, City Plan Commission (CPC) review date and who accepted the application.

The same PDF carries the rest of the package. It lists the required documentation for the rezoning, a separate list for administrative modification of an approved Master Zoning Plan, the requirements for notices to recognized neighborhood associations, the requirements for on-site posting of notice, a Submittal Verification Form and a Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form.

Submitting the application does not mean the City has accepted it for processing. The Department first reviews it for accuracy and completeness.

Who needs to file Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application – El Paso, TX?

Property owners, applicants and representatives who want land rezoned to a mixed use development in the City of El Paso use this application. Section 1 has separate lines for the property owner(s), the applicant(s) and the representative(s).

  • Owners of record. Signatures are required for all owners of record of the subject property. If there are more owners than the form has lines for, attach the additional signatures on a separate sheet of paper.
  • Applicant and representative. Both sign the Submittal Verification Form. They must attend all scheduled meetings on the application, including the City Plan Commission and City Council public hearings.
  • Corporate owners. The person who signs as the owner must be shown to be authorized to represent the corporation, on corporate letterhead.
  • Other cases. The form's list for administrative modification of an approved Master Zoning Plan is for changes to an already approved plan. The form also names separate applications for special permits and for zoning condition amendments or releases, which this form does not replace.

The form covers a maximum of three parcels.

When to file Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application – El Paso, TX

File when you are ready to request rezoning and have the required documents. Notices to recognized neighborhood associations must be sent before you submit the application to the Planning and Inspections Department, Planning Division.

Other timing points printed in the package:

  • The application fee is due only after the Planning Department deems the application complete.
  • If the property is larger than one acre, the on-site sign must go up at least 15 days before the first public hearing at the City Plan Commission and stay until final City Council action.
  • A certified city tax certificate for each parcel is required before the item is placed on the City Council Agenda, and all taxes must be paid in full before the Council holds a public hearing.
  • The metes and bounds description, when required, must be dated within one year of the submittal date.

The form sets no other deadline.

Documents you need

  • Zoning map sheet with the subject property accurately outlined in red ink; obtain it at the One Stop Shop, 811 Texas Avenue, or from the City's interactive zoning map.
  • Master Zoning Plan (MZP) showing the items listed on the form, such as legal description, zoning table, structures, parking, landscaping, drainage and a north arrow and scale; before final action the Detailed Site Plan needs the stamp or seal and signature of a professional engineer or registered architect.
  • Master Zoning Plan Report describing the purpose, components and timing of the mix of land uses and how the development relates to the city's comprehensive plan, with a phasing schedule, general data and development regulations per subdistrict.
  • Written, sealed metes and bounds description with a survey map, only if the legal description covers portions of lots or blocks or no legal subdivision is recorded; signed by a professional engineer or registered land surveyor and dated within one year of submittal.
  • Traffic Impact Analysis, only if the application rezones the property to a more intense zoning district and the use meets the criteria in 19.18.010(B), as required by 20.04.380.
  • Proof of ownership: a title company certificate, warranty deed or other legal document; for a corporate owner, corporate letterhead documentation that the signer is authorized to represent the corporation.
  • Proof of notices sent to recognized neighborhood associations: a copy of the notification letter plus an email copy, certified mail receipt or affidavit attesting hand delivery.
  • On-site posting of notice, when the subject property is larger than one acre; the applicant gives the Planning Division a photograph showing the signs in place.
  • Copy of any zoning conditions or special contracts imposed on the subject property.
  • Submittal Verification Form signed by the applicant and the representative.
  • Disclosure of Campaign Contributions and Donations Form, submitted with the application.
  • Cashier's validation showing the required fee was paid after the Department deemed the application complete.
  • Certified original city tax certificate for each parcel, required before the item is placed on the City Council Agenda.
  • Separate sheet with additional owner signatures, if there are more owners of record than signature lines.

How to fill out Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application – El Paso, TX

  1. Enter contact information

    In Section 1, give the name, address, ZIP code and phone for the property owner(s), applicant(s) and representative(s), then the e-mail address and fax.

  2. 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.

  3. Describe Parcels Two and Three

    Use Sections 3 and 4 for a second or third parcel, with the same entries as Parcel One. Leave them blank if you have only one parcel.

  4. Print names and collect owner signatures

    In Section 5, print each owner of record's name and have each sign. Attach additional signatures on a separate sheet of paper if needed.

  5. Leave the office use block alone

    Do not fill in the Office Use Only block with the case number, received date, application fee, CPC review date and accepted-by line; the City completes it.

  6. Complete the Submittal Verification Form

    Print the applicant's and representative's names, sign and date. Check each box under Additional Applications in Process that applies to the property, such as a building permit or subdivision application.

  7. Complete the campaign contribution disclosure

    Enter your full name, business name, agenda item type and relevant department, then check the affirmation that applies. If you check the contributions box, list the council member and amount, then sign and date.

  8. Review, sign and download the PDF

    Check every section and signature, then download or print the completed PDF from FillingPDF. Assemble the documents listed under Required documents and submit them through the City's electronic channel described under How to submit.

How to submit Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application – El Paso, TX

All documents are submitted electronically by logging into the City's Accela portal at https://aca-prod.accela.com/ELPASO/Default.aspx. The form prints no mailing option.

  • Electronic submittal: upload the completed application and every required document through the portal. The Department then reviews it for accuracy and completeness.
  • Fee payment: after the Department deems the application complete, pay the required fee online through the same portal, by phone at (915) 212-0104, or at the One Stop Shop, 811 Texas Avenue. Fees are nonrefundable. The City also bills the applicant later for public notice mailing and newspaper publication. The form does not print the amounts; ask the Department at (915) 212-0088.
  • Tax certificate: get the certified original from the City Tax Office, Wells Fargo Plaza, 221 N. Kansas, 3rd Floor, Suite 300, before the item goes on the Council agenda.
  • Department office: Planning and Inspections Department, Planning Division, 811 Texas Avenue, El Paso, TX 79901. Zoning map sheets are available at the One Stop Shop.

FillingPDF lets you fill out and download the PDF; submission follows the channels above.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving out the signature of an owner of record; signatures are required for all owners, with extra owners on a separate sheet.
  • Sending notices to recognized neighborhood associations after submitting the application, when they must go out before submittal.
  • Submitting a zoning map sheet that does not outline the subject property in red ink.
  • Providing a metes and bounds description and survey dated more than one year before the application submittal date, or one that lacks a professional seal and signature.
  • Omitting the Traffic Impact Analysis when rezoning to a more intense district and the use meets the 19.18.010(B) criteria.
  • Skipping the on-site sign or the photograph for a property over one acre; without the photograph the application is postponed.
  • Posting a sign that lacks the Spanish caption, or that is smaller than eight feet wide by four feet high.
  • Giving corporate ownership proof without letterhead documentation that the signer may represent the corporation.
  • Assuming a submittal is accepted for processing; the Department must first review it for accuracy and completeness.
  • Not attending the City Plan Commission or City Council hearing; the application may be postponed, heard without representation, or dismissed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Rezoning Mixed Use Development Application?

It is the City of El Paso Planning and Inspections Department form used to request rezoning of up to three parcels to a mixed use development. It goes with a Master Zoning Plan, a report and the other documents the form lists, and is reviewed by the City Plan Commission and City Council.

Can I mail or hand-deliver the El Paso rezoning application?

The form says all documents shall be submitted electronically through the City's Accela portal at https://aca-prod.accela.com/ELPASO/Default.aspx. It prints no mailing option. The Planning Division is at 811 Texas Avenue and answers questions at (915) 212-0088.

Do I have to notify neighborhood associations before I apply?

Yes. Section 2.102 of the El Paso City Code requires notices to recognized neighborhood associations before the application is submitted. The letter must describe the request and its projected impact. Proof is a copy of the letter plus an email copy, certified mail receipt or hand-delivery affidavit.

When do I pay the El Paso rezoning application fee?

After the Planning Department deems the application complete. You can pay online through the Accela portal, by phone at (915) 212-0104, or at the One Stop Shop, 811 Texas Avenue. Fees are nonrefundable, and the City later bills for public notice mailing and newspaper publication.

Do I need to post a sign on the property?

Yes, when the property is larger than one acre; the posting page says one acre or more, so ask the Planning Division if yours is exactly one acre. The sign goes up at least 15 days before the first City Plan Commission hearing and stays until final Council action.

Do I need a Traffic Impact Analysis?

Only if the application rezones the property to a more intense zoning district and the proposed use meets the criteria in 19.18.010(B), as required by 20.04.380. Otherwise the form does not list it as required.

Do I have to attend the public hearings?

Yes. The Submittal Verification Form says the applicant or representative must attend all scheduled meetings, including the City Plan Commission and City Council hearings. If no one appears, the application may be postponed or heard without representation, and a later no-show can lead to dismissal.

Can I fill out the rezoning application online on FillingPDF?

You can fill out the PDF online on FillingPDF and download or print it. FillingPDF is an independent service: it does not file the application with the City of El Paso, which receives it only through its Accela portal.

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