Correctional Facility Zoning Rules

At a glance

• What: Ordinance amending Title 20 (Zoning) definitions, supplemental use regulations and the Table of Permissible Uses for correctional facility and halfway house uses.
• Where it stands: Introduced on first reading September 15, 2026 and advertised for public hearing on October 13, 2026 (item 18); advertising carried unanimously on a motion by Limón seconded by Chávez.
• Next: Public hearing and second reading on October 13, 2026.

First reading

• The minutes record only the ordinance title and the hearing date; no discussion or public comment is listed on this item. Details of the proposed changes are not in the minutes.

Sources

• City Council regular meeting minutes, September 15, 2026: https://elpasotexas.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1438138&GUID=311EC2E9-C010-4038-B718-400EE54FD9C2

Log

2026-09-15 - City Council

Item 18 introduced and advertised for public hearing October 13.

2026-10-13 - City Council

Public hearing and second reading adopted unanimously. Correctional facilities and halfway houses now need a special permit rather than being allowed by right; correctional facilities need a half-mile separation from residential districts, parks, schools, day cares and churches (council may modify); halfway houses lose the two-year operating limit and the 1,000-foot distance now includes apartments.