1. CONTACT INFORMATION
PROPERTY OWNER(S): ____________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________ ZIP CODE: _______________ PHONE: ___________
REPRESENTATIVE(S): _____________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________ ZIP CODE: _______________ PHONE: ___________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: __________________________________________ FAX: ________________________
2. PARCEL INFORMATION
PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: _____________________________________________________
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: ___________________________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS OR LOCATION: ___________________________________ REP. DISTRICT: ________
ACREAGE: _________ ZONING: _________ LAND USE: __________________ YEAR BUILT: __________
3. SPECIAL EXCEPTION OR VARIANCE REQUEST
TYPE: ___________________________________________________________________________________
EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: ______________________________________________________________
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RESIDENTIAL ($743.00 APPLICATION FEE) COMMERCIAL ($743.00 APPLICATION FEE)
4. NOTE TO APPLICANT see additional notes on Page 2
The applicant or representative must be present at the scheduled hearing to answer any questions or
present required information to the Board. It is the Board’s policy to postpone the case when the
applicant or representative fails to appear at the scheduled hearing; however, the Board is not required
to postpone the application and may postpone, approve or disapprove the application with or without
the applicant or representative's presence. If the applicant or representative is unable to attend the
hearing, a postponement may be requested prior to the meeting. Per Section 2.16.060 F of the El Paso
City Code, the Board will not consider an appeal or application that is the same or very similar to one
that has been denied, for a period of one year.
5. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I attest that this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that the
statements and exhibits submitted with this application are true and correct. I understand that any
inaccurate or incomplete information provided on this application may delay the processing and
scheduling of this request.
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Signature of Property Owner
THE STATE OF TEXAS )
COUNTY OF EL PASO )
This instrument is acknowledged before me on this ________ day of __________________________, 20_____.
____________________________________________
Signature of State of Texas Notary Public
City of El Paso, Texas
811 Texas Avenue
El Paso, TX 79901
915-212-0088
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
CITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
**OFFICE USE ONLY**
CASE NUMBER: _________________ RECEIVED DATE: _____/_____/_____ APPLICATION FEE: $________
ZBA REVIEW DATE: _____/_____/_____ (1:30 p.m., City Council Chambers, 1
st
Floor, City Hall 1, 300 N. Campbell St.)
ACCEPTED BY:
________________________________________________ Rev 11/2018
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION
ZONING BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT APPLICATION - Each item on this application shall be
completed and all documentation required on this form shall be submitted before this
application is accepted for processing. The application must be notarized with the property
owner’s signature. Submittal of an application does not constitute acceptance for
processing until the Planning Division of the City Development Department reviews the
application for accuracy and completeness.
ZONING MAP SHEET - The zoning map will be provided by the Planning Division.
GENERALIZED PLOT PLANS - Two (2) copies of a generalized plot plan (see attached
example), including one 8½ x 11 copy, are required with the following information:
a. Legal description and street address for the property;
b. Location and arrangement of structures, including proposed additions or expansions;
c. Location and arrangement of accessory structures or buildings;
d. Location of streets with ingress and egress, including curb cuts and driveways;
e. Size and use of structures, including number of dwelling units;
f. Lot lines with dimensions of the areas;
g. Required yards and setbacks;
h. Utility rights-of-ways and easements;
i. Screening walls or fences, where required;
j. Retaining walls, where applicable;
k. Pedestrian ways and sidewalks; and,
l. Drawing must be to scale as noted/stated on the drawing.
CARPORT SPECIAL EXCEPTION If the request is for a Carport Special Exception (Carport
over a Driveway), structural plans, framing plans and elevations, drawn to scale, shall be
submitted. The drawings must indicate types and colors of building materials to be used in
the construction of the carport.
PLEASE NOTE: Carports are restricted in size to 1/5 of the first-floor dwelling area of the
main structure. Carports must be constructed of the same material,
architectural design, and color scheme as the residential structure, open on
three sides, and attached to the main structure. Please contact the Planning
Division prior to developing plans.
CASHIER’S VALIDATION Upon review and acceptance of the application by the
Department, the required fee shall be paid at the Cashier, City Development Department.
After validation of the payment, this application form shall be returned to the Planning
Division. Fees are nonrefundable.
ZBA MEETING The Zoning Board of Adjustment requires that the property owner or
representative be present at the scheduled public hearing for this application.
BOARD AUTHORIZATION A Board
approval of an application is authorized for 12 months
from the date of approval, during which time a building permit shall be obtained. Extension
of the authorization may be requested from the Zoning Board of Adjustment prior to the
expiration of the 12 months, except that an extension may not be granted for required
demolition; otherwise, a new application and new application fee shall be required.
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Applicant’s Initials
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Required:
a. Legal description and street address for the property;
b. Location and arrangement of structures, including proposed additions or expansions;
c. Location and arrangement of accessory structures or buildings;
d. Location of streets with ingress and egress, including curb cuts and driveways;
e. Size and use of structures, including number of dwelling units;
f. Lot lines with dimensions of the areas;
g. Required yards and setbacks;
h. Utility rights-of-ways and easements;
i. Screening walls or fences, where required;
j. Retaining walls, where applicable;
k. Pedestrian ways and sidewalks; and
l. Drawing must be to scale as noted/stated on the drawing.
SAMPLE PLOT PLAN