Rezoning Policy Developing a quantifiable set of criteria to review rezoning applications and formulate consistent recommendations in accordance with Plan El Paso and State Law.
Compatibility and Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan
Compatibility
Compliance with the Comprehensive Plan
Compliance with Plan El Paso
Compliance with Plan El Paso a. The proposed zoning district’s effect on development or redevelopment of the property, particularly whether the rezoning will further or at least not conflict with specific policies listed under other goals of Plan El Paso. b. Whether the property is in a “Compact Urban” area, defined in Plan El Paso as being in a base sector with existing walkable urbanism (G-1 and G-2) or planned walkable urbanism (O-7), or in an overlay where walkable urbanism is anticipated to emerge (Local Transfer Centers, RTS Stops, and Future Compact Neighborhoods). c. The proposed zoning district’s effect on the property and surrounding property.
Determining Compliance with Plan El Paso
Determining “Compatibility” Plan El Paso Reference Variables Factors Considered Quantifiable Outcome(s) The zone change results in the expansion of a contiguous land use Proposed zone change designation matching those of The subject property seeking rezoning is is compatible with the The request does not require a abutting properties. i.e. the zone Pages 1.30-1.32 Compatability compatible with those surrounding the site. Future Land Use Map FLUM amendment. change is from residential to designation. commercial, but the land use of the abutting properties is also commercial resulting one contiguous commercial area. Proposed zone change The existing land use map on pages matches existing land 1.9-1.12. matches the land use of Examples of similar "Similar zoning" means the district use map or matches the zoning request. i.e. the rezone zoning districts include, permits generally identical uses and Pages 1.9-1.12 existing land use Compatability is from one commercial district to but aren't limited to: R- uniform density and dimensional designation within another and the existing land use 1, R-2, R-3; C-1 and C-2; standards. 300 ft. of the subject map designates the area as and C-3 and C-4 property. commercial. A similar zoning classification is Properties located within 300 feet located within 300 ft. Compatability of the subject property have the of the subject same or similar zoning. property.
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