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El Paso staff outlines proposed updates to historic-landmark preservation code, no council action
Summary
City planning staff presented comprehensive revisions to El Paso City Code Chapter 20.2 to clarify designation, interim protections, demolition rules and administrative review; the council did not vote and staff will hold public outreach meetings in June.
City planning staff on Tuesday presented proposed amendments to El Paso City Code Chapter 20.2, the cityhistoric landmark preservation ordinance, and asked the public and council for feedback before bringing the package back for action.
The presentation, led by Tony De La Cruz of the Planning & Inspections Department, summarized changes intended to clarify application procedures, close procedural gaps and align local rules with requirements tied to the city's Certified Local Government status under the State Historic Preservation Office.
De La Cruz said the proposed amendments would (1) formalize interim protections for buildings nominated for designation when…
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