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El Paso officials push education, targeted sweeps after spike in private pool and party‑hall rentals
Summary
City staff will launch a spring education campaign and begin targeted weekend enforcement sweeps after council and residents pressed for clearer rules and stronger action on homes rented for large parties and paid pool rentals.
El Paso city staff told the City Council on Feb. 4 they will begin an educational outreach campaign this spring and step up targeted weekend enforcement after councilmembers and dozens of residents described private residences being used as paid party venues and for paid swimming‑pool rentals.
The presentation came after months of constituent complaints and follow‑up from council. Deputy City Manager Nicole Cody and Planning & Inspections staff said the city’s zoning code already prohibits commercial dance‑hall or entertainment‑venue uses in residential zones and distinguishes “non‑commercial” (residential) pools from “commercial” pools that require licensing and safety features such as lifeguards, restrooms and annual testing. Staff proposed adding clarifying language to the zoning code and said outreach would explain what property owners can and cannot legally do in single‑family neighborhoods.
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