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El Paso council hears months-long complaints about backyard party venues and short‑term pool rentals
Summary
City staff outlined existing code and a planned public education campaign after residents described repeated noise, parking and safety problems from rented party venues and private pool rentals; council asked for more data before drafting ordinance changes.
El Paso city staff presented an informational briefing and outreach plan on short‑term rentals of residential properties for parties and for paid use of private swimming pools, following months of constituent complaints about noise, blocked driveways and safety. Planning and Inspections staff said city code already prohibits ‘‘dance halls’’ and similar commercial uses in residential zoning; the briefing proposed clarifying the code language and launching an education effort to make residents and property owners aware of existing restrictions.
The presentation emphasized the two main enforcement challenges: establishing proof that a house or backyard is being rented (staff said…
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