El Paso |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL |
Chapter 2.102. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION RECOGNITION |
§ 2.102.020. Definitions.
Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following terms shall for the purpose of this chapter, have the meanings indicated in this section.
"Civic association" means any organized group of one hundred or more persons or entities that own, reside, or have a place of business in one of the five planning areas designated as such in The Plan for El Paso (hereinafter, "planning areas").
"Land use application" means an application to be filed or submitted to the city pursuant to Title 20 or Title 21 of the El Paso City Code that requests a property rezoning, amendments to zoning conditions, or a special permit.
"Neighborhood" means a geographically contiguous area within a designated boundary which is characterized by a substantial commonality of interest and identification as a neighborhood separate from others within the City of El Paso.
"Neighborhood association" means an independent, autonomous organization or voluntary association formed by persons within a neighborhood for the purpose of considering and acting on issues affecting the livability and quality of their neighborhood.
"Neighborhood associations coalition" means an independent, autonomous organization or voluntary association comprised solely of representatives of ten or more recognized neighborhood associations and having elected officers from each of the planning areas.
"Recognized neighborhood association" means a neighborhood association or a civic association that is registered pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. No. 17744, § 1, 3-6-2012)