For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition
shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
(A) GOLF CART.
The meaning assigned by the Tex.
Transportation Code, sec. 551.401. Further, GOLF CART means a motor
vehicle with not less than three wheels designed by the manufacturer
primarily for transporting persons on a golf course without regard
to the mode of propulsion or any modifications made to the body, chassis,
or any portion of the golf cart by any person. GOLF CARTS specifically
exclude go-carts, neighborhood electric vehicles, off-road vehicles,
utility vehicles, and all-terrain vehicles, as defined by the state’s
Transportation Code.
(B) UTILITY VEHICLES.
The meaning assigned by the Tex. Transportation Code, sec. 551A.001
(6) which specifically states that a “UTILITY VEHICLE means
a motor vehicle that is not a golf cart, as defined by Section 551.401,
or lawn mower and is:
(A) equipped
with side-by-side seating for the use of the operator and a passenger;
(B) designed
to propel itself with at least four tires in contact with the ground;
(C) designed
by the manufacturer for off-highway use only; and
(D) designed
by the manufacturer primarily for utility work and not for recreational
purposes.
(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15)
An operator may operate a golf cart and/or a utility vehicle
in compliance with Texas House Bill No. 1548 and Tex. Transportation
Code sections referenced therein as amended or superseded
(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15)
Golf carts and/or utility vehicles are prohibited on any state
highway located within the corporate boundaries of the city.
Penalty, see sec. 71.99
(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15)
A golf cart and/or utility vehicle must have the following equipment
to operate within the corporate city limits:
(F) Slow
moving vehicle emblem.
(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15)
The following exclusions and limitations apply to the operation
of any golf cart and/or utility vehicle in the city.
(A) They
may only be operated by persons with a valid operator’s permit
and/or driver’s license.
(B) They
may only be operated upon a public street or highway with a speed
limit of not more than 35 mph unless otherwise restricted.
(C) They
may cross a street or highway with a speed limit of more than 35 mph
if said crossing occurs at an intersection and said crossing is perpendicular
to the street or highway with a posted speed limit of more than 35
mph.
(D) They
must move to the right and yield the right-of-way to faster moving
vehicles.
(E) They
must be equipped with a slow moving vehicle emblem.
(F) The
driver and every occupant must remain seated in a seat designed to
hold passengers while the vehicle is moving.
(G) No person
may ride in the lap of the driver or any other occupant.
(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15)
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition
shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different
meaning.
MOTOR HOME.
A self-propelled vehicle designed to provide temporary living
quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use that complies with
all applicable federal vehicle regulations.
OTHER.
A camper not defined above [herein] will require approval
from the city office.
POP-UP CAMPERS.
A collapsible camper with pull-out berths and tent walls,
towed as a compact unit behind a vehicle, designed to provide temporary
living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use.
TRAVEL TRAILERS.
A nonself-propelled recreational vehicle designed to provide
temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use,
and of such size or weight as not to require a special highway movement
permit when towed by a motorized vehicle.
TRUCK MOUNTED CAMPER.
A structure designed to provide temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, or travel use, that does not have wheels
for road use and is designed to be placed upon and attached to a motor
vehicle. "Truck mounted camper" does not include truck covers that
consist of walls and a roof, but do not have floors.
(Ordinance 2022-4 adopted 9/6/2022)
(A) Any motor home, travel trailer, pop-up camper or truck mounted camper
brought into the city for camping, temporary parking, or storage purposes
must make application for a permit from the city office. Permits will
only be issued to motor homes, travel trailers and campers that are
legally titled and registered as required per current Texas Transportation
Codes.
(B) Permits for limited camping will be issued for a period not to exceed
seventeen (17) consecutive days. An application for a renewal permit
may be made after a minimum of five (5) days past the expiration date
of the previous permit.
(C) Permits for on-site dwelling purposes during the construction of
a home will be issued for an approved camping recreational vehicle
for a period of six (6) months, commencing on or after the date that
a building construction permit is obtained.
(D) Permits of camping recreational vehicles for permanent camping where
allowed per zoning regulation will be issued on an annual basis. Camping
recreational vehicles placed on lots where permanent camping is allowed
will only be issued a permit for camping, not for storage. Permits
must be displayed in a location on the camping recreational vehicle
that is visible from the street. Only one (1) camping recreational
vehicle used for permanent camping may be placed on a single lot or
multiple adjoining lots under common ownership.
(E) An annual permit for storage where permanent camping is not allowed
is limited to one (1) camping recreational vehicle per residence on
a single lot or multiple adjoining lots under common ownership. Storage
of a camping recreational vehicle is allowed only on lots with an
existing home.
(F) Refer to chapter
51 for sewage disposal requirements for camping recreational vehicles.
(Ordinance 2022-4 adopted 9/6/2022)
(A) School buses and/or school buses converted to camping recreational
vehicles are not permitted.
(B) No truck mounted campers may be used as camping recreational vehicle
units separate and apart from the vehicle transporting them.
(C) Under no circumstance shall any ground tent, storage or utility building,
camping recreational vehicle, utility trailer, livestock trailer or
other vehicle be used as full time habitation.
(Ordinance 2022-4 adopted 9/6/2022)
Any person violating any provision of this subchapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to sec.
10.99 of this code.
(Ordinance 2011-27(f) adopted 11/12/15; Ordinance 2022-4 adopted 9/6/2022)