The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Dependent recreational vehicle and dependent travel trailer
means a recreational vehicle or travel trailer which does not have a flush toilet and a bath or shower.
Independent recreational vehicle and independent travel trailer
means a recreational vehicle or travel trailer which has a flush toilet and a bath or shower.
Natural barrier and artificial barrier
means any river, pond, canal, railroad, levee, embankment, fence or hedge.
Park
means a recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park; and does not include, permit or authorize mobile or manufactured homes.
Recreational vehicle and travel trailer
means a vehicle or similar portable structure designed for recreational use and travel having no foundation other than wheels, jacks, blocks or skirting, having 600 square feet or less of enclosed area, and so designed or constructed as to permit occupancy for dwelling or sleeping purposes; provided, however, a mobile home or manufactured home is not a recreational vehicle or travel trailer, and, for purposes of determining the distances specified herein, the term "recreational vehicle and travel trailer" includes any portable, prefabricated, temporary room, commonly called a cabana, that is attached to such recreational vehicle.
Recreational vehicle lot and travel trailer lot
means a plot of ground within a recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park designed for the accommodation of one recreational vehicle or travel trailer.
Recreational vehicle park and travel trailer park
means any plot of ground upon which one or more recreational vehicles or travel trailers are located, or are occupied for dwelling or sleeping purposes during travel, vacation, periods of temporary work such as construction, and other periods of time generally less than 12 months in duration, regardless of whether or not a charge is made for such accommodations.
(Ordinance 438, § 41(c), adopted 11/24/2003)
Property and areas of the city zoned RV may be planned, used, approved, platted and occupied as a recreational vehicle park with lots held under common ownership and rented or leased to individual occupants. Land in areas of the city zoned RV and having an approved plat may be used for dependent recreational vehicle, dependent travel trailers, independent recreational vehicles, independent travel trailers, recreational vehicles and travel trailers as defined in section 53-651.
(Ordinance 438, § 41(a), adopted 11/24/2003)
Additional permitted uses in the RV park district are as follows:
(1) 
Accessory buildings located on a lot for use by the owner or occupant of a structure that is located on such lot.
(2) 
Recreational, civic and/or commercial facilities designed for exclusive use of the occupants of the recreational vehicle park.
(3) 
Accessory buildings for use by the owner or manager of the park.
(4) 
One single-family dwelling unit on a 6,000 square foot or larger lot for use as the owner's or manager's residence.
(Ordinance 438, § 41(b), adopted 11/24/2003)
(a) 
Park license required.
It is unlawful for any person to maintain or operate within the city, any recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park unless such person first obtains a license therefor. A minimum of ten lots shall be required to qualify for RV zoning and no license shall be issued or renewed for a recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park unless such park has at least ten lots.
(b) 
License application.
Application for a recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park license shall be filed with the city for review and approval by the city council. Applications shall be in writing, signed by the applicant, and shall contain the following:
(1) 
The name and address of the applicant;
(2) 
The location and legal description of the recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park;
(3) 
A complete plan of the park showing compliance with this chapter;
(4) 
Plans and specifications of all buildings and other improvements constructed, or to be constructed, within the recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park;
(5) 
Such further information as may be requested by the city council to enable it to determine if the recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park will comply with the legal requirements.
(c) 
Inspection.
The city shall investigate the application, and inspect the proposed plans and specifications. A report shall then be made to the city manager concerning such applicant, together with recommendations relating to the issuance of a license. If the recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park will be in compliance with all provisions of this division, and, in the case of proposed parks, make such approval contingent upon the completion of the park according to the plans and specifications submitted with the application.
(d) 
Issuance.
If the application satisfies the requirements of this division, the city manager shall issue the license.
(e) 
Transfer prohibited.
A license issued pursuant to this chapter is not transferable.
(f) 
License fee.
The annual license fee for each recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park shall be as provided in appendix A of this Code per year for the first ten lots or spaces, plus an amount as provided in appendix A of this Code for additional lots or spaces over ten, or the fee established in the city administrative fees ordinance.
(g) 
License display and posting.
The license certificate shall be conspicuously posted in the office of or on the premises of the recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park at all times.
(h) 
License revocation.
The city council may revoke any license issued under this division if any of the provisions of this division are violated. Before any such license may be revoked, the city must give ten days' notice to the holder of such license and hold a hearing thereon. If the license is revoked, the license may be reissued to the same licensee, if the reasons for such revocation have been duly corrected, or a license may be issued to another qualified applicant.
(i) 
Location of parks.
The recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park may be located only in conformity with the comprehensive zoning ordinance of the city, and, in addition to the requirements contained therein, unless the park is separated from neighboring properties by a natural or artificial barrier, each boundary of the park must have a solid barrier wall or fence of at least six feet in height; no lot or boundary line of any space or lot within the park shall be closer than 25 feet to such barrier wall or fence; and the 25-foot area shall be required to be maintained as a clear zone at all times. The provisions of this division do not apply to recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer parks already in existence and operation at the time of the passage of the ordinance from which this chapter is derived, and such existing operating parks are treated as a nonconforming use insofar as the requirements of this division are concerned.
(Ordinance 438, § 41(d), adopted 11/24/2003)
(a) 
Park plan requirements.
The recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park shall conform to the following requirements:
(1) 
The park shall be located on a well drained site, properly graded to ensure rapid drainage and freedom from stagnant pools of water, in compliance with the city's subdivision drainage requirements.
(2) 
Recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer lots shall be provided, consisting of a minimum of 2,500 square feet for each lot, which shall be at least 35 feet wide and clearly defined. Recreational vehicles or travel trailers shall be so harbored on each lot that there shall be at least a 25-foot clearance between recreational vehicles and travel trailers; provided, however, with respect to recreational vehicles or travel trailers parked end-to-end, the end-to-end clearance between the same may be less than 25 feet, but not less than ten feet. No recreational vehicle or travel trailer shall be located closer than ten feet from any building within the park or from any property line bounding the park.
(3) 
All recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer lots shall abut upon a driveway of not less than 36 feet in width which shall have unobstructed access to a public street, alley or highway. All driveways shall be hard surfaced, well-marked in the daytime, and lighted at night. The minimum quality of such driveway surfacing shall be a two-course hot top surface.
(4) 
Walkways not less than 44 inches wide shall be provided from the recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer lots to the service building.
(5) 
Separate restroom and shower facilities shall be provided within the park for men and women. Such restroom and shower facilities shall be designed, constructed and maintained in compliance with the city building codes and ordinances and centrally and conveniently located within the park. A minimum of two showers, lavatories and commodes shall be included in each restroom and shower facility building for each sex. One additional shower, lavatory and commode (hereinafter collectively "unit") shall be added to each such men's and women's facility for each additional increment of 15 pad sites or lots, or fraction thereof, in excess of 25 pad sites or lots within the park. For example, the minimum facilities shall be required for any park with 25 or less pad sites or lots; one additional unit shall be required for parks that have 26 to 40 pad sites or lots; two additional units will be required for parks having 41 to 60 pad sites or lots; and three additional units will be required for parks having 61 to 75 pad sites or lots.
(b) 
Utility connections.
Water, sewer and electrical system must be provided to each lot or pad site in accordance with city specifications.
(c) 
Office building.
Each recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park shall be provided with a building to be known as the office in which shall be kept copies of all records pertaining to the management and supervision of the park, as well as all rules and regulations of the park; such records, rules and regulations to be available for inspection by law enforcement officers, public health officials and other officials whose duties necessitate acquisition of the information contained therein.
(d) 
Site drainage plan.
The site plan shall include a site drainage plan showing the necessary drainage related facilities designed and provided for in compliance with this policy and the drainage criteria manuals, regulations and ordinances of the city (Drainage Criteria Manual). Such plans and design calculations for all drainage facilities shall be submitted to the city for acceptance prior to issuance of any utility or building permit. The design engineer shall certify that the plans and calculations for all drainage facilities are in compliance with the policies and criteria of the city.
(e) 
Stormwater requirements.
(1) 
Facility design requirements.
Storm drainage facilities should be designed in compliance with the Drainage Criteria Manual.
(2) 
Drainage and storm sewers.
a. 
Adequate drainage shall be provided within the limits of the property. The protection of adjoining property from any increase in runoff is mandatory. The city may eliminate the detention requirement for properties adjacent to floodplains defined on the flood insurance rate map and when in the judgment of the city such elimination would not result in an increase in the peak flood flow.
b. 
Drainage and storm sewer plans shall be certified by a licensed professional engineer and approved by the city. Review and approval shall in no manner make the city liable for defects in such plans. Criteria established in the Drainage Criteria Manual and good engineering practices will be used for all calculations relative to rainfall runoff quantities, and the design of channels, culverts, storm sewers and detention facilities. The owners of the tracts upon which are located such easements, appurtenances and detention facilities shall maintain same and be responsible for their upkeep. Notice of such duty to maintain shall be shown on the plats.
c. 
Drainage and storm sewer plans. Construction plans for streets and utility installation required by the city shall include drainage and storm sewer plans prepared by a licensed professional engineer which shall be reviewed and approved by the city prior to such construction. The city shall make inspections as are deemed necessary to ensure proper installation. Neither the review nor approval of such plans nor the inspection of the completed work will create any liability on the part of the city.
(3) 
Plan approval.
Plans for proposed drainage facilities shall be submitted to the city for acceptance prior to construction. Further, computations for all drainage related design shall be submitted with the plans for review. Data submitted shall include a drainage area map, a summary of methodology employed and resulting data, land use and runoff coefficient assumptions and other pertinent hydrologic and hydraulic data. Certification shall be submitted by the design engineer that the plans and computations are in compliance with the requirements of this policy and the Drainage Criteria Manual. Following construction, but prior to acceptance of improvements by the city, the design engineer shall furnish certification that based upon his periodic inspection of the work all improvements, including those covered by this chapter, have been constructed in compliance with the city's requirements.
(4) 
Applicable criteria.
If the city has not adopted a Drainage Criteria Manual, the stormwater and drainage provisions of chapter 17, article II, pertaining to the flood hazard area regulations, chapter 41, pertaining to subdivisions, and good engineering practices shall govern; provided that if the city engineer and the applicant cannot agree on the applicable criteria the terms, provisions, conditions, and requirements of the City of Austin Drainage Criteria Manual shall be applicable.
(Ordinance 438, § 41(e), adopted 11/24/2003)
(a) 
Maintenance.
Every person owning or operating a recreational vehicle and/or travel trailer park shall maintain such park, and any facilities, fixtures and permanent equipment in connection therewith, in a clean and sanitary condition and shall maintain such equipment in a state of good repair.
(b) 
Cooking and heating fuel.
Bottled gas for cooking purposes shall not be used at individual recreational vehicles or travel trailer lots unless the containers are properly connected by copper or other suitable tubing. Bottled gas cylinders shall be securely fastened in place. Bottled gas shall be located in a recreational vehicle or travel trailer, and outside such vehicle, in compliance with state regulations. State and local regulations applicable to the handling of bottled gas and fuel oil must be followed.
(c) 
Park rules and regulations.
It is the duty of the owner, agent, representative or manager to prescribe rules and regulations for the management of the park, to make adequate provisions for the enforcement of such rules and to subscribe to all subsequent rules and regulations which may be adopted for the management of such park. Copies of all such rules and regulations shall be furnished to the city. In addition thereto, it is the duty of the owner, agent, representative or manager to comply strictly with the following:
(1) 
Provide for regular inspection of the water and sanitary conveniences;
(2) 
Provide for the collection and removal of garbage and other waste material;
(3) 
Provide for the concealment or storage of unsightly material or vehicles of any kind;
(4) 
Not allow any recreational vehicle, travel trailer or other structure not in compliance with this chapter to be or remain in the park; and
(5) 
Not allow, suffer or permit any person to occupy any lot, plot or parcel for sleeping, eating and living purposes other than for interim or temporary periods of time that are less than 12 months in duration.
(Ordinance 438, § 41(f), adopted 11/24/2003)