Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-2. ZONING. |
SubChapter C. USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. |
Article 3. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN DISTRICTS. |
Division 6. Waterfront Overlay District Requirements for Town Lake Park. |
§ 25-2-672. TOWN LAKE PARK REGULATIONS.
(A)
Development of a natural area described in Section 25-2-671 (Town Lake Park Terms) is limited to:
(1)
nature trails with interpretive signs and facilities;
(2)
surface parking with pervious material;
(3)
maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including fencing and wildlife and vegetation management; and
(4)
general park support and maintenance.
(B)
Development of a neighborhood park described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:
(1)
walking, exercise, and bicycle trails;
(2)
surface parking and access roads;
(3)
picnic facilities;
(4)
general neighborhood park uses, including playing fields, ball courts, swimming pools, and playscapes;
(5)
concessions primarily serving an adjacent neighborhood, including food vending, bicycle rentals, and sports equipment rentals;
(6)
cultural facilities primarily serving an adjacent neighborhood;
(7)
maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and
(8)
general park support and maintenance.
(C)
Development of a community park described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:
(1)
development permitted in a neighborhood park;
(2)
municipal swimming pools and associated facilities;
(3)
concessions designed to attract individuals from throughout the city, including boat rentals, food vending, dining facilities, special sports facilities, and special recreational facilities;
(4)
surface parking and parking structures;
(5)
performance and special events facilities;
(6)
specialized facilities, including facilities that serve the handicapped, private nonprofit recreational facilities that serve the general public, and private park enhancement facilities;
(7)
an internal park road system, with grade-separated intersections if required;
(8)
athletic facilities, including multipurpose sports fields and exercise courses;
(9)
maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and
(10)
general park support and maintenance.
(D)
Development of a cultural park described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:
(1)
cultural facilities and special event and performance areas;
(2)
parking structures and limited surface parking;
(3)
concessions that are designed to attract people from throughout the city, that are mobile, temporary, or located in a building described in the Town Lake Park Plan, and that require a small amount of space, including pushcarts selling food or flowers, temporary vending stands for special events, and museum gift shops;
(4)
walking, exercise, and bicycle paths;
(5)
an internal park transportation system;
(6)
maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and
(7)
general park support and maintenance.
(E)
Development of an urban waterfront described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:
(1)
plazas for performances and special events;
(2)
wide sidewalks for walking, exercising, and bicycle riding;
(3)
concessions that are designed to attract people from throughout the city, are mobile, temporary, or located in a building described in the Town Lake Park Plan, and require a small amount of space, including pushcarts selling food or flowers, temporary vending stands for special events, and museum gift shops;
(4)
rowing facilities, boathouses, and similar water-related activities;
(5)
maintenance and improvement of environmental quality, including stream bank stabilization, fencing, and wildlife and vegetation management; and
(6)
general park support and maintenance.
(F)
Development of an area of Town Lake Park not included in a natural area, neighborhood park, community park, cultural park, or urban waterfront described in Section 25-2-671 ( Town Lake Park Terms ) is limited to:
(1)
walking, exercise, and bicycle trails;
(2)
picnic facilities;
(3)
surface parking of pervious material and park access roads; and
(4)
general park support and maintenance.
(G)
This section does not apply to a community events use.
Source: Section 13-2-228.1; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 990902-57; Ord. 031211-11.