§ 25-2-902. RESIDENTIAL TOURS.

(A)

Participation on an annual or semi-annual tour is allowed as an accessory residential use subject to the requirements of this section and all other applicable regulations.

(B)

As authorized by this section, a tour is an organized event in which multiple residential properties are opened to members of the public for any lawful purpose, including:

(1)

the appreciation and study of architecture; and

(2)

the production and incidental sale of artwork by an individual responsible for making or producing the artwork.

(C)

To qualify as an accessory use under this section, a residential tour that includes the production or sale of art must comply with the requirements of this subsection.

(1)

A tour organizer must provide the dates of the tour and the address of all participating properties to the City of Austin Cultural Arts Division.

(2)

A tour may not take place on more than six days per calendar year.

(3)

A residential property may not:

(a)

participate on a tour more than 12 days per calendar year;

(b)

participate in more than three tours per calendar year;

(c)

participate in a tour more than three days per week;

(d)

include more than six guest artists, in addition to the primary artist; or

(e)

include a garage sale.

Source: Ord. 20110922-087; Ord. 20121018-024.