§ 8-5-1. DEFINITIONS.  


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  • In this chapter:

    (1)

    DESIGNATED OFFICIAL means a peace officer employed by the city, employee of the Watershed Protection Department, or the health authority.

    (2)

    HOUSEBOAT means a flat-bottomed or nearly flat-bottomed watercraft that is fitted for sleeping, cooking, cruising, or recreation. The term includes a barge or raft with an enclosed structure.

    (3)

    INFLATABLE FLOTATION DEVICE means an inner tube or other water recreational form or apparatus that is inflated with air or foam and is non- navigable. This term includes inflatable chaise loungers, air mattresses, and other inflatable devices.

    (4)

    LAKE AUSTIN means the waters of the Colorado River and its tributaries impounded by Tom Miller Dam and located within the city.

    (5)

    LAKE LONG means Lake Walter E. Long, also known as Decker Lake.

    (6)

    MARINA has the meaning assigned to it by Section 25-2-4 ( Commercial Uses Described ).

    (7)

    MOTORBOAT means a watercraft propelled by an internal combustion engine or electric motor and includes a seaplane.

    (8)

    NAVIGABLE RECREATIONAL APPARATUS means an apparatus that is capable of being guided or steered against swiftly flowing and fluctuating water levels.

    (9)

    SWIM means swim, bathe, wade, and or otherwise immerse one's body in water.

    (10)

    LADY BIRD LAKE means the waters of the Colorado River and its tributaries impounded by Longhorn Dam.

    (11)

    WATERCRAFT means a boat or other structure designed to float on water, and includes a barge, marina, or similar floating object.

Source: 1992 Code Section 14-1-1; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20131017-011; Ord. No. 20190307-014 , Pts. 5, 9, 3-18-19.