§ 8-5-22. RESTRICTED AREAS.

(A)

Except as otherwise provided in this section, a person may not:

(1)

enter or be on a lake, river, creek, or other area that is the subject of a ban issued in accordance with this article;

(2)

enter or be on Lake Austin between Mansfield Dam and Loop 360 when three or more release gates of Mansfield Dam are open;

(3)

enter or be on Lake Austin when four or more release gates of Mansfield Dam are open; or

(4)

cross or attempt to cross a low water crossing that has been barricaded by the city.

(B)

Subsection (A) does not apply to a city, state, or federal official or employee performing an official duty.

(C)

Notwithstanding Subsections (A)(1), (A)(2), and (A)(3), the fire chief may permit a person to enter a restricted area after determining that the person has an ownership or possessory right in property located in the restricted area and that entry into the restricted area is required to remove or secure the property. The fire chief shall issue a permit allowing entry into the restricted area, and the permit holder shall display the permit on request to a city officer or employee responsible for the enforcing this article.

Source: 1992 Code Sections 14-2-43 and 14-2-44; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11.