Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 8. PARKS AND RECREATION. |
Chapter 8-5. WATERWAY ACCESS AND USE. |
Article 4. WATERCRAFT. |
Division 1. Structural and Exhaust Requirements. |
§ 8-5-61. WATERCRAFT TO BE IN SOUND STRUCTURAL CONDITION.
(A)
The owner of a watercraft that is operated, moored, or otherwise used on the Lake Austin, Lady Bird Lake, or Lake Long shall maintain the watercraft in sound structural condition.
(B)
A designated official who becomes aware of a watercraft that may not be in sound structural condition shall notify the building official.
(C)
The building official shall conduct a public hearing in accordance with Section 8-5-102 (Public Hearing For Certain Violations) to determine whether the watercraft is in sound structural condition and whether it should be repaired or removed from the water.
(D)
Pending a hearing under Section 8-5-102 (Public Hearing For Certain Violations), a designated official may remove a watercraft from the water after determining that the watercraft is in unsound condition and poses an immediate threat to the health or safety of any person.
Source: 1992 Code Section 14-2-8; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. No. 20190307-014 , Pt. 9, 3-18-19.