§ 25-1-531. DEFINITIONS.

(1)

In this article, "permit," "project," and "regulatory agency" have the meanings assigned to them by Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code.

(2)

TYPE 1 (CHAPTER 245) PETITION means a vested rights petition that alleges rights under Chapter 245 of the Local Government Code to develop property under ordinances, regulations, or rules other than those in effect on the date the permit application is submitted.

(3)

TYPE 2 (CONTINUING USE) PETITION means a vested rights petition that alleges rights under Section 43.002 of the Local Government Code to continue or begin a land use that was begun or planned prior to annexation of the land by the City of Austin.

(4)

VESTING DATE means the date on which a project accrued development rights under Chapter 245 or use rights under Section 43.002 of the Local Government Code.

(5)

VESTED RIGHTS means a right conferred by state law to develop property under ordinances, regulations, or rules other than those in effect on the date a permit application is submitted. The term includes development rights under Chapter 245 and use rights under Section 43.002 of the Local Government Code, but does not include a right existing under common law.

(6)

VESTED RIGHTS PETITION or PETITION means a petition requesting a determination of development rights under Chapter 245 or use rights under Section 43.002 of the Local Government Code.

Source: Ord. 20140612-084, Pt. 2, 6-23-14 .