§ 32-70. Definitions.  


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  • The following words and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them in this section:

    Recreational vehicle means any of the following:

    (1)

    Travel trailer means a vehicular, portable structure built on a chassis, designed to be used as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses, permanently identified as a travel trailer by the manufacturer of the trailer and factory equipped for the road. It shall have a body width not exceeding 102 inches and a body length not to exceed 45 feet as required by the Texas Traffic Laws, state department of public safety.

    (2)

    Pick-up coach means a structure designed to be mounted on a truck chassis for use as a temporary dwelling to be used for travel, recreation and vacation.

    (3)

    Motor home means any portable, temporary dwelling to be used for travel, recreation and vacation, constructed as an integral part of a self-propelled vehicle.

    (4)

    Dependent trailer means a trailer which is dependent upon a service building for toilet and lavatory facilities.

    (5)

    Self-contained trailer means a trailer which can be operated independent of connections to sewer, water and electric systems. It contains a water flushed toilet, lavatory, shower and/or kitchen sink, which are connected to water storage and sewage holding tanks located within the trailer.

    (6)

    Boat means any vehicle designed or used for travel on water.

    Temporary, as used in this article, means for a limited time.

(Ord. No. 95-17, § 2, 8-8-1995; Ord. No. 032013, 3-13-2012)