Austin Boat Parking Help

[halsteadfrost]

I've had bad luck with various places storing various vehicles. I've gotten to the point where I don't trust any of them no matter how secure they appear. Also, I don't know how long your boat is, but I can't lock mine into an enclosed unit. Thus, it has to sit in a yard, and it's easy to get stuff jacked out of it. Just because the gates close doesn't mean people can't get in. Luckily I haven't had them screw up the fiberglass, but I've heard of people cutting out amps and whatnot. Anyway thieves suck, and I got to the point where I just felt better knowing it was right outside my front door. I never had a problem with it parked there, and I didn't think it was white trash-ish either.

(now some of my off-road vehicles, those got pretty white-trashish)

 

[rage-a-holic]

So now it looks like I have to build a 6 ft privacy fence around it. Thats going to look fantastic. Thanks neighbors!

 

[El_Guapo]

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[Orange&White]

ARTICLE 5. ACCESSORY USES.
§ 25-2-891 ACCESSORY USES GENERALLY.

An accessory use is a use that:

(1) is incidental to and customarily associated with a principal use;

(2) unless otherwise provided, is located on the same site as the principal use; and

(3) may include parking for the principal use.

Source: Section 13-2-1; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.
§ 25-2-892 APPLICABLE REGULATIONS.

The regulations applicable to a principal use apply to an accessory use, except as otherwise provided in this division.

Source: Section 13-2-301; Ord. 990225-70; Ord. 031211-11.
§ 25-2-893 ACCESSORY USES FOR A PRINCIPAL RESIDENTIAL USE.

(A) For a principal residential use, this section prescribes the requirements for an accessory use.

(B) This subsection provides for vehicle storage as an accessory use.

(1) Not more than one motor vehicle for each licensed driver residing on the premises may be stored on the premises.

(2) Notwithstanding the limitation of Subsection (B)(1), a private garage for the storage of not more than four motor vehicles is permitted.

(3) Except for an antique vehicle or recreational vehicle, a motor vehicle with a capacity of one ton or greater is prohibited.

(4) Not more than one commercial vehicle may be stored on the premises.

(5) Except as provided in Subsection (B)(6), an inoperable motor vehicle may not be stored on an adjacent public right-of-way. A motor vehicle is inoperable if, for more than 72 hours, the vehicle:

(a) does not have license plates or has license plates that have been expired for more than 90 days;

(b) does not have a motor vehicle safety inspection sticker or has a motor vehicle inspection safety sticker that has been expired for more than 90 days; or

(c) cannot be started or legally operated in a public right-of-way.

(6) The prohibition of Subsection (B)(5) does not apply to:

(a) an antique or recreational vehicle stored at an owner’s residence; or

(b) a vehicle under repair for less than 60 days, if not more than one other vehicle is also under repair.

(7) Up to two vehicles that are either antique or recreational vehicles may be stored on the premises, if the storage area is not a health hazard and is either in an enclosed building or screened from public view with a solid wood or masonry fence at least six feet high.

 

[rage-a-holic]

I bought my house 4 years ago and made it clear to my realtor I didn't want an HOA because of my boat. I'm fairly certain he's responsible for telling me it's against the law and he didn't. So either my realtor is an idiot or this is a new law. And as others have mentioned, there are boats all over Austin and I bet a lot have been parked in driveways since before I moved in 4 years ago.

 

[Sgt. Longhorn]

I don't understand what is so offensive about a boat or a camper. Why do people get so bent out of shape by seeing a boat or a camper sitting there in a drive way?

What difference does it make?

 

[Anastasis]

I'd rather see a nice ski boat in the driveway across the street than my neighbors old beat to **** minivan. Or a new minivan for that matter.

 

[BattleshipTexas]

1. My house and yard look just fine.

2. I ... don't give a **** how nice my house/yard looks.


Statements 1 and 2 are not consistent. I am glad you aren't my neighbor if you really mean statement 2.

And no realtors aren't lawyers who have to explain every law to you.