For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HARD SURFACE ROADS, ALLEYS OR DRIVEWAYS. An asphalt or concrete road, alley or driveway.
HOUSE or BUILDING. Any permanent, single-family dwelling unit or building previously constructed and located at another site and, in this chapter, approved and permitted for relocation within the corporate limits of the town, as approved by Town Council, as well as all new construction.
MOBILE HOME. Any vehicle or similar portable structure having been originally constructed with wheels designed for use as a conveyance upon highways, and having no original foundation other than its own chassis, wheels, jacks or skirting, and so designed or constructed as to permit long-term occupancy for dwelling and sleeping purposes. It may consist of one or more units that can be telescoped when towed and expanded later for additional capacity or of two or more units, separately towable, but designed to be joined into one integral dwelling unit. As used in this chapter, the mobile home shall be interpreted to include HUD Code, Zone 2 manufactured homes not to exceed five years age at the time of the permit application, or a special exception permit must be obtained upon Town Council approval.
MODULAR HOME. Any permanent, single-family dwelling unit which has been fabricated or factory constructed as a single unit, or in sections or modules, without wheels or a chassis of its own, and assembled at the factory or construction site, and moved on a flatbed or other trailer to a permanent location as a unit or in sections or modules as a permanent single-family dwelling unit placed on a permanent foundation at such site and connected with all utility services.
NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL BARRIER. Any river, pond, creek, canal, railroad, fence, tree or hedge that prohibits public view of and ease of access.
NONCONFORMING USE. A building, structure or use of land lawfully occupied at the time of the effective date of this chapter which does not conform to the plans, specifications and licensing requirements.
PERMITTEE. Any person to whom a permit is issued under the provisions of this chapter.
PERSON. Any natural individual, firm, trust, partnership, association or corporation.
SEPTIC SYSTEM. Either an aerobic system or a standard system with tanks and lateral lines.
TOWN. The Town of Holiday Lakes, Brazoria County, Texas.
TRAVEL TRAILER/RECREATIONAL VEHICLE. Any vehicular, portable structure designed as a temporary dwelling for travel, recreational and vacation uses, and includes folding, hardtop campers transported behind a motor vehicle; camper, converted bus, tent trailer, tent or similar device used for temporary, short-term occupancy, not to exceed six months unless a special exception permit is granted by Council, all of the above must maintain a current inspection and registration.
(Ord. 2009-01, passed 2-17-2009)