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South Padre Island City Zoning Code

Sec. 20-9

District "D"—Resort Area District.

(A)

Area, width and depth of lots, sanitation and temporary building provisions are the same as District "A". Front yard, rear yard, height and size of structure requirements are the same as District "C". Side yard requirements are the same as District "B".

(B)

Use regulations: In a "D" District, no land shall be used and no building shall be used and no building shall be erected or converted for any other use than:

(1)

Any use permitted in "C" District (business).

(2)

Weekend cottages, yacht club, boat docks, marine repairs, trailer parks (travel trailers), indoor skating rinks, miniature golf, bowling alleys, retail bait stands, second-hand stores, beer taverns and dance halls, and Permanent Makeup Application, but only when applied by an individual licensed by the Texas Department of Health or by the Texas State Board of Medical/Dental Examiners who performs such application within either an establishment which also provides "Personal Services", or within a "Medical Facility", as such terms are defined in subsection 20-8 (B)(2).

(3)

Special Exceptions:

(a)

Permanent Makeup Application, but only when applied by an individual licensed by the Texas Department of Health or by the Texas State Board of Medical/Dental Examiners who performs such application within either an establishment which also provides "Personal Services", or within a "Medical Facility", as such terms are defined in subsection 20-8 (B)(2).

(b)

Public Service Facility.

(C)

If a single family or multi-family dwelling is erected in "D" District, such structure shall conform to all minimum requirements of the "B" District.

(D)

If a residence is maintained in a structure that is also used for business or resort in "D" District, such structure shall conform to all minimum requirements of the "B" District.

(E)

Area regulations:

(1)

Side yards adjacent to a street shall be not less than ten (10) feet.

(2)

Rear yards: Same as District "C" except decks or balconies may extend within ten (10) feet of the rear lot line as in District "B".

(3)

Travel Trailer parks: A recreational vehicles building permit is required prior to construction. The park area must encompass a minimum of two (2) acres, with density not to exceed fifteen (15) units per acre.

(a)

Private streets: Private streets shall be provided and shall extend continuously from public street right-of-way. Minimum pavement widths shall be eighteen (18) feet and streets shall have a base of at least six (6) inches of caliche and two (2) inches of asphalt.

(b)

Lots: Lots must have sanitary sewer, water and electric power and must be 75 feet long and 35 feet wide or 2,625 square feet. The front yard setback shall be 10 feet.

(c)

Parking: Parking space must be a minimum of one off-street space per lot, each space shall have a permanent all-weather surface, and shall have dimensions of not less than 8 feet 6 inches × 18 feet 0 inches, or 300 square feet.

(d)

Accessory uses: All accessory uses shall be located a minimum of ten (10) feet from the lot line.

(e)

Lighting: The private streets, parking lots, walks and service areas shall be kept properly and adequately lighted at all times so that the park area will be safe for occupants and visitors. All entrances and exits shall be lighted and all lighting shall be at the expense of the park owner.

(Ord. No. 24-05, 10-2-2024)