SHORELINE LICENSE

Houston Code of Ordinances ch. 23, art. V, div. 1

in effect

Houston Code of Ordinances § 23-146 Shoreline license required.

Sec. 23-146. - Shoreline license required. A shoreline license shall be required for any shoreline at which a sanitary vessel shall be moored. (Ord. No. 2011-862, § 2(Exh. A), 10-12-2011)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 23-147 Commercial shoreline license required.

Sec. 23-147. - Commercial shoreline license required. It shall be unlawful to use, occupy, own, rent, or lease a commercial shoreline, unless a license has been issued therefor pursuant to this chapter. (Ord. No. 2011-862, § 2(Exh. A), 10-12-2011)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 23-148 Term.

Sec. 23-148. - Term. A shoreline license shall be issued for one calendar year. License applications for the succeeding calendar year may be submitted at times designated by the public works official. (Ord. No. 2011-862, § 2(Exh. A), 10-12-2011)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 23-149 License tag generally.

Sec. 23-149. - License tag generally. When a shoreline license is issued under this chapter, the public works official shall provide to the owner a metal license tag inscribed "City of Houston Shoreline License." The license tag shall also indicate the calendar year for which the license is valid and the license serial number. (Ord. No. 2011-862, § 2(Exh. A), 10-12-2011)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 23-150 Display of license tag.

Sec. 23-150. - Display of license tag. (a) It shall be unlawful for the owner of a shoreline to moor a sanitary vessel at the shoreline unless the owner prominently displays the shoreline license tag or pier license issued under this chapter. It shall be unlawful to display an illegible shoreline license tag. (b) It shall be unlawful to use, occupy, own, rent, or lease a commercial shoreline unless the owner prominently displays the commercial shoreline license tag issued under this chapter. It shall be unlawful to display an illegible commercial shoreline license tag. (Ord. No. 2011-862, § 2(Exh. A), 10-12-2011)

Houston Code of Ordinances § 23-151 Revocation of license.

Sec. 23-151. - Revocation of license. (a) The public works official may revoke any shoreline license if the official reasonably believes that: (1) The licensee has failed to maintain a permanent telephone number and permanent address; (2) The licensee's shoreline is unsanitary; (3) The licensee's shoreline is used in violation of any of the ordinances of the city; (4) The sewage or garbage facilities on the shoreline or licensee's adjacent premises are insufficient or may cause an adverse environmental impact to the lake; or (5) The licensee is in default of any parks concession permit or contract as determined by the parks director. (b) The public works official shall remove the license tag from the shoreline within 48 hours after revocation of the license and shall not return the license tag until he has determined that the owner has taken steps to comply with all applicable laws, permit requirements and contractual requirements. (Ord. No. 2011-862, § 2(Exh. A), 10-12-2011)

Source: City of Houston, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/houston/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH23LAHO_ARTVSHVELI_DIV1SHLIFetched: 10/26/2026