CHAPTER 727
Helicopters and Helistops

727.01   Definitions.

727.02   Landing helicopter prohibited other than at helistop.

727.03   Minimum helistop specifications.

727.04   Rooftop or elevated helistop.

727.05   Submission of plans.

727.06   Approval of helistop.

727.07   Helicopter and helistop operation.

727.08   Emergencies.

727.99   Penalty.

727.01 DEFINITIONS.

   As used in this chapter:

   (a)   "Helicopter" means an airborne vehicle used for the transportation of persons or material whose support in the air is normally derived from the vertical lift or force produced by airfoils or wings mechanically rotated about an approximately vertical axis.

   (b)   "Helistop" means an area which is used for the landing, loading and taking off of helicopters, not including facilities for maintenance, fueling or storage of helicopters.

   (c)    "Heliport" means a building or place for storage, repair or maintenance and is prohibited within the City. (Ord. 1972-143. Passed 12-18-72.)

727.02 LANDING HELICOPTER PROHIBITED OTHER THAN AT HELISTOP.

   No person shall land, discharge, load or take off in a helicopter at any place except at a helistop, the location and construction of which have been approved by the Safety Director and such approval confirmed by Council, and which conform to the specifications and requirements of this chapter. The Director, may, however, approve the landing or take off of a helicopter at a different location approved by him or his designated representative on an individual basis in cases of emergency, public ceremony or other public necessity.

(Ord. 1972-143. Passed 12-18-72.)