727.06 APPROVAL OF HELISTOP.

   No approval of plans and operation shall be given for such proposed helistop unless the Safety Director is satisfied that all provisions of this chapter and other provisions of the Codified Ordinances will be complied with, that the public safety will be protected, and that the use and enjoyment of neighboring property will not be adversely affected.

   Every such approval shall be subject to:

   (a)   Continuing compliance with the provisions of this chapter and with applicable Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

   (b)    The prohibition of smoking within the helistop area.

   (c)    The right and authority of the Safety Director to cancel such approval and prohibit the use of such helistop upon noncompliance with the provisions of this chapter, or F.A.A. regulations, or for any other reasonable cause or ground, based upon the protection of the public safety, health or welfare. Cancellation of a permit or failure to issue a permit shall be subject to the right of appeal and public hearing before Council, such appeal to Council to be within sixty days of notice of refusal or cancellation. (Ord. 1972-143. Passed 12-18-72.)

727.07 HELICOPTER AND HELISTOP OPERATION.

   (a)   No person shall operate a helicopter in or over any part of the City who does not have an F.A.A. operator's certificate, and who has not logged more than 200 hours of helicopter operation time according to a log book indicating number of hours, available for inspection of the Safety Director or his representatives, at any time. Landing or taking off of helicopters by training pilots or student operators is prohibited.

   (b)   Helistops may not be used for any purpose other than to pick up or discharge passengers or cargo. No maintenance, fueling, parking or storage of helicopters will be permitted within the City limits. (Ord. 1972-143. Passed 12-18-73.)

727.08 EMERGENCIES.

   Helicopter pilots may deviate from the provisions of this chapter in the event of an emergency. A full statement of the reasons for such deviations shall be submitted in writing to the Safety Director within twenty-four hours after such deviation. Deviations from the provisions of this chapter without cause and any act or omission which affects the safety or protection of persons and property will be considered violations. (Ord. 1972-143. Passed 12-18-72. )

727.99 PENALTY.

   (EDITOR'S NOTE: See Section 101.99 for general Code penalty if no specific penalty is provided.)