1173.02 MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS.

   In addition to aviation and structural requirements which may be imposed by proper authority, heliports and helistops, where permitted, shall comply with the following requirements:

   (a)    Hard-Surfaced Areas. Every location approved or used as a heliport or helistop shall consist of a hard-surfaced area, free of dust and gravel, not less than 125 feet by 125 feet in size when located on the ground, or not less than sixty feet by sixty feet when located on a level rooftop or elevated platform, which area shall be set aside for exclusive use for such purposes, free of trees, wires and other obstructions, and enclosed by a fence at least three feet in height, and so located as not to obstruct the glide angle of aircraft using such hard-surfaced areas.

   (b)    Approach Paths. At least two approach paths free and clear of obstructions shall be available to such heliport and helistop, having a width of at least 1,000 feet at a distance of 1,000 feet from the heliport or helistop, and at 500 feet of elevation, and tapering down to the width of the heliport or helistop. No approach path shall be used and no helicopter or other steep gradient aircraft shall be flown at an elevation of less than 500 feet over a residence building, school or other public building, or closer than 200 feet to any other building, structure, tree or public highway.

   (c)    Helistops. No fueling, repairing or maintenance of helicopters or other steep gradient aircraft shall be performed at a helistop, except in case of emergency, and no fuel shall be stored.

      (Ord. 72-13. Passed 7-11-72.)