For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIRPORT. The Clifton Municipal Airport.
AIRPORT ELEVATION. The established elevation of the highest point on the usable landing area.
AIRPORT HAZARD. A structure or object of natural growth that obstructs the air space required for the taking off, landing and flight of aircraft or that interferes with visual, radar, radio or other systems for tracking, acquiring data relating to, monitoring or controlling aircraft.
AIRPORT REFERENCE POINT. The point established as the approximate geographic center of the airport landing area and so designated.
HEIGHT. For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this subchapter and shown on the zoning map, means mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified.
JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD. A board consisting of five members, two appointed by City Aldermen, two appointed by the County Commissioners; the four so appointed shall appoint a fifth, who shall act as Chairperson.
LANDING AREA. The surface area of the airport used for the landing, takeoff or taxiing of aircraft.
NON-CONFORMING USE. Any structure, tree or use of land which is lawfully in existence at the time the regulation is prescribed in this subchapter or an amendment in this subchapter becomes effective and does not then meet the requirements of this subchapter.
PERSON. An individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic, and includes a trustee, receiver, assignee, administrator, executor, guardian or other representative.
RUNWAY. A defined area of an airport prepared for the landing and taking off of aircraft along its length.
STRUCTURE. An object constructed or installed by one or more persons and includes a building, tower, smokestack and overhead transmission line.
TREE. Any object of natural growth.
(2012 Code, § 14-71)