For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIRPORT. The U.S. Coast Guard Air Base, Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
AIRPORT ELEVATION. The established elevation of the highest point on the usable landing area.
AIRPORT HAZARD. Any structure, tree or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for, or is otherwise hazardous to, the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at the airport.
AIRPORT REFERENCE POINT. The point established as the approximate geographic center of the airport landing area and so designated.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. A board consisting of ten members: five members appointed by the Board of Commissioners of the county and five members appointed by the City Council, as provided in the zoning ordinance of the city.
HEIGHT. For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this subchapter and shown on the zoning map, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified.
INSTRUMENT RUNWAY. A runway equipped or to be equipped with a precision electronic navigation aid or landing aid or other air navigation facilities suitable to permit the landing of aircraft by an instrument approach under restricted visibility conditions.
LANDING AREA. The area of the airport used for the landing, taking off or taxiing of aircraft.
NON-CONFORMING USE. Any preexisting structure, tree, natural growth or use of land which is inconsistent with the provisions of this subchapter or an amendment thereto.
NON-INSTRUMENT RUNWAY. A runway other than an instrument runway.
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. The paved surface of an airport landing strip.
STRUCTURE. An object constructed or installed by humans, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks and overhead transmission lines.
TREE. Any object of natural growth.
(2005 Code, App. A, Art. I, § II) (Ord. passed 9-8-1970)