(A) Except as otherwise provided in this subchapter, no structure shall be erected, altered or maintained, and no tree shall be allowed to grow in any zone created by this subchapter to a height in excess of the applicable height limit herein established for that zone.
(B) The applicable height limitations are hereby established for each of the zones in question as follows:
(1) Runway larger than utility with a visibility minimum greater than three-fourths mile nonprecision instrument approach zone. Slopes 34 feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the end of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and extending to a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet along the extended runway centerline;
(2) Transitional zones. Slope seven feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the sides of and at the same elevation as the primary surface and the approach surface, and extending to a height of 100 feet above the airport elevation, or at an elevation of 1,168 feet above mean sea level;
(3) Horizontal zone. Established at 100 feet above the airport elevation, or at an elevation of 1,168 feet above mean sea level;
(4) Conical zone. Slopes 20 feet outward for each foot upward beginning at the periphery of the horizontal zone and at 100 feet above the airport elevation and extending to a height of 300 feet above the airport elevation; and
(5) Excepted height limitations. Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as prohibiting the construction or maintenance of any structure, or growth of any tree to a height up to 50 feet above the surface of the land. Height shall be measured from the highest point on the ground along the periphery of the structure or tree to the highest point on the structure or tree.
(Ord. eff. 6-9-2003)