379.06 APPROVAL OF HELISTOP.

   No approval of plans and operation shall be given for a proposed helistop unless the Director of Public Safety 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 Agency regulations;

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

   (c)   The right and authority of the Director of Public safety 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.

   All interested parties will be notified in writing of the specific reasons for such cancellation and be given an opportunity to take corrective action. Upon notification that satisfactory corrective measures have been taken, the Director of Public Safety may reapprove the use thereof.

(Ord. 62-1968. Passed 3-11-68.)

379.07 PROHIBITIONS.

   (a)   No person shall operate a helicopter to or from an approved helistop within the City without obtaining prior approval from the Director of Public Safety. Training flights to or from approved helistops in the City are prohibited under any circumstances.

   (b)   Helistops within the City may not be used for any purpose other than to pick up or discharge passengers or cargo.

   (c)   No parking or storage or helicopters shall be permitted at any helistop within the City limits.

(Ord. 62-1968. Passed 3-11-68.)

Penalty - see Sections 307.01 and 307.02

379.08 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 deviation shall be submitted in writing to the Director of Public Safety within twenty-four hours after such deviation.

(Ord. 62-1968. Passed 3-11-68.)

379.09 CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATIONS OF OPERATORS.

   In determining whether to approve or disapprove the request of a helicopter operator to operate on approved helistops in the City, the Director of Public Safety shall require written submission of the following:

   (a)   Pilot qualification as evidenced by the proper F.A.A. certificate and a log book indicating logged number of hours of helicopter time. The Director of Public Safety shall consider a commercial helicopter pilot or a private helicopter pilot who has logged more than 200 hours of helicopter time as being properly qualified within the meaning of this section;

   (b)   Financial responsibility of the operator as evidenced by insurance policies or certificate of insurance;

   (c)   Purpose and frequency of proposed operation as evidenced by a statement in writing by the operator.

(Ord. 62-1968. Passed 3-11-68.)

379.10 HELIPORTS PROHIBITED.

   Heliports, as defined herein and as distinguished from helistops, shall not be permitted within the limits of the City by the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 62-1968. Passed 3-11-68.)

Penalty - see Sections 307.01 and 307.02