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CITY OF FLINT, MICHIGAN CODE OF ORDINANCES
PART I. CHARTER
PART II. THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS*
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION*
CHAPTER 3: ADVERTISING AND SIGNS
CHAPTER 4: AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
CHAPTER 5: AIRPORT
CHAPTER 6: ALCOHOLIC LIQUOR SALES
CHAPTER 7: AMBULANCES
CHAPTER 8: AMUSEMENTS
CHAPTER 9: ANIMALS AND FOWL*
CHAPTER 10: AUCTIONS
CHAPTER 11: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 12: BUSINESS AND OCCUPATIONS GENERALLY*
CHAPTER 13: CEMETERIES
CHAPTER 14: CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER
CHAPTER 15: TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 16: ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 17: FENCES
CHAPTER 18: TAXATION; FUNDS; PURCHASING*
CHAPTER 19: FIRE PROTECTION*
CHAPTER 20: RESERVED
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: HEATING
CHAPTER 23: RESERVED
CHAPTER 24: HOUSING
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: LICENSING FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
CHAPTER 27: RESERVED
CHAPTER 28: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 29: MUNICIPAL RETAIL AND WHOLESALE GROWERS’ MARKET
CHAPTER 30: NUISANCES*
CHAPTER 31: GENERAL OFFENSES*
CHAPTER 32: RESERVED
CHAPTER 33: PARKS
CHAPTER 34: RESERVED
CHAPTER 35: PERSONNEL*
CHAPTER 36: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 37: POLES AND WIRES
CHAPTER 38: RAILROADS
CHAPTER 39: REFUSE, GARBAGE AND WEEDS
CHAPTER 40: RESERVED
CHAPTER 41: SCHOOLS
CHAPTER 42: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 43: RESERVED
CHAPTER 44: RESERVED
CHAPTER 45: TREES AND SHRUBS
CHAPTER 46: UTILITIES*
CHAPTER 47: WARDS AND PRECINCTS
CHAPTER 48: WATERCRAFT
CHAPTER 49: WEIGHTS AND MEASURES
CHAPTER 50: ZONING*
APPENDIX: COMPILED ILLUSTRATIONS
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES*
APPENDIX A
PART III: PARALLEL REFERENCES AND INDEX
CHAPTER 5: AIRPORT
Section
Article I. In General
   5-1   Definitions
   5-2   Purpose of chapter; compliance with other regulations
   5-3   Fiscal year operation
   5-4   Responsibility for supervision and control
   5-5   Charges for use of property and facilities
   5-6   Collection of rentals
   5-7   Free services not to be provided
   5-8   Disposition of revenues; maintenance and sufficiency of rates
   5-9   Restricted areas
   5-10   Soliciting, bill posting and the like
   5-11   Vehicles for hire
   5-12   Use of roads and walks
   5-13   Dogs and other animals
   5-14   Lost and abandoned articles
   5-15   Gambling and gambling devices
   5-16   Disorderly conduct
   5-17   Care and preservation of property
   5-18   Weapons and explosives
   5-19   Special activities
   5-20   Posting of regulations; enforcement of chapter
Article II. Motor Vehicle Regulations
   5-21   Roads, walks and the like
   5-22   Permit to enter movement or landing areas required
   5-23   Same — classification; display
   5-24   Same — equipment required to qualify for regular permit
   5-25   Same — conditions attached to special permit
   5-26   Right-of-way to be yielded to aircraft; manner of operation
   5-27   Crossing landing areas, runways and the like
   5-28   Air traffic light signals
   5-29   Special traffic and parking regulations
Article III. Fire Regulations
   5-30   Applicability of Chapter 19; conflicting provisions
   5-31   Designation and posting of restricted areas
   5-32   Storage of rubbish, waste paper and the like
   5-33   Storage of flammable liquids
   5-34   Cleaning oil and rubbish from maintenance hangar floors
   5-35   Cleaning of engine or aircraft parts
   5-36   Use of open flames or high heat in aircraft maintenance
Article IV. Aircraft Fueling and Defueling
   5-37   Schedule of proposed services; indemnification and insurance; required facilities
   5-38   Monthly reports to Director
   5-39   Service required; fees; fuel
   5-40   Transfer of fuel within building prohibited
   5-41   Transportation of fuel
   5-42   Storage of fuel
   5-43   Depositing fuel, oil and the like on airport surface
Article V. Aircraft Operations
   5-44   General rules
   5-45   Ground operations
   5-46   Flight operations
Article VI. Commercial Operations
Division 1. Generally
   5-47   Compliance
   5-48   Reserved
   5-49   Reserved
   5-50   Personnel
   5-51   Hours of operation
   5-52   Liability insurance
Division 2. Specific Operations
   5-53   Aircraft sales
   5-54   Air freight
   5-55   Aircraft fuel and oil dispensing
   5-56   Airframe and/or power plant repair
   5-57   Air taxi service
   5-58   Aircraft rental
   5-59   Flight training; generally
   5-60   Flight training; building requirements
   5-61   Aerial chemical application service
   5-62   Specialized commercial flight services
ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL
§ 5-1 DEFINITIONS.
   For the purpose of this ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
   AIRPORT. Bishop International Airport, located at Flint, Michigan.
   AIRPORT CONTROL ZONE. The area of air above the ground for a radius of five nautical miles from the airport, as modified by the Administrator, FAA, for appropriate instrument approaches, within which aircraft are subject to the orders and authority of the airport control tower.
   APPROACH CONTROL FREQUENCY. The radio frequency in use by the airport control tower for communicating with aircraft approaching the airport while operating under IFR (Instrument Flight Rules).
   APRON. Any paved area for use of aircraft other than taxiways or runways.
   DIRECTOR OF AERONAUTICS. The individual duly appointed by the Mayor to manage the Department of Aeronautics, or such person as may be authorized to carry out the duties of that position in the event of his absence or a vacancy in such position.
   FIRE WATCH. A person assigned, with suitable fire extinguishing equipment at the ready, having no other duties, at the scene of an operation with fire-producing potential, to combat any fire or eliminate any fire hazard.
   GAS SERVICE AREA. Any area in the immediate vicinity of fixed gasoline dispensing equipment, and any area so designated and posted by the Director of Aeronautics.
   GROUND CONTROL FREQUENCY. The radio frequency in use at the airport for communicating with aircraft on the ground, vehicles and other ground equipment.
   LANDING AREA. The area of the airport designated for the landing and takeoff of aircraft, including the runways and certain sodded areas.
   MOVEMENT AREA. Those areas of the airport designated for the transiting of aircraft on the ground and vehicles from one location to another, including taxiways, aprons, ramps, roads and certain sodded areas.
   RAMP. The portion of any apron which is immediately adjacent to and forms a part of the entrance to a hangar.
   RESTRICTED AREA. Any area designated and posted by the Director of Aeronautics wherein entry or use thereof is limited.
   RUN-UP. The operation of an aircraft engine, while standing stationary, for purposes of warm-up, testing, inspection or the like.
   RUNWAY. A paved area in the landing area designated exclusively for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
   SAFETY CAN. A brilliant red colored container with safety closure equivalent to Type 1 as approved, listed and labeled by Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc.
   TAXIWAY. Those areas in the movement area designated for the ground movement of aircraft and vehicles.
   TOWER FREQUENCY. A radio frequency in use by the airport control tower for communicating with aircraft engaged in flight operation.
   TRAFFIC PATTERN. The standard flight path within the airport control zone for aircraft operating in the vicinity of the airport, to be followed under the direction and subject to the authority of the airport control tower.
(Ord. 2031, passed 2-5-1968; Ord. 2165, passed 9-29-1969; Ord. 2537, passed 12-22-1975; Ord. 2759, passed 2-25-1980)
§ 5-2 PURPOSE OF CHAPTER; COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS.
   This ordinance is adopted in the interest of and is designed to promote public safety, health and welfare. Every person firm or corporation shall comply with and obey all provisions and requirements contained herein and orders of the Director of Aeronautics issued pursuant hereto.
(Ord. 2031, passed 2-5-1968)
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