The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES. Those agencies which have the responsibility for the administration and enforcement of this division.
AIRPORT. The Meacham Field Municipal Airport, located in Tarrant County, Texas.
AIRPORT ELEVATION. The established elevation of the highest point on the usable landing area, such elevation being 710 feet above mean sea level.
AIRPORT HAZARD. Any structure, tree, installation, electronic and/or visual interference, or use of land or water which obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at the airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off of aircraft.
AIRPORT HAZARD AREA. Any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented as provided in this division.
AIRPORT ZONE. The space between the earth’s surface and the imaginary surfaces as established in § 3-229.
AIRPORT ZONING COMMISSION. The commission appointed by the joint airport zoning board to make a preliminary report, hold public hearings thereon and make a final report and recommendation to the board.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT. A board consisting of five members appointed by the joint airport zoning board as provided by Tex. Transportation Code Ch. 22.
HEIGHT. For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this division and shown on the zoning map, the datum shall be measured in feet above mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified.
INSTALLATION. Any electronic or visual interference that is not included within the definition of structure or tree.
JOINT AIRPORT ZONING BOARD. A board having as members two representatives appointed by each political subdivision participating in its creation and in addition a chairperson elected by a majority of the members so appointed.
NONCONFORMING USE. Any structure, tree or use of land which is lawfully in existence at the time the regulation prescribed in this division or any amendment thereto becomes effective and which does not meet the requirements of such regulation.
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION. Any municipality, city, town, village or county.
RUNWAY. The surface of an airport designated for the landing and taking off of aircraft.
STRUCTURE. An object permanently or temporarily constructed or installed by humans, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks and overhead transmission lines.
TREE. Any object of natural growth.
ZONING MAP. “The Zoning Map for Meacham Field Municipal Airport, City of Fort Worth, Texas.”
(Ord. 101, § II, passed 7-22-1974)
Cross-reference:
Definitions and rules of construction generally, see § 1-2