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FORT WORTH, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES
OFFICIALS of the CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
PART I: THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH
PART II: CITY CODE
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 2.5: RETIREMENT
CHAPTER 3: AIRPORTS AND AIRCRAFT
CHAPTER 4: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
CHAPTER 5: AMBULANCES/EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
CHAPTER 6: ANIMALS AND FOWL
CHAPTER 7: BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 8: CABLE COMMUNICATION SERVICE
CHAPTER 9: COMMUNITY FACILITIES AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 10: COURTS
CHAPTER 11: ELECTRICITY
CHAPTER 11.5: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 12: EMERGENCY REPORTING EQUIPMENT AND PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 12.5: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 13: FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION
CHAPTER 14: RESERVED
CHAPTER 15: GAS
CHAPTER 16: HEALTH AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 17: HUMAN RELATIONS
CHAPTER 18: LAKE WORTH
CHAPTER 19: LIBRARIES
CHAPTER 20: LICENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 21: RESERVED
CHAPTER 22: MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
CHAPTER 23: OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 24: PARK AND RECREATION
CHAPTER 25: RESERVED
CHAPTER 26: PLUMBING
CHAPTER 27: POLICE
CHAPTER 28: PUBLIC UTILITIES
CHAPTER 29: SIGNS
CHAPTER 29.5: SMOKING
CHAPTER 30: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
CHAPTER 31: SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 32: TAXATION
CHAPTER 33: TREES, SHRUBS, ETC.
CHAPTER 34: VEHICLES FOR HIRE
CHAPTER 35: WATER AND SEWERS
CHAPTER 36: RESERVED
APPENDIX A: ZONING REGULATIONS
APPENDIX B: CODE COMPLIANCE
APPENDIX C: RESERVED
CODE COMPARATIVE TABLE
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§ 3-101 IMPEDING FLOW OF TRAFFIC.
   No person shall park, stop or stand a vehicle in any airport roadway, driveway, ramp, taxiway, gate, parking area, passenger loading zone, loading zone or in front or near any entrance or exit to any building at the airport so as to block, obstruct or impede the free passage of any vehicles, pedestrians or aircraft.
(Ord. 22838-08-2017, § 2, passed 8-15-2017)
§ 3-102 VEHICLE AND PEDESTRIAN COMMUNICATIONS IN AIRPORT MOVEMENT AREAS.
   (a)   Taxiing aircraft shall have the right-of-way in preference over pedestrians and all other motor vehicles at all airports.
   (b)   At any airport with a control tower in operation, it shall be unlawful for any person to walk or drive a vehicle on or across any portion of a movement area unless:
      (1)   That person has received proper authorization from the control tower to walk or drive on or across any portion of the movement area and is in and maintains constant radio contact with the control tower while walking or driving on or across any portion of the movement area; or
      (2)   For an operator of an aircraft or other motor vehicle, that person has received a light signal or similar clear permission from the control tower prior to operating such aircraft or other motor vehicle on any portion of the movement area.
   (c)   At any airport that does not have a control tower in operation, it shall be unlawful for any person to walk or drive a vehicle on or across any portion of the movement area unless that person has received proper authorization from the director or authorized designee to walk or drive on or across any portion of the movement area and:
      (1)   Is in and maintains constant contact with the authorized UNICOM operator by way of two-way radio; or
      (2)   Is under escort by an individual who is in and maintains constant contact with the authorized UNICOM operator by way of two-way radio.
   (d)   A violation of this section shall constitute a misdemeanor criminal offense punishable by a fine not to exceed $500.
(Ord. 23517-12-2018, passed 12-11-2018)
§ 3-103 MAINTENANCE OF VEHICLES.
   No vehicle maintenance, for either aeronautical or nonaeronautical use, shall be performed in any public area, without prior consent of the director.
(Ord. 23517-12-2018, passed 12-11-2018)
§ 3-104 RESERVED.
§ 3-105 ACCESS TO AIRPORT PROPERTY.
   Notwithstanding anything in this division, the director or his or her designee may restrict the access of any vehicle or person to any part of the airport, both public and leased, to ensure the safety or security of the airport.
(Ord. 23517-12-2018, passed 12-11-2018)
§ 3-106 UNAUTHORIZED AOA ACCESS.
   (a)   It shall be unlawful to access the AOA of an airport without expressed approval from the airport or be under escort by an authorized entity. Gate codes and access cards are specific to individuals and are non-transferable.
   (b)   It shall be unlawful to follow a vehicle through a gate or "piggyback" to gain entry to the AOA without the use of a gate code or access card or to allow "piggybacking" to occur. A violation of this section shall result in a fine of up to $500. Addition ally, at the discretion of the director, a violation of this section may result in the revocation of AOA access privileges.
(Ord. 23517-12-2018, passed 12-11-2018)
§ 3-107 TRAILERS AND RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
   Trailers, water craft and recreational vehicles are permitted on airport property only if they can be stored within a facility and not impede the ingress and egress of aircraft to that facility. The primary use of a hangar must remain aeronautical. The director, in his discretion, shall have authority to allow trailers used for an aeronautical purpose outside of building facilities on a temporary basis.
(Ord. 22838-08-2017, § 2, passed 8-15-2017)
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