The purpose of the AHO Overlay is to protect the airspace and approaches to each runway at Rickenbacker International Airport from hazards which could affect the safe and efficient operation of aircraft. The following regulations are based on Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77, Objects Affecting Navigable Airspace.
(a) Obstruction Plan: An Obstruction Plan exists for Rickenbacker International Airport. A copy of this plan is on file at the Municipality of Groveport and Rickenbacker Port Authority.
(b) Regulations: Per the Federal Aviation Regulations Part 77, height restrictions are set on the height of objects near the airport. The developer of construction near an airport is required to comply with the Part 77 Regulations. Any structure is presumed to have a substantial adverse effect upon the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace if its height exceeds the following standards:
(1) A height of two hundred (200) feet above ground level at the site of the object;
(2) Within 20,000 feet of Rickenbacker International Airport and the object would exceed a slope of 100:1 (100 feet horizontally for each 1 foot vertically) from the nearest point of the nearest runway;
(3) Site Lighting: Lighting on site shall not cause interference to air traffic. The lights must reflect downward to avoid any interference;
(4) Radio Frequency or Transmitting Power: The owner must ensure any radio frequency or transmitting power does not cause electromagnetic interference to air traffic or airport operations;
(5) Detention or Retention Ponds: If detention or retention ponds are required, they should be steep-sided, narrow, linearly shaped, dry detention ponds rather than retention ponds. If a wet pond must be used, marsh-like wetland area must be eliminated. Foliage around the pond must be avoided. (Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)