(a) The landing and take-off area of every location approved as a helistop shall consist of a hard surfaced or grassed area that has good drainage and that is free of dust and gravel. Each helistop landing and take-off area shall be of a size and shape so that the length and width or diameter of such area is at least two times the overall length of the largest helicopter expected to use the helistop.
(b) Every helistop shall have at least two approach paths free and clear of obstructions extending outward and upward from the landing and take-off area at an angle of eight feet horizontally to one foot vertically, flaring to a width of 500 feet at an altitude of 500 feet. The centerline of such approach paths or planes shall be separated by an arc of at least ninety degrees.
(c) No approach path shall be used and no helicopter shall be flown at an elevation of less than 500 feet over a residence building, school or other public building, or less than 200 feet over any other building or public highway, except for the purpose of landing or taking-off from an approved helistop.
(d) No fueling, repairing or maintenance of helicopters shall be performed at such helistop, except in cases of emergency, and no fuel shall be stored.
(Ord. 1987-15. Passed 3-26-87.)