The commission shall have all powers necessary to ensure the safe and orderly operation of the airport, insofar as consistent with the provisions of this chapter. The commission may make such orders and adopt such regulations in the exercise of their powers as they may deem necessary; such orders and regulations may be effective immediately upon adoption by the commission, but the commission shall prepare and present to the owner appropriate amendments to this chapter reflecting such additional regulations so that the common council and members of the public may be kept informed. The following regulations, as well as any additional regulations adopted by the commission as aforesaid, shall govern all activities at the airport:
A. General Traffic And Land Use Regulations: In order to carry out the purposes and provisions of this chapter, promote harmonious and beneficial development and use of the airport, and to ensure the safety of aircraft, aircraft passengers, and the general public, it shall be unlawful and a violation of this chapter for any person, firm, business organization, or other association of persons to do or cause to be done any of the following on the airport:
1. To enter in person or to operate or park any vehicle in or upon any runway, taxiway, ramp, tie down area, cultivated lands, or any other area fenced or posted by signs prohibiting entrance thereon, contrary to such signs or applicable regulations.
2. To travel afoot beyond specifically designated pedestrian areas, unless for the purpose of embarking in or disembarking from an aircraft, or unless specifically authorized by the manager of the airport.
3. To operate any vehicle in excess of posted speed limits or contrary to any sign, visible marking or barrier established to regulate vehicle traffic.
4. To park any vehicle outside of designated areas or contract to posted signs, visible marking or other barriers.
5. To enter into any area or engage in any activity contrary to posted signs, visible markings or other barriers established in accordance with this chapter.
B. Aircraft: The following regulations shall apply to the operation of all aircraft on the airport, in addition to such other regulations, restrictions, and requirements arising under other provisions of this chapter. No activity on or use of the airport shall be exempted from any regulation solely because conducted from or in an aircraft, unless so specifically provided.
1. Aircraft ground access to the airport shall not be allowed, except under emergency conditions or when the aircraft has been dismantled or transported on another vehicle and is brought onto the airport in a manner consistent with regulations established under this chapter.
2. Aircraft shall not be parked in any area except those specifically designated for aircraft parking.
3. No person shall operate or suffer, cause, or permit the operation of an aircraft upon any runway, taxiway, or apron at the airport which is in excess of the designated maximum load bearing capacity of said taxiway, runway, or apron. Such designation shall be either by an official FAA "Notice to Airmen" (NOTAM, a filing in the official federal aviation administration master record) or, where appropriate, by posted sign or visible marking or other barrier.
C. Commercial Activities: In order to encourage the development of adequate aeronautical services and facilities, foster the economic health and orderly development of commercial operators at the airport while ensuring the public of equal and uniform use of and opportunity to benefit from the airport, the following regulations shall apply to all commercial activity on the airport:
1. No person shall engage in any business or commercial activity whatsoever on the airport, except under the terms and conditions prescribed in a written agreement between such person or person's employer and the commission; and provided further, that the written agreement shall have been approved by the owner, at least as to form, as part of this chapter, except in transit use of public areas.
2. Any fixed base operator (FBO) conducting any aeronautical business on the airport shall meet applicable minimum standards approved by the owner as part of this chapter and obtain a written lease from the commission in a form approved as part of this chapter, which lease shall describe the premises of the airport to be devoted to the use of the FBO, and contain:
a. A description of the specific service(s) to be engaged in by the FBO; and
b. The minimum requirements applicable to such service(s), as adopted and attached as part of this chapter; and
c. Provisions required by subsection 7-6-4-3A of this chapter.
D. Building Restrictions:
1. No building shall be constructed or structurally altered on the airport unless specifically authorized under the terms of a written lease signed by the commission in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
2. All buildings shall conform to applicable state and local codes, airport regulations and lease provisions. Building plans shall be subject to the approval of the commission, the Wisconsin department of industry, labor, and human relations, Wisconsin division of aeronautics, the federal aviation administration, and such other federal, state, or local agencies having jurisdiction under current law. (1975 Code Ch. 26 § IV)