A. Applications: Any person who desires to conduct commercial aeronautical activities in the airpark covered by these airpark minimum operating standards shall, prior to conducting such activities, submit in writing a proposal which sets forth the scope of operations proposed, to include at a minimum the specific information delineated in subsection 8-3-3B of this title and the documentation listed below. In addition, the city may require the applicant to provide additional information which is necessary to ensure compliance with this code, rules and regulations, and/or these airpark minimum operating standards. The applicant shall, at minimum, submit the following documentation with the above referenced application:
1. A detailed description of the scope of the intended operations, including all services to be offered;
2. The proposed hours of operation;
3. A detailed description and/or evidence of the applicant's technical abilities and experience in conducting the proposed activities, including personal references;
4. The commencement date for the applicant's activities and the term of the lease, license, permit or agreement sought, including all option periods;
5. One of the following:
a. If the applicant is a corporation, a copy of the articles of incorporation as filed with the Utah state division of corporations;
b. If the applicant is a limited liability company, a copy of the articles of organization filed with the Utah state division of corporations;
c. If the applicant is a limited partnership, a copy of the certificate of limited partnership filed with the Utah state division of corporations; or
d. If the applicant is a general partnership, a copy of the written partnership agreement, if any;
6. An original copy of a certificate of insurance, in the amounts outlined hereunder, naming the city as an additional insured;
7. A copy of a lease/sublease agreement for the property where the commercial aeronautical activity will be conducted and a diagram showing the location on the same site where the commercial aeronautical activity will be conducted, where all aircraft used in the commercial aeronautical activities will be stored, and the location and square footage of any on site office space;
8. A copy of the applicant's Ogden City business license;
9. A rates and charges schedule for all services to be conducted; and
10. Copies of applicable federal aviation administration (FAA) certificates.
B. Processing; Denial: The airport manager, in accordance with this title, as amended, shall be responsible for processing an application for a commercial aeronautical activities permit to conduct commercial aeronautical activities at the airpark and shall process an application within a reasonable time not to exceed thirty (30) business days from actual receipt of a fully completed application form. The city may deny any application if it is determined that:
1. The applicant does not meet the qualifications and standards set forth in the applicable zoning ordinance, this title, including the airport and airpark rules and regulations, and minimum operating standards;
2. The proposed commercial aeronautical activities are likely to create a safety hazard at the airport or in the airpark taxilane safety areas;
3. The commercial aeronautical activities will require the city to expend funds, or to supply labor or materials as a result of the applicant's activities, or will result in a financial loss to the airport;
4. The proposed commercial aeronautical activities are not consistent with the airport master plan and/or airport layout plan;
5. The proposed commercial aeronautical activities are likely to result in a congestion of aircraft or buildings, a reduction in airport capacity, or an undue interference with airport or airpark operations or the operations of any existing operators;
6. The applicant or any of its principals has knowingly made any false or misleading statements in the course of applying for a lease, license permit or agreement;
7. The applicant or any of its principals has a record of violating any provision of this title, as amended, federal aviation regulations, or any other applicable laws, ordinances, rules or regulations;
8. The applicant has not submitted appropriate documentation supporting the proposed activity as outlined in subsection A of this section.
C. Appeal Process:
1. The applicant shall have the ability to appeal the denial of an application by the airport manager subject to the following provisions:
a. The applicant must provide written notice of appeal to the Ogden City chief administrative officer within ten (10) days of said denial.
b. The request for a hearing will follow procedures set forth in section 8-1-5 of this title, as amended.
(Ord. 2005-45, 7-19-2005)