Section
151.01 Definitions
151.02 General operations
151.03 Conduct of public users
151.04 Aircraft operations; landings and takeoffs
151.05 Aircraft traffic and taxi patterns; procedures
151.06 Vehicle, bicycle, pedestrian traffic and parking
151.07 Safety
151.08 Commercial activities
151.09 Aircraft fees
151.10 Leases; special use permit; minimum standards
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. All definitions contained within the Federal Aviation Act, being 49 U.S.C. §§ 101 et seq., and all amendments thereto, and aeronautical provisions of the state statutes, are hereby incorporated by this reference.
AIRPORT. The areas comprising the City Municipal Airport as currently mapped or as may hereafter be expanded and developed, including all buildings, structures, hangars, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, ramp areas, apron areas, gates, taxiways, runways, run-up areas, amenities and undeveloped areas.
AIRPORT DIRECTOR. The City Manager of the City of Page or designee.
CITY. The municipality of the City of Page, Coconino County, Arizona, as governed by the Mayor and City Council.
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY. The conduct of any business, concession, fixed base operation, fund raising or other revenue producing activity on the airport premises. Activities by non-profit organizations shall not be considered COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.
COMMERCIAL OPERATOR. Any fixed base operator, FAR Part 135 Operator, FAR Part 121 Operator, air ambulance operator, flight instructor, mechanic or other operator engaged in a commercial activity or conduct on the airport.
FIXED BASE OPERATOR. A person, proprietorship, partnership or corporation which has a facility on the airport engaging in commercial activities including, as a minimum, fuel sales, aircraft maintenance and pilot services.
OPERATOR. Any person, proprietorship, partnership or corporation in possession of or operating an aircraft or vehicle.
OWNER. A person, proprietorship, partnership or corporation entitled to possession of an aircraft or vehicle by virtue of FAA registration, legal title or lease agreement.
PARK or PARKING. The standing of an aircraft or vehicle whether or not occupied.
PEDESTRIAN. Any person afoot.
PERMISSION or PERMIT. Permission granted by the City or Airport Director, unless otherwise herein provided.
USER. Any person, proprietorship, partnership or corporation, fixed base operator, vehicle operator, spectator, sightseer, lessee, invitee and the general public.
VEHICLE. A device in, upon or by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, carried or pulled, including aircraft and automobiles, but excluding a device moved by human power.
(1976 Code, § 14-1) (Ord. 552-09, passed 10-22-2009)
(A) Use of airport conditional; revocation of authority. Users shall comply with applicable federal, state and municipal laws, rules and regulations and the provisions of this chapter. The city or Airport Director may deny use of the airport to any user with just cause and with adequate notice.
(B) Control during emergencies. During an airport emergency, the Airport Director shall have absolute authority to control the airport subject to federal, state and local law and provisions of this chapter.
(C) City liability. The city shall not be liable for loss, injury or damage to airport users or their property resulting from the negligent acts or omissions of other users or from fire, vandalism, wind, flood, earthquake or other events outside the control of the city.
(D) Ejection. The Airport Director shall have the authority to eject from the airport premises any user who violates provisions of this chapter where a clear immediate hazard/danger to health and safety exists.
(E) Damage to airport property. Users responsible for, or causing damage to airport property shall be required to pay the city the costs of repairs. Users may be refused access to the airport until full remuneration has been received by the city.
(F) Accident reports. Users involved in vehicle accidents, causing bodily injury, damage to an aircraft or other damage in excess of $500, occurring at the airport shall make a full written report to the Airport Director as soon as possible after an accident. When a written report of an accident is required by the FAA, NTSB and/or the state, a copy of that report may be submitted to the Airport Director in lieu of the report required above.
(G) Removal of aircraft and vehicles causing a hazard. Aircraft or vehicles causing a clear safety hazard to airport users may be removed or relocated at the discretion of the Airport Director. Users may be charged a reasonable fee for service costs incurred in removing or relocating the vehicle or aircraft.
(H) Charitable events. Charitable events may be held on the airport without a special permit. The organization holding the event shall notify and obtain written permission from the airport manager a minimum of two weeks before the event.
(1976 Code, § 14-2) (Ord. 552-09, passed 10-22-2009)
(A) Restricted areas. Certain airport areas are designated as restricted areas by federal and/or state law. Access to these areas shall be in accordance with applicable federal and/or state law. Temporary restricted areas may be established by the Airport Director in the event of a clear emergency (see § 151.02(B)). Access to these restricted areas may be granted by the Airport Director and/or the applicable controlling authority.
(B) Loitering, soliciting and prohibited conduct. Users shall not loiter, panhandle, solicit or engage in any activity in violation of city ordinances or this chapter. This shall not be construed to prohibit private gatherings/parties in personal hangars or adjacent areas.
(C) Property damage. Users shall not destroy, damage, deface or disturb airport or private property including buildings, signs, equipment, markers, vehicles, aircraft and landscaping.
(D) Sanitation and hazardous waste. Users shall dispose of refuse in approved receptacles. The disposal of batteries, fuel, oil and other hazardous materials, on airport property, is prohibited without the express authorization of the Airport Director.
(E) Use of runways, taxiways, roadways and walkways. Users shall travel on or occupy only those areas, runways, taxiways, aprons, runup areas, roadways, pedestrian walkways or other specifically designated areas provided for the particular class of traffic or activity and shall not hinder or obstruct its proper use. This shall not be construed to prohibit the temporary parking of aircraft and/or vehicles in front of hangars while preparing for flight and/or servicing such hangars and/or aircraft.
(F) Abandoning personal property. Users shall not abandon personal property on the airport. Personal property on airport property, outside of hangars or designated areas, shall be considered abandoned after 90 days and is subject to removal at the owner’s expense.
(G) Interfering or tampering with aircraft and vehicles. Users shall not touch, obstruct or interfere with the operation of any vehicle or aircraft. Interfering or tampering with aircraft is a federal crime.
(H) Smoking. Users shall not smoke within city-owned buildings, within 20 feet of openings in these buildings, or on the ramp within 50 feet of a fuel tank, fuel truck or aircraft, or in such other areas designated by the Airport Director as nonsmoking areas.
(I) Model aircraft, kites, balloons, parachutes. Users shall not operate model aircraft, kites, balloons or parachutes anywhere on the airport without the written permission of the Airport Director.
(J) Dogs and other animals. Dogs and other animals must be on a leash or confined in a restricted environment.
(K) Commercial activities. Users seeking to conduct commercial activities must have a lease or special use permit approved by the Airport Director or City Council.
(L) Unlawful conduct; alcoholic beverages. Users shall not sell alcoholic beverages at the airport except in designated areas licensed to dispense those beverages. Users under the influence of drugs or alcohol shall not enter or remain on the airport.
(M) Firearms, weapons and explosives. Carriage of firearms, weapons or explosives, radioactive substances or material, or flammable materials/fuels on airport premises shall be in compliance with federal and state regulations.
(1976 Code, § 14-3) (Ord. 552-09, passed 10-22-2009) Penalty, see § 10.99
(A) Authority to close the airport; prohibit or restrict vehicle movement. The Airport Director may prohibit vehicles from driving, taxiing, relocating, landing, taking off or otherwise using the airport during an airport emergency (see § 151.02(B)) or when such activities are likely to endanger users or property.
(B) Compliance with FAA rules and regulations. Users shall not control any aircraft or conduct any aircraft operation at the airport in violation of any Federal Aviation Administration rule or regulation.
(C) Negligent operations prohibited; promulgation of operating procedures. No aircraft shall be operated on or over the airport in a careless or negligent manner, in violation of any federal, state or municipal law, or in disregard to the rights and safety of others. The Airport Director may develop recommended operating procedures that address safety and incursion issues for review by the Airport Board and possible approval by the City Council.
(D) Agricultural aircraft operation. Agricultural aircrafts may land and take off for the purpose of procuring services offered by fixed based operators. Agricultural aircraft spray operations shall not be flown, facilitated or conducted at the airport without the expressed written approval of the airport manager. Storage of agricultural chemicals, pesticides or herbicides is prohibited without the prior permission of the Airport Director. All agricultural planes must be washed in designated areas and be free of all chemical residues before tying down at the airport. Agricultural aircrafts may be restricted to a specific tie down area as designated by the Airport Director.
(E) Exiting landing runway. Aircraft landing at the airport shall make the landing runway available to others by exiting the runway environment to appropriate holding or taxiways as soon as safely practical.
(F) Experimental flights; demonstrations; aerobatics. Experimental flights shall be conducted in accordance with FAA regulations. Ground demonstrations shall be conducted in accordance with FAA regulations. Aerobatic flights over the airport are prohibited without the written approval of the Airport Director.
(1976 Code, § 14-4) (Ord. 552-09, passed 10-22-2009) Penalty, see § 10.99
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