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Publisher's Introduction
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 INDIGENT HEALTH CARE
Title 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 ANIMALS
Title 7 ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 TRAFFIC AND HIGHWAYS
Title 11 PIMA COUNTY PROCUREMENT CODE
Title 12 (RESERVED)
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 RENEWABLE ENERGY INCENTIVE DISTRICT (REID)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT
Title 17 AIR QUALITY CONTROL
Title 18 ZONING
Chapter 18.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Chapter 18.03 GENERAL DEFINITIONS
Chapter 18.05 ZONES, MAPS AND BOUNDARIES
Chapter 18.07 GENERAL REGULATIONS AND EXCEPTIONS
Chapter 18.09 GENERAL RESIDENTIAL AND RURAL ZONING PROVISIONS
Chapter 18.11 TH TRAILER HOMESITE ZONE
Chapter 18.12 IR INSTITUTIONAL RESERVE ZONE
Chapter 18.13 RH RURAL HOMESTEAD ZONE [1]
Chapter 18.14 GR-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.15 ML MOUNT LEMMON ZONE
Chapter 18.17 SR SUBURBAN RANCH ZONE*
Chapter 18.18 SR-2 SUBURBAN RANCH ESTATE ZONE
Chapter 18.19 SH SUBURBAN HOMESTEAD ZONE
Chapter 18.21 CR-1 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.23 CR-2 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.25 CR-3 SINGLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.27 CR-4 MIXED-DWELLING TYPE ZONE
Chapter 18.29 CR-5 MULTIPLE RESIDENCE ZONE
Chapter 18.31 TR TRANSITIONAL ZONE
Chapter 18.33 CMH-1 COUNTY MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOME - 1 ZONE
Chapter 18.35 CMH-2 COUNTY MANUFACTURED AND MOBILE HOME - 2 ZONE
Chapter 18.37 MU MULTIPLE USE ZONE
Chapter 18.39 GENERAL COMMERCIAL STANDARDS
Chapter 18.40 MR MAJOR RESORT ZONE
Chapter 18.41 RVC RURAL VILLAGE CENTER ZONE
Chapter 18.43 CB-1 LOCAL BUSINESS ZONE
Chapter 18.45 CB-2 GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE
Chapter 18.47 INDUSTRIAL ZONING CLASSIFICATIONS
Chapter 18.49 CPI CAMPUS PARK INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.51 CI-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/WAREHOUSING ZONE
Chapter 18.53 CI-2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Chapter 18.55 CI-3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE*
Chapter 18.57 AIRPORT ENVIRONS AND FACILITIES*
Chapter 18.58 HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
Chapter 18.59 GC GOLF COURSE ZONE
Chapter 18.61 HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE*
Chapter 18.63 HISTORIC ZONE
Chapter 18.65 (RESERVED)
Chapter 18.67 BUFFER OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.68 INFILL OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.69 SUBDIVISION STANDARDS
Chapter 18.70 MINOR LANDS DIVISION
Chapter 18.71 DEVELOPMENT PLAN STANDARDS*
Chapter 18.72 NATIVE PLANT PRESERVATION
Chapter 18.73 LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING AND SCREENING STANDARDS*
Chapter 18.75 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
Chapter 18.77 ROADWAY FRONTAGE STANDARDS
Chapter 18.78 GATEWAY OVERLAY ZONE
Chapter 18.79 SIGN STANDARDS*
Chapter 18.81 GRADING STANDARDS
Chapter 18.83 ADDRESS STANDARDS
Chapter 18.85 (RESERVED)
Chapter 18.87 (RESERVED)
Chapter 18.89 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN [2]
Chapter 18.90 SPECIFIC PLANS
Chapter 18.91 REZONING PROCEDURES
Chapter 18.92 TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
Chapter 18.93 BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT VARIANCES, TEMPORARY USE PERMITS AND INTERPRETATIONS*
Chapter 18.95 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT*
Chapter 18.97 CONDITIONAL USE PROCEDURES
Chapter 18.99 REVIEW COMMITTEES
Chapter 18.101 ADMINISTRATORS
Title 19 ROADWAY DEVELOPMENT FEE
Title 20 THE SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
Title 21 PUBLIC LANDS AND FACILITIES
STATUTORY REFERENCES FOR ARIZONA COUNTIES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLE
ORDINANCE LIST AND DISPOSITION TABLE
Chapter 18.58
HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
18.58.010   Purpose and applicability.
18.58.020   Definitions.
18.58.030   Permitted zones and locations.
18.58.040   Siting and operations standards.
18.58.050   Permits.
18.58.010   Purpose and applicability.
   A.   Purpose. This chapter provides standards and requirements for the establishment and operation of heliports and helistops for the purpose of protecting the health, safety and welfare of the public by:
      1.   Providing criteria for the location of heliports and helistops;
      2.   Ensuring heliport and helistop compatibility with noise-sensitive land uses;
      3.   Protecting noise-sensitive land uses from distributing levels of helicopter noise;
      4.   Ensuring safety in the use of heliports and helistops; and
      5.   Protecting property values.
   B.   Applicability. This chapter regulates private heliports and helistops established after April 7, 1987, except those within the boundaries of Tucson International Airport and Ryan Field. This section does not exempt those helicopter operations not legally established on April 7, 1987.
(Ord. 1987-61 § 1 (part), 1987)
18.58.020   Definitions.
   A.   Certain terms used in this chapter shall be defined, for purposes of this chapter, as follows:
      1.   "Ambient noise level (ANL)" means the existing background noise level exclusive of noise emitted by a helicopter, as measured by a Class 1 or 2 sound level meter meeting the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI-SI.4-1983) and measured in dBA.
      2.   "Approach-departure path" means the flight path of a helicopter as it approaches or departs from a designated takeoff and landing area.
      3.   "Decibel A (dBA)" means the A-weighted sound pressure level.
      4.   "FAA" means the Federal Aviation Administration.
      5.   "FAR" means the Federal Aviation Regulation.
      6.   "Helicopter" means a rotary-wing aircraft capable of vertical takeoff and landing.
      7.   "Helicopter noise level (HNL)" means the maximum noise level generated by a helicopter, as measured by a Class 1 or 2 sound level meter meeting the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI-SI.4-1983) and measured in dBA.
      8.   "Helicopter operation" or "operation" means the combined takeoff and landing of a helicopter.
      9.   "Heliport" means a designated land area used for helicopter operations and any appurtenant areas, including fueling facilities, terminal buildings and maintenance and repair facilities.
      10.   "Helistop" means a designated land area or roof structure used for the pickup of discharge of passengers and cargo, which does not provide helicopter maintenance and repair facilities or fueling services.
      11.   "Noise-sensitive land use" means:
         a.   A land use subject to interference or annoyance by the intrusion of helicopter noise. Examples include, but are not limited to: residential uses; educational, cultural and religious facilities; health services; tourist lodging services; outdoor recreational or entertainment facilities; offices; research laboratories; and government designated wilderness areas or monuments; or
         b.   Such unconstructed uses as listed above, having an approved subdivision plat, development plan or building permit.
      12.   "Slant range measurement" means the measurement taken from the closest point of the perimeter of the landing pad in a straight line to the closest point of a property line.
(Ord. 1987-61 § 1 (part), 1987)
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