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)