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Sacramento, CA Code of Ordinances
SACRAMENTO CITY CODE
CHARTER
Title 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Title 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
Title 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
Title 4 ETHICS AND OPEN GOVERNMENT
Title 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
Title 6 (RESERVED)
Title 7 (RESERVED)
Title 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Title 9 PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
Title 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Title 11 (RESERVED)
Title 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
Chapter 12.04 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS GENERALLY
Chapter 12.08 STREET AND SIDEWALK USE REGULATIONS
Chapter 12.12 ENCROACHMENT PERMITS, EXCAVATIONS, AND PLACEMENT OF FACILITIES IN PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY
Chapter 12.14 TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
Chapter 12.16 TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES
Chapter 12.20 CLOSURE OF PRIMARY STREETS FOR CONSTRUCTION
Chapter 12.24 SIDEWALK OBSTRUCTIONS AND PEDESTRIAN INTERFERENCE*
Chapter 12.28 OBSTRUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS
Chapter 12.32 SIDEWALK REPAIR, MAINTENANCE AND LIABILITY
Chapter 12.36 AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
Chapter 12.40 ALLEYS
Chapter 12.44 PEDESTRIAN MALLS
Chapter 12.48 SPECIAL EVENTS
Chapter 12.52 CAMPING
Chapter 12.56 TREE PLANTING, MAINTENANCE, AND CONSERVATION
Chapter 12.68 CEMETERIES*
Chapter 12.72 PARKS, PARK BUILDINGS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Chapter 12.74 USE OF THE CITY HALL FACILITY
Chapter 12.76 SACRAMENTO MARINA AND SPECIAL USE AREAS*
Chapter 12.80 BOATING REGULATIONS FOR AMERICAN AND SACRAMENTO RIVERS
Chapter 12.84 AIRCRAFT REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Chapter 12.88 SACRAMENTO EXECUTIVE AIRPORT
Chapter 12.92 HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
Chapter 12.96 ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
Chapter 12.100 EMERGENCY SHELTER AND ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2022
Chapter 12.104 DOCKS IN OLD SACRAMENTO
Title 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
Title 14 (RESERVED)
Title 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
Title 16 (Reserved)
Title 17 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CODE
Title 18 ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
TABLES
Chapter 12.84
AIRCRAFT REGULATIONS GENERALLY
Sections:
12.84.010   Definitions.
12.84.020   Civil Aeronautics Administration and state rules to govern flights unless provision in chapter is more stringent.
12.84.030   Altitude of flight.
12.84.040   Aerial acrobatics.
12.84.050   Dropping objects from planes.
12.84.060   Emission of unnecessary loud noises.
12.84.070   Flights to begin and end at regularly established flying fields-Exception.
12.84.080   Exceptions to Sections 12.84.030, 12.84.040 and 12.84.070.
12.84.090   Evidence of violation of Sections 12.84.030 to 12.84.070.
12.84.100   Dusting, etc., plants.
12.84.110   Carrying inflammable materials.
12.84.120   Careless and reckless flying.
12.84.130   Number of airplanes.
12.84.140   Broadcasting with loudspeakers for advertising, etc., purposes-Generally.
12.84.150   Broadcasting-Permit-Required-Application-Issuance.
12.84.160   Broadcasting-Permit-Application-Fee.
12.84.170   Broadcasting-Permit-Revocation.
12.84.180   Broadcasting-Permit-Duration.
12.84.190   Broadcasting-Hours-Sunday broadcasting prohibited.
12.84.200   Broadcasting-Prohibited over certain locations.
12.84.210   Broadcasting-Music.
12.84.010   Definitions.
   The following words, when used in this chapter shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
   "Aerial acrobatics" includes any manipulation of the controls of an aircraft which tends, or may tend, to divert the aircraft from a normal flight in a horizontal plane parallel to the surface of the earth, save and excepting only such manipulation of the controls as may be necessary to cause the aircraft to ascend or descend from one altitude to another, by means of a gradual ascent or descent with every consideration of stability and safety.
   "Aircraft" includes every kind of vehicle or structure intended for use as a means of transporting persons or goods, or both, in the air. "Aircraft" includes helicopters.
   "Fly" or "flight" includes every kind of locomotion by an aircraft.
   "Helicopter" means a rotorcraft which depends for its motion and support in the air principally upon the lift generated by one or more power-driven rotors that rotate on substantially vertical axis. (Prior code § 4.01.001)
12.84.020   Civil Aeronautics Administration and state rules to govern flights unless provision in chapter is more stringent.
   The rules and regulations promulgated by the Civil Aeronautics Administration of the government of the United States and the laws of the state are declared to be in effect for all purposes and shall be followed by all aircraft operating in or over the city. The city council declares that if any provision recited in this chapter is more stringent than federal, state or county regulations the provisions of this chapter shall apply. (Prior code § 4.01.002)
12.84.030   Altitude of flight.
   It is unlawful for any person to fly at an altitude less than two thousand (2,000) feet over the city except when taking off or landing. (Prior code § 4.01.003)
12.84.040   Aerial acrobatics.
   It is unlawful for any person to engage in aerial acrobatics over any part or section within the city limits. (Prior code § 4.01.004)
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