521.03 MINIMUM HELISTOP SPECIFICATIONS.

   (a)   Every location approved or used as a helistop shall consist of a hard surfaced or grassed area, with good drainage and free of dust and gravel, not less in length and width or diameter than twice the length of any helicopter landing or taking off, which area shall be set aside exclusively for such landing or taking off, free of trees, wires or other obstructions, and enclosed by a fence at least two (2) feet in height.

   (b)   Every helistop shall have at least two (2) approach paths free and clear of obstructions extending outward and upward from the landing and take-off area at an angle of eight (8) feet horizontally to one (1) foot vertically, flaring to a width of 500 feet at an altitude of 500 feet. The centerlines of such approach paths or planes shall be separated by an arc of at least ninety (90) degrees. The remaining peripheral area surrounding the landing and take-off area shall be free and clear of obstructions at an angle of two (2) feet horizontally to one (1) foot vertically to a lateral distance of 250 feet from the landing and take-off area.

   (c)   No approach path shall be used and no helicopter shall be flown at an elevation of less than 500 feet over a residence building, school or other public building, or closer than 200 feet to any other building, structure, tree or public highway, except for the purpose of landing or taking off from an approved helistop.

   (d)   No fueling, repairing or maintenance of helicopters shall be performed at such helistop, except in case of emergency, and no fuel shall be stored at such helistop.

(Ord. 67-156. Enacted 5-27-68.)