(A) The Town Council may lease airport property in accordance with the approved airport layout plan (ALP).
(B) All construction by any person must be authorized by the Town Board or designated agent and comply with applicable land use regulations and building codes.
(1) Lease records. Any person, hangar tenant and/or commercial aviation operators conducting business at the airport must have an executed lease agreement or contract with the Town Council. Such persons shall retain and become familiar with the current airport rules and regulations.
(2) Airport lease/erection of buildings or structures. Any person desiring to erect or construct any new or renovations to existing hangars which changes the footprint, height or wiring or temporary structure, landscaping, signs or support facilities at the airport shall submit plans and specifications to the Airport Commission and Town Council for review and approval. The plans shall include a general layout, drawn to scale, showing said structure (site location, building, ground and top elevations and aesthetic and decorative features), access and proposed boundary of leasehold area, plus a completed FAA Form 7460, “Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration”. The Town Council, prior to construction, shall submit this information to the NCDOT, Division of Aviation/FAA, for review and airspace determination. Buildings shall meet all building codes and development ordinances. All such building permits, licensing and environmental certifications shall be obtained by the person prior to construction. A certificate of occupancy must be obtained before the structure can be occupied. No airport leases will be executed for a period in excess of 20 years.
(3) Subleasing. Leased property may be subleased by the lessee only with prior written authorization or approval of the Town Council or designated representative. Any person that subleases, assigns their lease or rents to any person who then performs any commercial aeronautical activity on the airport shall notify the Town Council of such tenant within ten days of such transaction.
(4) Leasehold condition/abuse of property. Tenants are required to keep their premises clean and clear of all rubbish junk, debris, disabled/dismantled aircraft, vehicles and unsightly objects. No person shall construct, erect or store facilities, equipment, or materials in a manner as to constitute a hazard to persons or property or that could interfere with the safe movement of aircraft. Garbage, refuse, chemicals or other waste material shall be placed in appropriately approved receptacles used to dispose of off-airport property. No person shall, in any way, destroy, remove or disturb buildings, signs, equipment, markers or other property on the airport. The borrowing or use of airport-owned tools or equipment must be specifically permitted by the Airport Manager/Airport Commission.
(5) Right of entry. The Town Manager, Airport Manager, Fire Chief or other designated town agents shall have reasonable right-of-entry into all areas of the airport, including enclosed structures.
(6) Solicitation. No person shall solicit funds, nor post commercial-related signs or advertisements, at the airport without written permission of the Town Council/Airport Commission.
(7) Abandonment. No person may abandon vehicles, equipment, aircraft or parts on the airport property. The Town Council or designated representative has the right following due written notice to the owner after 90 days to have such equipment removed and/or disposed of without liability. The last registered owner of the equipment shall be liable for all costs incurred in the disposal of such property.
(Ord. passed 10-8-2019)