(A) Public use. The Town Council may suspend or restrict airport operations when deemed necessary in the interest of safety, or as otherwise restricted due to weather, construction development, national security and acts of God. The Airport Manager or, in the absence of the Airport Manager, the individual listed in Addendum 1 (in the order listed) has the authority to temporarily close the airport by means of NOTAM.
(B) Aircraft registration. All aircraft based at the airport shall be registered with the Airport Manager/Advisory Commission (pilot name, address, phone number, aircraft type, model and N-number).
(C) Aircraft size and weight. Airport operations by aircraft and/or other operating vehicles in excess of the published pavement strength shall require prior written permission by the Airport Manager or designated town representative. Such operations will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
(D) Aircraft engine run-up. Aircraft engines shall be started and run-up only in the places designated for such purposes. Engine run-ups shall be conducted so not to cause harm to people or damage to property, structures or other aircraft.
(E) Parked aircraft. No aircraft shall be parked or stored at the airport, except in areas for such use, as designated or instructed by the Airport Manager or designated representative. All aircraft not hangared shall be sufficiently secured at night and during inclement weather.
(F) Aircraft emergency transmitter. Should an aircraft’s emergency locator transmitter (ELT) accidentally be activated, and the pilot or owner unable to be contacted or respond, the Airport Manager shall take steps to turn-off the ELT.
(G) Public access within aircraft movement areas. Only airmen, aircraft passengers, duly authorized personnel or persons being escorted by authorized personnel shall be permitted to access areas in which aircraft operate.
(H) Flying/taxing aircraft accident. In the event of an aircraft accident which require FAA reporting, the aircraft operator and/or owner shall promptly remove any disabled aircraft or parts hereof, subject to FAA/NTSB accident investigation. If unable, the Town Council/Airport Sponsor may, in compliance with FAA and other governmental regulations, move damaged or wrecked aircraft and parts from aircraft maneuvering and operating areas. The pilot of an aircraft involved in an accident on or near the airport causing personal injury or property damage shall immediately report such incident to the Town Council/Airport Manger. In the event that the pilot is unable, the owner of the aircraft or the owner’s agent shall submit an accident report to the Town Council/Airport Manager within 24 hours, including the names of persons involved, addresses, phone numbers and general description of the accident. Airport property damaged or otherwise destroyed by an accident or other activity shall be paid for by parties responsible.
(I) Special or unique airport uses. Special use of the airport shall be governed by the following:
(1) Flying events. No person or organization will engage in or promote any show, contest, demonstration or similar exhibition at or on the airport without specific prior written authorization from the Airport Commission and Town Council. Said request for authorization must be submitted at least 60 calendar days prior to the event. Such permission shall not be given without appropriate FAA clearance or exemptions, nor without proof of an insurance policy for the event, which covers hazards and holds the Airport Owner harmless from any and all claims resulting from such events.
(2) Parachute activity. Parachute jumps at or onto the airport must receive prior consent from the Airport Manager/Airport Commission. An FAA “NOTAM” shall be filed by the Airport Manager, or designated representative prior to any said parachute jumps. The Airport Manager reserves the right to designate areas for jump schools and drop zones. These businesses must store, train and prepare equipment within a hangar designated for such purposes and operate in accordance to §§ 153.20 through 153.29 of this chapter.
(3) Agricultural spray activity. Aircraft agricultural spraying operations shall be conducted in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws. Staging and washing areas shall be conducted in compliance with the applicable regulations. Any liability resulting from agricultural spraying operations is the sole responsibility of the operator. The Town Council has authority to require said operators to provide a copy of their bond/insurance that would cover, with the intent of mitigating, liabilities to the town and county resultant from the intentional or accidental dispersion of agricultural spraying or other compounds.
(4) Model aircraft. The flying of model aircraft at the airport is prohibited. No person shall operate or release any model aircraft, rocket, kite, balloon or other similar contrivance at or upon the airport, except as permitted by the Airport Manager.
(Ord. passed - -2019) Penalty, see § 153.99