(A) No airplane, helicopter, dirigible, balloon, or similar vehicle propelled through the air shall fly at a height of less than 500 feet above the town, except for official government operations and activities directly associated with public safety activities (example: aerial searches, reconnaissance and damage assessment).
(B) Except for official government operations and flight activities directly associated with public safety, no aircraft (airplane, helicopter, dirigible, balloon, or similar vehicle) shall be permitted to operate from public property within the town (exception will be the necessity to land an aircraft as a last resort due to the occurrence of an in-flight emergency).
(C) Agencies planning to operate aircraft from town property shall contact the Wrightsville Beach Police Department at least 24 hours in advance of anticipated activities. Requesting agencies shall provide the Wrightsville Beach Police Department with information pertaining to the reason for operations, intended landing site, type of aircraft, planned time and date of operation, and approximate duration of the activity.
(D) Upon notification of the intent to conduct aircraft operations from municipal property, the Wrightsville Beach Police Department will advise the Town Manager or his/her designated representative.
(E) Authority to waive the restrictions set forth in this section lies exclusively with the Board of Aldermen.
(Ord. 1525, passed 10-26-06)