§ 4-2.08. Takeoff or Landing of Aircraft at Other Than Established Airports Prohibited.

No person shall take off or land any aircraft within the City limits except upon a regularly established airport field or landing place unless that person has special permission of the Chief of Police or the Airport Manager to land elsewhere or that person is on an emergency or rescue mission. The terms "emergency" and "rescue mission," as used in this section, shall mean situations in which human life is threatened. The term "regularly established airport field or landing place" shall mean only those sites for landing or takeoff of aircraft which are so designated pursuant to the provisions of Title 10 of this Code. The term "aircraft" includes any airplane, helicopter, ultralight vehicle, glider, balloon, parachute or other contrivance now known or hereinafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. The term to "land" includes loading or unloading person(s) and/or cargo between an airborne aircraft and the ground or a structure or other object located on the ground, and also includes the touching of any part of an aircraft upon the ground or upon a structure or other object located on the ground.

This section shall not prohibit the takeoff or landing of a helicopter at a construction site for the purpose of handling building materials or equipment during construction activities, provided that written permission for such takeoff or landing is first obtained from the Airport Manager. Each applicant for such permission shall provide the Airport Manager with a written statement specifying what kind of operation is planned, including the location and the type of work to be performed. In determining whether to grant permission for the operation, the Airport Manager shall consider weather conditions, the existence of obstructions in approach and departure paths, the proximity of the construction site to schools and other centers of activity, and any other factors necessary to determine that the operation can be conducted safely. If written permission for the operation is granted, the applicant shall provide the Airport Manager with twenty-four (24) hours' notification prior to commencing the operation.

(Added by Ord. 221-C.S., amended by Ord. 2244-C.S., § 1, and Ord. 2504-C.S., § 1, effective 6-11-87)