Alameda Municipal Code § 30-13 Hazard Prevention Zones

As used in this section:

Aircraft crash hazard shall mean any use of land, structure or natural growth which would:

a. Direct a steady light or flashing light of red, white, green, or amber color associated with airport operations toward an aircraft engaged either in initial straight climb following take-off or straight flight final approach, other than FAA approved lights or signals or indicators.

b. Cause sunlight to be reflected toward an aircraft engaged in a straight final approach toward a landing or initial straight climb following takeoff.

c. Generate smoke or attract large concentrations of birds, or otherwise affect safe air navigation.

d. Generate electrical interference detrimental to aircraft operations and/or instruments.

(Ord. No. 2339 N.S.)

The following hazard prevention zones are hereby established:

a. The hazard prevention zone for Metropolitan Oakland International Airport established by the Alameda County Airport Land Use Policy Plan.

b. The hazard prevention zone for the Alameda Naval Air Station established by the Alameda County Airport Land Use Policy Plan.

(Ord. No. 2339 N.S.)

Crash hazards are prohibited in hazard prevention zones.

(Ord. No. 2339 N.S.)

All projects within hazard prevention zones shall be reviewed for compliance with this section pursuant to the procedures required to obtain applicable permits therefor.

(Ord. No. 2339 N.S.)

The applicant, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Oakland International Airport and the Alameda Naval Air Station may appeal any decision hereunder pursuant to the appeal procedures applicable under Section 30-25 of this Code.

(Ord. No. 2339 N.S.)