Chico Municipal Code Ch. 11R.08 Use of the Airport

Section:

11R.08.010 Authority.

Any permission granted by the commission, manager, or other officer, agent or employee of the city, either directly or indirectly, expressly or by implication, to any person to enter or use the airport or any portion thereof, is conditioned upon compliance with these rules and regulations; and entry upon or into the airport by a person shall be deemed to constitute an agreement to comply with said rules and regulations.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.020 Public use - Movement areas.

The movement areas are open to aircraft, in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the operation of aircraft and the conduct of air persons as promulgated by the appropriate agencies of the United States Government, the State of California, the commission, and the city council.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 02 03-04)

11R.08.030 Commercial use.

No person shall carry on any commercial activity on the airport without the consent of the commission or its representatives and the payment of the appropriate fees and charges prescribed for such activity.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.040 Scheduled operations.

A person authorized to conduct the scheduled operation of aircraft on the airport, or using the airport as an alternate, shall conduct their operation through the terminal building, or such other building as may be designated by the commission as the terminal point, and a monthly record of the number of landings and the gross landing weight of each landing shall be submitted to the finance director in writing.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 133 95-96 §1)

11R.08.050 Agreements.

The manager may enter into agreements with the federal government relating to the daily operations of the control tower which are not in conflict with the provisions of the city Charter, the Chico Municipal Code, these rules and regulations or the Airport Operations Manual.

Said agreements may provide for the indemnification of the federal government if such indemnification is required, is in the best interests of the city and is approved by the city attorney.

The manager shall notify the commission of the execution of such agreements at the next regular meeting of the commission following such execution.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.060 Operational area occupancy.

No person shall use or occupy an operational area, for any purpose whatsoever except for matters pertaining to the servicing of tenants, concessionaires, activities associated with aircraft operations, or governmental agencies, or matters connected with maintenance and operation of the airport.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.070 Parking and storage.

Unless otherwise provided in a lease or other agreement, no person shall use any area of the airport for parking and storage of aircraft or property without obtaining permission of the manager. If, notwithstanding, a person uses such area without first obtaining permission, then the manager is authorized to order the aircraft or other property removed, or cause same to be removed and stored at the expense of the owner, without liability for damage thereto arising from or out of such removal or storage.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.080 Management of public.

The manager, at all times, has authority to take such action as may be necessary in the handling, conduct and management of the public in attendance at the airport.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.090 Removal from airport.

The manager may remove or eject from the airport premises any person who knowingly or willfully or continuously violates any rule or regulation herein prescribed, or any order of instruction issued by or under the authority of the commission or manager. In every case where practicable, the violator shall first be informed of the violation that has been committed and shall be requested to leave the airport premises peacefully. Upon the failure of the violator to explain or excuse the violation to the satisfaction of the manager, or in the alternative to leave peaceably when the manager deems this necessary, such direct action may be used by the manager as required to obtain compliance with the direction that the violator leave the airport premises.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 02 03-04)

11R.08.100 Charges and fees.

All charges and fees, due the city, shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of each month, unless other arrangements have been made in advance.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.105 Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages.

It shall be unlawful for any person to possess an open container of alcoholic beverage or to consume an alcoholic beverage within the airport terminal lobby, any airport terminal conference room or upon any aircraft parking apron, except where the alcoholic beverages are consumed and/or possessed in the course of an event open to members of the general public and have been authorized by the airport commission.

(Res. No. 71 91-92 §2)

11R.08.110 Advertisements.

No person shall solicit funds for any purpose and no signs, advertisements, or circulars may be posted or distributed at the airport without the permission of the manager.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.120 Refuse.

Garbage, refuse and other waste material shall be stored, accumulated and disposed of in accordance with the provisions of Title 8 of the Chico Municipal Code.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.130 Destruction of airport property - Accident reports.

No person shall destroy, remove or disturb in any way buildings, signs, equipment, markers or other airport property.

In the event of an accident resulting in the damage to or destruction of airport property, the person involved in such accident shall file a report of same with the City Police Department which, in turn, will notify the manager.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.140 Nonliability of city for loss, damage or injury to persons or property.

The city, its officers, agents or employees shall not be liable for loss, damage or injury to persons or property arising out of any accident, incident or mishap of any nature whatsoever or from any cause whatsoever to any individual, aircraft or property occurring on the airport or in the use of any airport facilities.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.150 Authority to refuse clearance.

The manager may delay or restrict any flight or other operations at the airport and may refuse landing or takeoff clearance to any aircraft when the manager determines, with sole discretion, that the protection of the public interest and safety so require.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part), Res. No. 02 03-04)

11R.08.160 Granting of privileges to lessees, etc.

Whenever these rules and regulations provide that the commission or manager may grant a privilege, such privilege is considered to have been granted if it has been incorporated in a lease, contract or other agreement with the commission.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))

11R.08.164 Manager’s authority to approve leases.

The manager may approve any lease, license or other entitlement for the use or possession of city owned property at the airport where such interest runs for a period of one year or less and is terminable on 30 days or less notice.

(Res. No. 116 87-88 §1, Res. No. 12 04-05, Res. No. 15-08)

11R.08.168 Manager’s authority to approve alterations or additions to improvements on leased property.

The manager may approve any alterations or additions to improvements located on city-owned property held under lease, license or other entitlement, where the value of such alteration or addition as determined for purposes of granting a building permit is ten thousand dollars or less.

(Res. No. 116 87-88 §2)

11R.08.170 Violations.

In addition to other penalties provided by law, any person violating any of these rules and regulations may be deprived of the use of the airport for such period of time as may be determined by the commission.

(Res. No. 149 75-76 (part))