Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 19 — ZONING›Chapter 19.31 — STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC LAND USES
Commerce Municipal Code Div. 2 Airports and Heliports
Commerce Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Commerce
Cite as: Commerce Municipal Code Division 2 · Text as of 2026-10-04
19.31.080 - Development standards and use conditions.¶
All airports and heliports shall be designed and operated in accordance with the following development standards:
A. A valid permit for operation of the facility shall be obtained from the Federal Aviation Administration.
B. The operation of the proposed use will comply with all requirements of Chapter 19.19 (Site Planning and General Development Standards), particularly those related to light, glare, and noise.
C. The proposed use will protect the landing and takeoff approach zones, insure safe operations, and minimize potential accidents.
D. An airport or heliport must demonstrate a necessity for the facility or the benefit of the facility on existing uses and shall not adversely affect the general welfare of the community.
(Ord. 544 § 1(part), 2000).
19.31.090 - Reserved.¶
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