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Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

§ 95.33 VEHICLE OPERATIONS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(A) No person shall travel on any portion of the airport except upon the roads, walks, or places provided for the particular class of traffic, not occupy the roads or walks in such manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use.

  • (B) Motor vehicle traffic shall yield the right-of-way to aircraft.

(C) Every vehicle operating within, in, or on the runways, taxiways, ramps or aircraft parking or tiedown areas shall be painted, marked, or lighted as directed by the Airport Manager, and/or shall display an orange and white, checkered flag not less than three feet square.

  • (D) Any accident, involving a motor vehicle, which results in a fatality or injury, or in property damage shall be reported by the driver to the Airport Manager.

(E) No person shall operate any motor vehicle on the airport in excess of 20 miles per hour, except emergency vehicles responding to an emergency situation. On passenger loading ramps, in aircraft parking lots and in areas immediately adjacent to hangars, speed shall not exceed ten miles per hour. The speed limit on the airport access road from highway or street shall be 25 miles per hour.

  • (F) Vehicles shall not be parked on the airport other than in the manner and locations indicated by posted traffic signs and markings.

  • (G) Vehicles that are to be left unattended may be parked only in designated airport vehicle parking lots.

(H) Vehicles parked other than specified in (F) and (G), above may be moved by airport personnel, and in such event a towing charge will be levied prior to releasing the vehicle from impound. No liability for damages sustained by such vehicles during said movement will be assumed by the city or any of its officers or employees.

  • (I) Motor vehicles shall not be driven on or across runways or other portions of aircraft operating areas without clearance from

the Airport Manager or from ATC to do so. Except where adequate control may be maintained by light signals, two-way radio communications shall be required between the ATC tower and such vehicles. Exceptions may be granted during maintenance activities as long as two-way communications control is maintained with at least one vehicle controlling the activity.

(J) Motor vehicles shall not be driven or parked upon, or within 50 feet of aircraft parking areas, ramp areas, or aprons without express approval of the Airport Manager. Exceptions airport maintenance or emergency vehicles, or fuel or service vehicles.

(K) No person may operate a motor vehicle or aircraft in or on any portion of the airport while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs.

('63 Code, § 11-7.24) (Ord. 312-C.S., passed 6-5-79) Penalty, see § 10.99

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  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
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  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. ▸ Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
    Overview
    1. § 95.01 TITLE.
    2. § 95.02 APPLICABILITY.
    3. § 95.03 RESPONSIBILITIES.
    4. § 95.04 DEFINITIONS.
    5. § 95.15 BASED AIRCRAFT.
    6. § 95.16 COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY.
    7. § 95.17 AIRCRAFT STORAGE AND PARKING.
    8. § 95.18 HOURS OF OPERATION.
    9. § 95.19 UNATTENDED AIRCRAFT.
    10. § 95.20 MAINTENANCE.
    11. § 95.21 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS.
    12. § 95.22 ACCIDENTS.
    13. § 95.23 NOISE.
    14. § 95.24 RESTRICTED AREAS.
    15. § 95.25 ANIMALS.
    16. § 95.26 ACCESS TO RUNWAYS.
    17. § 95.27 STARTING ENGINES; TAXIING.
    18. § 95.28 DUMPING REFUSE.
    19. § 95.29 FIREARMS.
    20. § 95.30 TRAFFIC PATTERN.
    21. § 95.31 TAKE-OFFS AND LANDINGS.
    22. § 95.32 AIRCRAFT FUELING AND DEFUELING.
    23. § 95.33 VEHICLE OPERATIONS.
    24. § 95.34 FIRE HAZARDS.
    25. § 95.35 FUEL SALES.
    26. § 95.36 ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES.
    27. § 95.37 AIRPORT CLOSURE.
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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