Chapter 6 — AIRPORT REGULATIONS
Chapter 6 — AIRPORT REGULATIONS
Madera Municipal Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Madera
§ 3-6.01 DEFINITIONS.¶
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
AIRCRAFT. Any contrivance, now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation or flight in the air. AIRPORT. The City Municipal Airport.
AVIATION OPERATOR. Any person or organization engaged in any business of aviation nature and authorized to operate such business on the airport by virtue of a contract with the city.
FIELD AREA. The area on the landing area side of the terminal building, including aircraft parking areas, shops, hangars and service station areas, gasoline storage areas, runways, taxiways and perimeter roads, and all areas separated from roadways, sidewalks, buildings, and highways by means of fencing, "no trespassing" signs, or proper facilities for convenient, safe, and easy entrance into and around such land sections and areas, and any other specific areas designated by the Manager as field areas.
GASOLINE TENDER. Any vehicle used for the transporting, handling, or dispensing of petroleum, fuel, and oil. MANAGER. The City Administrator of the city or such person appointed by the City Administrator to administer, govern, superintend, control, and protect the interests of the city in the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, and any other regulations prescribed by the Council, and the provisions of the Municipal Code.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT. Any non-self-propelled vehicle or device in which a person or property may be transported.
MOTOR VEHICLE. Any self-propelled vehicle.
PUBLIC AREA. The area, including the various concessions, restrooms, and terminal lobby section, used for public access, roadways, and sidewalks on the sides of the terminal building away from the landing area, and parking lots, exclusive of such areas as are designated as truck parking, taxicab parking, and freight or mail loading and unloading ramps and docks, but excluding the inside of operations offices, kitchens, basements, all office areas, and approaches thereto.
('61 Code, § 3-6.01) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.02 SUPERINTENDENCE.¶
All persons on any part of the property comprising the airport shall be governed by the provisions of this chapter and by orders and instructions of the Manager acting for and in behalf of the city relative to the use or occupancy of any part of the property comprising the airport.
('61 Code, § 3-6.02) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.03 AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES.¶
All aeronautical activities at the airport and all flying of aircraft departing from or arriving in the air space above the airport and the city shall be conducted in conformity with the current pertinent provisions of the Federal Aviation Agency regulations and orders issued by the Manager or the Federal Aviation Agency and not in conflict with the regulations.
('61 Code, § 3-6.03) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.04 CHARGES.¶
All guarantees, percentages, fees, and charges of any nature prescribed by the Council shall be charged and collected pursuant to the authority of this section.
('61 Code, § 3-6.04) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.05 SPECIAL NOTICES.¶
Special notices of items of interest to anyone engaged in business or using the airport shall be issued at such times and in such manner as the Manager shall deem necessary.
('61 Code, § 3-6.05) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.06 EXCEPTIONS TO PROVISIONS.¶
Special permission, when in the opinion of the Manager unusual conditions exist, to act contrary to the provisions of this chapter or in a broader sense than written may be obtained from the Manager provided each exception is petitioned for individually and separately and that permission for such exception is obtained in writing from the Manager. Such written permission shall state definitely the exception for which the permission is granted, the reason for the special permission and the time, conditions, duration, and number of instances for which such exception is granted.
('61 Code, § 3-6.06) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.07 FIRE INSPECTIONS.¶
The Fire Chief or an authorized representative shall conduct inspections of all premises with regard to handling and storage of all materials, equipment condition and usage, fire protection devices and personnel safety provisions in the protection of property and personnel. All recommendations subsequently issued by the Fire Chief, unless in conflict with military requirements and necessity, shall be complied with by tenants and personnel without delay. ('61 Code, § 3-6.07) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.08 OPERATION OF MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT.¶
No person shall operate any motor vehicle on the airport except in accordance with the laws of the state for the control of such vehicles and in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and the following rules: (A) Field area.
(1) No persons, other than those holding contract agreements with the city authorizing them to do so, shall operate any motor vehicle in the field areas without first having permission of the Manager.
(2) FIELD AREA. All tie-down and storage areas so designated on a map of the airport on file in the office of the Manager.
(B) No person shall operate a motor vehicle of any kind at the airport in a reckless manner or in excess of 20 miles per hour unless the Council has prescribed a different speed by resolution.
(C) No person shall operate a motor vehicle at the airport contrary to the directions of posted traffic signs.
(D) The driver of any vehicle operated at the airport shall at all times comply with any lawful order, signal, or direction of the Manager or an authorized representative.
- (E) All vehicles shall pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft.
(F) When parking adjacent to a runway, all vehicles shall park parallel to the runway and at least 50 feet to the outside of the runway lights.
(G) During daylight hours all vehicles which are authorized to operate on the runways, taxiways, and parking areas, unless otherwise stated in contract agreements, shall either be painted chrome yellow or display a checkered flag, not less than three square feet, of international orange and white with checks at least one foot square. Between the hours of sunset and sunrise such vehicles shall display an overhead and blinking red light which shall be visible from all directions and of sufficient brilliance to be seen under clear weather a distance of at least one mile with the naked eye. (H) When backing gasoline tenders the driver shall remain in the vehicle and shall not stand on the running board or fender while backing. Gasoline tenders shall at no time be blocked or so positioned as to prevent a rapid removal of such tender.
(I) Emergency conditions existing on the field area shall not mitigate or cancel any existing regulations. During such conditions the driver of every vehicle shall make certain that he or she does not move his or her vehicle in any direction unless specifically cleared by the control tower or airport personnel to do so. ('61 Code, § 3-6.08) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.09 PEDESTRIANS.¶
Pedestrians in marked pedestrian lanes shall at all times have the right of way on the airport over vehicular traffic. ('61 Code, § 3-6.09) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.10 ACCIDENT REPORTS.¶
All persons involved in an accident, other than one involving an aircraft, occurring at the airport shall make a full report thereof to the Police Department as soon after the accident as possible, which report shall include the names and addresses of all persons involved.
('61 Code, § 3-6.10) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.11 PARKING.¶
No person shall park a motor vehicle at the airport other than in an area specifically established for parking and in the manner prescribed by the Manager. No person shall abandon any motor vehicle on the airport, nor shall any person park a motor vehicle on the airport for a period in excess of 72 hours unless express approval for such parking is obtained from the Manager. No person shall park a motor vehicle in any space marked off for the parking of vehicles in such a manner as to occupy part of another marked space. No person shall park any motor vehicle in excess of the time limit prescribed for the particular parking area, nor shall any person park any motor vehicle in any restricted or reserved area. Motor vehicles may be parked in individual storage hangars or aircraft shelters if owned by the renter of such hangar or shelter.
('61 Code, § 3-6.11) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.12 MOTOR VEHICLE LIGHTS.¶
All motor vehicles, except motorcycles and scooters, shall be equipped with two headlights and one or more red tail lights. The headlights shall be of sufficient brilliance to assure safety in driving at night. All lights shall be kept lighted after sunset unless the vehicle is in a designated vehicular parking area. Operators of vehicles shall dim or lower the beams of headlights or other lights of such vehicles when meeting oncoming aircraft. ('61 Code, § 3-6.12) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.13 BUSES.¶
No carrier by motor bus for hire shall load or unload persons at the airport at any place without a contract from the city.
('61 Code, § 3-6.13) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.14 MOVING OF VEHICLES.¶
The Manager shall have the authority to tow or otherwise move motor vehicles which are parked by their owners or operators on the airport in violation of the provisions of this chapter whenever it is determined by the Manager that such motor vehicles so parked create a nuisance or a hazard. The Manager shall have the authority to make a reasonable charge against the owner or operator of such vehicle for such towing or moving service, and the motor vehicle so towed or moved shall be subject to a lien for such charge.
('61 Code, § 3-6.14) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.15 VEHICLE SAFETY.¶
No vehicle shall be operated on the airport if it is so constructed, equipped, or loaded as to endanger persons or property. ('61 Code, § 3-6.15) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.16 GROUNDING.¶
All gasoline tenders shall be positively grounded, tender to aircraft, and tender to ground, during all times they are being used to service aircraft.
('61 Code, § 3-6.16) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.17 TAXICABS.¶
No person shall, within the boundary of the airport, solicit or invite persons to ride in any taxicab, drive-yourself, cars or other vehicles used for the purpose of carrying passengers for hire, either by driving slowly past loading entrances to airport buildings or by the commission of other acts or the utterance of words which are calculated to introduce persons to engage such taxicabs, drive-yourself cars, or other vehicles, unless he or she is the holder of a contract authorizing the same by the Council.
('61 Code, § 3-6.17) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.18 PARKING OF AIRCRAFT.¶
No person shall park any aircraft in any area on the airport other than that prescribed by the Manager. ('61 Code, § 3-6.18) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.19 PAYMENT FOR USE OF FACILITIES.¶
Payment for use of airport facilities, storage, repairs, supplies, or other services rendered by the airport shall be made before flight clearance will be granted.
('61 Code, § 3-6.19) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.20 DISABLED AIRCRAFT.¶
All disabled aircraft and parts thereof on the field area shall be promptly removed from the field area by the owner unless required or directed by the Manager and authorized representatives of the Federal Aviation Agency to delay
such action pending an investigation of an accident. If it is impossible for the owner to remove the aircraft or part, aircraft personnel may remove the same, and the Manager shall charge the owner for such service. ('61 Code, § 3-6.20) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.21 AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT REPORTS.¶
Persons involved in aircraft accidents occurring on the airport shall make a full report thereof to the Manager as soon as possible after such accident, which report shall include the name and address of the owner of the aircraft involved. When a written report of an accident is required by the Civil Air Regulations, a copy of such report shall be submitted to the Manager in lieu of the report required by the provisions of this section.
('61 Code, § 3-6.21) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.22 REFUSAL OF CLEARANCE.¶
The Manager may delay or restrict any flight or other operations at the airport and may refuse takeoff clearance to any aircraft for any reason lawfully justified.
('61 Code, § 3-6.22) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.23 ENGINE WARM-UPS.¶
Engine run-ups prior to takeoff shall be accomplished on run-up pads or other areas provided for this purpose. No engine run-up shall be permitted in any areas which would create a hazard to persons, aircraft, or other property. ('61 Code, § 3-6.23) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.24 AIRPORT DAMAGE.¶
Any person damaging airport property shall report such damage to the airport office immediately and shall be fully responsible to the city for any expense required to repair such damage. ('61 Code, § 3-6.24) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.25 FIXED BASE REGISTRATION.¶
The owners or operators of all aircraft based on the airport shall register their aircraft with the airport office prior to beginning operations. Any change in ownership shall require a change in registration. ('61 Code, § 3-6.25) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.26 CATEGORIES OF AIRCRAFT.¶
(A) Aircraft using the airport shall be divided into the following five categories:
(1) Private (personal) aircraft;
(2) Commercial;
(3) Scheduled air carrier;
(4) Non-scheduled air carrier; and
(5) Governmental;
(B) Interpretations of this chapter governing the use of the airport shall be controlled by category designation. The
Manager shall determine any question as to category. Each category and its authorized uses are defined as follows:
(1) Private (personal) aircraft:
(a) Individually owned by one or more persons;
(b) Privately owned aircraft which will be operated non-commercially by owners;
(c) Private aircraft may be used by persons other than the owner; provided, however, in no case may they be rented for any commercial purpose;
(d) The aircraft may be used in connection with the owner's business comparable to an owner's use of his or her private auto-mobile;
(e) Company and corporation owned aircraft which are operated for the free transportation of their, and other, personnel or products are classified as private aircraft and subject to the restrictions listed under subsection § 3- 6.26(B)(1)(c) of this subsection;
(f) Private aircraft, when sold, may be used to instruct the new owner in its operation; provided, however, when in the opinion of the Manager such aircraft is issued for other purposes, including student instruction or charter, it shall be classified as commercial as described in subsection § 3-6.26(B)(2) of this subsection; and
(g) flying club aircraft. A flying club is an association or group of more than three individuals jointly owning or leasing an aircraft where payment is made to the club for the operating time of such aircraft. The registration certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Agency shall show the names of all owners if the club is not incorporated, and the aircraft shall be registered in the name of the incorporated flying clubs. A roster of membership and the rules and regulations or by-laws governing the flying clubs' operation shall be submitted to the Manager by the flying club applying for an operating permit. No flying clubs shall be operated on the airport without a permit in writing issued by the Manager.
(2) Commercial shall mean aircraft used for the following purposes:
(a) Operations by scheduled air carriers not designating the city as a scheduled stop;
(b) Operations of non-scheduled service for transportation of freight, express, passengers, or charter service;
(c) Operations of aircraft by aircraft sales agencies;
(d) Operations of aircraft for photography, advertising, crop dusting, and rental;
(e) Flight testing of planes by commercial repair agencies;
(f) Operations of aircraft by persons engaged in the operation of a flying school; and
(g) Every aircraft operated by a person engaged in commercial activity as specified in this subsection shall be considered to be engaged in commercial operation.
(3) Scheduled air carriers shall mean aircraft operated by a certificated air carrier serving the city as a scheduled stop.
(4) Non-scheduled air carriers shall mean a certificated and non-scheduled air carrier not holding a contract with the Council.
(5) Governmental aircraft shall mean all aircraft owned or operated by the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, National Guard, and other departments of the federal government. ('61 Code, § 3-6.26) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.27 DEMONSTRATIONS.¶
No experimental flight or ground demonstrations shall be conducted on the airport without the express approval of the Manager.
('61 Code, § 3-6.27) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.28 FUELING AND DEFUELING AIRCRAFT.¶
No aircraft shall be fueled or defueled while passengers are on board the aircraft unless the aircraft door is in open position. No smoking shall be permitted within 50 feet of such aircraft during such operations. ('61 Code, § 3-6.28) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.29 TAXIING AIRCRAFT.¶
(A) No person shall taxi an aircraft until he or she has ascertained that there will be no danger of collision with any person or object.
(B) No aircraft shall be taxied in a careless or reckless manner.
(C) Pilots shall not taxi onto or across the runway in use until they have ascertained that the runway is clear.
(D) Aircraft shall be taxied in accordance with prescribed taxiing patterns when any particular runway is in use.
(E) No person shall start or run an engine in an aircraft unless a competent person is in the aircraft attending the engine controls. Blocks shall always be placed in front of the wheels before starting the engines unless the aircraft is provided with adequate parking brakes.
- (F) No person shall run the engine of any aircraft at any location on the airport in such a manner as to cause
damage to other aircraft or property, or in such a manner as to cause damage to other materials across taxiways or runways or in such a manner as to endanger the safety and operations on the airport.
- (G) Aircraft shall not be taxied on the airport except on paved runways, taxiways, and parking areas.
(H) The city shall not be liable or responsible for any accident or damage to aircraft, persons, or equipment from any cause while such aircraft, person, or equipment is in an area not specifically designated as a taxiway, runway, or aircraft parking area.
- (I) No person shall taxi an aircraft into or out of hangars or other buildings.
('61 Code, § 3-6.29) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.30 REPAIRING AIRCRAFT.¶
No person shall repair an aircraft, aircraft engine, propeller, or apparatus in any area of the airport other than that specifically designated or approved for such purpose by the Manager.
('61 Code, § 3-6.30) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.31 CLOSING OF FIELD.¶
In the event the Manager believes the conditions of the airport, or any portion thereof, are unfavorable for taxiing, landing, or take-off, it shall be within the Manager's authority to close the airport, or such portion thereof. This normally shall be accomplished by issuing a Notice to Airman (NOTAM) through the Federal Aviation Agency. When the airport, or portion thereof, is again usable, the NOTAM shall be cancelled. ('61 Code, § 3-6.31) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.32 AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT.¶
No aircraft shall be operated on the airport unless it is equipped with a tail or nose wheel and wheel brakes except with the permission of the Manager. When any pilot of an aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes receives permission from the Manager to taxi such aircraft, such pilot shall not taxi such aircraft near buildings or parked aircraft unless an attendant is at the wings of the aircraft to assist the pilot. Aircraft in excess of 3,000 pounds gross weight shall not be taxied under any circumstances when brakes are inoperative but shall be towed from place to place until the brakes are repaired and again operative.
('61 Code, § 3-6.32) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.33 LANDINGS AND TAKE-OFFS.¶
(A) Landings and takeoffs shall be made in the direction and on the runway as indicated by the traffic direction indicator. Runway 30 is normally designated as the "calm wind" runway.
(B) No landings or takeoffs shall be made except at a safe distance from buildings and aircraft.
- (C) Simulated forced landings shall be prohibited within the airport control zone without prior permission from the Manager.
(D) No aircraft shall fly over the airport, unless landing or taking off, at an altitude of less than 2,000 feet without prior approval.
(E) No aircraft shall land or take off on any taxiway.
('61 Code, § 3-6.33) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.34 REGISTRATION OF AIRCRAFT.¶
The pilots of all itinerant commercial, scheduled or non-scheduled aircraft shall register, immediately after landing and parking, at the airport office located on the airport. In the event such report would cause time delay or inconvenience, the report shall be made directly to the airport attendant. In any event it shall be the sole responsibility of the pilot to make such report properly and expeditiously. Scheduled air carriers maintaining offices and personnel on the airport shall be exempt from the provisions of this section.
('61 Code, § 3-6.34) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.35 REGISTRATION OF CREWS.¶
The pilot or captain in charge of all commercial, non-scheduled air carriers or scheduled air carriers shall leave his or her name, address, and telephone number where he or she can be reached in the event he or she leaves an aircraft on the airport for more than four hours. Such data shall be given to the person in charge of the airport office or to the airport attendant. The provisions of this section shall not apply to carriers maintaining offices or personnel at the airport.
('61 Code, § 3-6.35) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.36 FLIGHTS OVER THE CITY.¶
(A) No aircraft shall be flown above the city within the city limits at a height of less than 1,000 feet above the highest obstacle except when landing at or taking off from the airport.
(B) Persons regularly engaged in the business of aerial photography shall obtain a permit from the Federal Aviation Agency to fly at lesser altitudes than 1,000 feet.
(C) No person shall engage in any manner of flying which is not necessary for the normal operation of the aircraft involved, including cutting engines, revving propellers, or any other action which constitutes a nuisance to persons on the ground.
(D) No person shall throw from any aircraft any printed handbill, advertising material, or any article of any kind while flying over the city.
(E) No person shall make a parachute jump over the city except by permission of the Council. This provision shall not apply to aircraft during emergency conditions when parachuting from the aircraft is in the interests of crew safety. ('61 Code, § 3-6.36) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.37 AGRICULTURAL AIRCRAFT.¶
No dusting, spraying insecticide, or other flights of an agricultural nature shall be permitted off the airport without the direct permission of the Manager. This provision shall apply only to the hauling of such materials in aircraft from
the airport and does not preclude the normal empty operation of agricultural aircraft to, and from, the airport. ('61 Code, § 3-6.37) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.38 CONDUCT.¶
(A) No person shall be disorderly, obnoxious, or indecent or commit any act of nuisance on the airport.
(B) No person shall engage in or operate gambling in any form on the airport.
(C) No person shall dispose of garbage, papers, refuse or other materials on the airport except in receptacles provided for such purpose.
(D) No person shall use a comfort station other than in a clean and sanitary manner.
(E) No person shall drink beverages, other than soft drinks usually sold in the building, in the terminal building lobby.
(F) No person shall expectorate on the floors, walls, or other surfaces of any airport building.
(G) No person shall destroy, injure, deface, or disturb any building, sign, equipment, marker or other structure, tree, flower, lawn, or other property on the airport.
(H) No person shall alter, make additions to, or erect any building or sign or make any excavations on the airport without the permission of the Manager.
(I) No person shall wilfully abandon any personal property on the airport.
(J) No person, without lawful business thereon, shall loiter on any part of the airport or in any building of the airport.
(K) No person shall knowingly or wilfully make any false statement or report to the Manager or airport attendants.
(L) No person shall enter any restricted areas posted as being closed to the public except as provided in this chapter.
(M) No person shall enter upon the field area or utility and service rooms or areas except:
(1) Persons assigned to duty therein;
(2) Authorized representatives of the Manager;
(3) Persons authorized by the Manager; or
(4) Passengers, under appropriate supervision, entering the field area for the purpose of embarkation and debarkation.
('61 Code, § 3-6.38) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.39 FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL.¶
No person, except peace officers, duly authorized personnel of the United States Post Office, airport personnel, air carrier employees, plant and military security personnel or members of the Armed Forces of the United States on official duty, shall carry any firearms or explosive or inflammable materials on the airport. The provisions of this section shall not apply to persons carrying firearms in cases, broken down or unloaded, when such firearms are being transported for the purpose of sale, demonstration, hunting, or other sports activities. ('61 Code, § 3-6.39) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.40 INTERFERING AND TAMPERING WITH AIRCRAFT.¶
No person shall interfere or tamper with any aircraft, or put in motion the engine of such aircraft, or use any aircraft, aircraft part, instrument, or tool without the permission of the owner or by specific direction of the Manager. ('61 Code, § 3-6.40) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.41 BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES.¶
(A) No person shall engage in any business or commercial activity of any nature whatsoever on the airport except with the approval of and under such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Council.
(B) No person shall post, distribute, or display signs, advertisements, circulars, or any other printed or written matter at the airport except with the approval of the Manager and in such manner as the Manager may prescribe unless permitted by reason of contractual relations between such person and the Council.
(C) No person shall take still, motion, or sound pictures on public areas of the airport for commercial purposes without permission of the Manager except duly authorized persons taking pictures for newspaper publication or television pictures and films.
('61 Code, § 3-6.41) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.42 USE OF ROADS AND WALKS.¶
(A) No person shall travel on the airport other than on roads, walks, or places provided for the particular class of traffic.
(B) No person shall occupy the roads or walks in such a manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use.
(C) No person shall walk in a picket line as a picket or take part in any labor or other public demonstrations on any part of the airport except in places which would only affect the operation picketed and which are specifically designated for such use by the Manager.
(D) No person shall operate any type of vehicle for the commercial disposal of garbage or other waste material on the airport without a permit from the Council.
('61 Code, § 3-6.42) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.43 USE OF AIRPORT.¶
(A) No person shall come upon or use the airport, except while traveling through as a passenger on a bus or taxicab, or while enplaning or deplaning as a passenger on an aircraft operating on the airport, after such person has been denied the use of the airport by the Manager.
(B) All shops, garages, equipment, and facilities at the airport shall be expressly for the operation of the owner's or lessee's business. No person, other than the employees of the owner or lessee, shall make use of such facilities or loiter around such premises without individual and specific permission of the lessee or owner. The provisions of this subsection shall apply to terminal building premises as well as all others.
(C) Every airport lessee or tenant may be assigned specific parking areas for employees, customers, and invitees by the Manager. Tenants shall make certain their employees use only those parking areas so assigned.
(D) No person shall transport or deliver aviation fuels on the airport or dispense fuels into aircraft unless such persons are holders of a valid agreement with the city authorizing them to do so. ('61 Code, § 3-6.43) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.44 ANIMALS.¶
No person shall enter the terminal building or field area of the airport with a dog or other animal; provided, however, seeing-eye dogs may be permitted for appropriate purposes and dogs to be transported by air shall be restrained by leash or properly confined.
('61 Code, § 3-6.44) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.45 CLEANING AIRCRAFT.¶
No person shall use inflammable volatile liquids having a flash point of less than 110°F for the cleaning of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or appliances, or for any other purpose, unless such operations are conducted in the open air or in a room specifically set aside for that purpose. Such room shall be properly fireproofed and equipped with adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishing apparatus.
('61 Code, § 3-6.45) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.46 STORAGE OF INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.¶
(A) No person shall keep or store inflammable liquids, gases, signal flares, or other similar materials in the hangars or in any buildings on the airport; provided, however, such materials may be kept in an aircraft in the proper receptacle installed in the aircraft for such purpose, or in rooms or areas specifically approved for such storage by the Manager or in safety cans approved by insurance underwriters.
(B) No person shall keep or store lubricating or waste oils in or about the hangars; provided, however, such storage materials may be kept in rooms specifically designed for oil storage; and provided, further, lubricating oils shall not be kept in or about a hangar unless in receptacles or containers approved by insurance underwriters.
(C) Lessees shall provide suitable metal receptacles with self-closing covers for the storage of waste, rags, and other rubbish. All waste, rags, and other rubbish shall be removed within a period of one week by the lessee or by regularly scheduled pick-ups. Lessees may contract with other agencies or persons, subject to the approval of the Council, for the removal of such materials.
('61 Code, § 3-6.46) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.47 OPEN FLAME OPERATIONS.¶
No person shall conduct any open flame operations in any hangar or on the airport unless specifically authorized by the Manager.
('61 Code, § 3-6.47) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.48 SMOKING.¶
No person shall smoke on the airport apron or in any hangar or service station area, gasoline storage area, or in any building, room, or place on the airport where smoking is specifically prohibited by the Manager. ('61 Code, § 3-6.48) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.49 FLOOR CARE.¶
All lessees on the airport shall keep the floors of the hangars, hangar areas, and ramp areas leased by them respectively, or used in their operation, clean and clear of oil, grease, and other materials or stains except when otherwise provided by a specific lease or contract.
('61 Code, § 3-6.49) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.50 DOPING PROCESS.¶
The doping process shall be conducted only in properly designed fireproofed and ventilated rooms or buildings in which all illuminating, wiring, heating, ventilating equipment, switches, outlets, and fixtures shall be explosion-proof, spark-proof, and vapor-proof, and all windows and doors shall open easily.
('61 Code, § 3-6.50) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.51 FUELING OPERATIONS.¶
(A) No aircraft shall be fueled or defueled while the engines are running or while such aircraft is in a hangar or enclosed space.
(B) No person shall smoke within 50 feet of an aircraft being fueled or defueled.
(C) No person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver, or switch electrical appliances on or off, in an aircraft during fueling or defueling.
(D) During refueling or defueling, the aircraft and the fuel dispensing apparatus shall both be grounded to a point of zero electrical potential.
(E) Persons engaged in the fueling and defueling of aircraft shall exercise extreme care to prevent the overflow or spillage of fuel.
(F) No person shall use any material, during fueling or defueling of aircraft, which is likely to cause a spark or be a source of ignition.
(G) Adequate fire extinguishers shall be within reach of all persons engaged in fueling or defueling aircraft.
(H) No person shall start the engine of any aircraft when there is any gasoline on the ground under such aircraft.
(I) Fuel hoses and equipment shall be maintained in a safe, sound, and non-leaking condition.
(J) All hoses, funnels, and appurtenances used in fueling or defueling operations shall be equipped with a ground device to prevent ignition of volatile liquids.
(K) All fueling and defueling of aircraft shall be conducted at least 50 feet from any hangar or other buildings at the airport.
('61 Code, § 3-6.51) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.52 RADIO OPERATIONS.¶
No person shall operate any radio equipment in any aircraft when such aircraft is in a hangar during the time any maintenance other than radio maintenance is being performed on the aircraft.
('61 Code, § 3-6.52) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.53 MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATION IN HANGARS.¶
No person shall operate a motor scooter, truck, or other motor vehicle without the exhaust being protected by screens or baffles to prevent the escape of sparks for the propagation of flame in any hangar on the airport. ('61 Code, § 3-6.53) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.54 STORAGE IN APRON AREA.¶
Gasoline, oil, and solvent drums or receptacles shall not be stored on apron and ramp areas, and no material of such type shall be kept except enclosed and covered in housings of a design and type approved by, and at a place directed by, the Manager.
('61 Code, § 3-6.54) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.55 EQUIPMENT IN APRON AND RAMP AREAS.¶
All ramp equipment shall be parked and kept in a neat and orderly manner. No receptacles, chests, cases, or housings shall remain on the apron or ramp area which do not fit the general architectural and cleanliness standards of the rest
of the installation. Final approval on all such items shall rest with the Manager.
('61 Code, § 3-6.55) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.56 RECOMMENDATIONS OF FIRE CHIEF.¶
All orders emanating from the office of the Fire Chief shall be complied with by all tenants and personnel at the airport.
('61 Code, 3-6.56) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.57 OBLIGATION OF TENANTS.¶
(A) No person shall keep an uncovered trash container in any area at the airport. No vehicle used for hauling trash, dirt, or other material shall be operated on the airport unless such vehicle is so constructed as to prevent the contents thereof from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping therefrom. The area to be used for trash/garbage containers shall be designated by the Manager, and no other area shall be used. Such areas shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times.
(B) All lessees at the airport shall maintain bulletin boards in conspicuous places for the purpose of posting information for their personnel and for all notices issued by the Manager.
(C) All lessees at the airport shall post on their bulletin boards Workmen's Compensation notices, lists of physicians, and the names of liability insurance carriers.
(D) No tenant or lessee on the airport shall store or stack material or equipment in such a manner as to constitute a hazard to personnel or property.
(E) All tenants and lessees shall supply and maintain on their leasehold adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishers as are approved by fire insurance underwriters for the particular hazard involved and as may be deemed necessary by the Fire Chief.
(F) All airport billings shall be payable upon presentation unless otherwise noted thereon.
(G) All percentages or income charges shall be payable within ten days of the end of the period in which the income was received unless otherwise stipulated in writing.
(H) No tenant, lessee, or grantee shall be permitted to make structural or decorative changes or additions of any type without the permission of the Manager.
(I) For the purpose of accurately metering electrical power used by a tenant, lessee, or grantee, a meter socket shall be provided by the tenant, lessee, or grantee when deemed necessary by the Manager.
(J) Tenants, lessees, and grantees shall be fully responsible to the city for all damages to buildings, equipment, real property, and appurtenances in the ownership or custody of the city, but under lease, loan, or direct control of such tenants, lessees, and grantees, caused by negligence, abuse, or carelessness on the part of their employees, agents, customers, visitors, suppliers, or persons with whom they do business.
(K) Tenants shall maintain their leased areas in a manner satisfactory to the City Administrator and in accordance with their individual lease agreements. Failure to adhere to such provisions shall be considered sufficient reason to warrant cancellation of the lease agreement in part or in whole by the city.
('61 Code, § 3-6.57) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.58 DEFAULT OF OBLIGATIONS.¶
Whenever any tenant or grantee is formally notified by the Manager that he or she is in default of any written or implied obligation to the city, whether it be for breach of performance, breach of covenant, non-payment, or otherwise, he or she shall be billed and shall be liable to the city for all loss of revenue, expense incurred to reestablish
performance of service, or other costs unless the tenant issues a statement to the Manager within ten days of the final notice that corrective measures have been initiated and shall be diligently executed. If the conditions of the statement are not executed within the time specified by the Manager, the tenant shall be in default of his or her obligation to the city.
('61 Code, § 3-6.58) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.59 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES.¶
(A) Emergency procedures shall be issued by the Manager under the authority of this chapter.
(B) Under any and all emergency conditions all personnel on the airport involved in the emergency shall act strictly in accordance with the procedures established by and under the direct control of airport personnel. No individual shall be required to assist in or respond to any emergency contrary to any rules, orders, or instructions of his or her employer.
('61 Code, § 3-6.59) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.60 SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES.¶
A schedule of rates and charges for the use of the field area shall be established from time to time by resolution of the Council. Such rates and charges shall be in effect from and after the effective date of such resolution. ('61 Code, § 3-6.60) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63)
§ 3-6.61 LIABILITY INSURANCE.¶
(A) The privileges of using the airport and its facilities shall be conditioned upon the assumption of full responsibility and risk by the user thereof, and the city, its officers, agents, volunteers, and/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 and/or from any cause whatsoever to any individual, aircraft, or property occurring on the airport or in the use of any of the airport facilities.
(B) No person shall maintain based aircraft at the airport unless such person shall file with the Manager, and keep in current effect, a certificate of commercial general liability insurance insuring coverage as specified by the Manager, with amounts not less than the following:
Aircraft: $250,000 per occurrence bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, and an aggregate limit of $500,000.
Ultralights not able to obtain Aircraft limits as set forth above: $50,000 per occurrence bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, and an aggregate limit of $100,000.
(C) BASED AIRCRAFT. "Based aircraft" means an aircraft or ultralight assigned a reserved parking space or T- hangar space by the city or parked or hangared on the airport by tenants of the city.
('61 Code, § 3-6.61) (Ord. 44 C.S., passed 4-3-63; Am. Ord. 688 C.S., passed 7-15-98)
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