Marina Municipal Code Ch. 13.22 Marina Municipal Airport

Article I. General Provisions Adoption of Marina Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations. Compliance with Federal Aviation Act and Federal Aviation Regulations. Airport manager shall enforce Rules and Regulations. Compliance with applicable rules and laws. Duties and powers of the airport manager. Interference with airport use prohibited. Entrance on airport operations area restricted. Use of airport for commercial activities or commercial aeronautical activities. Lease, license, permit or agreement required to conduct commercial activities or commercial aeronautical activities. Fees, rates, and charges. Enforcement.

Article I. General Provisions

The Marina Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum Operating Standards are hereby adopted by the city and incorporated by reference into this chapter, and made a part hereof. The city manager is authorized to amend the Rules and Regulations and Minimum Operating Standards from time to time to ensure compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

Regulations. A. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Act of 1958 authorizes the administrator of the FAA to prescribe air traffic rules and regulations governing the flight of aircraft. The Federal Aviation Regulations promulgated by the administrator cover all flights on or in the vicinity of the airport. B. Aeronautical operators, aircraft owners, and other users of the airport are required to be familiar with and comply with the Federal Aviation Regulations and, in particular, Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules, of said regulations. Copies of these Federal Aviation Regulations are available through the nearest Federal Aviation Administration office. C. All aeronautical activities at the airport and all flying of aircraft departing from or arriving at said airport shall be conducted in conformity with the Federal Aviation Regulations. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

The airport manager is empowered to oversee the operations of the airport and to apply and enforce the Rules and Regulations and the Marina Municipal Airport Minimum Operating Standards. The Rules and Regulations incorporated by reference shall apply specifically to the airport and are supplemental to the Federal Aviation Regulations. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

All persons using the airport shall be subject to, and governed by, the Rules and Regulations and Minimum Operating Standards established by the airport manager, and all other applicable provisions of city ordinances and resolutions, county ordinances and resolutions, state and federal laws, and the Federal Aviation Regulations. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

A. The airport manager shall represent the city at all times in regard to all airport matters. They shall also have the following duties and powers: 1. The airport manager shall at all times have authority to take such actions as may be deemed necessary to safeguard the public in attendance at the airport, including amending the Rules and Regulations and Minimum Operating Standards as necessary to conform with FAA Regulations and industry standards. Every fixed base operator, aeronautical operator, aircraft owner, or other person employed on or using the airport shall cooperate to enforce the city Rules and Regulations and to see that all persons upon the premises use care to prevent injury to persons or damage to property. 2. The airport manager may suspend or restrict any or all operations at the airport whenever such action is deemed necessary in the interest of safety. 3. The airport manager may suspend, as a means of safeguarding the airport and the public, the privileges of the airport and its facilities to any person refusing to comply with the Rules and Regulations. 4. The airport manager shall have authority to restrict airport operations to such portion(s) of the airport as he/she may deem necessary or desirable. Any part of the airport temporarily unsafe for aircraft operation which is not available for normal use shall be clearly marked in accordance with recommendations of the FAA. 5. The airport manager may issue permits or written permission for use of the airport as authorized in the Minimum Operating Standards 6. The airport manager, in any contingency or emergency not specifically covered by the Rules and Regulations or Minimum Operating Standards, is authorized to make such decisions as to him/her may seem proper. B. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the airport manager restricting or prohibiting use of the airport and its facilities, or prohibiting or restricting airport operations, may appeal the airport manager’s decision to the Marina airport commission. A notice of appeal stating the grounds therefor shall be filed with the airport commission within ten calendar days following the issuance of the airport manager’s decision. The matter shall be set for hearing by the airport commission within sixty calendar days thereafter. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

No person shall unreasonably obstruct, impair, or interfere with the use of the airport by any other person, or unreasonably obstruct, impair, or interfere with the passage and safe, orderly and efficient use of the airport by any other person, vehicle, or aircraft. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

No person, except aeronautical operators, duly authorized personnel, or other persons going to or from aircraft personally conducted by aeronautical operators or airport attendants, shall be permitted to enter the airport operations area. Any person or persons so excepted does not have the privilege of unrestricted use of the airport operations area. These privileges are confined to the necessary use of such space in connection with flights or routine duties. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

aeronautical activities. Subject to the Rules and Regulations, Minimum Operating Standards, applicable orders, certificates, or permits of the FAA, or its successors, no person shall use the airport or any portion thereof, or any of its improvements or facilities, as a base for revenue-producing commercial business or activities without compliance with the requirements of this chapter, and other provisions of the city of Marina Municipal Code. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

commercial activities or commercial aeronautical activities. A. All persons conducting commercial activities or commercial aeronautical activities at the airport shall, as a condition of conducting such activities, obtain a lease, license, permit, and/or agreement with or from the city authorizing such activities pursuant to, and comply with, all applicable requirements concerning such activities as are set forth in the Minimum Operating Standards and the airport Rules and Regulations. All persons conducting commercial activities or commercial aeronautical activities at the airport shall obtain a city business license. B. It is unlawful for any person not so authorized by lease, license, permit, and/or agreement with the city to conduct commercial activities or commercial aeronautical activities at the airport. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

A schedule of fees, rates, and charges for use of airport areas and facilities shall be established from time to time by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any provision or fail to comply with any of the requirements of this chapter or the Rules and Regulations incorporated herein. Failure to comply with any of the requirements shall

The Marina Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-06, passed May 19, 2026. Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Marina Municipal Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: cityofmarina.org Hosted by General Code. constitute a violation of this code and a citation may be issued to the responsible party, and shall be punishable as set forth in Chapters 1.08 and 1.12. (Ord. 2023-08 § 3, 2023)

The Marina Municipal Code is current through Ordinance 2026-06, passed May 19, 2026. Disclaimer: The city clerk’s office has the official version of the Marina Municipal Code. Users should contact the city clerk’s office for ordinances passed subsequent to the ordinance cited above. City Website: cityofmarina.org Hosted by General Code.