Orange County Municipal Code Art. 1 Policy

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Editor's note— Article 1, §§ 2-1-1—2-1-6, was repealed by Ord. No. 3877, § 1, adopted Mar. 16, 1993. The article related to the Orange County Airport Commission and was derived from Ord. No. 3642, § 1, adopted June 16, 1987. See § 2-1-14 et seq.

Whereas, The County of Orange is empowered by the laws of the State of California to acquire, own, maintain, and operate property for Airport purposes, including but not limited to the right to regulate the receipt, deposit, and removal of property; the embarkation and debarkation of passengers; the power to exact charges, fees and tolls; the power to lease or assign or operate any space and any necessary or useful appurtenances, appliances, or other conveniences; the power to own and operate aircraft; the power to employ pilots; the power to regulate the use of Airport facilities and other property or means of transportation within or over the Airport; the power to contract; and the power to perform any duties necessary or convenient for the regulation of air traffic;

Therefore, the County of Orange in its capacity as the proprietor and certificated operator of John Wayne Airport, and pursuant to the laws of the State of California and the federal government, establishes the following policies for operation of the Airport:

(a) To operate the John Wayne Airport on an enterprise basis at no cost to the taxpayers through the imposition of fair and reasonable rentals, fees and charges;

(b) To provide for both private and commercial aviation at John Wayne Airport to the extent practicable within physical, economic and environmental constraints;

(c) To provide for the full range of on-base aeronautical support through private enterprise consistent with the need for the service and the availability of space and physical facilities;

(d) To maintain and preserve all Airport facilities in a safe and secure condition; and to operate the Airport in conformance with the provisions of federally mandated security measures;

(e) To promote fair competition among those who provide commodities and services at the Airport;

(f) To provide facilities for general aviation at John Wayne Airport within such limits as may be imposed by applicable laws and regulations for purposes of safety, preservation of facilities, and protection of the public;

(g) To promote the utility, educational and recreational aspects of general aviation;

(h) To manage John Wayne Airport and grant concessions consistent with the provisions of Sections 21690.5 through 21690.10 of the Public Utilities Code.

(Ord. No. 3877, § 1, 3-16-93; Ord. No. 04-016, § 1, 9-9-04)