Chapter 16.32

Activities at the Airport (including the controlled airspace associated with the Airport) shall conform to the current applicable provisions of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations; applicable Regulatory Measures; these Rules and Regulations; and the orders (written or verbal instructions) of the Director of Aviation and/or ATC personnel. (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Only Aircraft considered airworthy by the FAA or any foreign counterpart shall land or takeoff from the Airport and/or use any area of the Airport for Aircraft parking, staging, or storage.

• (b) Written permission may be granted by the Director of Aviation to store, for a specified period of time, Aircraft undergoing major renovation or restoration as long as the Aircraft is stored in a hangar.

• (c) Aircraft that are not airworthy shall be promptly removed by the Aircraft Operator unless written permission is granted by the Director of Aviation. Should an Aircraft Operator fail to remove an Aircraft (at Aircraft Operator's cost and expense) that is not airworthy after notification by the Director of Aviation, the Aircraft may be removed by the Director of Aviation, at the risk, cost, and expense of the Aircraft Operator, without liability for damage arising from or out of such removal.

• (d) Abandoning Aircraft anywhere on the Airport is prohibited. The Director of Aviation may, at the risk, cost, and expense of the Aircraft Operator, remove Abandoned Aircraft without liability for damage arising from or out of such removal.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft based at the Airport (Commercial or non-commercial) must be registered with the Director of Aviation or an authorized FBO or SASO. Registration information shall include the following:

  • (1) Aircraft make and model;

  • (2) Aircraft registration number;

  • (3) Aircraft gross takeoff operating weight;

  • (4) Aircraft Owner name, address, and phone number; and

If more than one person or a group of people own the Aircraft, the name, address, and phone number of all Owners shall be provided to the Director of Aviation or authorized FBO or SASO responsible for the registration of all aircraft based on their Leased Premises.

• (5) Proof of Liability Insurance (at the minimum acceptable levels established by the

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City).

• (b) Based Aircraft Operators must have a Tiedown or hangar Agreement with either the Airport or an authorized FBO or SASO.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

The Airport is available for use twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week, unless closed by Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft Operators involved in an Aircraft Accident on the Airport shall make a full and complete report of the Aircraft Accident to the Operations Department and appropriate Agencies in a timely manner, complete any additional required forms and/or reports, and comply with all applicable provisions of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Regulations Part 830. The report to Operations Department shall include copies of any reports or documentation provided to the NTSB, FAA, or other appropriate Agencies.

• (b) An Aircraft involved in an Aircraft Accident on the Airport may not be removed from the scene of the Aircraft Accident until authorized by the Director of Aviation who shall receive authorization (to remove the Aircraft) from the FAA and/or NTSB, as applicable.

• (c) Once authorization to remove the Aircraft has been issued, the Aircraft Operator shall be responsible for the safe and prompt removal of the Aircraft and any parts of the Aircraft within a Movement Area to a non movement area.

  • (1) If immediate arrangements are not made (so that the Airport can return to full operational status without unreasonable delay), the Director of Aviation may have the Aircraft removed at the Aircraft Operator's risk, cost, and expense without liability for damage arising from or out of such removal.

  • (2) Should Aircraft Owners, Operators, or agents authorize Airport Employees to remove disabled aircraft from runways, ramps, Taxiways, or other areas of the Airport, charges will be made for Equipment and labor at currently established prices and rates.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft Operators shall be responsible for the safe and prompt removal of disabled Aircraft and any parts of the Aircraft within a Movement Area to a non-Movement Area, unless required or directed by the Director of Aviation, the FAA, or the NTSB to delay such action pending an investigation of an Aircraft Accident.

• (b) If immediate arrangements are not made (so that the Airport can return to full operational status without unreasonable delay), the Director of Aviation may have the Aircraft removed at the Aircraft Operators risk, cost, and expense without liability for damage arising from or out of such removal.

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• (c) Should Owners, Operators, or agents authorize Airport Employees to remove disabled Aircraft from runways, ramps, Taxiways, or other areas of the Airport, charges will be made for Equipment and labor at currently established prices and rates.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) The Director of Aviation shall have the right at any time to close the Airport or any portion thereof to air traffic to prohibit Aircraft landing and/or taking off at any time and under any circumstances, to delay or restrict any flight or other Aircraft operation, or to deny the use of the Airport to any person or group when the Director of Aviation considers such actions to be necessary and desirable in the interest of safety or security or when the provisions of these Rules and Regulations are being violated or it can be reasonably anticipated that they will be violated.

• (b) The Director of Aviation may prohibit Aircraft operations (except for emergency landings) when it is determined that conditions are unsafe or unsecured or that the operation of an Aircraft would likely endanger persons or Property at the Airport.

  • (1) The Director of Aviation, his designated representative, or the FAA may issue a NOTAM to close or open the Airport (or any portion thereof) or to restrict or terminate any activity at or on the Airport.

  • (2) Only the Director of Aviation, his designated representative, or the FAA may cancel a NOTAM.

• (3) Under no circumstance shall an authorized Airport closure or restriction constitute grounds for reimbursement of any expense, loss of revenue, or damage that may be incurred by any Operator, Lessee, or any other entity.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft Maintenance on the Airport is permitted only in areas designated by the Director of Aviation.

  • (1) Only designated areas shall be used for preventive maintenance (as defined by 14 CFR Part 43) and in accordance with the posted rules at each location.

  • (2) Major alterations and repairs of Aircraft shall only be conducted in designated areas with prior written permission of the Director of Aviation.

  • (3) Aircraft Maintenance within hangars shall be limited solely to that specifically permitted by the type rating established in the Uniform Building Code and in compliance with the directives of the Airport Fire Department.

• (b) Aircraft painting or paint stripping shall be performed only in hangars or buildings specifically approved for these activities by an Agency having jurisdiction.

• (c) Aircraft Fuel dump valves shall only be tested with permission of the Director of Aviation. (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

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City of Palm Springs, CA

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

§ 16.32.045

§ 16.32.055

• (a) Aircraft cleaning shall only be performed in areas designated by the Director of Aviation and only in full and complete compliance with the SWPPP. Commercial Operators must receive an approved Commercial Aeronautical Activity Application/Permit from the Director of Aviation prior to performing Aircraft cleaning at or on the Airport.

• (b) All drainage must flow to an oil/water separator.

• (c) All Aircraft cleaning must be accomplished in accordance with posted rules, with biodegradable soap, and without the use of solvents or degreasers.

• (d) Aircraft, Aircraft engines, and/or parts may be dry washed in areas not having an oil/water separator.

• (Ord. 1693 §2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft deicing (the removal of snow and/or ice with chemical substances) shall only be accomplished in the location(s) specified by the Director of Aviation and only with prior written permission of the Director of Aviation.

• (b) Use of chemical substances for the purpose of removing snow and/or ice shall comply fully and completely with all Regulatory Measures.

• (c) Before granting written permission for Aircraft deicing on the Airport, the Director of Aviation shall inspect the containment system and mechanism and approve the containment plan that will be used by the Operator, Lessee, or Sublessee for Aircraft deicing.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Only qualified persons shall start and/or operate an Aircraft engine at the Airport and/or taxi an Aircraft on the Airport. Qualified persons include a pilot, an airframe and power plant mechanic, or a qualified technician licensed by the FAA and qualified to start or operate the engine(s) and/or taxi that particular type and class of Aircraft.

• (b) Starting engines shall be prohibited until ground personnel have given proper clearance (if appropriate) and until all standard safety procedures have been strictly followed.

• (c) Aircraft engines shall not be started within any structure on the Airport.

• (d) Any person operating an Aircraft engine in an area that is accessible to the public shall take precautions to alert and protect the public from hazards incident to such operations.

• (e) Starting an Aircraft engine when there is any flammable liquid on the ground in the immediate vicinity of the Aircraft is prohibited.

• (f) Aircraft controls shall not be left unattended while an Aircraft engine is operating.

• (g) Propeller, engine, and exhaust noises shall be kept to a minimum.

• (h) Run up of Aircraft engines shall be performed only in the areas designated for such purpose by the Director of Aviation.

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City of Palm Springs, CA

PALM SPRINGS CODE

§ 16.32.055

§ 16.32.065

• (1) Run up of Aircraft engines is not allowed in non-Movement Areas except in designated areas or as approved by the Director of Aviation.

• (2) Aircraft may not be secured to any structure during Aircraft engine run up.

• (3) High speed or full power aircraft engine run ups (including maintenance run ups) shall be performed in designated run up areas or in other areas designated specifically for this purpose by the Director of Aviation.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft (other than rotorcraft) operated on the Airport must be equipped with a tail wheel or nose wheel and usable wheel brakes unless the Director of Aviation grants the Operator prior written permission to operate the Aircraft on the Airport.

• (b) Aircraft Operators shall not land, taxi, or take off without the ability to communicate by two-way radio unless the activity has been coordinated with (and permission has been granted by) ATC.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft shall be parked only in those areas designated for such purpose by the Director of Aviation and shall not be positioned in such a manner so as to block a runway, Taxiway, Taxilane, or obstruct access to hangars, parked or staged Aircraft, parked or staged Vehicles, gates, or Fuel storage facilities.

• (b) Unless otherwise provided in an Agreement with the City or authorized FBO, no person shall use any area of the Airport for the parking, staging, and storage of Aircraft, without prior written permission of the Director of Aviation. Should a person use such areas for Aircraft parking, staging, or storage without first obtaining the prior written permission of the Director of Aviation, the Director of Aviation may remove and store the Aircraft at the cost and expense of the Aircraft Operator without liability for damage that may arise from or out of such removal or storage.

• (c) Aircraft Operators shall ensure parked and stored Aircraft are properly secured as set forth in FAA AC 20-35C.

  • (1) Parked or stored rotorcraft shall have braking devices and/or rotor mooring blocks applied to the rotor blades.

  • (2) Moored lighter than air Aircraft shall have at least one person monitoring the safety of the mooring at all times.

• (d) Upon request of the Director of Aviation or the Operations Department, the Operator of any Aircraft parked, staged, or stored at the Airport shall move the Aircraft to the location and/or position on the Airport identified by the Director of Aviation or Operations Department. In the event the Aircraft Operator refuses, is unable, or unavailable, the Director of Aviation or Operations Department may move the Aircraft to the area at the risk, cost, and expense of the Aircraft Operator without liability for damage that may arise from or out of such movement.

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City of Palm Springs, CA

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§ 16.32.065

§ 16.32.075

(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) If the kind, type, mission, or condition of an Aircraft makes it necessary for an Aircraft Owner, Aircraft Operator, Operator, or Lessee to obtain, provide, and/or maintain security for an Aircraft, the Aircraft Owner, Aircraft Operator, Operator, or Lessee shall be responsible for such security and may only provide (and/or arrange for) such security after obtaining the prior written permission from the Director of Aviation.

• (b) Aircraft Owners, Aircraft Operators, Operators, or Lessees shall not employ security measures as a means to hinder, delay, or prevent removal of Aircraft at the direction of the Director of Aviation.

• (c) No person shall interfere or tamper with any parked, staged, or stored Aircraft in contradiction to these Rules and Regulations without the Aircraft Owner's permission.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) All Aircraft shall be operated in accordance with the appropriate14 CFR based upon the type and use of the Aircraft.

• (b) Operating an Aircraft in a careless, negligent, or reckless manner; in disregard of the rights and safety of others; without due caution and circumspection; or at a speed or in a manner which endangers, or is likely to endanger persons or Property of any entity is prohibited at the Airport.

• (c) Aircraft Operators shall obey all pavement markings, signage, and lighted signals unless instructed otherwise by ATC, the Director of Aviation, or Operations Department personnel.

• (d) Operating an Aircraft constructed, modified, equipped, or loaded as to endanger, or be likely to endanger persons or the Property of any entity is prohibited.

• (e) Aircraft Operators shall comply with any order, signal, or directive of ATC, the Director of Aviation, or Operations Department personnel by whatever means communicated.

• (f) Airborne radar Equipment shall not be operated or ground tested in an area where the directional beam of such radar, if high intensity (fifty kw or greater output), is within three hundred feet or, if low intensity (less than fifty kw output), is within one hundred feet of another Aircraft, an Aircraft refueling operation, an Aircraft refueling Vehicle, or a Fuel storage facility.

• (g) Aircraft radio transmissions, if not for maintenance purposes, are prohibited while an Aircraft is inside a hangar.

• (h) Experimental flights or ground demonstrations shall not be conducted on the Airport without the prior written permission of the Director of Aviation.

• (i) Airshows and aerobatic operations of Aircraft are not permitted within the Airport's Class C airspace unless prior written permission of the Director of Aviation and the ATC has been obtained.

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§ 16.32.085

• (j) The starting, positioning, or taxiing of any Aircraft shall be done in such a manner so as to avoid generating (or directing) any propeller slipstream or engine blast that may endanger or result in injury to persons or damage to Property. To avoid this situation, it may be necessary to tow the Aircraft to a location or position on the Airport where the propeller slipstream or engine blast will not endanger or cause injury to persons or damage to Property when the engines are started or operated.

• (k) Aircraft Operators shall not land, take off, taxi, park, stage, or store an Aircraft on or in any area of the Airport that has been restricted to a maximum weight bearing capacity of less than the maximum weight of the Aircraft. It shall be the Aircraft Operator's responsibility to repair any damage to the Airport's runways, Taxiways, or Aprons caused by excessive Aircraft weight loading and/or operation.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft shall not be taxied until the Aircraft Operator has ascertained (by visually inspecting the area) that there shall be no danger of collision with any person, structure, or object in the area.

• (b) Aircraft shall not be taxied into, out of, or within any structure at or on the Airport.

• (c) Aircraft being taxied, towed, or otherwise moved at or on the Airport shall proceed with running lights and anti collision lights illuminated during the time between official sunset and official sunrise.

• (d) Aircraft being taxied shall have a person at the controls of the Aircraft who shall monitor the radio transmitting frequency in use by ATC. In the event the Aircraft is not equipped with a radio or the radio is inoperative, the Aircraft shall be moved only when accompanied by an escort Vehicle equipped with an operating radio and an operating yellow rotating beacon or when, by prior coordination, directions are transmitted by ATC through the use of a light gun.

• (e) Taxiing Aircraft shall yield the right of way to any emergency Vehicle or Aircraft, unless directed by ATC.

• (f) Aircraft Operators shall not taxi an Aircraft at the Airport at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions that exist with regard for actual and potential hazards and other Aircraft so as not to endanger persons or Property at the Airport. Aircraft Taxiing speeds shall be reduced during periods of inclement weather including, but not limited to, periods when visibility is reduced.

• (g) Aircraft shall only be taxied or towed in areas normally used for operation of Aircraft, unless express prior written approval has been provided by the Director of Aviation.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Take offs shall be made only from the ends of the runways unless otherwise approved by ATC.

• (b) Fixed wing Aircraft taking off or landing at the Airport shall do so only from designated

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§ 16.32.100

runways unless otherwise instructed by ATC.

• (c) Landing Aircraft shall clear the runway as soon as practicable, taxiing ahead to the nearest turn off. No turns of one hundred eighty degrees shall be made on the runway unless approved by ATC.

• (d) During an emergency, Aircraft Operators shall not taxi onto a runway (from a Taxiway) and if on a runway, Aircraft shall exit the runway in the safest, most expeditious manner possible unless otherwise directed by ATC.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

An entity providing Flight Training and/or instruction shall be responsible and will be held accountable for the conduct of the entity's students during the course of Flight Training and/or instruction.

(Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Rotorcraft shall park or operate only in the areas approved by the Director of Aviation.

• (b) Rotorcraft shall not be operated within fifty feet of any building or Fuel storage facility.

• (c) Rotorcraft shall not be operated within one hundred feet of any area where Light Aircraft are parked or operating.

• (d) Rotorcraft Operators shall not perform any autorotation (except in the case of an emergency) within the Airport's Class C Airspace without permission from ATC.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft shall conform to the traffic patterns promulgated by the FAA unless otherwise specifically authorized by ATC.

• (b) During the hours when the ATC is closed, all Aircraft Operators shall utilize the ATC frequency (119.7 MHz) and adhere to the following procedures:

  • (1) Arriving Aircraft shall announce:

    • (A) Aircraft position and intentions prior to entering the downwind leg of the traffic pattern for the active runway at the Airport; and

    • (B) Aircraft position when turning onto the base leg and then onto the final approach leg of the traffic pattern to the active runway at the Airport.

  • (2) Departing Aircraft shall announce:

    • (A) Aircraft position and intentions to taxi and direction of taxi;

    • (B) Aircraft position just prior to taking the active runway; and

    • (C) Aircraft departure and direction of flight.

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§ 16.32.100

§ 16.32.115

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

• (a) Aircraft Operators shall familiarize themselves with and follow noise abatement procedures described in the Airport's Noise Compatibility Program as may be established and/or amended by the City from time to time.

• (b) Aircraft Operators shall use procedures that shall result in minimum noise exposure to the surrounding areas. This includes, but is not limited to, avoiding low altitude maneuvers. Optimum power settings and operating altitudes shall be maintained consistent with safety.

• (c) Flights over populated areas should be avoided to the extent consistent with safety. (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

Aircraft Operators shall obtain the prior written permission of the Director of Aviation before conducting any of the following activities at the Airport:

• (1) Experimental flights;

• (2) Use of Motorless Aircraft. The landing upon or towing from the Airport of gliders and other certificated motorless Aircraft;

• (3) Use of Ultralight Vehicles. The landing upon or taking off from the Airport of ultralight vehicles;

• (4) Use of Lighter-than-air Aircraft. The landing upon or taking off from the Airport of airships, dirigibles, blimps, balloons, and other certificated lighter than air Aircraft that utilize gasses or hot air to provide lift;

• (5) Banner or Glider Towing. The landing upon or taking off from the Airport of Aircraft that tow banners, gliders, or any other device;

• (6) Operation of Aircraft with a maximum certificated takeoff weight in excess of the published weight bearing capacity for the runway(s) and Taxiway(s);

• (7) Transportation of Hazardous Cargo. Landing or taking off with flammable, explosive, or corrosive materials, except that which is carried aboard for the operation of the Aircraft or use by crewmembers or passengers;

• (8) Transportation of Radioactive Cargo. The landing upon or taking off from the Airport of Aircraft loaded with radioactive materials;

• (9) All shipments of radioactive cargo or other hazardous material shall comply with regulations established in 49 CFR Parts 100—199, and all other Regulatory Measures governing such shipments; and

• (10) Trained hazmat and Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Equipment and personnel will be required for this type of operation as a standby precautionary measure. Costs associated with trained hazmat Equipment and personnel shall be borne solely and completely by the Aircraft Operator.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

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City of Palm Springs, CA

PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

§ 16.32.115

§ 16.32.115

• (a) Aircraft shall not land or take off from the Airport unless the Aircraft Operator has paid the fees and/or charges that may be assessed from time to time by the City unless the Operator is exempt from payment of certain fees and/or charges or unless the Operator is not required to make such payments as stipulated in an Agreement with the City.

• (b) Aircraft exempt from Airport fees and/or charges include Aircraft owned and/or operated by the United States of America, military forces of the United States of America, and the Aircraft operated by foreign military forces in support of allied military operations that do not utilize the Airport significantly (as defined in the Airport Assurances).

• (c) All fees and/or charges shall be payable in cash unless credit arrangements satisfactory to the Director of Aviation have been made in advance or the Director of Aviation approves payment by check.

• (d) The Director of Aviation shall have the authority to detain any Aircraft for nonpayment of any fees and/or charges relating to said Aircraft which are properly due to the City.

• (Ord. 1693 § 2, 2006)

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PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

§ 16.34.005

§ 16.34.015