Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 18 — Aircraft Operations and Facilities
Palmdale Municipal Code Ch. 18.05 Helicopters
Palmdale Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Palmdale
Cite as: Palmdale Municipal Code Chapter 18.05 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 18.05.010. Definitions.¶
(A)
"Helicopter"
means a rotocraft which principally depends for its support and motion in the air upon the lift generated by one or more power-driven rotors that rotate on a substantially vertical axis.
(B)
"Permitted heliport"
means an area of land, water, or structure permitted by the California Department of Transportation to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters.
(Ord. 1488 § 2, 2016)
§ 18.05.020. Helicopter takeoff and landing restrictions.¶
Except in case of emergency, no person shall take off or land a helicopter within the City of Palmdale except from, or upon, a landing field at a designated airport or permitted heliport.
(Ord. 1488 § 2, 2016)
§ 18.05.030. Government helicopters exempted.¶
This chapter shall not apply to any helicopter operated by a Federal, State, or local agency engaged in public safety services.
(Ord. 1488 § 2, 2016)
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