Petaluma Municipal Code Ch. 16.08 Motor Vehicles

A. Every person who operates any motor vehicle or mobile equipment on the airport shall comply with all

applicable provisions of the laws of the state of California and any special regulations prescribed herein for the

control of such vehicles excepting in cases of emergency involving life or property.

B. Vehicles operated in or near active aircraft movement areas on the airport should comply with FAA Advisory

Circular AC150/5210-5D, Painting, Marking, and Lighting of Vehicles Used on an Airport, to the greatest extent

possible.

C. Vehicles that will be operated in or near active aircraft movement areas (e.g., taxiways) should have radio

communication capabilities such that the vehicle operator can monitor the airport common traMc advisory

frequency.

(Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)

A. The city shall designate by appropriate posting the following:

1. Places where vehicles may not be parked on the airport.

2. The period of time for which vehicles may be parked at any place on the airport.

B. The city shall be authorized to remove any vehicle parked on any roadway, parking area, or other posted area

of the airport in violation of this chapter, and to impound the same at the owner’s expense and without liability to

the city for damages which may result from, or in the course of, such moving.

(Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)

Motor vehicles, except emergency vehicles, shall not be driven onto the parallel taxiway or runway without the

express permission of the airport manager. Such authorized vehicles shall be distinctly painted or marked in

accordance with the provisions of the current FAA requirements and guidance material (e.g., AC15/5210-5D) for

marking of vehicles used on landing areas. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)

No vehicles shall be driven upon any road or upon other areas within the perimeter of the airport in excess of the

speed which is posted at the entrance to the airport or upon a particular road or area. The driver of every vehicle

shall adhere to any sign posted to regulate vehicular traMc on or about the airport for the public safety. (Ord. 2905

NCS §3, 2025.)

All vehicles except emergency vehicles engaged in emergency activity shall at all times yield the right-of-way to any

and all aircraft. (Ord. 2905 NCS §3, 2025.)