Redlands Municipal Code Ch. 12.56 Municipal Airport

The purpose of this chapter is to establish policies and procedures to be followed by persons operating aircraft, ground vehicles, and equipment on and in the vicinity of the Redlands Municipal Airport both in the air and on the ground. The City’s Facilities and Community Services Director (hereinafter “Director”) and his or her authorized designees, shall have authority for the oversight and operations of the Redlands Municipal Airport. Deviations from these policies and procedures are permitted only during periods of emergency or as approved by the Director. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § A(1), 1971)

It shall be the responsibility of aircraft owners, aircraft operators, and users of the airfield and surrounding support facilities to become familiar with the provisions of this chapter and adhere to its intent in the interests of safe and efficient utilization of the Redlands airport. (Ord. 1431 § A(2), 1971)

With the exception of properly authorized special activities, all airport facilities are provided for the primary purpose of promoting commercial, general, private and recreational flying activities. The airport shall be open for these uses at all reasonable hours of the day and night, subject to restrictions created by special events, emergencies, or like causes so designated by the Director. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § B(1), 1971)

The airport shall not be used as a base for conducting commercial and business activities, for the carrying for hire of passengers, freight, express or mail, for instruction in aviation in any of its phases, for the sale of fuels, refreshments or any commodity or service or for any other commercial purpose unless a lease, permit or license to conduct such business has been granted by the City. No signs, posters or other advertising material will be posted or distributed on airport property without prior approval from the Director. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § B(2), 1971)

Damage to airport facilities, buildings, or other city properties must be reported immediately to the Director. Repair or replacement cost will be levied against the party deemed responsible. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § B(3), 1971)

The rules and regulations promulgated by the federal aviation administration and presently in effect and all additions or amendments thereto are hereby referred to, adopted and made a part of these regulations in every respect as if they were fully set forth herein. (Ord. 1431 § C(1), 1971)

No person shall navigate any aircraft over, land upon, or take off from, or service, repair, or maintain any aircraft on the airport, or conduct any operation on or from the airport otherwise than in conformity with this chapter and the rules and regulations of the federal aviation administration. (Ord. 1431 § C(2), 1971)

The Director may restrict or suspend any or all flight operations and/or close the airport when required in the interest of safety, military need or special circumstances. Closure shall be accompanied, as appropriate, with the issuance of FAA notices to persons using the airport and notice to appropriate Air Traffic Control agencies, with such persons and agencies receiving similar notices of the re-opening of the airport. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(3), 1971)

No person shall operate or assist in the operation of any aircraft while illegally under the influence of, or using, any intoxicating liquor or habit forming or hallucinatory or narcotic drug. No alcoholic beverage may be consumed or sold on the airport unless the City Council shall have approved and designated the place for the sale and consumption thereof. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(4), 1971)

Only properly licensed aircraft, operated by properly licensed personnel or aircraft operating under part 103 of the Federal Aviation Regulations are authorized on the airport landing areas or areas designated for aircraft taxiing and parking. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(5), 1971)

No person shall taxi any aircraft unless there will be no danger of collision with any person or object. Aircraft shall taxi at a safe speed and will be under complete control at all times. No taxiing shall be done except on areas designated for taxiing. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(6), 1971)

Aircraft shall enter into the traffic pattern in compliance with the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) or as listed in the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Information Services Chart Supplement. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(11), 1971)

Except in an emergency, no person shall board or disembark from any aircraft on the taxiway, landing or takeoff area of the airport. (Ord. 1431 § C(14), 1971)

Except in an emergency, no aircraft shall be permitted to remain on any part of the taxiway, landing or takeoff area for the purpose of repairs. All repairs shall be effected at places designated therefor. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(15), 1971)

An aircraft engine shall not be started unless a competent operator is at the controls and adequate brakes are fully set or the wheels are set with blocks. Aircraft engines may be run up only after it is determined that prop wash will not endanger other aircraft, property, or persons. (Ord. 1431 § C(16), 1971)

No aircraft shall be taxied into or out of any hangar. Approved power operated industrial trucks may be used to move aircraft into, about and out of hangars. Aircraft engines shall not be operated within hangars, but may beturned over during servicing operations. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(17), 1971)

Upon the direction of the Director, when required for public health, safety, or welfare, or the proper operation of the airport, the operator, owner or pilot of any aircraft on the airport shall move the aircraft to any place designated on the airport; if the operator, owner, or pilot refuses to comply with the directions, or the operator, owner, or pilot cannot be located after a reasonable effort has been made to do so, the aircraft may be moved to such place at the owner's expense and without liability for any damage that may result from such moving. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord 1431 § C(18), 1971)

No ladders, cans, boxes, etc., of any nature may be left in tie-down areas without prior approval of the Director. (Ord. 2906, 2020)

In the event of an accident, the damaged aircraft may be removed from the landing areas, ramps, aprons, or other areas at the expense of the owner and without liability for damage resulting from such moving. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(19), 1971)

Accidents of any nature occurring on the airport shall be reported as soon as practicable to the Director together with names and addresses of persons involved and witnesses. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(20), 1971)

No aircraft shall be left unattended unless properly tied down, chocked or placed in a hangar. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(21), 1971)

Any person electing to base their aircraft on the airport shall register the aircraft with the Director. Change of ownership or removal of the aircraft from the airport shall not relieve the registered owner from payment of applicable fees unless prior written notice is given. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(22), 1971)

Transient aircraft shall be parked only in designated transient parking areas. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 1431 § C(24), 1971)

Airport tenants shall park aircraft owned by them, in their use, or in their custody, only on approved parking areas leased by them. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2802, 2013)

Unless authorized in writing by the Director, or his or her designee, no motor driven vehicles shall be operated on the airport, except on roadways, in vehicle parking areas, or in places that are designated for such vehicles. Motor driven vehicles operated on the airport shall be appropriately licensed and shall comply with the insurance requirements imposed by the state of California for the operation of motor driven vehicles on the public street. Any operator of a motor driven vehicle on the airport, if requested by the Director, shall furnish evidence of compliance with state of California insurance requirements. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2802, 2013)

No person shall operate any vehicle on the airport in a careless or negligent manner, in disregard for the safety of others, or in excess of posted speed traffic signs, and in no event in excess of twenty five (25) miles per hour. On ramps and around or near building areas, the maximum speed shall not exceed ten (10) miles per hour. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2802, 2013)

All pedestrians and vehicles shall always yield the right of way to aircraft on the ground or in the process of landing or taking off. No motor vehicles, bicycles, scooters, or pedestrians shall be out on the runway or parallel taxiway. However, this shall not apply to vehicles used for airport emergencies, service work or for periodic runway and taxiway pavement checks/inspections. The drivers of all such vehicles must obtain permission from the Director for these operations. All vehicles operating in the runway safety area, runway and taxiway shall be properly marked and equipped with a two-way radio enabling communication with the airport CTAF frequency. This operator must be familiar with the FAA’s Guide to Ground Vehicle Operations. The Director shall cause a FAA notice to airmen for these vehicle operations if deemed appropriate. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2802, 2013)

Vehicles on the airport shall only be parked in areas so designated for such purpose. Fuel and service vehicles owned and operated by fixed base operators may be parked in their leased areas. Aircraft owners who rent tie-down or hangar space may be permitted to park vehicles within that tie-down or hangar space. No motor driven vehicle shall be left unattended in any area designated as a taxiway between hangar rows that may block or restrict the taxiing of aircraft. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2802, 2013)

Fuel tank trucks, service vehicles, automotive or aircraft gas tenders, and trucks delivering flammable materials are prohibited from entry, parking or storage in hangars. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2802, 2013)

Illegally parked vehicles may be issued parking violation citations or moved by towing to designated tow yards. A charge for such towing will be levied and the City shall not assume any towing charges or liability for damage while moving such vehicles. Recreational vehicles and motorhomes can only be parked in designated parking areas for short periods. Spending the night in such vehicles while parked at the airport is prohibited. Exceptions for security or in support of firefighting activities may be allowed with prior approval from the Director. All other vehicles that are not parked in hangars or tie-downs shall be parked only in designated areas for no more than seventy-two (72) hours. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2802, 2013)

A. No aircraft shall be fueled or drained while the engine is running or while the aircraft is in a hangar.

B. During all fuel operations the aircraft and appurtenances used in fueling shall be grounded by an approved method.

C. Passengers shall deplane from any aircraft being fueled unless an attendant is stationed at the cabin door during such operation.

D. Personnel engaged in fueling operations shall exercise care to prevent overflow of fuel.

E. Smoking or the lighting of any open flame shall be prohibited within fifty feet (50') of any fuel operation.

F. Refueling vehicles shall not refuel aircraft within any hangar.

G. Flammable liquid type fire extinguishers shall be within ready reach of personnel engaged in fuel operations.

H. No electrical or radio equipment shall be operated during fuel operations.

I. All fuel dispensing equipment shall be kept in a safe and nonleaking condition.

J. No aircraft shall be started when there is fuel on the ground, under or near the aircraft.

K. Hangar floors shall be kept clean and free from oil, and no flammable solvent shall be used for cleaning purposes in shops, hangars or other buildings unless such operations are conducted in open air, or in a room specifically set aside for that purpose, which room must be properly fireproofed and equipped with adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishing apparatus.

L. No boxes, crates, rubbish, paper, or other litter shall be permitted to accumulate on the airport or in any hangar, and all oil, paint, dope, and varnish containers shall be removed from hangars immediately upon being emptied.

M. Degreasing of aircraft and/or aircraft engines shall be permitted only in maintenance shops or in areas so designated.

N. No material of any nature shall be stored in such a manner so as to constitute a fire hazard.

O. Lessees of hangars or other airport areas shall provide suitable metal receptacles with hinged lid for the storage of oily waste rags and other flammable rubbish.

P. No smoking shall be permitted in any hangars where it is hazardous to do so or where no smoking signs are posted.

Q. The fixed base operator and his sublessees, shall maintain, in proper working order, adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishers in accordance with City fire department requirements. Extinguishers shall carry a tag showing date of most recent inspection.

R. Hangar entrances shall be kept sufficiently clear to permit ready access to buildings to combat fires.

S. The storage, handling and use of all flammable liquids shall be in accordance with the fire code of the City.

T. Whenever the provisions of City ordinances, or state and federal laws are not applicable for any reason to any situation involving the protection of persons and property from the hazards of fire and explosions, the materials, methods of construction, installations, practices or operation necessary to provide such protection shall be in accordance with nationally recognized and accepted standards. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2419 § 2, 1999: Ord. 1431 § E, 1971)

Privately owned aircraft are not charged landing fees. Operations of aircraft engaged in the business of transporting persons or things for a profit, may be charged landing fees as determined by the council. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2419 § 2, 1999: Ord. 1431 § H, 1971)

A. Monthly tie down, transient tie down and hangar rental fees on city land not leased to base operations will be as established by the resolution of the City Council.

B. Monthly tie down, transient tie down and hangar rental fees on city land not leased to base operations will be as established by the director of aviation. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2419 § 2, 1999: Ord. 1431 § I, 1971)

The privilege of using the airport and its facilities shall be conditioned upon the assumption of full responsibility and risk by the user thereof, and he shall release, hold harmless and indemnify the city, its officers and employees from any liability or loss resulting from such use, as well as against claims of third persons so using the airport. The exercise of the privilege of use shall constitute an acknowledgment that the city maintains the airport in a governmental capacity. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2419 § 2, 1999: Ord. 1431 § G, 1971)

Unless a different penalty is prescribed for violation of a specific provision of this chapter, every act prohibited or declared unlawful, and every failure to perform an act made mandatory by this chapter, is punishable as a misdemeanor. Every person who causes, aids, abets, or conceals a violation of this chapter is guilty of violating this chapter. Each person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, or corporation and shall be punishable therefor as provided in this chapter. The remedies provided by this chapter are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity. All violations of this chapter, at the discretion of the City, shall be punishable misdemeanors. (Ord. 2906, 2020: Ord. 2419 § 2, 1999: Ord. 1431 § F, 1971)