Tracy Municipal Code Art. 4 Aircraft Regulations

Operating an aircraft in a careless or negligent manner, or in disregard of the rights and safety of others, or without due caution, or at a speed or in a manner which does or is likely to endanger persons or property, is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Aircraft shall be parked only in those areas designated for such purpose by the City and shall be positioned in such a manner so as not to block taxi lanes or obstruct access to hangars, parked aircraft or vehicles. Unless provided for in an agreement with the City, no person shall use any area of the airport for the parking and storage of aircraft, other than for designated transient aircraft parking, without prior written permission from the Airport Manager.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Aircraft operators shall ensure that aircraft are properly tied down and chocked when left unattended. Upon request from the Airport Manager, the operator of any aircraft parked or stored at the airport shall move the aircraft to the location and/or position on the airport identified by the Airport Manager. In the event the aircraft operator refuses or is unable to move the aircraft, or is unavailable, the Airport Manager may cause the aircraft to be moved by a licensed and insured operator to the designated area. This relocation shall be performed at the risk and expense of the aircraft operator without liability for damage that may arise from or out of such movement.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Only qualified persons shall start and/or operate an aircraft engine at the airport and/or taxi an aircraft on the airport as determined by the FAA regulations.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Aircraft engines shall not be started within any structure on the airport. 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.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Aircraft shall not be taxied until the aircraft operator has ascertained that there is no danger of collision with any person or object in the area. In the event of any accident, the aircraft operator will be solely responsible for his/her actions. Any and all property destroyed, injured, or damaged shall be paid for by the entity or person responsible for such destruction, injury, or damage thereto.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Run-up of jet, turboprop and piston engines shall be performed only in the areas designated for such purpose by the City. Aircraft may not be tied to any structure during aircraft engine run-up. The duration of run-up shall be kept to a minimum.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Aircraft shall not be taxied into, out of, or within any structure on the airport.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Aircraft operators shall familiarize themselves with any local noise abatement procedures.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Leaving an aircraft unattended with an engine running is prohibited.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Cleaning of aircraft through the process of using water shall be performed only at designated aircraft wash racks, if any, and in accordance with current water regulations.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The owner or operator of an aircraft involved in an accident involving substantial damage or serious injury on the airport resulting in injury to person or damage to property shall notify the City as soon as practicable, but in no event less than twenty-four (24) hours.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

An aircraft involved in an accident on the airport may not be removed from the scene of the accident until authorized by the City which shall receive removal authorization from the Oakland Flight Standards District Office or the National Transportation Safety Board. After authorization to move the disabled Aircraft has been issued, the owner or aircraft operator shall make immediate arrangements to have the aircraft moved. If removal is not initiated within a reasonable amount of time, the City may have the aircraft removed at the owner's risk and expense. The expenses of such removal and any storage fees shall become a lien secured by the title to said aircraft. The registered owner of the Aircraft shall be notified of the removal and storage of said property by certified or registered mail, sent to the owner's address (if known by the Airport Manager) within three (3) days of said removal and storage.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)