Tracy Municipal Code Art. 2 General Regulations

The airports shall be conducted as airport facilities for the promotion and accommodation of air commerce and as public air terminals.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The airports shall be under the supervision of an Airport Manager appointed by the City Manager in accordance with the laws of the City. It shall be the duty of the Airport Manager to enforce the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

All aeronautical activities and facilities designated for aeronautical use at the airport shall conform to the current applicable provisions of the FAA regulations and orders and applicable state and local laws and regulations. All operators of aircraft are responsible for complete knowledge of all laws, rules and regulations relating to the operation of aircraft.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The Tracy Airport shall be open for public use at all hours of the day and night, and the New Jerusalem Airport shall be open for public use at all hours of the day only, with night use being restricted. Both airports shall be subject to the rules and regulations set forth in this chapter, the payment of fees, and such restrictions due to inclement weather, the conditions of the landing area, the presentation of special events, and like causes as may be determined by the Airport Manager.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The City may prohibit aircraft operations when it is determined that conditions are such that continued operations would be unsafe. The City may issue a Notice to Airmen ("NOTAM") to close any portion of the airport, or to terminate or restrict any activity thereon. Under no circumstances shall an authorized airport closure or restriction constitute grounds for reimbursement by the City of any expense, loss of revenue, or damage incurred by any operator, lessee, or any other individual or entity.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The use of any contrivance or device that could potentially interfere with safe aircraft, e.g., radio-controlled aircraft, go-carts, dirt bikes, bicycles, golf carts, roller blades, roller skates, skate boards, etc., shall not operate on the airport operating area, without prior written permission from the Airport Manager.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Derelict aircraft, or damaged vehicles and personal property shall not be permitted within the tie-down, hangar or ramp areas and may be removed immediately (e.g. towed or hauled) by the Airport Manager. The owner (if known by the Airport Manager) shall be notified of the expenses of such removal, such as towing or hauling) charges and any storage fees, and shall become a lien chargeable to the owner of said motor vehicle, aircraft, or property. Said owner (if known by the Airport Manager) shall be notified of the removal, towing and storage of said motor vehicle, aircraft, or other personal property by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, sent to the owner's address (if known by the Airport Manager), within three (3) days of said removal, towing and storage.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Abandoned aircraft, vehicles and property shall not be permitted within the tie-down, hangar, ramp areas, or vehicle parking lots and may be removed immediately (e.g. towed) by the Airport Manager. The Airport Manager may take action as deemed appropriate and in conformance with the State Civil Code, to remove any such items. Said owner (if known by the Airport Manager) shall be notified of the removal of such items by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, sent to the owner's address (if known by the Airport Manager), within three (3) days of said removal. Such action shall be at the risk and expense of the owner of such items and without any liability to the City for damage that may result from such action.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

No person shall post, distribute or display signs, advertisements, circulars, printed or written matter at the airport except with the approval and in such a manner as may be prescribed by the Airport Manager. The Airport Manager or designee may post or cause to have posted signs, or employ other markings, for the purpose of giving notice of regulations, orders, or directives deemed necessary.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

A current roster of officers and directors of each flying club must be filed with the Airport Manager. All aircraft owned, leased or used by the flying club must be registered with the Airport Manager. Club members cannot engage in, and club aircraft cannot be used for, commercial ventures, purposes or operation unless and except as set forth in Article 4.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The City, and its City Council, agents, officers and employees, assume no liability or responsibility, and shall not be liable or responsible other than as required by law, for any loss, damage, destruction, injury or death to any person or persons or to any property by reason of any accident, incident, occurrence or mishap of any nature whatsoever or from any cause whatsoever. Any person entering an airport, or using or seeking or preparing to use an airport or any airport facility, does so at his/her own risk.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

Any and all airport property destroyed, injured, or damaged shall be paid for by the individual or entity responsible for such destruction, injury, or damage thereto.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

No person shall, in the use of the airport or any of the improvements located thereon, or permit discrimination against any other person or group of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin in any manner prohibited by 49 CFR Part 21 of the Regulations of the Office of the Secretary of Transportation and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

The Airport Manager has the authority to enforce the rules and regulations set forth in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

In any situation creating hazardous or dangerous conditions not specifically covered or expressed by this chapter, the Airport Manager is authorized to implement actions and/or determinations in a manner not inconsistent with this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)

In addition to the provisions of this chapter, all activities on the airport shall conform to federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies or other publications applicable to aircraft operations, land use, construction, safety, or any other activities conducted on at an airport.

(Ord. No. 1264, § 1, 12-4-2018)