The purpose of this zone is to prevent the creation or establishment of hazards or obstructions in the proximity of the city airport that may reduce the size of areas available for the landing, takeoff and maneuvering of aircraft thus tending to impair the utility of the airport.

(Ord. 852, 12-13-1988, eff. 1-6-1989)

The AP airport zone is a supplemental special zone which, when superimposed over any other zone, subjects all structures located therein to the specific structural limitations of this chapter. The regulations of the underlying zone shall otherwise apply.

(Ord. 852, 12-13-1988, eff. 1-6-1989)

A.

The height of a structure outside the boundaries of the airport property shall not exceed twenty five feet (25'). For structures within the airport boundary, the height may be increased up to forty five feet (45'), upon receipt of a conditional use permit from the planning commission. For purposes of reviewing conditional use permits, the planning commission shall use the following guidelines:

1.

Private Aircraft Hangars. Intent is that private airport hangars should be no higher than thirty feet (30'). Taller structures may be appropriate south of runway 27L/9R and/or west of runway 15/33, up to a maximum height of forty five feet (45') in those locations.

2.

Commercial Facilities. Commercial hangars, maintenance facilities and/or terminal/office space shall be limited to forty five feet (45') in height. The planning commission should consider the location of the facility and impact on the viewshed and nearby residential development when reviewing height increases. A negative impact on viewshed shall not be the determining factor in a denial of application, but can be used to apply mitigation measures to lessen impacts, if any.

Regardless of any conditional use permit that may be issued, all development within the airport boundaries shall comply with the guidelines and restrictions as set forth by the federal aviation administration for building construction upon airports.

Exception: No structure, other than the airport terminal building, shall exceed the twenty five foot (25') height limit within the first two hundred feet (200') of airport property adjacent to the north and east boundaries of the airport as adjacent to Veterans Memorial Drive and the Boulder Creek golf course.

(Ord. 1222, 9-14-2004, eff. 10-6-2004)

B.

No structure shall be used in such a manner as to create electrical or lighting interference with navigational signals or radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and others, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport, create bird strike hazards, or otherwise in any way endanger or interfere with the landing, takeoff or maneuvering of aircraft intending to use the airport.

C.

The provisions of section 11-20-7, "Structures Permitted Above Height Limits", of this title, shall not apply to any structure located within the AP zone.

D.

Any owner or bona fide agent for the owner of the property involved, desiring to erect or increase the height of any structure not in accordance with the regulations prescribed in this chapter, may apply for a variance from such regulations under chapter 32 of this title. The application for variance shall be accompanied by a determination from the federal aviation administration as to the effect of the proposal on the operation of air navigation facilities and the safe, efficient use of navigable airspace.

(Ord. 852, 12-13-1988, eff. 1-6-1989)