Hawthorne City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 17
22B RUNWAY PROTECTION ZONE OVERLAY
§ 17.22B.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to minimize exposure to safety hazards that would result from the introduction of new or modified incompatible land uses and structures within the RPZ on the eastern side of the Hawthorne Municipal Airport; to protect the Hawthorne Municipal Airport from potential encroachment of incompatible land use and structures that may impair the planned development and use of the Airport; to create consistency with and strengthen the Airport Master Plan; to minimize the creation of non-conforming uses and structures on the eastern side of the Hawthorne Municipal Airport; and to establish allowable uses and development standards in the RPZ.
(Ord. 2151 § 3, 2017)
§ 17.22B.020 Definition.
means a trapezoidal area off the end of the runway on the eastern side of airport (Runway 25) that serves to enhance the protection of people and property on the ground as depicted in the Airport Master Plan for the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
(Ord. 2151 § 3, 2017)
§ 17.22B.030 Applicability.
The Runway Protection Zone Overlay (RPZ overlay) follows the boundaries of the RPZ on the eastern side of the Hawthorne Municipal Airport, as established in the Airport Master Plan and as may be amended from time to time. This chapter applies to new or modified buildings and uses, construction, uses of land, and land division of property located within the RPZ overlay. The RPZ overlay does not apply to any portion of a property, use, and structure located outside of the RPZ overlay.
(Ord. 2151 § 3, 2017)
§ 17.22B.040 Permitted uses.
• | Automobile parking. |
• | Underground facilities. |
• | Other similar uses and structures as determined by the planning director and approved by the FAA to not interfere with navigational aids and not constitute public assembly. |
(Ord. 2151 § 3, 2017)
§ 17.22B.050 Prohibited uses.
• | Churches. |
• | Hospitals. |
• | Office and retail buildings. |
• | Parking meters and charging stations. |
• | Public assembly uses. |
• | Schools. |
• | Shopping centers. |
• | Major above-ground utilities (electrical substations, cell towers, fuel storage, waste treatment facilities). |
• | Any new/modified uses and structures that conflict with the Airport Master Plan, or interfere with navigation as determined by the Planning Director, are not approved by the FAA. |
• | All uses not listed in Section 17.22B.040. |
(Ord. 2151 § 3, 2017)
§ 17.22B.060 Development standards.
Applicants for development proposals within the RPZ overlay shall submit a written justification that demonstrates that the proposed development or alteration to an existing facility will not be a hazard to air navigation and will comply with the Airport Master Plan. The planning director may request that the applicant provide written authorization from the FAA National Airport Planning and Environmental Division approving the proposed use and/or development prior to rendering a determination.
(Ord. 2151 § 3, 2017)
§ 17.22B.070 Nonconforming uses and structures.
A.
Existing uses and structures that are listed as prohibited in Section 17.22B.050 and are located within the RPZ overlay at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this chapter are considered legal nonconforming and subject to the following.
1.
A nonconforming use or structure may be maintained and continued, except as restricted by this chapter.
2.
Maintenance, repair, and incidental alteration, including such modifications as new paint, siding, roof, and sign replacement, of a nonconforming structure are permitted.
3.
A nonconforming use or structure shall not be expanded, enlarged, or intensified in any manner.
B.
The portions of the property and structure that are located outside of the RPZ overlay are considered conforming and subject to the applicable standards of the base Zoning District and height restrictions imposed by the proximity to the Hawthorne Municipal Airport.
(Ord. 2151 § 3, 2017)