Heliports shall be permitted as an accessory use, building or structure in the M-C Manufacturing/ Commercial and H-M Heavy Manufacturing Zoning Districts and on hospital properties in all zoning districts, provided that a license is obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation.

All heliports shall:

   A.   Have a minimum landing size of twice the length of the helicopter used.

   B.   Have a landing pad not less than 32 feet in diameter.

   C.   Be approachable from two directions.

   D.   Provide sufficient clearances, 8:1 ratio, so as to permit landings and takeoffs from the outer limits of the landing pad.

   E.   Have 8:1 ratio approach lanes.

   F.   Have flight paths 200 feet wide and 500 feet outward from the outer edge of the landing pad.

   G.   Have a wind direction indicator and appropriate lighting.

   H.   Conform to all regulations as promulgated by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation.

No heliport shall be used, maintained or operated until a permit is secured from the Zoning Administrator.

Permits shall automatically be revoked if:

   A.   The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation, revokes or refuses to re-license the primary operator or the heliport.

   B.   An operator of a heliport fails to cure any defect or nonconformity with regulations as established by this section or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aviation, within 30 days, of being notified of such defect or nonconformity.