HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2005-74 - Airport Use RegulationsORDINANCE NO, •%
An Ordinance of the City Of Georgetown, Texas Repealing and
Replacing Chapter 12.32 of the Code Of Ordinances Pertaining to the
Georgetown Municipal Airport Use Regulations and the Minimum
Standards for Commercial and Non -Commercial Operators; Providing a
Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date.
WHEREAS, in October 2003, the City Council voted to update the Airport Master Plan
and retained the services of GRW Willis, Inc. to assist the City in that effort; and
WHEREAS, the work done by GRW Willis, Inc. included a review of Chapter 12.32 of
the City Code of Ordinances pertaining to the "Georgetown Municipal Airport Use
Regulations," which had not been updated in many years; and
WHEREAS, GRW Willis, Inc. updated and revised the Georgetown Municipal Airport
Use Regulations, as well as the Minimum Standards for Commercial and Non -
Commercial Operators, which are adopted by reference in the Airport Use Regulations,
and the updated and revised versions of both documents were presented to the Airport
Advisory Committee on September 19, 2005 and were approved by the Board; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to repeal and replace the existing Georgetown
Municipal Airport Use Regulations and the existing Minimum Standards for
Commercial and Non -Commercial Operators as updated and revised by GRW Willis,
Inc. and as attached hereto.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby
finds that this ordinance implements the following elements of the Century Plan and that
the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century
Plan Policies, or the Airport Plan, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative
Chapter of the Policy Plan:
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B. Itinerant operations are all aircraft operations other than local operations.
"Aircraft parking on terminal apron" means the paved or surface -treated terminal
aircraft parking apron shall be reserved for itinerant aircraft or for other aircraft while
beim fueled or while loading or unloading passengers, except that portion of the
parking apron reserved for aircraft owners leasing space from the City for month to
month parking.
"Aircraft parking/tie-down" means a specialized location on the airport that has at least
3 -point tie -downs with ropes or chains adequate to hold aircraft immobile in gale -force
winds.
"Aircraft tiedown" means positions on the ground surface that are available for
securing aircraft.
"Airport capacity" means the rate of aircraft movements on the runway/taxiway system
which results in a given level of delay, usually four minutes to departing aircraft.
"Air navigation facility (NAVAID)" means any facility used as, available for use as, or
designed for use as an aid to air navigation, including lights, radio or other electronic
communication, and any other device for guiding and controlling flight in the air or the
landing or takeoff of aircraft.
"Airport" means the airport identified on the title plate hereof.
"Airport Advisory Board (AAB)" means the body of appointed citizens that study and
made recommendations to the City Council regarding operations and facility
improvements of the municipal airport.
"Airport beacon" means a visual navigation aid displaying alternating white and green
flashes to indicate a lighted land based airport.
"Airport elevation" means the highest point of an airport's usable runways measured in
feet from mean sea level.
"Aire rt identifier — GTU" means the coded identity assigned to the Georgetown, Texas
municipal airport by the Federal Aviation Administration.
"Airport imaginary surfaces" means imaginary surfaces established at an airport for
obstruction determination purposes and consisting of primary, approach -departure,
horizontal, vertical, conical, and transitional surfaces. Building restriction lines are
based upon these surfaces.
"Airport Layout Plan (ALP)" means the FAA/TxDOT approved set of drawings
showing airport boundaries, physical features and proposed additions to all areas
owned or controlled by the sponsor for airport purposes, the location and nature of
existing and proposed airport facilities and structures, and the location on the airport of
the existing and proposed non -aviation areas and improvements thereon. The
drawings also show local airspace, approach areas and obstructions in the approach
areas.
"Airport Manager" means the official of the owner named on the title/face sheet hereof,
or his designee. In no event however, shall it be a commercial operator (his family
member, stockholder, partner, competitor, or employee) of the airport.
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airport buildings and facilities located thereon.
"Building Restriction Line (BRL) means a line shown on the airport layout plan beyond
which airport buildings must not be positioned in order to limit their proximity to
aircraft movement areas.
"Common traffic advisory frequency (CTAF)" A frequency designed for the purpose of
carrying out airport advisory practices while operating to or from an airport without an
operating control tower. The CTAF may be a UN"ICOM, Multicom, FSS, or tower
frequency and is identified in appropriate aeronautical publications.
"City" means The City of Georgetown, Texas.
"Commercial operator" means a person who provides for compensation, goods or
services to the public on or from the airport, such as car rental agency, restaurant, etc.
"Displaced threshold" means a threshold that is located at a point on the runway other
than the beginning.
"Downwind leg" means a flight path in the traffic pattern parallel to the landing
runway in the ddirection opposite to landing. It extends to the intersection of the base
leg. (See traffic pattern)
"Effective runway length" means:
A. Effective runway length for takeoff means the distance from the end of the
runway at which the takeoff is started to the point at which the
obstruction clearance plane associated with the other end of the runway
intersects the runway center -line. (FAR Part 121.171b)
Be Effective runway length for landing means the distance from the point at
which the obstruction clearance plane associated with the approach end of
the runway intersects the centerline of the runway to the far end thereof.
(FAR Part 121-171.b)
"Entrance taxiway" means taxiway that provides entrance for aircraft to the takeoff end
of the runway.
"Exit taxiway" means a taxiway used as an exit from a runway to another runway,
apron or other aircraft operating area.
"FAR Part 77" defines obstructions to air navigation and requires notice to FAA of
certain types of construction on and near airports.
"FAR Part 150, Airport Noise and Land Use Compatibility Planning" is designed to
assist airport operators in determining the extent and nature of the noise problem at a
given airport.
"Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)" was created by the act that established the
Department of Transportation. Responsible for all civil aviation administration and
regulation in the United States.
"Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)" as codified in Title 14, Code of Federal
Regulations, Aeronautics and Space, PARTS 60 to 139.
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"Instrument approach runway" means a runway served by an electronic aid providing
at least directional guidance adequate for a straight -in approach.
"Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)" means FAR rules that govern the procedures for
conducting instrument flight. (FAR Part 91)
"Instrument Landing System (ILS)" means a system which provides in the aircraft, the
lateral, longitudinal, and vertical guidance necessary for a landing.
"Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IMC)" means meteorological conditions
expressed in terms of visibility, distance from cloud, and ceiling less than the minima
specified for visual meteorological conditions.
"Instrument runway" means a runway equipped with electronic and visual navigation
aids and for which a straight -in (precision or non -precision) approach procedure has
been approved or is planned.
"Itinerant operations" means all aircraft arrivals and departures other than local
operations.
"Landing area means any locality, either on land or water, including airports, heliports
and STOL ports, which is used or intended to be used for the Ian mg and takeoff or
surface maneuvering of aircraft, whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter,
servicing, or repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging of passengers or cargo.
"landing roll" means the distance from the point of touchdown to the point where the
aircraft can be brought to a stop, or exit the runway.
"Landside operations" means those parts of the airport designed to serve passengers
including the terminal buildings, vehicular circular drive, and parking facilities.
"Land use plan" means on -airport land uses as developed by the airport sponsor under
the master plan effort and off -airport land uses as developed by surrounding
communities.
"Large aircraft" means aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum certificated
takeoff weight. (FAR Part 1)
'lighted airport" means an airport where runway and associated obstruction lighting is
available from sunset to sunrise or during periods of reduced visibility or on request of
the pilot.
"Line service" means the dispensing of aviation fuel, checking aircraft engine oil,
adding aircraft engine oil, windshield cleaning, etc.
"Local operations" means as it pertaining to air traffic operations, aircraft operating in
the local traffic pattern or within sight of the tower; aircraft known to be departing for,
or arriving from, flight in local practice areas located within a 20 -mile radius of the
control tower; aircraft executing simulated instrument approaches or low passes at the
airport.
"Local traffic" means aircraft operating in the local traffic pattern or within sight of the
tower, or aircraft known to be departing for or arriving from flight in local practice
areas, or aircraft executing simulated instrument approaches at the airport.
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"Reliever airports" means a subset of general aviation airports which have the function
of relieving congestion at primary commercial airports and providing more access for
general aviation to the overall community.
"Relocated threshold" means an area preceding the runway arrows unusable for takeoff
or landing.
"Restricted area" means an airport property designated for the safe operation of
aircraft. See Section 4-29
"Runway" means a defined rectangular area on a land airport prepared for the landing
and takeoff run of aircraft along its length.
"Runway bearing" means the magnetic or true bearing of the runway centerline as
measured from magnetic or true North.
"Runway capacity" means the number of aircraft operations which can be
accommodated by a runway without undue delay to aircraft. Undue delays occur
when delays to departures average four minutes during the peak two-hour period of
the day.
"Runway direction number" means a whole number to the nearest one tenth of the
magnetic bearing of the runway and measured in degrees clockwise from magnetic
north.
"Runway end identification lights (REIL)" means an airport lighting facility in the
terminal area navigation system consisting of one flashing white high intensity light
installed at each approach end corner of a runway and directed toward the approach
zone, which enables the pilot to identify the threshold of a usable runway.
"Runway length -landing" means the measured length form the threshold to the end of
the runway. Cannot include Runway Safety Area length.
"Runway length -takeoff" means the measured length from where the takeoff is
designated to begin to the end of the runway.
"Runway lights" means lights having a prescribed angle of emission used to define the
lateral limits of a runway. Runway light intensity may be controllable or preset, and are
uniformly spaced at intervals of approximately 200 feet.
"Runway markings" mean:
A. Basic marking -markings on runways used for operations under visual
flight rules, consisting of centerline marking and runway direction
numbers, and if required, letters.
B. Instrument marking -markings on runways served by non -visual
navigation aids and intended for landings under instrument weather
conditions, consisting of basic marking plus threshold marking.
C. All-weather marking -markings on runways served by non -visual
precision approach aids and on runways having special operational
requirements, consisting of instrument markings plus landing zone
marking and side strips,
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"Taxiway" means a defined path, usually paved, over which aircraft can taxi from one
part of an airport to another.
"Taxiway safety area" means a cleared, drained, and graded area, s etrically
located about the extended taxiway centerline and adjacent to the end of th taxiway
safety area.
"Texas Council on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)" is the Texas state agency
responsible for implementation and enforcement of state and federal environmental
rules and regulations.
"Terminal apron" means an area provided for parking and positioning of aircraft in the
vicinity of the terminal building for loading and unloading.
"Terminal area" means the area used or intended to be used for such facilities as
terminal, hangars, shops, and other service buildin,s; automobile parking, fixed base
operations, and garages and vehicle service facilities used in connection with the
airport; and entrance and service roads used by the public within the boundaries of the
airport.
"Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT)" acts as an agent of the state and of each
political subdivision of Texas for the purposes of applying for, receiving, and
disbursing federal funds. TxDOT administers The Aviation Facilities Development and
Financial Assistance Program through its Aviation Division See also National Plan of
Integrated Airport Systems
"Terminal buildin" means a building or buildings designed to accommodate the
enplaning and dep aping activities of flight crews and passengers.
"T -hangar" means an aircraft hangar in which aircraft are parked alternately tail to tail,
each in the T-shaped space left by the other row of aircraft or aircraft compartments.
"Threshold" means the designated beginning of the runway that is available and
suitable for the landing of airplanes.
"Total operations" means all arrivals and departures performed by military, general
aviation, and air carrier aircraft.
"Traffic pattern" means the traffic flow that is prescribed for aircraft landing at, taxiing
on, or taking off from an airport. The components of a typical traffic pattern are
upwind leg, crosswind leg, downwind leg, base leg, and final approach:
A. Upwind Leg — A flight path parallel to the landing runway in the direction
of landing.
Be Crosswind Leg — A flight path at right angles to the landing runway off its
upwind end.
C. Downwind Leg — A flight path parallel to the landing runway in the
direction opposite to landing. The downwind leg normally extends
between the crosswind leg and the base leg.
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"Wind rose" means a diagram for a given location showing relative frequency and
velocity of wind from all compass directions.
12.32.020. General Conditions.
A. Article to Contain Rules & Regulations for Airport.
The rules and regulations contained in this article shall be obtained and be observed
in the use, operation, and conduct of the Georgetown Municipal Airport.
B. Federal Aviation Administration Rules Adopted.
Federal Aviation Administration air traffic rules for observance by aircraft operated
anywhere in the United States, and presently or hereafter effective are incorporated
here.
Co Liability for Damage to Airport.
Any person, corporate or individual, and the owner of any aircraft causing damage
of any kind to said airport, whether through violation of any of these rules or through
any act of negligence, shall be liable therefore, in and to, said City of Georgetown.
D. Authority.
These Rules and Regulations are promulgated and implemented by the City of
Georgetown for the use, operation, and conduct of the Georgetown Municipal Airport
pursuant to the powers and duties of the City of Georgetown, Texas, a home rule
municipal corporation, and applicable state and federal laws.
E. Applicability.
These Rules and Regulations apply to all users of the Georgetown Municipal
Airport,
F. Knowledge of Rules Implied; copies of Article Available.
By publication of these rules and regulations, as required by law, all users of the
Georgetown Municipal Airport will be deemed to have knowledge of its contents. The
Airport Manager shall have copies of these rules and regulations available at all times in
the Airport Manager's office.
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of the Municipal Airport Security Awareness Program guidelines are available in the
terminal building.
12.32.050. Use of Airport Restricted.
No person, firm, association, corporation, or entity, incorporated or otherwise, shall
use the airport for the carrying on of commercial activities unless approved by written
approval of the City Council or its duly authorized agent.
12.32.060. Fire Regulations.
A. Every person using the Airport or its facilities, in any manner, shall
exercise reasonable care and caution to prevent fire.
Be Aircraft shall not be fueled with the engine running.
Co Smoking or any open flame is prohibited within fifty (50) feet of any
aircraft, fuel truck, or fuel storage tank.
D. Compressed or inflammable gas, NOT ordinarily used for aviation
purposes, shall not be kept or stored upon the Airport, except in places
designated by the Airport Manager,
E. No flammable substances shall be used inside a hangar or other building
without ample ventilation.
F. No person shall smoke, or otherwise ignite a match or lighter for the
purpose of smoking in any building, offices, waiting rooms, or buildings
where specifically prohibited by City Ordinance.
G. Hangar entrances shall be kept clear at all times.
H. The floors in all buildings shall be kept clean and free from oil. Volatile,
flammable substances shall NOT be used for cleaning floors.
I. Where aircraft fueling is performed by a fuel truck, an adequate number
of suitable grounding connections shall be provided on the apron or
servicing ramp.
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The "Minimum Standards for Commercial and Non -Commercial Operators at
Georgetown Municipal Airport," ("Minimum Standards") dated May 13, 2005 are
hereby adopted by reference for all purposes as if set forth in full. The Minimum
Standards may be amended from time to time by the Airport Director, following public
notice of the intent to amend and a 30 -day public comment period.
12.32,090. Control of Debris, Foreign Objects, Glass,
A. No glass bottles may be used on or in proximity of an aircraft operations
area, except within private hangars or other leased premises.
B. All users of Georgetown Municipal Airport shall endeavor to keep all
aircraft operations area's clear of glass, debris and foreign objects so as to
avoid or reduce possible damage to aircraft. Users are encouraged to pick
up loose property, and dispose of such material, or report the presence of
such material to the Airport Manger's office.
12.32.100. Nonliability of City.
Obedience to Rules Required: All persons entering the Georgetown Municipal
Airport, or using the Georgetown Municipal Airport for any purpose, shall do so at
their own risk, and shall hold the City of Georgetown harmless for and on account of
any injury or damage to person or property suffered thereby. Such person shall be
bound by and obey all the rules and regulations concerning and pertaining to said
airport.
12.32.110. Safeguard of Persons and Property.
The Airport Manager shall at all times have authority to take such action as may be
required to safeguard any person, aircraft, equipment or property at the airport.
12.32.120. Surreptitious Activities.
All suspicious and unauthorized activities shall be reported immediately to the
Airport Manager, police, or DPS.
12.32.130. Vehicular Traffic.
All vehicular traffic shall be confined to the roads, streets, avenues and alleys
provided on the grounds for that purpose, and shall not be operated at a speed in
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12.32.180. Use of Another's Property.
Unless authorized by the owner, the use of any aircraft, parts, equipment,
accessories or tools of another, situated on said airport, is forbidden, and no person
shall enter, climb upon, or in any way tamper with, any aircraft not owned by that
person unless permission has been granted by the owner or the person is accompanied
by the owner.
12.32.190. Authority of Airport Manager to Suspend or Restrict Operations.
The Airport Manager may suspend or restrict any or all operations whenever such
action is deemed necessary in the interest of safety and will provide notice of such
action as is reasonable and necessary.
1232.200. Aircraft Washing
Aircraft may only be washed at the airport wash rack to comply with the
Georgetown Municipal Airport's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP),
except those aircraft washed on the ramps of FBO's that are co -permittees with the City
of Georgetown.
1232.210. Vehicles in Aircraft Operating Areas.
All vehicles will monitor the Unicom radio for aircraft operations and will not enter
these areas without prior coordination with the Unicom operator.
12.32.220. Lien for Charges.
A. To enforce the payment of any charge made for repairs, improvements,
storage or care of any personal property, made or furnished by the City of
Georgetown or its agents, in connection with the operation of said
Georgetown Municipal Airport, the City of Georgetown shall have a lien
upon such personal property, which shall be enforceable as provided by
law.
B. To enforce the payment of such charge, the Airport Manager may retain
possession of such personal property until all reasonable, customary and
usual compensation shall have been paid in full.
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F. Persons and or aviation businesses wishing to supply and dispense
aviation fuel for their own private use must first obtain authorization from
the Airport Manager,
G. Fueling of aircraft or fuel trucks is prohibited during thunderstorm
activity.
H. Fuel trucks are prohibited from all grassy areas on the Airport.
I. Public sale of automobile gasoline for use in aircraft shall not be permitted
on the Airport without approval by the Airport Manager. Aircraft
authorized by the FAA to use auto gas may be privately fueled by their
owner, only after compliance with established rules adopted by the City
of Georgetown Fire Marshall.
J. Aviation or automobile fuels shall not be stored within any hangar, except
that which is contained in aircraft fuel tanks or approved safety containers,
and in quantities not to exceed those established by the City of
Georgetown Fire Marshall.
K. Fuel Flow Fee Reports, when applicable, will be submitted by each fuel
vendor on the first day of each month. Each report will be accompanied by
a copy of an invoice from the vendor.
L. The rate of the fuel flow fee will be determined by the City Council from
time to time.
M. Mobile fuel storage facilities are prohibited on the Georgetown Municipal
Airport. Aircraft Fueling Trucks are exempt.
12.32.320. Ground Safety.
A. All fire lanes are to be kept clear.
B. All taxiways and taxilanes are to be kept clear.
C. The use of bicycles, motor scooters, and motorcycles on the ramp is
restricted to licensed drivers only. These modes of transportation are
NOT allowed past the west end of the hangar row with the exception of
loading or unloading of aircraft.
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C. Aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes will not be taxied near
buildings or parked aircraft unless an attendant is at a wing of the aircraft
assisting the pilot.
D. Aircraft shall not taxi onto the runway from the ramp and taxiway area
whenever there is another aircraft approaching to land, or whenever
another aircraft is on the ground in take -off position.
E. There shall be no taxiing of aircraft by engine power into or out of
hangars.
12.32.360. Parking Aircraft.
A. Aircraft shall not be parked on or within four hundred feet of any part of
the landing or take -off area of the airport,
B. All unhangared aircraft shall be parked in the areas designated by the
Airport Manager for that purpose.
C. Aircraft will not be parked in such a manner as to hinder the normal
movement of other traffic unless specifically authorized by the Airport
Manager as an emergency measure.
D. It is the responsibility of the pilot when leaving a parked aircraft
unattended to ensure that the brakes are set or that the aircraft is properly
chocked and/or tied down.
12.32.370. Tie -Down of Aircraft.
A. All aircraft not hangared shall be tied down, secured at night and during
inclement weather.
B. The aircraft owner or his/her agent is responsible for the secure tie -down
and security of his/her aircraft at all times, and particularly during
inclement weather.
12.32.380. Repairs to Aircraft..
No aircraft shall be repaired on any part of the landing or take -off area, and all
repairs shall be made at the places designated by the airport manager for such purpose.
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by "Georgetown Unicom" is of an advisory nature only and the final
decision as to which runway to use or whether or not to take -off or land is
at the sole discretion of the pilot in command. Any deviation from the
runway in use should be announced to "Unicom" or "Traffic" and the
right of way yielded.
Pilots are also encouraged to utilize the automatic weather observation
system (AWOS) to determine wind and weather information.
B. Take -Offs, Landing Over Certain Objects Prohibited or Restricted. No
aircraft shall land or take off in such manner as to clear any public street
or highway at an altitude of less than one hundred (100) feet nor land or
take off on the taxiway or any turf area or over hangars, or other
structures, automobile parking areas or groups of spectators.
C. Take -Offs, Landing with Calm Winds. If the winds are calm, or at 90
degrees to the runway, all take -offs and landings will be conducted on
Runway 18.
D. Take -Offs, Landings On Apron, Parking Ramp Prohibited, Exception. No
take -offs or landings shall be made on the apron or parking ramp, except
by special permission of the Airport Manager.
E. Touch -and -Go Landings. Touch-and-go landings may be made at the
discretion of the pilot. All aircraft shall "clear" for incoming and take -off
traffic before taxiing into take -off position.
F. Stop and Go Landings and Take -Offs. Stop and go operations are
permitted as long as they do not present an excessive (over one minute)
delay to other aircraft operating in the traffic pattern and the person
making such landings advises his intentions over the Unicom frequency to
allow the other aircraft to space themselves accordingly. Not more than
five stop and go operations will be conducted in succession.
H. Traffic Pattern Elevation. Traffic pattern altitude is one thousand (1,000)
feet above ground level (AGL).
I. Take -Off Climb. On take -off, all aircraft should climb straight out to a
level of four hundred (400) feet AGL, clear the airport boundary and
execute a ninety (90) degree turn to the left when using Runway 11 or 18,
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characteristics may fly a circular pattern (counterclockwise for runway 11
or 18; clockwise for runway 29 or 36) at not more than one thousand
(1,000) feet above ground level (AGL).
L. Altitude, Acceleration, Deceleration. No aircraft shall be operated over
the City of Georgetown at an altitude of less than one thousand (1,000)
feet above ground level. Aircraft engines shall not be accelerated nor
decelerated while over the Georgetown area in such manner as to distract,
excite or disturb persons on the ground, regardless of altitude.
12.32.450. Student Training and Familiarization.
A. Flight Instructors shall keep themselves informed of all rules and
regulations in effect at the airport, and shall be sure their students are
equally informed.
Be The Airport Manager may designate limited areas near the airport as
practice areas for the training of students. These areas will be posted in
the Pilot's Ready Room in the terminal.
C. Aircraft shall not be permitted to remain stationary on the landing or take-
off areas for the purpose of instructing students. Such in -the -cockpit
instruction will be given after the aircraft clears the active runway, and is
in a location where the aircraft does not present an obstruction to other
aircraft operations.
D. Stop -and -go maneuvers on the runways of Georgetown Municipal
Airport are prohibited, unless the pilot in command of the aircraft
performing these maneuvers announces his or her intention to stop on the
runway, and also insures that the maneuver will not cause hazardous or
unsafe conditions for the airport or other aircraft using the airport.
12.32.460. Helicopter Operations.
A. Helicopters operating in the Georgetown area and upon the airport will
comply with applicable federal aviation regulations and with all
communications procedures established herein.
Be Helicopters shall at all times maintain clear separation from other traffic
and operations. All taxi operations shall be conducted with vigilance and
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glider operations cease only at the beginning and end of the glider
operations, and will follow the routes and park only in the areas
designated by the Airport Manager. Transportation of persons during the
hours of glider operations will be conducted by only one designated
vehicle, properly equipped, following designated routes. All other
vehicles will be parked in designated public parking areas.
F. In the interest of safety, all gliders are requested to contain a mobile or
portable radio transceiver tuned to the published, local Unicorn frequency,
and for the tow pilot to advice Unicom operator prior to each launch that
a glider aero towing is in progress from the favored runway.
12.32.480. Flying Clubs.
Flying clubs desiring to base their aircraft and operate on the airport must comply
with the applicable provisions of the Minimum Standards and these rules and
regulations. They shall be exempt from the regular Fixed Base Operator and/or
Commercial Operator requirements upon satisfactory fulfillment of the conditions
contained herein.
A. The club shall be a nonprofit entity (corporation, association or
partnership) organized for the express purpose of providing its members
with aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment only. The ownership of
the aircraft must be vested in the name of the flying club (or owned
proportionately by all of its members).
Be Flying clubs may not offer or conduct charter, air taxi, or rentals of aircraft
operations. They may not conduct aircraft flight instruction except for
regular members, and only members of the flying club may act as pilot in
command of the aircraft except when receiving dual instruction
Co All flying clubs and their members are prohibited from leasing or selling
any goods or services whatsoever to any person or firm other than a
member of such club at the airport except that said flying club may sell or
exchange its capital equipment.
D. A flying club shall abide by and comply with all Federal, State and local
laws, ordinances, regulations, and Rules and Regulations of the airport.
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Article IV. Leasing
12.32501. Lease Provision and Restrictions
The following provision/restrictions shall apply to all leased Airport property.
A. City may allow the lease of Airport property for a period not to exceed
thirty (30) years in any one lease contract.
Be No leases will exceed periods of thirty (30) years.
Co The City may allow for the long-term lease of property on the Airport
with the provision that at the end of a thirty (30) year period, title to all
structures, buildings, or hangars erected on the leased property shall
revert to the City.
D. Any private structure or hangar not in use for aviation purposes for a
period in excess of three (3) months, or not available for rent or sublease
for aviation purposes, unless so authorized by the City, must be removed
after due notice is given in writing. If not removed, the City will consider
such structures or hangars abandoned and possession and control will
pass to the City.
E. Leased land from which any building, hangar, or structure is removed
after due notice will be cleaned and returned to good condition by the
owner of said building, hangar, or structure. Portable and temporary
building will not be allowed on airport grounds, unless they are necessary
for construction projects.
F. Leased property on the Airport may be subleased by the lessee only with
approval by the Airport Manager, or the City Council if appropriate.
G. No structures may be erected beyond the building restriction line (BRL) or
in conflict with the approved Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan.
H. All construction must be authorized by the City Council and must be a
compatible standard capable of withstanding winds of 80 mph, with
doors open or closed.
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will be authorized to enter into any leases or contracts meeting the terms
and conditions of these rules and regulations.
12.32.520. Use of Land within the Airport.
Property within the airport may be used only for aeronautical purposes, provide,
however, that nothing herein shall prohibit a secondary non -aeronautical use of such
land if 1) the primary aeronautical need is not interfered with; 2) it is not in violation of
FAA or TxDOT regulations; 3) is specifically authorized by owner and; 4) if such
secondary use will benefit the airport or provide better for its maintenance or
development.
12.32.530. Lease of Unimproved Airport Property.
The City may lease property within the building area or other portions of the airport
for the private construction of improvements in conformance with the approved
Airport Master Plan/Airport Layout Plan.
12.32.540. Airport Layout Plan (ALP).
Airport Manager and the FAA have on file a copy of the most recent FAA -approved
ALP for the airport. It provides for orderly development and maximization of return
from the airport. All development and activities on and proposed leases of portion of
the airport must be in conformity with that document.
12.32.550. Construction, Signs, Equipment, Buildings, House Trailers, Generally.
A. All construction must be authorized by the City Council and comply with
City building and construction codes and standards, and airport
minimum standards.
B. No structures may be erected beyond the BRL (building reference line) or
in conflict with the approved Airport Layout Plan.
C. No signs or equipment or portable buildings and house trailers may be
erected, moved in or installed except as may be specifically authorized by
the City Council. (Ord. No. 78-30, Subsection 2, Rules 3-5, 11-14-78; Ord
No. 82-36, 12-14-82)
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SECTION 3: The City Council hereby approves the "Minimum Standards for
Commercial and Non -Commercial Operators at Georgetown Municipal Airport,"
("Minimum Standards") dated May 13, 2005 which are adopted by reference in Section
12.32.080 and attached hereto as "Exhibit A."
SECTION 4: All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and
resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any
force and effect."
SECTION 5: If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person
or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions,
or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable.
SECTION 6. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This Ordinance shall become effective in accordance with the
provisions of State law and the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the Z41 day of
2005.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the ./2c(day of fly>
2005.
ATTEST:
Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
O FORM:
Patricia E. Carls, City Attorney
Ordinance No. 900544
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN
By:
Nelon, Mayor