2014-030 Cox Field Planned Development Airport Zoning Ordinance

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iii. Restrict the height of structures, trees and other objects in accordance with the airspace protection policies and the Cox Field Airport Master Plan and the Goals and Objectives stated herein; iv. Permit access to the property for the removal or aeronautical marking of objects exceeding the established height limit; and v. Prohibit electrical interference, glare, and other potential hazards to flight from being created on the property. Sample avigation easement language is included as Appendix D in this document. New Heliports If a heliport should be proposed for construction within the airport property, or area around the airport, or the area associated with this Cox Field Planned Development Airport Zoning District Ordinance, it should be reviewed for compatibility with surrounding land uses. Tall Structures As described in Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77, safety planners designate imaginary surfaces that identify the areas that need to be clear of obstacles or obstructions that penetrate the approach and departure paths for aircraft landing or taking off at airports, or that are in other areas close to the airport. It is critical to prohibit tall structures within these imaginary surfaces. Low - level flight occurs on or near an airport during approach and departure, as well as during flights such as crop dusting and search and rescue operations. Collisions with tall structures during any stage of flight are obviously detrimental to the safety and welfare of those in the aircraft and those on the ground. Tall structures include buildings, objects, and natural vegetative growth, such as trees. Since they adversely affect approach corridors and instrument approach altitudes, tall objects such as multistory structures, power lines, wind turbine farms, radio tower structures and telecommunication towers, or tall trees should be discouraged near airport traffic patterns and flight paths. The risk to aircraft safety associated with tall structures can be minimized if structures are clearly marked with lighting and if the airport issues a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to pilots. k. Residential As urban population continues to rise, residential land -use development often encroaches upon what was once open space surrounding airport property. Encroachment jeopardizes public safety and airport viability. An increase in the number of housing developments, bright streetlights, water detention ponds, and concentrations of people can be a detriment to aircraft and public safety. Industrial and Manufacturing Industrial parks or areas designated to house industrial activities were historically home solely to industrial uses. Today, however, industrial parks are often a mix of industrial businesses, 11