2014-030 Cox Field Planned Development Airport Zoning Ordinance

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B. Airport. (FAA FAR Sec. 152.3) Defined as an area of land or water that is used, or intended to be used, for the landing and taking off of aircraft. Any appurtenant areas that are used, or intended for use, for airport buildings, other airport facilities, or rights -of -way; and all airport buildings and facilities located on the areas specified in this definition. The Cox Field Airport is owned by the City of Paris, Texas. C. Airport Environs. The land use and people in the areas surrounding an airport which can be directly affected by the operation of the airport. D. Airport Hazard. (FAA FAR Sec. 152.3) Any structure or object of natural growth located on or near a public airport, or any use of land near a public airport that obstruct the airspace required for the flight of aircraft landing or talking off at the airport or is otherwise hazardous to aircraft landing or taking off at the airport. E. Airport Land Use Compatibility. (FAA Web site) The coexistence of land uses surrounding the airport with airport— related activities. F. Airport Noise Zones. The Noise Zones as established in Section 7 of this Ordinance. G. Airport Zoning Permit. Airport zoning permit allowing new development or alteration or expansion of a nonconforming use within the various subzones within this Cox Field Planned Development Airport Zoning District Ordinance. H. Airspace. (FAA Web site) The space lying above the earth or above a certain area of land or water that is necessary to conduct aviation operations. I. Avigation Easement. (FAA Web site) A grant of a property interest in land over which a right of unobstructed flight in the airspace is established. J. Commercial Uses. A use category including land uses or activities involving the production, processing, manufacturing, or sale of goods or services for financial gain, including uses that provide business, personal, medical /personal care, or repair service, or that involve the selling, leasing, or renting of merchandise to the general public. Accessory uses may include offices, storage, food service, or other amenities primarily for the use of employees and parking for employees and visitors. K. Compatibility. The degree to which land uses or types of development can coexist or integrate. L. Compatible Use. Any structure, tree, object of natural growth, or use of land that complies with all the applicable provisions of this Ordinance or any amendment to this Ordinance. 44