As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
HELICOPTER
An aircraft whose support in the air is derived from the
reaction of a stream of air driven downward by one or more lifting
rotors turning about substantially vertical axes.
HELIPORT
Any building, structure, area of land, water or waterway
used for the takeoff and landing of helicopters having additional
facilities to store or fuel or maintain helicopters or having passenger
facilities such as waiting rooms, restaurants and passenger terminals.
HELISTOP
Any building, structure, area of land, water or waterway
used only for the takeoff and landing of helicopters.
It shall be unlawful for any person to establish,
erect, operate or maintain any heliport or helistop for private or
commercial purposes unless a permit is obtained from the Municipal
Council.
[Amended 4-6-1971 by Ord. No. 4037-71]
No permit shall be issued under this article
unless the Building, Engineering, Fire Public Safety and Police Departments
certify to the Municipal Council that the proposed heliport or helistop
will be maintained and will permit the safe ascent and descent of
helicopters without danger to persons or to property.
The Municipal Council shall not issue a permit
under this article unless it first finds that the proposed heliport
or helistop will be maintained and will permit the safe ascent and
descent of helicopters without danger to persons or to property.