An aircraft used for the transportation of persons or materials
and whose support in the air is derived chiefly from the aerodynamic
forces on engine-driven airfoils.
Any area, including a duly authorized and functioning airport,
which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and takeoff of
helicopters, and any appurtenant areas, including buildings or any
other facilities for activities such as refueling, parking, storage,
maintenance and repair of helicopters.
An area, including a duly authorized and functioning airport,
used, or intended for use, for the landing, boarding and takeoff of
helicopters, which does not have facilities for such activities an
as refueling, storage, maintenance or repair of helicopters.
(1993 Code, sec. 7.601; Ordinance 356-94 adopted 2/15/94)
Subject to the provisions of this article, no person may land
a helicopter at any location within the corporate city limits.
(1993 Code, sec. 7.602)
A helicopter may be lawfully landed in the corporate city limits
if the following conditions are met:
(1)
Aeronautical
circumstances requiring the immediate landing of the helicopter.
(2)
Any
helicopter that is being used as a police or emergency vehicle may
land where necessary in order to accomplish its purpose. Additionally,
a helicopter which is being used temporarily for such purposes may
be directed to land by the civil authorities of the city.
(3)
On
a case-by-case basis, the city council may approve the temporary creation
of a heliport or helistop upon prior application and upon a written
grant of permission specifying the terms of such temporary permission.
(1993 Code, sec. 7.603)
