A. 
Aircraft operators, pilots, airmen, and other users of the airport are required to be familiar with and comply with the Federal Aviation Regulations, and, in particular, Part 91, General Operating and Flight Rules, of the regulations.
B. 
All aeronautical activities at the airport and all flying of aircraft departing from or arriving at the airport, shall be conducted in conformity with the Federal Aviation Regulations.
(Prior code § 3-1.4)
All persons using the airport shall be subject to, and governed by, the rules and regulations contained in this title, and all other applicable provisions of city ordinances and resolutions, county ordinances and resolutions, state and federal laws, and the Federal Aviation Regulations.
(Prior code § 3-1.6)
All based flight instructors shall inform their students of the rules and regulations contained in this title. All flight instructors shall be responsible for the conduct of students under their direction during dual instruction. When a student is flying solo, it shall be the student's responsibility to observe and abide by these rules and regulations.
(Prior code § 3-1.7)
The airport manager shall represent the city at all times in regard to all airport matters, and shall also have the following duties and powers:
A. 
The airport manager shall at all times have authority to take such actions as may be deemed necessary to safeguard the public in attendance at the airport;
B. 
The airport manager may suspend or restrict any or all operations at the airport whenever such action is deemed necessary in the interest of safety;
C. 
If necessary to safeguard the airport and/or the public, the airport manager may suspend the privilege of using the airport and its facilities of any person failing or refusing to comply with any airport rules and regulations;
D. 
The airport manager shall have authority to restrict airport operations on such portion(s) of the airport as he or she may deem necessary or desirable. Any part of the airport temporarily unsafe for aircraft operation which is not available for normal use shall be clearly marked in accordance with recommendations of the FAA;
E. 
The airport manager in any contingency or emergency not specifically covered by these rules and regulations is authorized to make such decisions as to him or her may seem proper;
F. 
The airport manager shall have the duty and the authority to prescribe reasonable regulations relating to the use of the airport. Any such regulations shall first be submitted for approval by resolution of the council before taking effect;
G. 
The airport manager shall have the authority to conduct inspections within all airport buildings to enforce compliance with this chapter and other airport rules and regulations approved by resolution of the City Council.
(Prior code § 3-1.8; Ord. 654 § 3, 2010)
The airport shall be open for public use at all hours of the day and night, subject to these rules and regulations and subject to the condition of the landing area, as may be determined by the airport manager.
(Prior code § 3-1.9)
No person shall unreasonably obstruct, impair, or interfere with the use of the airport by any other person, or unreasonably obstruct, impair, or interfere with the passage and safe, orderly and efficient use of the airport by any other person, vehicle, or aircraft.
(Prior code § 3-1.10)
No person shall enter any airport operations area or landing area with any animal, excepting a certified service dog or a leashed or caged animal taken to or from an aircraft. Animals may be permitted in other areas of the airport if restrained by a leash or confined in such a manner as to be under control at all times.
(Prior code § 3-1.12; Ord. 654 § 4, 2010)
A. 
The city, its agents, or employees operating the airport assume no responsibility for damage to property stored thereon or property thereon of persons using the airport facilities, by reason of fire, theft, vandalism, windstorm, flood, earthquake, and/or collision, nor does it assume any liability by reason of injury to persons while on the airport grounds or while using the facilities of the airport.
B. 
The privilege of using the airport and its facilities shall be conditioned upon the assumption of full responsibility and risk by the user thereof and such user shall release, hold harmless, and indemnify the city, its officers, agents, and employees, against claims arising from use of the airport.
(Prior code § 3-1.13; Ord. 654 § 5, 2010)
A. 
No person shall use the airport or any portion thereof, or any of its improvements or facilities, for commercial business activities, whether revenue-producing or not, without first complying with applicable provisions of this title, and the Rio Vista Municipal Code. For the purpose of this title, commercial business activities include, but are not to be limited to the following: carrying passengers for hire, flight instruction, aircraft rental, the sale or advertisement of goods and services of any kind, agricultural operations, the operation, service, sale or repair of aircraft.
B. 
The owner of an aircraft may advertise and sell his or her aircraft on a noncommercial basis.
C. 
Commercial activities are subject to the provisions of the "Rio Vista Municipal Airport Minimum Standards for Commercial Activities and Airport Tenants," adopted by resolution of the City Council and by reference made a part of this chapter.
(Prior code § 3-1.14; Ord. 654 § 6, 2010)
A. 
No commercial business shall be conducted on airport property without the operator thereof having a current lease or operating permit which has been approved by the City Council and a city business license.
1. 
Such lease or operating permit shall define the areas of airport land and facilities to be used by the tenant or operator.
2. 
Such lease or operating permit shall stipulate services to be rendered and that the operator may charge reasonable fees for such services.
B. 
It is unlawful for any person not so authorized by lease or operating permit to engage in any commercial business at the airport including the operation, service, or repair of aircraft on airport premises for hire.
(Prior code § 3-1.15; Ord. 654 § 7, 2010)
Airport or aviation related commercial business uses conducted from off-airport property will not be permitted except under the following conditions:
A. 
It must be demonstrated that no on-airport property is available that adequately meets the proponent's needs.
B. 
It must be demonstrated that the proposed off-airport use will not unfairly compete with airport tenants engaged in commercial business activities pursuant to valid lease agreements or operating permits.
C. 
The proponent of off-airport activities must obtain an operating permit and agree to pay a use fee to the city which accurately reflects the operator's pro-rata use and enjoyment of the airport and its facilities.
D. 
A statement of "no objection" to the proposed activity must be obtained from the FAA and the California Division of Aeronautics.
(Prior code § 3-1.16; Ord. 654 § 8, 2010)
A. 
A flying club must be organized as a nonprofit corporation under the laws of the state of California, or as a duly organized and functioning, unincorporated association for the purpose of fostering flying for pleasure, developing skills in aeronautics, including pilotage, navigation, and developing public awareness and appreciation of aviation.
B. 
A current roster of officers and directors must be filed with the airport manager.
C. 
All aircraft owned, leased, or used by the flying club must be registered with the airport manager. Club members cannot engage in, and club aircraft cannot be used for, commercial ventures, purposes, or operations and must comply with these rules and regulations.
(Prior code § 3-1.17)
Any person involved in an accident at the airport which results in personal injury or property damage shall promptly report such occurrences to the airport manager, the police department, and if applicable, the FAA.
(Prior code § 3-1.18; Ord. 654 § 9, 2010)
A. 
No person except peace officers, duly authorized government employees, members of the Armed Forces of the United States, or other persons duly authorized by law to carry a firearm or similar instrument in their possession shall have any of the following in their possession on airport property: any firearm, fireworks, gun, pistol, revolver, explosive of similar nature, airgun, BB gun, bow and arrow, cross-bow, pellet gun, or any other similar instrument.
B. 
Exceptions. This prohibition shall not apply to persons possessing flare guns or other aircraft survival equipment nor to persons lawfully carrying firearms in cases, broken down, or unloaded.
(Prior code § 3-1.19)
It is unlawful for any person to destroy, damage, or deface or cause to be destroyed, damaged, or defaced any public property located at the airport. Any person causing or responsible for such destruction or damage shall report such damage to the airport manager, and upon demand of the airport manager shall reimburse the airport for the full amount of the damage. Any person failing to report and/or reimburse the airport for damage may be refused the use of any facility until and unless the required report and/or reimbursement is made.
(Prior code § 3-1.21)
No person shall take still, motion, or video pictures for commercial purposes on the airport without prior permission of the airport manager and/or city manager, except this shall not apply to the press reporting on persons or events which are considered newsworthy. Members of the press must obtain permission from the airport manager and/or city manager prior to entrance on the airport operations area.
(Prior code § 3-1.22; Ord. 654 § 10, 2010)
A. 
No person or organization shall sponsor or conduct any of the following activities on the airport without first obtaining a special activity permit from the airport manager:
1. 
Any public parade, rally, or demonstration;
2. 
Any public distribution or offer for sale of pamphlets, circulars, or other written materials for religious, charitable, political, or other noncommercial uses;
3. 
The carrying, posting, or displaying of any signs or placards for religious, charitable, political, or other noncommercial purposes;
4. 
Solicitation of contributions including donations, money, alms, food, clothing, subscriptions, property, credit, financial assistance, or other thing of value;
5. 
Any air show or other special air event;
6. 
Any public exhibition, show, commercial demonstration, or similar event on airport property;
7. 
Any other special event on airport property which is open to the general public.
B. 
An application for a permit shall be filed with the airport manager in a form and manner as provided for by the airport manager.
C. 
The airport manager may condition the issuance of a permit by imposing reasonable requirements concerning the time, place, and manner of the activity and such requirements as are necessary to protect the safety of persons and property, normal operations of the airport, and compliance with all applicable laws.
(Prior code § 3-1.24; Ord. 654 § 11, 2010)
The owners of all aircraft and businesses based at the airport shall at their own cost, maintain the amounts and types of insurance required by the city as specified in aircraft tie-down or hangar license agreements, fixed base operator leases, or operating permits, as may be applicable. In each case, a certificate of insurance shall be provided from an insurance carrier or carriers satisfactory to the city, naming the city, its officers, agents, and employees as additionally insured with an endorsement providing the insurance shall not be canceled, limited in scope of coverage, or nonrenewed until after 30 days written notice has been given to the city.
(Prior code § 3-1.25)
The rates and charges for the use of land and facilities of the airport shall be those established in the master fee schedule adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(Prior code § 3-1.26; Ord. 654 § 12, 2010)
Any person violating any provision of this title shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine and/or imprisonment as set forth by law.
(Prior code § 3-10.1; Ord. 654 § 13, 2010)
Whenever any tenant or licensee is formally notified by the airport manager that he or she is in default of any written or implied obligation to the city, whether it be for breach of performance, breach of covenant, non-payment, or otherwise, he or she shall be billed and shall be liable to the city for all loss of revenue, expense incurred to reestablish performance of service, or other costs unless the tenant or licensee issues a statement to the airport manager within three days of the final notice that corrective measures have been initiated and shall be diligently executed and, if applicable, pays the amount owed in full. If the conditions of the statement are not executed within the time agreed to by the tenant or licensee and the airport manager, the tenant/licensee shall be in default of his or her obligation to the city and subject to penalties as defined by resolution of the City Council. Nothing in this section is intended to, or does, supersede any provision of a lease, license, or other applicable agreement between the city and a tenant or licensee.
(Ord. 654 § 14, 2010)