The following words and phrases whenever used herein shall be
construed as defined in this Section unless a different meaning is
stated, or unless a different meaning is specifically defined.
"Aircraft"
means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight
in the air.
"Airport"
means and include, except where otherwise indicated, the
airport owned and operated by and located in the City of Lompoc, as
it now exists or as the same may hereafter be developed.
"Airport Commission"
means the commission appointed by the City Council and charged
with the responsibility of receiving information from interested persons
and airport users in the community and to report the findings of the
same to the City Council and to act in an advisory capacity on airport
matters to the City Council.
"Aviation/Transportation Administrator"
means the administrator of Lompoc Airport appointed by the
City Manager. The Aviation/Transportation Administrator shall possess
the appropriate management and/or aviation experience required to
carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position. All rules,
regulations, codes and procedures issued by the Aviation/Transportation
Administrator shall be reviewed by the Airport Commission prior to
implementation.
"Based aircraft"
means any aircraft which utilizes the airport as a base of
operations for other than occasional transient purposes, and is registered
at the airport and is assigned a reserved parking space, tiedown or
hangar space on the airport or adjoining property.
"Fire Prevention Officer"
means any individual authorized by the City Fire Chief to
make inspections to determine compliance with the fire code adopted
by the City, hereinafter referred to as the Uniform Fire Code, and
to issue citations for violations thereof.
"Fixed base operator"
means that person, persons, or company or corporation who
have a valid operating lease with the City for a commercial operation
on the leased areas and flying facilities of Lompoc Airport.
"Main taxiway"
means the taxiway immediately adjacent to and parallel with
the runway. This does not refer to the taxiways among the ramp or
hangar areas.
"Ramp" or "apron"
means that area situated in front of and about the airport
buildings normally used for the parking, tying down, fueling of aircraft,
and the movement of aircraft among the main taxiway, hangars and aircraft
parking spaces.
"Transient aircraft"
means any aircraft which utilizes the airport for occasional
transient purposes.
(Prior code § 0301; Ord. 1673(20) § 42)
Safety, in order to protect people and the property of others,
sensible actions, and good judgment are the basic principles of these
rules and shall guide their interpretation and implementation.
A. Public
Use. The airport shall be open to the public for all operations in
accordance with the Federal Aviation regulations and in accordance
with the published procedures and limitations as adopted by City Council.
B. Airport
Liability. Use of the airport and its facilities is conditioned upon
the assumption of full responsibility and risk by the user thereof;
and the City, its agents, employees and the Airport Commission shall
not be liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property arising
out of any accident, incident, or mishap of any nature whatsoever
or from any cause to any individual, aircraft or property occurring
on the airport or in the use of any of the airport facilities.
C. Compliance
With Rules. A person utilizing the facilities of the airport shall
comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances, regulations
and codes applied thereto.
D. Business
or Commercial Activity. No person shall establish or engage in any
business or commercial activity of any nature whatsoever on the airport
unless that person has obtained a written lease or a commercial use
license from the City.
E. Commercial
Use License. A commercial use license may be issued by the Aviation/Transportation
Administrator, for the operation of an aviation-related business or
commercial activity on the airport, that conforms to the terms and
conditions as may be prescribed by the City. The terms of any airport
use may be reviewed by the Airport Commission.
F. Signs.
No person shall post or display signs, advertisements, printed or
written matter outside of any building or aircraft at the airport
without first obtaining written permission from the Aviation/Transportation
Administrator. This shall not preclude simple "For Sale"
signs in windows of aircraft.
G. Commercial
Photography. No person shall take still, motion, or sound pictures
for commercial purposes on the airport without a permit from and coordination
with the Aviation/Transportation Administrator. News media are exempt
from the permit requirements, provided they coordinate such activity
with the Aviation/Transportation Administrator.
H. Airport
Access. It is unlawful for any person to have access to the airport
for aircraft or vehicle use except at such public or commercial locations
specifically designated by the Aviation/Transportation Administrator.
I. Pedestrian Safety. No pedestrian shall be allowed upon any landing area, runway, or main taxiway of the airport without first obtaining permission from the Aviation/Transportation Administrator. This Subsection wil
l not be construed as preventing immediate response to an emergency. Persons on the apron shall be careful to keep clear of any moving aircraft or turning propeller.
J. Sanitation.
Garbage, litter, refuse and any other waste material shall be placed
in receptacles provided for that purpose.
K. Disorderly
Conduct. No person shall commit any disorderly, obscene, indecent
or unlawful act or commit any nuisance on the airport.
L. Under
the Influence. No person under the influence of intoxicating liquor
or narcotics or drugs shall approach closer than 50 feet to any aircraft.
M. Agricultural
Operation. Agricultural spray operations shall not be conducted from
the airport without prior permission of the Aviation/Transportation
Administrator. The Aviation/Transportation Administrator shall designate
the agricultural aircraft loading areas and shall review appropriate
airport rules and noise procedures with the agricultural spray operator.
N. City
Bulletin Board. A bulletin board shall be located in a prominent location
at the airport for the posting of administrative and operational documents
approved by the Aviation/Transportation Administrator. All users of
the airport shall be deemed to have notice of matters so posted.
O. Prior
Coordination. Activities taking place on the airport that may distract
landing or departing pilots will be reported to the Unicom operator
for dissemination.
(Prior code § 0302)
A schedule of rates and charges for use of the airport, including
rental charges and fees for City-owned hangars and for tie-down parking,
shall be established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
(Prior code § 0308)
A. Airport
Commission. There is hereby created an Airport Commission which shall
consist of seven members to be appointed by the City Council.
B. General
Functions.
1. The
Airport Commission shall promote the economic benefits of Lompoc Airport
and act in an advisory capacity in matters pertaining to safety, operations,
maintenance, long-term planning, and economic development; provided,
however, that the Commission shall not make recommendations on rates
and charges for use of the airport. It shall also assist in the development
of rules and regulations for safety, operations, hanger occupancy,
hanger waiting list, and any other areas necessary for the orderly
operation of the airport in association with the Aviation/Transportation
Administrator.
2. The
Commission may adopt such rules and regulations as it may deem necessary
to carry out its functions.
C. Term
of Members. The term of an Airport Commissioner shall be for a period
of four years. Appointments will be for overlapping, balanced terms,
commencing on the first day of February of the year of appointment
or for the balance of the term of a predecessor. Airport Commissioners
shall serve until their successors shall have been appointed by the
City Council and qualified.
D. Removal
of Members. Any member of the Airport Commission may be removed from
office by a majority vote of the full City Council. If any Commission
member misses three consecutive meetings, without permission, his
or her office becomes vacant.
E. Qualifications.
Five of the members must be City residents. The remaining two members
must have their primary residences within the boundaries of the Lompoc
Unified School District. No person shall be appointed to the Airport
Commission who is employed by the City.
F. Meetings. The Airport Commission shall meet at such times and dates necessary to consider the activities described under Subsection
B of this Section. Meetings may be called by the chairperson of the Commission, or by a majority of its members.
G. Officers.
A meeting shall be scheduled in February of each year to elect a chairperson
and vice chairperson. Said elected officers shall hold office for
a period of one year. The chairperson shall be the presiding officer
at all meetings of the Airport Commission and the vice chairperson
shall act as presiding officer in the chairperson's absence.
The City Manager shall appoint appropriate staff members to serve
as secretary and/or advisors.
H. Expenses
of the Airport Commission. All operational expenses of the Airport
Commission shall be approved by the City Council and such funds budgeted
for this purpose shall be included within the City's budget.
Members of the Airport Commission shall serve without compensation.
However, actual and necessary expenditures incurred by members, while
engaged on official Commission business, may be reimbursed to said
members, provided such expenses have been previously approved by the
department head responsible for staffing the Commission.
(Prior code § 0310; Ord. 1579 §§ 1, 2, 2011; Ord. 1608(14) § 1; Ord. 1673(20) § 42)
A. Subordination.
The rules and regulations of this Title are strictly supplementary
and subordinate to Federal aviation regulations applicable to the
airport and with any air laws established by the California Division
of Aeronautics. In case of conflict, the Federal aviation regulations
shall prevail first, followed by any California State air laws, followed
by this Title.
B. Enforcing
Officers. The Aviation/Transportation Administrator is charged with
the duty of enforcing the provisions of this Title. In addition, the
fixed base operators and other regular employees of the City may be
charged with enforcement of this Title by written order of the City
Council.
C. Appeals. Any person who objects to a ruling of the Aviation/Transportation Administrator may appeal the ruling to the Airport Commission by filing a notice of appeal in accordance with the requirements of Chapter
1.32 of this Code. Decisions of the Commission may be appealed to the City Council by either the appellant or the Aviation/Transportation Administrator by filing a notice of appeal in accordance with the requirements of Chapter
1.32 of this Code.
D. Violations.
Any person, firm, or corporation, whether as principal, agent, employee
or otherwise, violating any provisions of this Title shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punishable
by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprisonment for a term of
not more than six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Such
person, firm or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense
for each and every day during any portion of which any violation of
this Title is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm
or corporation and shall be punishable as herein provided.
E. Deny
Use of the Airport. In addition to any other penalty that may be imposed
as a result of violation of this Title, the right to deny or deprive
any person the use of the airport or its facilities is reserved.
(Prior code § 0311; Ord. 1673(20) § 9)