Sanford Seacoast Regional Airport ("SFM" or "Airport") is municipally owned and operated by the City of Sanford, Maine, as a public airport. These Airport rules and regulations (hereinafter "rules") are intended to promote the safety, interest, and welfare of the public in general and in particular the operators, lessees, tenants, consumers, and users of SFM.
[Adopted 8-7-1990; amended in its entirety 9-16-2025 by Ord. No. 25-283-01]
A.
These rules apply to all users, aeronautical and otherwise, of Airport property and are subject to change by City Council action only. Individual Airport users must adhere to the applicable provisions of these rules, as well as any applicable leases and agreements, and all pertinent federal, state, and local statutes, laws, ordinances, and regulations that may be applicable to their operations. In any case where a provision of the rules and regulations is found to be in conflict with any other provisions of these regulations or in conflict with a provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, health or other ordinance, code, rule, or regulation of the City of Sanford, the provision which establishes the higher standard for the promotion and protection of the health and safety of the people shall prevail.
B.
These rules and regulations are made part of the City of Sanford's ordinances under Chapter 70, Article II. Violations of the rules may result in revocation of Airport access privileges, denial of use of the Airport, termination of leases or other agreements, and/or prosecution under applicable laws. Violation(s) of these rules shall be considered as a factor in renewing or not renewing a violator's application or lease renewal. Use of Airport property without approval or in conflict with these rules is considered a trespass.
C.
These rules may be amended as required through the legislative procedure of the City Council.
A.
These rules are to be administered by the Airport Manager.
B.
Nothing in these rules is intended to preclude any authorized City personnel from taking other action authorized by law.
C.
Authority of the Airport Manager. The Airport Manager, or designee, shall have authority to interpret this article and require measures on any project, event or operation requiring a permit, written permission, or other activity on the Airport. The Airport Manager or designee shall also have the authority to require any changes or revisions to operations, including, but not limited to, requiring the presence of uniformed police officers, during the operation as changing conditions and safety concerns warrant. In certain situations, and with discretion, the Airport Manager may also allow reduction or relaxation of some criteria described herein. Any such reduction or relaxation shall not relieve any fixed base operator, tenant, contractor, person or entity of their legal responsibilities to protect the public and any and all property from injury or damage. Failure by the fixed base operator, tenant, contractor, person or entity to provide such measures to the satisfaction of the Airport Manager may result in enforcement action as indicated herein.
D.
All powers of the Maine State Police, York County Sheriff's Department, State of Maine Fish and Game Department and the City of Sanford Police Department extend to all areas of the Airport.
A.
Compliance and responsibilities.
(1)
By adoption of these rules, all persons based at SFM will be deemed to have knowledge of the contents herein.
(2)
Entry upon/into the Airport by any person shall be deemed to constitute an agreement by such person to comply with and be governed by these rules. All persons employed on or using the Airport shall cooperate with the Airport Manager or designated representatives to enforce these rules.
(3)
Should any section or provision of this article be declared by any court to be invalid, such a decision shall not invalidate any other section or provision.
B.
Emergency procedures and directives.
(1)
Under emergency conditions, e.g., a natural disaster, the Airport Manager, or designated representative, is empowered to suspend these rules, or any part thereof, including ordering persons to leave the Airport or portions of the Airport and prevent access to such areas for such time as may be necessary, and to issue such directives and take such actions as is necessary to protect life and property and ensure the safe operation of the Airport. Such directives and actions have the full power of regulation as long as the emergency exists.
(2)
In the event of an extreme threat, condition, or event, the Airport Manager shall have discretion and authority to close the Airport in its entirety, or any portion thereof, to air traffic, to prohibit aircraft landing and/or taking off, and may delay or restrict any flight or other aircraft operation.
(3)
The Airport Manager, or designated representative, may also, with discretion, temporarily close the Airport due to periods of adverse climatic conditions when such action is considered necessary and desirable to avoid endangering persons or property or when such action is required by federal regulations.
(4)
Under no circumstance shall an authorized Airport closure or restriction constitute grounds for reimbursement of any expense, loss of revenue, or damage incurred by any operator, lessee, or any other entity.
C.
Liability, facilities and property.
(1)
The City assumes no responsibility or liability for loss, injury or damage to persons or property on the Airport or using Airport facilities, including but not limited to fire, vandalism, wind, flood, earthquake, or collision damage, nor does it assume any liability by reason of injury to person or property while using the facilities of same.
(2)
Operational deficiencies regarding buildings, structures, equipment, utilities, or other property owned by the City shall be reported to the Airport Manager so that repairs, as necessary, may be made in a timely manner.
(3)
Any person causing, or liable for, any damage to Airport property shall be required to pay the City on demand the full cost of repairs to the damaged property. Any person failing to comply with these rules may be refused the use of the Airport. Persons shall be held fully responsible for all damage to buildings, equipment, real property and appurtenances in the ownership of the Airport caused by negligence, abuse or carelessness on the part of their employees, servants, agents, or customers.
D.
Other laws. All applicable provisions of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), federal, state, and local regulations, laws, statutes, and/or ordinances now in existence or hereafter promulgated are hereby adopted as part of the rules for SFM.
E.
Entry upon and use of Airport.
(1)
The Airport shall be conducted as a public air facility for the promotion and accommodation of civil aviation and associated activities.
(2)
Entry into SFM property shall be through designated gates by authorized persons only. Authorization is granted by the Airport Manager or designee through the completion of a form, verified identification, and, if applicable, payment of a fee or deposit for a gate card.
(3)
All SFM users shall observe and obey all posted signs, fences, and barricades regarding activities and/or operations while on the Airport.
(4)
Use of any SFM facility for other than authorized purposes is prohibited.
(5)
Nothing herein contained shall be construed to limit the use of any area of the Airport by its employees, approved contractors, or to prevent law enforcement or fire department personnel from acting in their official capacity.
(6)
No camping is permitted on SFM without written permission of the Airport Manager.
F.
Access to the airport operations area.
(1)
No person may, without authorization of the Airport Manager, walk or drive on the SFM Airport Operations Area (AOA), which includes runways and taxiways, except:
(2)
Except for the period of operation during entry/exit, all ground vehicle gates will be secured. Vehicle operators using an Airport gate shall ensure the gate closes prior to leaving the vicinity. Should a vehicle operator observe any suspicious vehicles or persons gain (or attempt to gain) access to the airside, they shall notify the Airport Manager immediately and notify law enforcement if appropriate.
(3)
Persons who have been provided an Airport access device (card or remote) or access code for the purpose of obtaining access to the Airport shall use only Airport-issued devices and shall not duplicate or otherwise distribute or disseminate the same to any other person unless the Airport Manager provides written permission.
(4)
It shall be the responsibility of a tenant, lessee, or contractor to restrict persons or vehicles to their exclusive use area or leasehold and to establish operating procedures for them, reviewed by the Airport Manager for appropriateness.
(5)
No person shall assist an unauthorized individual in accessing the AOA. The Airport Manager or any other authority responsible for the operation and safety of the Airport is hereby authorized to take appropriate action to ensure the Airport is safeguarded at all times, including the temporary override of gates, closers and locks of damaged or otherwise found inoperable gates and/or doors, or the placement of blockades or other types of barriers of fencing material as needed should the gate or fence be found unsecured or the Airport safety is at risk of being breached or the privilege of access onto the Airport is, in the discretion of the Airport Manager, being abused. Such safeguards, when taken, shall be clearly posted and not removed by the tenant, off-Airport property owner, business operator or any other person until expressly authorized by the Airport Manager.
G.
Animals.
(1)
Animals, including service animals, are permitted on Airport property only when under the direct control of their owners/handlers. Any waste must be properly collected and removed by the animal's owner/handler immediately.
(2)
No person shall commit any act to encourage the presence or congregation of birds or other animals on the Airport.
H.
Cargo, material storage, and abandoned property.
(1)
Unless otherwise provided for by lease or other contractual agreement, no person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall use any area of the Airport, including buildings, either privately owned or publicly owned, for the storage of non-aeronautical related cargo, equipment, or any other property without written permission of the Airport Manager.
(2)
Any property, aircraft, or vehicle determined to be abandoned, disabled, or which creates an operations problem, nuisance, security or safety hazard, or which otherwise is placed in an illegal, improper, or unauthorized manner, will be removed, stored, and/or disposed of at the owner's expense. The City shall not be liable for any damage to the property or loss or diminution of value that may be caused by the act of removal.
(3)
Any unauthorized aircraft or vehicle which has been parked in any unauthorized space may be removed or caused to be removed.
I.
Firearms and weapons. Firearms are allowed on SFM only as permitted by local, state and federal statutes.
J.
Advertising, commercial speech and signage.
(1)
No person shall post, circulate, distribute, or display written or printed materials or signs on Airport property, fencing or facilities without prior written permission from the Airport Manager.
(2)
Airport signage or any signage in public areas of the Airport must meet specifications of City codes and obtain all necessary permits.
A.
Compliance with orders. All aeronautical activities at SFM shall be conducted in compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), federal and Maine statutes, and local ordinances, these rules, minimum standards, and directives/resolutions, as currently written or as may be amended from time to time.
B.
Hold harmless. The aircraft owner, pilot, agent, or his/her duly authorized representative agrees to release, defend, indemnify, discharge and hold harmless the City, its City Council, the Airport, and its employees from and against claims, damages, liability, losses and expenses, including but not limited to attorneys' fees, for any damage which may be suffered by any aircraft and its equipment and for personal injury or death, including but not limited to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property, if caused in whole or in part by the acts or omissions, whether negligent, intentional or otherwise, by the aircraft owner, pilot, agent, or his/her duly authorized representative. The use of the Airport and related facilities shall constitute acceptance of the terms of this provision, these rules and other Airport procedures and operating directives.
C.
Negligent operations prohibited.
(1)
Aircraft operators shall not land, take off, taxi, or park an aircraft on any area that has been restricted to a maximum weight bearing capacity of less than the weight of the aircraft. It shall be the aircraft owner's responsibility to repair any damage to the Airport's runways, taxiways, or aprons caused by excessive aircraft weight loading.
(2)
No person shall operate any equipment or device on the Airport that will interfere with any aircraft radio communication frequency or any aircraft navigational aid.
D.
Aircraft accidents/incidents; airworthy, disabled, and derelict aircraft.
(1)
The owner or operator of any aircraft involved in an accident or incident on the Airport resulting in any injury or death or damage to property shall immediately notify the appropriate emergency response agencies, the Airport Manager, and other governmental agencies as applicable.
(2)
Disabled aircraft shall be removed from runways and/or taxiways as quickly as practical.
(3)
Disabled and derelict aircraft shall not be permitted on the tie-down or ramp areas unless in response to an emergency and with written approval of the Airport Manager.
(4)
If the owner of an aircraft fails for any reason to remove a disabled or derelict aircraft from the Airport property as may be requested, the Airport Manager may cause the removal and storage or disposal of such disabled or derelict aircraft at the sole expense of the owner.
(5)
Persons should remain clear and away from all Airport emergencies unless authorized by law or otherwise requested or with consent of the Airport Manager.
(6)
The pilot or owner of an aircraft involved in an accident or incident shall be responsible for all costs associated with the accident or incident, including but not limited to: wreckage removal/disposal, environmental cleanup, and repair or replacement of property.
E.
Reporting of incursions and surface incidents caused by a pilot deviation. If any person operating an aircraft causes an incursion, as defined by the FAA, that pilot shall contact the Airport Manager to make a full report listing the reason and cause of the incursion and any other information requested.
F.
Airport operational area restrictions.
(1)
Unless contrary to federal regulations and/or grant assurances, the City shall have the authority to restrict the use of the Airport with respect to, but not limited to, the following:
(2)
Application for any of the uses in Subsection F(1) shall be made in writing using the Application Form in Appendix A of this Article[1] and may include permitting fees. Prior written approval in the form of an approved and duly issued Special Event/Use Permit is required.
(a)
The fees collected by the Airport Manager for all permits provided herein shall be turned over to the City Treasurer in the same manner as airport revenues, and to be credited to an appropriate Airport revenue account.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(3)
No kites, model airplanes, rockets, tethered unmanned balloons, or other objects constituting a hazard to aircraft operations shall be operated on the Airport without prior written approval from the Airport Manager.
(4)
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) shall only be operated with the prior written notice to the Airport Manager and in accordance with FARs.
G.
Aircraft parking.
(1)
No person shall use any undesignated area of the Airport for parking and/or storage of aircraft without the written permission of the Airport Manager. If any person uses unauthorized areas for aircraft parking, the aircraft may be removed by or at the direction of the City, at the risk and expense of the owner, without liability for damage that may arise from or out of such removal or storage.
(2)
All aircraft parking shall take place in designated parking areas. No person shall leave an aircraft parked and unattended on the Airport unless it is in a hangar or properly locked and secured with either wheel chocks and/or tie-down ropes. Owners of such aircraft shall be held responsible for any damage resulting from failure to properly comply with this provision.
(3)
No person shall interfere or tamper with any aircraft.
(4)
No person shall enter an aircraft without the consent of the owner or representative in charge.
(5)
Articles left in aircraft are the sole responsibility of the aircraft owner/operator. The City is not responsible for theft or vandalism of said articles.
H.
Starting and running aircraft engines.
(1)
No aircraft engine will be started or operated inside or taxied from/into any hangar or under the roofline of a hangar, whether said hangar is enclosed or not. This shall not be construed as prohibiting the use of tractors, with approved exhaust systems, operated for the purpose of moving aircraft within any hangar.
(2)
Starting an aircraft when there is any flammable liquid on the ground in the immediate vicinity is prohibited.
(3)
No person shall start the engine of any aircraft without the owner's/operator's consent.
(4)
No person may run an engine of an aircraft parked on the Airport in a manner that propeller or jet blast could cause injury to persons, damage to any other property, or in any way hinder safe operations. In no case will the operator of an aircraft block any runway, taxiway, or taxi lane while conducting any maintenance/repair run-up.
(5)
Auxiliary power unit (APU) use is permitted to enable an expedited start up. For noise abatement and emissions reduction:
I.
Aircraft operations.
(1)
No person shall land an aircraft upon, fly an aircraft from, or conduct any other aircraft operations on or from the Airport other than in conformity with the current Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations.
(2)
No person shall land or take off in an aircraft at the airport unless he/she is licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration to operate that particular type and class of aircraft.
(3)
No aircraft shall be operated on the surface of any part of the Airport in a careless or negligent manner or in disregard of the rights and safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection, or at a speed or in a manner which endangers, or is likely to endanger, persons or property, or while the pilot, or any other person aboard controlling any part of the operation thereof, is under the influence of intoxicating liquor, hallucinogenic substances, or any drug affecting the individual's senses, or if such aircraft is so constructed, equipped, or loaded as to endanger or be likely to endanger persons or property.
(4)
No aircraft shall be taxied, towed, or otherwise moved on the Airport in a careless or negligent manner or in disregard of the rights and safety of others or without due caution and circumspection, or in a manner which endangers persons or property, and at a speed that cannot ensure complete control at all times.
(5)
No aircraft shall be taxied, towed or otherwise moved on any airport surface except upon designated taxiways, ramps and aprons, unless otherwise restricted; and without first ascertaining by visual inspection that it is safe to proceed without danger of collision with persons or property.
J.
Repairing and maintaining aircraft.
(1)
Aircraft owners are permitted to perform self maintenance such as fueling at an approved fuel farm, washing, repair, or other service on their owned based aircraft utilizing their own equipment and their own employees, as outlined in FAR Part 43, "Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance, Rebuilding and Alteration," and/or as identified in provisions of a written agreement, provided there is no attempt to perform such services for others for compensation without satisfying the requirements of the minimum standards.
(2)
An aircraft owner may hire an individual to provide, under the direction and supervision of the aircraft owner, services only on the owner's based aircraft as long as that person hired has satisfied the requirements of the minimum standards and provided that such right is conditioned upon compliance with these regulations and all applicable laws. Such services may also be provided by a direct employee of the aircraft owner.
K.
Washing of aircraft.
(1)
Washing of aircraft must be done without the use of soaps, solvents or degreasers unless the materials are biodegradable. Runoff shall be collected and properly disposed of in accordance with all federal, state, and local law. Aircraft washing shall follow all guidelines as expressed in the Airport's Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
(2)
Aircraft may be washed inside a hangar if the hangar is equipped with a drain that drains to the sanitary sewer and as long as the washing of that aircraft in the hangar does not cause flooding to an adjacent hangar.
A.
General.
(1)
All persons using the Airport shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons and property.
(2)
Any fire causing damage, regardless of the size of the fire or whether or not the fire has been extinguished, shall be reported immediately to the Sanford Fire Department as well as the Airport Manager.
B.
Smoking. Smoking or carrying lighted smoking materials or striking matches or other incendiary devices, such as lighters and vaping devices, are not permitted:
(1)
Within 50 feet of parked aircraft and fuel carriers not in motion; within 100 feet of aircraft being fueled or de-fueled, a fuel storage facility, or a flammable liquid spill;
(2)
In any area on the Airport where smoking is prohibited by the City or leaseholder by means of posted signs;
(3)
In any hangar, shop, or other building in which flammable liquids are stored or used, except in cases where specifically approved smoking areas have been designated for that purpose.
C.
Fire extinguishers.
(1)
All tenants or lessees of hangars, aircraft maintenance buildings or shop facilities shall maintain the quantity, size and type of readily accessible, operable fire extinguisher(s) that shall conform to applicable NFPA standards. Current inspection tags shall be left attached to each unit.
(2)
No person shall tamper with any fire extinguisher equipment at the Airport or use the same for any purpose other than firefighting or fire prevention.
D.
Storage of materials. No operator, tenant, or lessee on the Airport shall keep, store, stack, box, bag, or stock material or equipment in such a manner as to create foreign objects or debris (FOD), that constitutes a hazard to persons or property, obstructs any operation, or in such a manner as to create any unsightly appearance.
E.
Hazardous waste and materials.
(1)
No person shall store, keep, handle, use, disperse, discharge, or transport at, in, or upon the Airport any hazardous materials in contravention of any regulatory measures.
(2)
An approved fuel container shall be used at all times. Secondary containment shall be utilized where required.
(3)
No person shall use volatile or flammable substances for cleaning hangar floors, hangars or other buildings on the Airport. Cleaning agents shall meet all federal, state, and local codes, regulations, and permit requirements.
(4)
All petroleum products, dopes, paints, solvents, acids, or any other hazardous waste shall be disposed of off the Airport and in compliance with all applicable regulatory measures and shall not be dumped or run into drains, on ramp aprons, catch basins, ditches, sewer systems, storm drains, or elsewhere on the Airport.
(5)
No person shall store, keep, handle, use, dispose of, or transport at, in, or upon the Airport any Class A, Class B, or Class C explosives or Class A poison, as defined in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulation for transportation of explosives and other dangerous articles, and other poisonous substances, solid, liquid, or gas, compressed gas, and/or radioactive article, substance, or material at such time or place or in such manner or condition that may, or may be likely, to unreasonably endanger persons or property.
F.
Sanitation and environmental pollution.
(1)
Each person while on Airport property shall conduct his/her activities so as to not cause environmental pollution or unsanitary conditions. No garbage, empty boxes, crates, rubbish, trash, papers, refuse, and/or other litter of any kind shall be placed, discharged, or deposited on the Airport, including cigarettes, cigars, and matches, except in receptacles specifically provided for such purpose.
(2)
Any person who experiences overflow or spillage of oil, grease, fuel, or similar contaminants anywhere on the Airport is responsible and shall take appropriate action in the control, containment, cleanup, disposal, and rehabilitation of such hazardous spill in accordance with the Airport's Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan (SPCCP). Failure to take appropriate action to clean the area shall result in the City providing the cleanup at the expense of the responsible party. If the responsibility for the spill cannot be promptly determined, the leaseholder will be held responsible for the cleanup.
G.
Heating equipment. All heating equipment and fuel-burning appliances installed or used on the Airport shall comply with the requirements of the State of Maine and the requirements set forth by the City's codes.
A.
General.
(1)
All fuel handled on the Airport shall be treated with due caution and prudent attention with regard to the safety of others so as not to endanger persons or property.
(2)
All aircraft fueling operations, including self-fueling, shall be in accordance with NFPA 407 "Standards for Aircraft Fuel Servicing."
(3)
No aircraft shall be fueled or drained of fuel while within the confines of any building, hangar, or enclosed space unless under the supervision of a certified mechanic and with proper equipment.
(4)
Fueling of aircraft is allowed only on paved surfaces.
(5)
In accordance with FAA Order 5190.6B "Airports Compliance Handbook," any person self-fueling with their own equipment requires authorization and permission from the Airport Manager confirming compliance with all orders, procedures, standards, and these rules regarding fueling operations.
(6)
Airport tenants involved in fueling operations, including those self-fueling, shall maintain an adequate supply of fuel absorbent materials readily available for use in the event of a fuel spill.
(7)
No person shall engage in aircraft fueling or de-fueling without readily accessible, adequate, operational fire extinguishing equipment at the point of fueling.
(8)
Aircraft being fueled shall be positioned so that aircraft fuel system vents or fuel tank openings are not closer than 25 feet to any building, hangar, or service building.
(9)
During fueling operations, no person shall use any material or equipment that is likely to cause a spark or ignition within 50 feet of such aircraft or vehicle.
(10)
No aircraft shall be fueled or de-fueled while passengers are on board unless a passenger boarding device is in place at the cabin door of the aircraft, the door is open, and a flight crew member or ground person is at or near the cabin door.
(11)
Fueling or de-fueling operations on the Airport shall not be conducted during periods of dangerous thunderstorm activity or if an electrical storm is observed in the immediate vicinity of the Airport.
(12)
Should a fire occur during the fueling of an aircraft, fueling shall be discontinued, all emergency valves and dome covers shall be shut down, and the Fire Department shall be notified immediately.
(13)
Any malfunction or irregularity detected on or within the aircraft being refueled or de-fueled shall be brought to the attention of the fueling operator immediately.
B.
Static bonding. Each hose, funnel, or apparatus used in fueling or de-fueling aircraft, including self-fueling, shall be maintained in good condition and be properly bonded.
C.
Liability.
(1)
The fueling operator, tenant, or lessee shall be solely responsible for any violation incident to or in connection with fueling, storage facilities, equipment, operations, and training. The City assumes no liability or responsibility for violations of any applicable fueling requirements and procedures.
(2)
The operator, tenant, or lessee shall reimburse the Airport for any fines or legal or court costs incurred by SFM for such violations.
A.
General.
(1)
All motor vehicles and their operators on the Airport shall comply fully with the State of Maine motor vehicle laws, as amended, these rules, and instructions issued by law enforcement personnel.
(2)
Unless otherwise provided herein, the City shall have the authority to establish regulations regarding motor vehicle traffic and control on SFM.
(3)
The Airport Manager may tow, remove, or cause to be removed from the Airport any vehicle that is disabled, abandoned, and/or parked in violation of these rules at the vehicle operator's risk and expense and without liability for damage that may result from such removal if the vehicle creates a safety hazard or interferes with Airport operations.
(4)
Any person causing death or injury on the Airport or damage to Airport property as a result of a motor vehicle accident or incident shall report the accident or incident immediately to the Sanford Police Department as well as the Airport Manager. Such persons shall be responsible to the City for any damages to City property.
(5)
Use of recreational all-terrain vehicles, mini-bikes, go-carts, dune buggies, horses, roller blades, roller skates, skateboards, etc., is not permitted on the Airport.
(6)
Use of bicycles for transportation between buildings is permitted only directly within hangar areas and at the bicycle operator's own risk.
B.
Licensing and insurance.
(1)
No person shall operate a motor vehicle or motorized ground equipment on the Airport without a valid license appropriate for the vehicle being operated.
(2)
All vehicles entering Airport property are required to have at least the minimum amount of insurance as required by State of Maine statutes.
C.
Vehicle operations within airport operations area.
(1)
No person shall operate a motor vehicle of any kind on the Airport in a reckless manner, or in excess of the posted speed limit.
(2)
No motor vehicle shall be permitted on any portion of the AOA unless the Airport Manager has granted specific written permission to such vehicle's operator and such vehicle is utilized for, or in conjunction with, aeronautical activities.
(3)
Aircraft and emergency vehicles shall at all times have right of way over vehicular traffic.
D.
Vehicles crossing taxiways and runways.
(1)
All motor vehicles operating on or across taxiways or runways shall have a functioning two-way radio (capable of communicating on UNICOM) and an operating yellow rotating flashing beacon, except when under escort by a motor vehicle properly authorized and equipped. During an emergency, blue/red flashing lights are acceptable for law enforcement and fire and rescue vehicles.
(2)
The installation of two-way radio and/or flashing beacon shall not be construed as license to operate a motor vehicle on the taxiways or runways without prior written permission of the Airport Manager.
(3)
Motor vehicles permitted to operate on the Airport will not proceed closer than 250 feet to the center line of the runways nor across any of the runways prior to visually clearing for aircraft taking off or landing.
(4)
When parking adjacent to a runway, all motor vehicles must park at least 250 feet to the outside of the runway lights. Exceptions include operational, agricultural, and maintenance equipment engaged in working on runways.
(5)
Construction-related motor vehicles required to enter or work within the AOA will be marked with an approved orange and white checkered flag for daytime operations or a yellow beacon for nighttime operations. Non-two-way-radio-capable construction vehicles shall be escorted at all times while within the AOA by an Airport-authorized vehicle or flagman equipped with two-way radio.
E.
Parking.
(1)
Parking is permitted in the paved vehicle parking lot located at 199 Airport Road. Any ground vehicle improperly parked in the short-term or long-term public parking areas without written approval of the Airport Manager may be removed at the owner's expense.
(2)
No person may park in such a manner to obstruct a parking lot lane, driveway, roadway, Airport access gate, walkway, crosswalk, fire lane, runway, taxiway, taxi lane, and/or obstruct access to hangars, parked aircraft, and/or parked vehicles or create a hazard nor in a manner which could interfere with or create a hazard for aircraft operations.
(3)
The parking lot at 199 Airport Road is to be used for the purpose of parking vehicles by persons patronizing airport businesses and by employees of those businesses. Persons leaving vehicles for extended periods of time while traveling to and from the Airport shall use the back row of parking or other areas as designated by the Airport Manager or representative. Items other than vehicles and uses other than parking are not permitted without prior written permission from the Airport Manager.
A.
Enforcement. The Airport Manager is a municipal official designated by this article with the responsibility to enforce this article pursuant to 30-A M.R.S. § 4452.
C.
Penalties.
(1)
Penalty for violation. Any person, firm, or corporation violating this article is subject to a civil penalty in the amount of not less than $100 and the maximum penalty of $2,500, in addition to any other fines for violating this article and any applicable fees. Each violation and every day upon which any such violation shall occur shall be deemed a separate offense.
(2)
Any person violating these rules and regulations, including violations of a rule or regulation requiring payment of a charge to do business at the Airport premises described herein, shall be ordered to leave the premises by the Airport Manager, his or her duly authorized deputy, any authorized security officer, or by the Police Department. The person so ordered shall immediately leave the premises. Any person failing to obey such an order shall be deemed a trespasser and shall be removed from the premises forthwith. No person charged with the enforcement of this article and acting for the City in the discharge of his or her duties as set forth in this article shall render himself or herself personally liable for any damage that may occur to any person or property as a result of his or her acts or duties.
(3)
In addition to any fine, the municipality may seek restitution for the cost of repairs to any damaged property as well as reasonable attorney fees and costs.
A.
Code of Federal Regulations — Title 14 Aeronautics and Space — All Chapters, Current Edition (commonly called "Federal Aviation Regulations — FARs").
B.
Code of Federal Regulations — Title 49 Transportation — Current Edition.
C.
Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) — Current Edition.
D.
Pilot/Controller Glossary.
E.
FAA Order 5190.6B — Airport Compliance Handbook.
F.
City of Sanford Code of Ordinances.
I.
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) — Airport WATCH.
J.
Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
K.
SFM Minimum Standards for the Lease and Use of Property and Facilities.
L.
SFM Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
M.
SFM Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plan.
N.
SFM Airport Emergency Plan.
O.
SFM Pedestrian and Ground Vehicle Rules and Information.
P.
SFM Aircraft Parking Policy.