A. 
The provisions of this chapter are to establish the regulations for the use of the airport and provide for the administration and enforcement of these regulations. These regulations are adopted pursuant to the authority granted in RCW 14.08.200.
B. 
The airport board, established pursuant to the agreement and the provisions of RCW 14.08.200, shall administer these regulations. These regulations shall be enforced by the city of Kelso.
C. 
Any matter not addressed herein, but otherwise regulated by the city of Kelso, shall be governed by the Kelso ordinance, rule or regulation. In the event of a conflict between the provisions of this chapter and any other provisions of the Kelso Municipal Code, the more restrictive provision shall apply. The airport manager is hereby authorized to make code interpretations under this chapter, subject to the review of the airport board.
(Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires otherwise:
A. 
“Air operations area”
means any area of the airport used or intended to be used for landing, take-off or surface maneuvering of aircraft.
B. 
“Airport”
means the Southwest Washington Regional Airport owned by the city, as modified in the agreement, including facilities, improvements, and property used or available for use located at such airport.
C. 
“Airport manager”
means the person to whom the board has delegated authority and responsibility for airport operations and the administration of this chapter.
D. 
“Airport road”
means those roads at an airport designed for vehicular use and intended for use by the general public.
E. 
““Areas designated for specific use”
means those areas open to a segment of the general public for use for particular purposes, including but not limited to restaurants, retail stores and related facilities, and similar areas.
F. 
“City”
means the city of Kelso.
G. 
“Interlocal cooperation agreement” or “agreement”
means that Southwest Washington Regional Airport interlocal cooperation agreement entered into in February 2012 by the city of Kelso, city of Longview, port of Longview, and Cowlitz County and any written amendments or addenda thereto.
H. 
“Official traffic sign”
means all signs, signals, markings and devices placed or erected by the city or board for the purpose of guiding, directing, warning or regulating vehicular traffic.
I. 
“Operate an aircraft”
includes taxiing, takeoff, flight or landing an aircraft.
J. 
“Public area”
means those areas of an airport intended for use by the general public and not designated for a specific use or posted as a restricted area.
K. 
“Restricted areas”
means any posted portion of the airport not intended for use by the general public.
L. 
“Special aviation event”
means any operation of aircraft at an airport for any purpose other than normal and customary use of the airport and its facilities.
M. 
“Vehicle”
means every self-propelled vehicle capable of being used on a street or roadway.
N. 
“Vehicular parking and storage area”
means those portions of the airport designated for the parking or storage of vehicles.
(Ord. 3047 § 1, 1986. Formerly 13.12.010; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
The airport manager shall have the authority and responsibility for the airport operations. These responsibilities may include interpretation and enforcement of the rules and regulations set forth in this chapter or any other responsibilities as may be assigned or modified by the board.
The airport manager shall at all times have authority to take such action as may be necessary to safeguard the public in attendance at the airport. All persons employed on or using the airport shall cooperate with the airport manager to enforce these rules and to see that all persons upon the premises use care and caution to prevent injury to persons or damage to property.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.1, 1986. Formerly 13.12.020; Ord. 3535 § 1, 2004; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
No person shall obstruct, impair or unreasonably interfere with the use of the airport by any other person, or obstruct, impair or unreasonably interfere with the passage or safe, orderly and efficient use of the airport by any other person, vehicle or aircraft.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.4, 1986. Formerly 13.12.030; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
No person shall enter any portion of the airport designated a “Restricted Area” unless authorized to do so by the airport manager.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.8, 1986. Formerly 13.12.040; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
No person shall engage in any public business or commercial activity at the airport without the prior written permission of the board or airport manager. “Public business or commercial activity” includes but is not limited to any solicitation of data or statistical information, any advertisement or promotion of goods or services, any offer to sell, rent or lease goods or services or any offer to buy, rent or lease goods or services directed to the public, whether by a profitable, nonprofit or charitable organization.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.2, 1986. Formerly 13.12.050; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
A. 
Definitions.
1. 
“Expressive activity”
is defined as any protest, proselytization, or other communication or conveyance of ideas or messages.
2. 
“Literature distribution”
is defined as handing out or other dissemination of documents or other material containing language or some other form of written or printed matter, symbols or images.
3. 
“Solicitation”
is defined as any request, whether spoken or communicated by conduct or some form of sign or message, for a donation, bequest, or other form of grant of funds, money, or negotiable instrument or other valuable asset to the person making the request or to any other person or group.
B. 
Permit Required. No person or group may engage in expressive activity, solicitation, or literature distribution on airport property unless they have obtained a permit in accordance with this section.
C. 
Permit Conditions. The permit shall:
1. 
Limit expressive activity, solicitation, or literature distribution to the following “free speech areas”: 2222 South Pacific Avenue Parking Lot. Such locations may be moved at any time at the discretion of the airport manager or board to other areas at the airport in order to provide for the normal operation of the airport or in the event of an emergency that disrupts airport operations or threatens the health, safety, or welfare of the public, including but not limited to strikes affecting the operations of the airport, aircraft or traffic accidents, riots, civil unrest, power failures, or other emergency conditions;
2. 
Limit expressive activity, solicitation or literature distribution to the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.;
3. 
Prohibit the placement or attachment of any matter, written, symbolic, or graphic, to any airport structure or facility;
4. 
Prohibit the use of sound or voice amplification devices to be used in connection with the expressive activity, solicitation or literature distribution;
5. 
Prohibit the electrical connection to airport facilities of any sign, heater, or electrical device;
6. 
Limit expressive activity, solicitation, or literature distribution to thirty calendar days per permit period; and
7. 
Be used solely for and is hereby limited to the purpose set forth in the permit. The permit is not transferable or assignable in whole or in part.
D. 
Permit Application. Any person or group desiring to engage in expressive activity, solicitation, or literature distribution shall submit a written application to the airport manager, on a form available from the airport manager setting forth the following information:
1. 
The full name, mailing address and telephone number of the individual person or entity sponsoring, promoting, or conducting the proposed activity.
2. 
The subject matter of the proposed activity, to include the topic or subject of the message or idea, but need not express the viewpoint to be communicated.
3. 
The targeted audience for the proposed activity.
4. 
The number of persons that will be engaged in the activity.
5. 
The location where the activity is to occur.
6. 
The dates and hours that the person or entity is requesting to conduct the activity.
E. 
Permit Processing.
1. 
Applicants shall submit their applications to the manager a minimum of two calendar days prior to the date of the proposed expressive activity, solicitation or literature distribution.
2. 
The manager may approve, condition, or deny the permit. No permit shall be denied based upon the identity of the person, group, or entity desiring to engage in the activity or upon the topic or content of the proposed activity.
3. 
At the request of an applicant, the manager is authorized to designate additional free speech areas and/or shorten permit application deadline; provided, that the activity does not interfere with the safe and orderly operation of the airport and is consistent with the provisions of this section.
4. 
Applicants may reapply for additional permits. In the event that the number of applicants desiring to use the free speech areas exceeds three for any one period of time, the manager shall schedule each applicants’ use of an area so as to equally apportion the time at the area available to each applicant.
5. 
The number of persons permitted in the free speech area at any one time shall be limited to twenty-five.
6. 
Any person or group granted a permit shall give the manager verbal notice upon arrival at the airport on each day that the permit authorizes the expressive activity, solicitation or literature distribution.
(Ord. 3047 §§ 2.3, 2.5, 2.6, 1986. Formerly 13.12.060, 13.12.070, 13.12.080; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
No person involved in an accident at the airport which results in damage to persons or property shall fail to promptly report such occurrence to the airport manager.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.7, 1986. Formerly 13.12.090; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
No person shall dispose of garbage, papers, refuse or other material on airport property except in receptacles provided for that purpose. Sanitation companies providing services on the airport shall use only equipment having an enclosed body.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.12, 1986. Formerly 13.12.100; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
No person shall bring any animal upon the airport except:
A. 
Persons entering the vehicular parking and storage areas, provided the animal is restrained by a leash or other suitable means;
B. 
Persons delivering or receiving animals, provided the animal is restrained by a leash or other suitable means;
C. 
Service animals allowed under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.9, 1986. Formerly 13.12.120; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
A. 
No person shall carry or possess a firearm or destructive device on the airport except:
1. 
Firearms in a motor vehicle while the motor vehicle is upon the airport streets and roads, or in the motor vehicle parking and storage area;
2. 
Firearms enclosed in a carrying case or other container for shipment by air;
3. 
Firearms carried by peace officers, government employees or members of the Armed Forces of the United States, when such person is on official duty which authorizes the possession of a firearm.
B. 
“Destructive device” means a projectile containing an explosive, incendiary material or other chemical substance, or a bomb, grenade, missile or any other device creating an unreasonable risk of harm to persons or property.
(Ord. 3047 § 2.10, 1986. Formerly 13.12.130; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)
The airport shall be governed by the regulations of the Fire Protection District No. 2 within whose boundaries it lies save where specifically directed by these rules and regulations.
(Ord. 3047 § 5, 1986. Formerly 13.12.140; Ord. 3775 § 1 (Exh. A), 2012)