Seaplanes and amphibious aircraft may be operated on the waters within
the boundaries of the Village of Westhampton Beach and on the waters immediately
adjacent to the boundaries of Westhampton Beach, except as restricted in subsequent
sections of this chapter.
The waters within the boundaries of the Village of Westhampton Beach
and immediately adjacent to the boundaries of Westhampton Beach within 1,000
feet of any shoreline are closed to takeoffs, landings and other aircraft
operations, except that aircraft may taxi on routes directly to and from legal
docking facilities as the same are determined from time to time by resolution
of the Board of Trustees.
Aircraft operation in the vicinity of marinas, boats, boat docks, floats,
piers, ramps or bathing beaches must be performed with due caution and regard
for persons and property and in accordance with any posted signs or uniformed
waterway markers.
Aircraft operation shall comply with all federal, state, county, town
and Village ordinances and rules for operation as may be indicated in available
navigation charts or other aids to aviation which are available for the Westhampton
Beach area.
Any person violating the provisions of this chapter shall be subject
to a penalty not to exceed $250 for each offense or, in the alternative, civil
liability to enjoin any such violation.