The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement
of this chapter unless the context otherwise requires:
AIRPORT
The Manitowish Waters Municipal Airport.
AIRPORT HAZARD
Any structure, natural growth or use of land which obstructs the
air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at
an airport or which is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off.
EQUIPMENT, EMERGENCY
Crash, fire and rescue, or police motor vehicles, and such other
equipment as the Airport Manager may designate as necessary to safeguard airport
runways, taxiways, ramps, buildings and other property.
EQUIPMENT, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION
Approved equipment normally operated by the Town, fixed base operators
and/or the Federal Aviation Administration on landing areas, runways, taxiways
and peripheral roads for the servicing, maintenance and construction of airport
facilities and equipment owned and operated by a contractor performing work
on the airport under a contractual agreement with the Town.
NONCONFORMING USE
Any structure, tree or use of land which does not conform to a regulation
prescribed in this chapter or an amendment thereto on the effective date of
such regulation.
RUNWAY
A level portion of an airport having a surface specially developed
and maintained for the landing and taking off of aircraft.
STRUCTURE
Any object constructed or installed by man.
TREE
Any object of natural growth, except farm crops which are cut at
least once a year and except shrubs, bushes or plants which do not grow to
a height of more than five feet.
VEHICLE
Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may
be transported or drawn, excepting aircraft.
The Town Board shall administer this chapter and enforce the regulations
prescribed herein.
All zones established by this chapter are as shown on a map titled "Zoning
Map for the Manitowish Waters Municipal Airport, Vilas County, Wisconsin,"
which is adopted by reference and incorporated herein as though set forth
in full. Such map is on file and available for public inspection in the Town
offices.
Notwithstanding the provisions of §
135-7, no use may be made of land in any zone so as to create electrical interference with radio communication between the airport and aircraft, make it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and others, result in glare in the eyes of pilots using the airport, impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport or otherwise endanger the landing, taking off or maneuvering of aircraft.
Any permit or variance granted under this chapter may, if such action
is deemed advisable by the Town Board to effectuate the purposes of this chapter
and is reasonable in the circumstances, be so conditioned as to require the
owner of the structure or tree in question to permit the airport, at its own
expense, to install, operate and maintain thereon such markers and lights
as may be necessary to indicate to pilots the presence of an airport hazard.
No vehicle shall be driven upon any road within the perimeter of the
airport or upon other airport areas in excess of the speed limit posted, nor
shall the driver of any vehicle fail to adhere to any sign posted to regulate
vehicle traffic on or about the airport.
No pedestrian shall be allowed beyond the administration area or upon
the apron or aircraft tie-down area unless for the purpose of embarking in
or disembarking from an aircraft or unless authorized by the Airport Manager.
Pedestrian traffic is prohibited on taxiways, runways and outlying areas of
the airport except for those employees of the Town, county, state, federal
government or contractors engaged in airport construction or maintenance work.
Vehicles parked at the airport shall be parked in designated areas and in accordance with posted signs or other markings. The Airport Manager may move or order the removal of, at the vehicle owner's expense, any vehicle improperly parked. Forfeitures may be levied in accordance with §
135-15.
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter, or any regulation, rule or order made hereunder, shall be subject to a penalty as provided by Chapter
1, §
1-4 of this Code.