Minimum Standards

Chapter 62: AIRPORT

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Rice Lake 6-28-2005 by Ord. No. 05-09. Editor's Note: This ordinance repealed former Ch. 62, Airport, adopted as Title 9, Chapter 5, of the Code of Ordinances, as amended. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES
Airport Commission —  See Ch. 7, § 7-7.
Airport Zoning District —  See Ch. 260, § 260-37.

§ 62-1. Purpose and intent; minimum standards.

A. The purpose herein is to allow for the establishment of a sound economic base upon which the airport will thrive and experience a stable growth pattern; to ensure that the public receives reliable, safe, adequate and nondiscriminatory air transportation service; and to ensure that tenants and operators receive fair, equitable and nondiscriminatory treatment in the conduct of authorized activities at the airport.
B. The intent herein is to categorically identify those minimum standards and procedures by which all persons, firms or other legal entities conducting commercial (revenue-producing) or noncommercial aeronautical or nonaeronautical activities at the airport shall conduct their respective operations.
C. The requirements as set forth in these standards and procedures are intended to ultimately protect the public health, safety and other interests and to foster and promote the continued development of the airport in a safe and efficient manner.
D. This chapter provides minimum standards used by the airport management and Airport Commission to guide all commercial and business-related activities at the Rice Lake Regional Airport. Each activity shall be covered by a lease/operating agreement which specifically includes, but is not limited to, the following covenants:
(1) Hours of operation.
(2) Insurance requirements.
(3) Compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
(4) Financial integrity.
(5) Minimum space and building requirements.

§ 62-2. Definitions. Editor's Note: See also § 62-4A.

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:

  ACTIVITY LICENSE — Any license, permit or other authorization which is or may be required by the United States government, the state, the owner or any duly authorized agency or subdivision thereof for the conduct of the applicant's business.
  AERIAL APPLICATORS — A person, firm, corporation, or other entity conducting aerial agriculture spraying or seeding activities at the airport for compensation or hire.
  AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY — Any activity which involves, makes possible or is required for the operation of aircraft or which contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations.
  AGRICULTURE LAND — Airport property currently not needed for aeronautical use and is available for agrarian purposes.
  AIR CHARTER — A person or entity that provides on-demand nonscheduled passenger, ambulance or cargo transportation service in aircraft having less than 30 passenger seats. The entity must operate under the appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
  AIRCRAFT — Any contrivance invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in air.
  AIRCRAFT OPERATION — An aircraft's takeoff from or landing at an airport. A touch-and-go is two operations.
  AIRCRAFT OWNER — A person or single entity holding legal title to an aircraft, or any person having exclusive possession of an aircraft.
  AIRCRAFT PARKING AND STORAGE — This minimum standard covers the commercial operation of renting or leasing aircraft parking and storage to the public for compensation.
  AIRCRAFT PARKING AND STORAGE AREAS — The hangar and apron location on the airport designated by the airport owner or airport manager for the parking and storage of aircraft.
  AIRCRAFT RENTAL — The commercial operation of renting or leasing aircraft to the public for compensation.
  AIRCRAFT SALES — The sale of new or used aircraft through brokerage, ownership, franchise, distributorship, or licensed dealership.
  AIRFRAME AND POWER PLANT MAINTENANCE — The commercial operation of providing airframe and power plant services, which includes any of the following: the repair, maintenance, inspection, constructing, and making of modifications and alterations to aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and appliances including the removal of engines for major overhaul or aircraft painting and interior refurbishing. This category of service also includes the sale of aircraft parts and accessories.
  AIRPORT — Any area of land or water which is used, or intended for use, for the landing and take-off of aircraft and any appurtenant areas which are used, or intended for use, for airport buildings or other airport facilities or rights-of-way, together with all airport buildings and facilities located thereon which are owned, leased or otherwise controlled by the City of Rice Lake or its tenants and operated as the City of Rice Lake Regional Airport.
  AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN (ALP) — The FAA-approved plans and drawings of an airport depicting the layout of the existing and proposed airport facilities.
  AIRPORT MANAGER — The designated individual/firm, appointed/contracted by the airport owner, duly authorized to administer and manage all operations of the airport and airport facilities.
  ASSURANCES — A provision contained in a federal grant agreement to which the recipient of the federal airport development assistance has voluntarily agreed to comply in consideration of the assistance provided.
  AVIATION FUEL — Flammable liquids composed of a mixture of selected hydrocarbons manufactured and blended for the purpose of operating an internal combustion, jet, or turbine engine, which meet federal fuel standards.
  AVIATION-RELATED ACTIVITY — Any activity conducted on the airport that provides service or support to aircraft passengers or air cargo. The following are examples of aviation-related activities: ground transportation, restaurants, auto parking and concessions.
  AVIONICS SALES AND MAINTENANCE — The commercial operation of providing for the repair and maintenance of aircraft radios, instruments and accessories. Such operation may include the sale of new or used aircraft radios, instruments and accessories.
  BASED AIRCRAFT — An aircraft which the owner physically locates at the airport for an undetermined period, and whenever absent from the airport, its owner intends to return the aircraft to the airport for long-term storage.
  COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY — The conduct of any aspect of a business, concession, operation, or agency in order to provide goods or services to any person for compensation or hire. An activity is considered a commercial activity regardless of whether the business is nonprofit, charitable, or tax-exempt.
  COMMERCIAL OPERATOR (OPERATOR) — A person, firm, corporation, or single entity conducting commercial aeronautical services or activities at the airport for compensation or hire. The operator may be classified as either a fixed base operator (FBO) or a specialized aviation service operator (SASO).
  COMMERCIAL SKYDIVING — A person, firm, corporation, or other entity conducting skydiving or skydiving activities at the airport for compensation or hire.
  EXCLUSIVE RIGHT — A power, privilege, or other right excluding or debarring another from enjoying or exercising a like power, privilege, or right. An exclusive right can be conferred either by express agreement, by the imposition of unreasonable standards or requirements, or by any other means.
  FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) — The federal governmental agency responsible for governing aviation activities.
  FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS (FAR) — All regulations included in the unabridged edition of pertinent federal governmental regulations.
  FEDERAL OBLIGATION — Contractual commitment of the airport owner that arises from the conveyance of the land or from a grant agreement.
  FIXED BASE OPERATOR (FBO) — A full-service commercial operator who engages in the primary activity of aircraft refueling and a minimum of four of the following secondary activities:
A. Flight training;
B. Aircraft rental;
C. Air charter;
D. Avionics sales and maintenance;
E. Aircraft sales;
F. Aircraft parking and storage; or
G. Airframe and power plant maintenance.
 
  FLIGHT TRAINING — The commercial operation of instructing pilots in dual and solo flight, in any aircraft, and related ground school instruction as necessary to complete a FAA pilot's knowledge test and practical flight test for various categories of pilot certificates and ratings. Flight training operations must include aircraft rental.
  FLYING CLUB — A noncommercial and nonprofit entity organized for the purpose of providing its members with any number of aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment. Aircraft must be vested in the name of the flying club owners on a pro-rata share, and the club may not derive greater revenue from the use of the aircraft than the cost to operate, maintain, and replace the aircraft.
  FUEL AND FUEL HANDLING — The transportation, sale, delivery, dispensing, or draining of fuel or fuel waste products to or from an aircraft.
  FUEL STORAGE AREA — Any portion of the airport designated temporarily or permanently by the airport owner as an area in which aircraft fuel and any other type of fuel may be stored or located.
  GENERAL AVIATION — All civil aviation operations other than scheduled air services and nonscheduled air transport operations for remuneration or hire.
  GRANT ASSURANCE — Any agreement made between the airport owner and the FAA for the grant of federal funding or a conveyance of land either of which the airport owner agrees to use for airport purposes.
  HAZARDOUS MATERIAL — Any substance, waste, or material which is toxic, explosive, corrosive, flammable, infectious, radioactive, carcinogenic, mutagenic, or otherwise hazardous, and is or becomes regulated by any governmental authority, agency, department, commission, board, agency or instrumentality of the United States, the State of Wisconsin, or political subdivision thereof, and the presence of which requires investigation, removal and/or remediation.
  INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR — A commercial operator offering a single aeronautical service but without established place of business on the airport. An airport owner may or may not allow this type of servicing to exist on the airport.
  LEASE — The written contract between the airport or airport owner and a person (lessee) specifying the terms and conditions under which a person may conduct commercial, aeronautic or agriculture activities as defined within the established minimum standards.
  LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENT — Includes, but is not necessarily limited to, any modification, alteration or repair, either of a structural or architectural nature, performed by the tenant at his/her sole cost and expense. Any such improvements shall be accomplished only after the owner has approved the tenant's written application requesting the same.
  LIGHT-SPORT AIRCRAFT — Any vehicle that is used or intended to be used for manned operation in the air for recreation or sport purposes only and which meets the following criteria:
A. Maximum gross takeoff weight of 1,320 pounds (599 kilogram), 1,430 pounds for seaplanes.
B. Lighter-than-air light-sport aircraft maximum gross weight of 660 pounds (300 kilogram).
C. Maximum stall speed of 51 mph (45 knots).
D. Maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power (Vh) of 138 mph (120 knots).
E. Two-place maximum (pilot and one passenger).
F. Single, nonturbine engine only, included rotary or diesel engines.
G. Fixed ground adjustable propeller.
H. Unpressurized cabin.
I. Fixed landing gear.
J. Repositionable landing gear for seaplanes allowing the wheels to be rotated for amphibious operation.
K. Can be manufactured and sold ready-to-fly under a new special light-sport aircraft certification without FAR Part 23 compliance. Aircraft must meet consensus standards. Aircraft under this certification may be used for sport and recreation, flight training and aircraft rental.
L. Can be licensed experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) if kit or plans-built. Aircraft under this certification may be used only for sport and recreation and flight instruction for the owner of the aircraft.
M. Can be licensed experimental light-sport aircraft (E-LSA) if kit or plans-built and operated as an ultralight trainer. Aircraft must be transitioned to E-LSA category no later than January 31, 2008.
N. Will be FAA registration-N-number.
O. Aircraft category and class includes: airplane (land/sea), gyroplane, airship, balloon, weight-shift-control (trike land/sea), and powered parachute.
P. United States or foreign manufacture of light-sport aircraft is authorized.
Q. Aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate that meet above specifications may be flown by sport pilots. However, that airworthiness certification category will not be changed to a light-sport aircraft. Holders of a sport pilot certificate may fly an aircraft with a standard airworthiness certificate if it meets the definition of a light-sport aircraft.
R. May be operated at night if the aircraft is equipped per FAR 91.209 and the pilot holds at least a private pilot certificate and a minimum of a third-class medical.
 
  MINIMUM STANDARDS — The qualifications or criteria which may be established by the airport owner as the minimum requirements that shall be met as a condition for the right to conduct a commercial activity on the airport.
  NONCOMMERCIAL AVIATION FUEL USAGE — The fueling of an aircraft by an aircraft owner, their employees or pilot using pumps and equipment installed for that purpose. The "fuel user" is defined as a single entity fueling an aircraft owned and operated by the entity. The fueling facility may or may not be attended by the FBO that owns/leases and operates the equipment. Only FBOs can sell and provide for the into-aircraft delivery of fuel into other owner/operated aircraft.
  OWNER — The City of Rice Lake, Wisconsin, or its successor in title in the event of a transfer of the airport facility, granting the Airport Commission the authority to operate the airport and to grant and/or lease operating rights.
  PERSON — Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof.
  PREVENTATIVE AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE — Maintenance that is not considered a major aircraft alteration or repair and does not involve complex assembly operations as listed in FAR Part 43, Appendix A, Paragraph C.
  ROADWAY — Any street or road, whether improved or unimproved, within the boundaries of the airport and designated for use by ground vehicles.
  SELF-SERVICE — Fueling or maintenance of an aircraft on airport property, performed by the aircraft owner or their employees in accordance with FAR and the airport's reasonable standards or requirements.
  SPECIALIZED AVIATION SERVICE OPERATION (SASO) — An aeronautical business that offers a single or limited service according to established minimum standards. Examples of a SASO include, but are not limited to:
A. Flight training;
B. Airframe and power plant maintenance;
C. Air charter;
D. Aircraft sales;
E. Avionics sales and maintenance;
F. Aircraft parking and storage;
G. Specialized commercial flying services:
H. Aerial applicators;
I. Commercial skydiving;
J. Flying club;
K. Aircraft rental.
 
  SPECIALIZED COMMERCIAL FLYING SERVICES — This operator shall be engaged in air transportation for hire for the purpose of providing the use of aircraft for the following activities:
A. Nonstop sightseeing flights that begin and end at the same airport.
B. Crop dusting, seeding and spraying and bird chasing.
C. Banner towing and aerial advertising.
D. Aerial photography or survey.
E. Fire fighting.
F. Power line or pipeline patrol.
G. Airborne mineral exploration.
H. Any other operations specifically excluded from Part 135 of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
 
  STATE — The State of Wisconsin and, as applicable, the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Aeronautics.
  SUBLEASE — The written agreement stating terms and conditions under which a third-party person leases space from a lessee for the purpose of providing aeronautical services at the airport.
  TAXILANE — That portion of the airport apron area, or any other area, used for access between taxiways and aircraft parking or storage areas.
  TAXIWAY — A defined path established for the taxiing of aircraft from one part of the airport to another.
  TENANT — Any person(s), firm or legal entity that will have applied for and received written permission to establish a leasehold or other right at the airport, whether for commercial activity or not.
  THROUGH-THE-FENCE AGREEMENT — An agreement between the airport owner and a commercial adjacent property owner permitting access to the public landing area.
  THROUGH-THE-FENCE COMMERCIAL OPERATION — A commercial activity, directly related to the use of the airport, developed or located off airport and requiring a through-the-fence agreement.
  UNICOM — A nongovernment communication facility, which may provide airport information at certain airports.
  VEHICLE PARKING AREA — Any portion of the airport designated and made available temporarily or permanently by the airport owner for the parking of vehicles.

§ 62-3. General provisions.

It is the policy of the owner to grant to the Airport Commission the authority to operate the airport and to grant and/or lease operating rights to those qualified applicants who have duly made application for said lease right in the manner and form prescribed.

A. Upon the consideration of the applicant, the Airport Commission shall determine whether or not the application meets the standards and qualifications as herein set out and whether or not such application should be granted, in whole or in part, and if so upon what terms and conditions.
B. All persons conducting aeronautical activities at the Rice Lake Regional Airport shall, as a condition of conducting such activities, comply with all the requirements set forth in these minimum standards. The minimum standards are deemed to be a part of each commercial operator's lease or agreement with the owner. The mere omission of any particular standard in a lease or agreement shall not constitute a waiver or modification of the standard unless the document expressly states that the owner waives application of that standard.
C. It is the owner's intent to have prepared and make available an airport layout plan which will be a scaled, dimensional layout of the entire airport property indicating, in general, current and proposed usage for each identifiable segment.
D. All applicants shall meet the minimum standards as recited herein and which pertain to their respective category. These minimum standards shall not apply to commercial aviation operators who have a current minimum standards agreement with the City of Rice Lake. Minimum standards will be applied to existing operators upon renewal of the existing lease or agreement. Existing operators who are unable to meet the minimum standards at the time of lease or agreement renewal shall submit a plan outlining specific timelines for complying with the minimum standards. The owner must approve the plan prior to renewal of the lease or agreement.
E. Multiple services. When a commercial operator conducts multiple activities pursuant to one lease or agreement with the owner, the commercial operator shall comply with the minimum standards established for each separate activity. If the minimum standards for another activity are inconsistent with the minimum standards for another activity, then the minimum standard that is more restrictive or imposes a higher standard shall apply.
F. It is the intent of the Airport Commission to examine each person desiring to conduct aeronautical activities at the Rice Lake Regional Airport. Each person shall be responsible to provide satisfactory evidence to the Airport Commission of its respective technical ability and financial responsibility, including the capability to meet the insurance requirements as stated herein. Activities with no specific minimum standards established in the document will be addressed by the owner on a case-by-case basis in the commercial operator's lease or agreement.
G. The owner may review the minimum standards and procedures from time to time and may make such revisions or amendments as shall be deemed necessary to properly protect the health, safety and interest of the public. Upon enactment of any such amendments, all operators and tenants shall be required to conform to such amended standards in accordance with this chapter.
H. In addition to the requirements of the FAA or the state, the owner may establish and implement such rules and regulations as may be required for the safe and orderly operation of the airport, the safe and orderly operation of aircraft in the airport traffic area and airspace surrounding the airport, and the safe and orderly operation of aircraft on the ground.
I. No person(s), firm or legal entity shall act as an operator/tenant or conduct any commercial activity of any kind or nature whatsoever on the airport until such time as the person(s), firm or legal entity has applied for and received permission to and has entered into and executed a lease/operating agreement with the owner. Each successful applicant shall, within 30 business days after having received written approval of its application, be ready, willing and able to enter into a written lease/operating agreement with the owner in a form and manner prescribed by the owner. In the case of an air charter operation which is not based at the airport but which operates to and from the airport, the payment of all applicable parking or other levied fees shall be deemed sufficient to meet the requirements of this subsection.
J. The owner may waive or modify any portion of these minimum standards for the benefit of a governmental agency performing nonprofit public services, fire protection or emergency response operations.
K. The owner may waive or modify any portion of these minimum standards for any person when it is determined that such waiver is in the best interest of the public and will not result in unjust discrimination against other commercial operations at the airport.

§ 62-4. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic within airport boundaries.

A. Definitions: As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
  EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT — 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.
  PEDESTRIAN — Any person afoot.
  SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT — Approved equipment normally operated and/or authorized by the airport manager and/or the Federal Aviation Administration on landing areas, runways, taxiways and peripheral roads for the servicing, maintenance and construction of airport facilities and services or for the servicing of aircraft. This definition shall include equipment owned and operated by a contractor performing work on the airport under a contractual agreement with the City of Rice Lake.
  VEHICLE — Every device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn, excepting aircraft.
B. Operation of vehicles on airport property, runway(s), taxiway(s) and ramps. No vehicle shall enter or be driven upon or operated upon any airport runway, taxiway, ramp, tie-down area or any area posted by signs prohibiting the entrance thereon without prior authorization of the airport manager or designated representative. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to emergency equipment or service, maintenance and construction equipment when engaged in performing normal duties. Aircraft owners may be granted authorization by the airport manager or designated representative to operate a vehicle to reach their own aircraft. They shall not at any time park a vehicle on any area used for the movement of aircraft.
C. Speed of vehicles. Unless specifically authorized by the airport manager, vehicles shall not traverse over any runway, taxiway, and ramp or tie-down area at a speed in excess of 10 miles per hour.
D. Pedestrian traffic on 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 city, county, state and federal government or contractors engaged in airport construction or maintenance work.
E. Vehicle parking. All vehicles parked on 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 any vehicle improperly parked, at the vehicle owner's expense.
F. Enforcement. It shall be the duty of the Police Department of the City of Rice Lake to enforce the provisions of this section.

§ 62-5. Minimum standards for all operators and specialized aviation service operation activity services.

The following standards shall apply to all operators, with the exception of flying clubs, whose complete list of standards is presented in the section which pertains solely to that type of operation. Editor's Note: See § 62-16, Flying Club.

A. The lease/operating agreement shall be for a term to be mutually agreed upon between the parties commensurate with the operator's financial investment in his/her facility.
B. The operator shall have had experience in the service he wishes to provide for a period of five years. It will be satisfactory if the operator has, in a reasonable supervisory position, a person with such minimum experience requirements. Should an operator not have such experience but be able to demonstrate to the owner's satisfaction that he has had equivalent related experience, such will be deemed acceptable. A statement of qualifications shall accompany the operator's letter of intent to the owner.
C. Any operator seeking to conduct services at the airport must provide the owner with a letter setting forth the operator's financial integrity, to the owner's satisfaction, from a bank or trust company doing business in the area or from other such source that may be readily verified through normal banking channels. The operator must also demonstrate that it has the financial ability or backing, where applicable, for the construction of facilities that may be required for the proposed concept of operation. In addition, the financial institution letter shall include a current financial net worth showing that the applicant holds unencumbered current assets in a total amount at least equaling three months' estimated maintenance and operating expenses.
D. All operators shall demonstrate to the owner's satisfaction evidence of their ability to acquire insurance coverage as stipulated for each particular type of operation. In addition, the operator shall include the owner as an additional insured and stipulate that the operator will hold harmless the owner in all action against it. The following shall be established as minimum coverage:
(1) Aircraft liability, for bodily injury and property damage:
(a) Combined single limit: $1,000,000.
(b) Bodily injury (each passenger): $300,000.
(2) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular, for bodily injury and property damage:
(a) Combined single limit: $1,000,000.
(b) Aggregate limit: $3,000,000.
(3) Hangar keeper's liability: $1,000,000 each accident.
(4) Product liability: $1,000,000 each accident.
(5) Aircraft renter's liability: $300,000 each accident.
(6) Storage tank liability, corrective action and cleanup policy: $2,000,000 each incident.
E. Any operator located on the airport and performing any one or more of the specialized aviation service operation categories and functions shall lease from the owner an area to provide floor space in accordance with the classifications 1 and 2 as further explained in subsections below. All operators shall provide floor space for an office, customer lounge and rest rooms, which shall be properly heated and lighted, and shall provide telephone facilities for customer use.
(1) Specialized aviation service operation activity: four or more services. SASOs with four or more services shall be required at least 10,000 square feet of floor space with adequate aircraft and vehicle parking.
(2) Specialized aviation service operation activity: fewer than four services. SASOs with fewer than four services shall be required a minimum of 5,000 square feet of floor space with adequate aircraft and vehicle parking.
F. Each lease for ground space and contract for specialized aviation service operation activity at the airport entered into by the owner shall include each of the following provisions as are required by state and federal governments:
(1) Fair and nondiscriminatory provisions.
(2) Affirmative action assurances.
(3) Civil rights assurances.
(4) Nonexclusive right provision.
(5) Other mandated provisions. The most current amendment or form of such mandatory lease provisions shall be obtained from the state or federal governments and shall be included in each lease at the time of execution.
G. All operators shall have the right, in common with others so authorized, to use common areas of the airport, including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, floodlights, landing lights, signals and other conveniences for the takeoff, flying and landing of aircraft.
H. Any construction required of any operator shall be in accordance with design and construction requirements of the city, state and federal regulations and applicable codes. All plans and specifications shall be submitted to the owner for approval prior to the start of construction.
I. The operator shall provide adequate, paved auto parking space within the leased area sufficient to accommodate all activities and operations.
J. The operator shall provide a paved aircraft apron within the leased area to accommodate aircraft movement from the operator to the building to the taxiway or the access to the taxiway that has been or will be provided for the operator.
K. The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.
L. The airport manager is responsible for the security policies approved by the Airport Commission not otherwise described in local, state and federal statutes.
(1) All persons conducting business on airport property must wear a security badge provided by airport manager including but not limited to the following:
(a) Employees of the owner, FBO, SASO, or other businesses located on airport property;
(b) Subcontractors or consultants working on behalf of the owner, FBO, SASO or other businesses located on airport property; and
(c) Any person or firm conducting maintenance on any aircraft based or located on airport property.
(2) Operators of aircraft parked on the ramp must remove keys. It is recommended all aircraft be locked.
(3) All visitors, FBO and SASO employees should immediately report any suspicious activity to law enforcement and/or the airport manager.
(4) Visitors are not allowed inside the fenced area of the airport without permission of the airport manager or the authorized designee.

§ 62-6. Flight training.

A. Statement of concept. A flight training services operator provides aircraft ground and flight instruction necessary to complete the knowledge and practical tests for any category of pilot certificate or rating.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease from the owner an area in accordance with the classification established by the number of services as set forth in § 62-5E.
(2) The operator shall have available for use in flight training, either owned or under written lease to the operator, at least one properly certified aircraft which must be equipped for and capable of use in instrument flight instruction. The aircraft shall be equipped consistent with the types of flight instruction offered.
(3) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Aircraft liability.
(b) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(c) Aircraft renter's liability.
(4) The operator shall provide adequate mockups, pictures, slides, film strips or other visual aids necessary to provide proper ground school instruction.
(5) The operator shall have the premises open and services available 40 hours per week.
(6) The operator shall have on a full-time basis at least one flight instructor who is properly and currently certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to provide the types of training offered.
(7) The operator shall make provision for someone to be in attendance in the office at all times during the required operating hours and shall provide telephone service during that period.
(8) The operator shall provide the owner with copies of the owner's aircraft registrations.
(9) It is the intention of the owner to enter into and execute a lease/operating agreement with the approved applicant as soon as possible after such application is approved.
(10) All aircraft based at the airport shall be registered with the FAA.
(11) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-7. Air charter.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard provides on-demand nonscheduled passenger, air ambulance or cargo transportation service in aircraft having less than 30 passenger seats. The entity must operate under the appropriate Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs).
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease from the owner an area in accordance with the classification established by the number of services as set forth in § 62-5E.
(2) The operator shall provide, either owned or under lease to the operator, not less than one aircraft which must meet the requirements of the air taxi commercial operator FAA certificate held by the operator.
(3) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Aircraft liability.
(b) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(4) The operator shall have the premises open and services available 40 hours per week. The operator shall provide on-call service during hours other than the aforementioned. The operator shall make provisions for someone to be in attendance at all times during the required operating hours.
(5) The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during the appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category in an efficient manner.
(6) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-8. Aircraft sales.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers the sale of new and used aircraft through brokerage, ownership, franchise, distributorship, or licensed dealership.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall provide necessary and satisfactory arrangements for repair and servicing of all aircraft offered for sale.
(2) The operator shall provide current, up-to-date specifications and price lists for types and models of aircraft sold. That list will be provided to the airport manager upon request.
(3) The operator shall have the premises open and services available 40 hours per week. The operator shall make provision for someone to be in attendance at all times during the required operating time.
(4) The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during the appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category in an efficient manner.
(5) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Aircraft liability.
(b) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(c) Hangar keeper's liability (needed only if nonowned aircraft are left in the operator's care).
(d) Product liability.
(6) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-9. Aircraft rental.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers the commercial operation of renting or leasing aircraft to the public for compensation.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease from the owner an area in accordance with the classification established by the number of services as set forth in § 62-5E.
(2) The operator shall provide on-site rental, either owned or under written lease to the operator, at least one certified and currently airworthy aircraft.
(3) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Aircraft liability.
(b) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(c) Aircraft renter's liability.
(4) The operator shall have the premises open and services available 40 hours per week. The operator shall make provision for someone to be in attendance at all times during operating hours.
(5) The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during the appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category in an efficient manner.
(6) The operator shall provide the owner with copies of the owner's aircraft registrations and aircraft lease documents.
(7) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-10. Airframe and power plant maintenance.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers the operation of providing airframe and power plant services, which includes any of the following: the repair, maintenance, inspection, constructing, and making of modifications and altercations to aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and appliances including the removal of engines for major overhaul and aircraft painting and interior refurbishing. This category of service also includes the sale of aircraft parts and accessories.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease from the owner an area in accordance with the classification established by the number of services as set forth in § 62-5E.
(2) The operator shall provide adequate equipment to perform the repair and maintenance as required by the Federal Aviation Administration.
(3) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(b) Hangar keeper's liability.
(c) Product liability.
(4) The operator shall have the business open and services available 40 hours per week. The operator shall make provision for someone to be in attendance in the office at all times during the required operating hours.
(5) The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during the appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category of service in an efficient manner.
(6) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-11. Avionics sales and maintenance.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers the operation of providing for the repair and maintenance of aircraft radios, instruments and accessories. Such operation may include the sale of new or used aircraft radios, instruments and accessories.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease from the owner an area in accordance with the classification established by the number of services as set forth in § 62-5E.
(2) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(b) Hangar keeper's liability.
(c) Product liability.
(3) The operator shall have the business open and services available 40 hours per week. The operator shall make provision for someone to be in attendance at all times during the required operating hours. The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during the appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category in an efficient manner.
(4) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-12. Aircraft parking and storage.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers the commercial operation of renting or leasing aircraft parking and storage to the public for compensation.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease from the owner an area in accordance with the classification established by the number of services as set forth in § 62-5E. Said area shall include ground space and floor space to facilitate customer use.
(2) The owner shall review with the operator any private building use before approval of said parking and storage is permitted. If improvements are requested by the owner, the operator shall make the improvement before parking and storage shall commence.
(3) The operator shall provide a paved aircraft apron within the leased area to accommodate all customer aircraft awaiting interior storage or delivery.
(4) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Comprehensive liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(b) Hangar keeper's liability.
(5) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-13. Fixed base operator (FBO).

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers full-service commercial operators who engage in the primary activity of aircraft refueling and a minimum of four of the following secondary activities:
(1) Flight training;
(2) Aircraft rental;
(3) Air charter;
(4) Avionics sales and maintenance;
(5) Aircraft sales;
(6) Aircraft parking and storage;
(7) Airframe and power plant maintenance.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease from the owner an area in accordance with the classification established by the number of services as set forth in § 62-5E.
(2) As part of the leasehold, land is set aside in a designated area adjacent to the existing fuel facility for the bulk fuel storage facility. The storage facility shall be capable of maintaining, at a minimum, the agreed-upon storage capacity for a minimum of two types of aviation fuel maintained by the operator. The operator shall provide the required pumping equipment, mobile and fixed, to meet all applicable safety requirements relative to fuel dispensing as required by federal, state and local regulations and shall provide reliable metering and monitoring devices which conform to federal, state and local regulations.
(3) Dispensing trucks, bulk fuel trucks, emergency vehicles and other vehicles, approved by the owner, shall be the only vehicles permitted within the approved fuel activity area as designated by the owner.
(4) The operator shall provide such minor repair service that does not require a certified mechanic rating and cabin services to general aviation aircraft as can be performed efficiently on the ramp or apron parking area, but only within the premises leased to the operator.
(5) The operator shall procure and maintain tools and equipment related to the approved activity. All equipment shall be maintained and operated in accordance with local and state industrial codes.
(6) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(b) Hangar keeper's liability
(c) Product liability.
(d) Storage tank liability, corrective action and cleanup policy.
(7) The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during the appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category in an efficient manner.
(8) The operator shall have the business open and services available 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days per week. The operator shall make provision for someone to be in attendance in the office at all times during the required operating hours.
(9) The operator shall maintain an accurate record of all deliveries of aviation fuel and oil, and such records shall be subject to examination and audit by the owner or its representatives.
(10) The operator shall provide separate pumps, meters and filter-equipped dispensers, fixed or mobile, for dispensing required grades of fuel. The operator shall provide reliable pumps and meters to conform to legal standards for trade use as established by federal, state and local regulations.
(11) Each FBO aviation fuel provider shall submit to the owner a written proposal which sets forth the extent of operations, to include fuel grades; insurance information; estimated annual volume; experience and training of fuel handling personnel; type, size and condition of all fueling facilities, monitoring and equipment to be used; assurance provisions for the security and safety of the facility; and any cost that may be expected by the owner.
(12) The FBO shall pay to the owner a fuel flowage fee and other fees as outlined per § 62-21A.
(13) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-14. Specialized flying services.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers businesses providing specialized commercial flying services such as sightseeing tours, aerial photography or surveying, power line or pipeline patrol, firefighting or fire patrol, airborne mineral exploration, banner towing, and other air transportation operations specifically excluded form FAR Part 135 are included in this SASO.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease land from the owner. The minimum areas in each instance shall be subject to the approval of the owner. All operators shall demonstrate that they have the availability of aircraft suitably equipped for the particular type of operation they intend to perform.
(2) The owner shall set the minimum insurance requirements as they pertain to the particular type of operation to be performed. These minimum requirements shall be applicable to all operations of a similar nature. All operators will, however, be required to maintain the minimum aircraft liability coverage as set forth in § 62-5D for all operators.
(3) The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as may be required to meet the minimum standards herein set forth in an efficient manner.
(4) The operator must provide, by means of an office or a telephone, a point of contact for the public desiring to utilize the operator's services.
(5) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-15. Aerial applicators.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers aerial agricultural spraying or seeding. Considerable thought must be given to the potential environmental impacts and their prevention.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The operator shall lease land from the owner. The minimum areas in each instance shall be subject to the approval of the owner. The operator shall make suitable arrangements and have such space available in the leased area for safe loading and unloading and storage and containment of chemical materials. All operators shall demonstrate that they have the availability of aircraft suitably equipped for the particular type of operation they intend to perform.
(2) The owner shall set the minimum insurance requirements as they pertain to the particular type of operation to be performed. These minimum requirements shall be applicable to all operations of a similar nature.
(3) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Aircraft liability.
(b) Comprehensive liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(c) Storage tank liability, corrective action and cleanup policy.
(4) The operator shall have in his/her employ and on duty during appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as may be required to meet the minimum standards herein set forth in an efficient manner.
(5) The operator must provide, by means of an office or a telephone, a point of contact for the public desiring to utilize the operator's services.
(6) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.
(7) The operator shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations governing pesticides and other chemicals used by the operator and employ certain safeguards and safe operating practices to prevent spillage, including:
(a) Clean up and remove all containers at the end of each day's activities.
(b) Maintain all loading and mixing facilities.
(c) Use dry break devices or equivalent couplings to the aircraft loading receptacle to prevent leaks of all materials.
(d) Aircraft and loading equipment will be positioned in such a manner as to not interfere with normal aircraft operations at the airport.
(e) In the event of a small pesticide or pesticide solution spill, the contaminated surface material will be removed from the premises and the area of the spill will be treated with SuperBugs or an equivalent. In the event of a reportable amount of spilled pesticide, the operator will contain the material and contact those agencies that DNR regulations require.
(8) The operator will keep an appropriate spill kit on site in a known and easily accessible location.
(9) All chemicals kept or stored on the airport must be stored in accordance with the material safety data sheet (MSDS) requirements for that chemical. MSDS sheets for chemicals stored on the airport shall be made available to the airport manager upon request.

§ 62-16. Flying club.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers a noncommercial and nonprofit entity organized for the purpose of providing its members with any number of aircraft for their personal use and enjoyment. Aircraft must be vested in the name of the flying club owners on a pro-rata share, and the club may not derive greater revenue from the use of the aircraft than the cost to operate, maintain, and replace the aircraft.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) The club will keep current a complete list of the club's membership and will make such list available to the owner.
(2) The club's aircraft will not be operated by other than bona fide members and will be operated by no one for hire, charter or air taxi.
(3) In the event that the club fails to comply with these conditions, the owner will notify the club, in writing, of such violations. The club shall have 14 days to correct such violations. If the club fails to correct such violations, the owner may demand the club's removal from the airport.
(4) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Aircraft liability.
(b) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(5) Aircraft maintenance performed shall be in accordance with FAR. The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-17. Other aviation activity clubs or associations.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard includes, but is not limited to, sky diving, parachuting and balloon flights.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) Aircraft, if any, will not be used for rental and will be used by no one for hire, charter, air taxi or other commercial operations.
(2) The area in which activities may be conducted will be designated by the owner. This area may be changed from time to time as the owner sees fit. No aeronautical activities may be conducted without permission of the owner in advance.
(3) A request to the owner at least 72 hours prior to each aeronautical activity is required.
(4) The following types of insurance may be required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Aircraft liability.
(b) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(5) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-18. Other nonaviation tenants and/or operators.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers a lease or operating agreement for the conduct of other nonaviation activity on the airport not specifically enumerated in this chapter.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) Any person(s), firm or legal entity wishing to obtain the right to conduct and/or establish such other activity shall make application to the owner. Such applicant shall submit the following:
(a) A complete description of the type of activity proposed.
(b) A listing and description of the types of vehicles, equipment and machinery required for conduct of the activity.
(c) Location of off-site storage facilities for machinery, equipment or supplies.
(d) A listing of and plan for the on-site handling of any attendees, other persons and vehicles associated with the activity.
(e) Dates and times for the proposed activity.
(2) All lease/operating agreements for such other activities shall include, among other things, a covenant reciting:
(a) The owner's right to restrict, limit or otherwise control such activity in any manner it sees fit to ensure safe and unimpeded aeronautical activity at the airport;
(b) The owner's right to designate areas for the activity and to designate the type of security required in each such area; and
(c) Such other restrictions or limitations which the owner may deem appropriate.
(3) All lease/operating agreements for such other activities shall also include, among other things, a covenant reciting the tenant's obligation and the lease/operator's obligation, in addition to all aforementioned obligations, to protect the general public, customers or clients and the owner from any and all damages, claims or liability, whether by the tenant, lease/operator or others, relating to any monetary or other loss or damage in the conduct of any such activity resulting from or alleged to have resulted from the owner's exercise of its rights and privileges, whether specifically enumerated above or not.
(4) The following types of insurance may be required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D: comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(5) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-19. Noncommercial aviation fuel usage.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers all noncommercial aviation fuel users and is defined as the fueling of an aircraft by the aircraft owner, their employees or pilot using pumps and equipment installed for that purpose. The fueling facility may or may not be attended by the FBO that owns/leases and operates the equipment. Only FBOs can sell and provide for the into aircraft delivery of fuel.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) No person shall engage in the activity of storing, transporting or dispensing of noncommercial aviation fuels except those persons holding an approved written agreement with the owner.
(2) At no time shall a noncommercial aviation user share, sublease or in any other manner provide fuel or fueling facilities to any other party.
(3) The noncommercial aviation user shall install and maintain all fuel facilities, including dispensing vehicles and underground storage equipment located in the designated fuel storage area adjacent to the existing fuel facility, in accordance with plans and specifications approved, in writing, by the owner.
(4) The noncommercial aviation user shall comply with all local, state and federal laws and regulations governing the installation, operation and maintenance, including environmental, of all fueling facilities, equipment and dispensing trucks.
(5) Dispensing trucks, bulk fuel trucks, emergency vehicles and other vehicles approved by the owner shall be the only vehicles permitted within the approved fuel activity area as designated by the owner.
(6) All fuel storage shall be in underground tanks, with only necessary equipment, such as valves, meters and vents, protruding above ground.
(7) Each prospective noncommercial aviation fuel user shall submit to the owner a written proposal which sets forth the extent of operations, to include fuel grades; insurance coverage; estimated annual volume; experience and training of fuel handling personnel; type, size and condition of all fueling facilities, monitoring and equipment to be used; assurance provisions for the security and safety of the facility; and any cost that may be expected by the owner.
(8) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D:
(a) Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(b) Storage tank liability, corrective action and cleanup policy.
(9) The noncommercial aviation user shall pay to the owner a fuel flowage fee as outlined per § 62-21A.
(10) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.
(11) The operator shall conduct all operations in compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.

§ 62-20. Agricultural tenants and/or operators.

A. Statement of concept. This minimum standard covers lease or operating agreements for the conduct of agricultural activity on the airport.
B. Minimum standards.
(1) Any person(s), firm or legal entity wishing to obtain the right to conduct and/or establish such an agricultural activity shall make application to the owner. Such applicant shall submit the following:
(a) A complete description of the type of activity proposed, including but not limited to types of crops, methods of harvest and times of on-site activity.
(b) A listing and description of the types of machinery required for conduct of the agricultural activity.
(c) Location of off-site storage facilities for machinery, equipment, supplies and harvested crops.
(d) A plan for the maintenance of soil fertility, if the proposed use is for more than a single growing season.
(2) All lease/operating agreements for agricultural activities shall include, among other things, a covenant reciting:
(a) The owner's right to restrict, limit or otherwise control such agricultural activity in any manner it sees fit to ensure safe and unimpeded aeronautical activity at the airport.
(b) The owner's right to designate areas for agricultural activity and to designate the type of activity which can be conducted on each such area. Such designation may include, but will not necessarily be limited to, crop height, crop type, harvesting methods, days and hours of operation, storage and staging area and areas of the airport where machinery and equipment may not be operated, driven or stored.
(c) Such other restrictions or limitations which the owner may deem appropriate.
(3) All lease/operating agreements for agricultural activities shall also include, among other things, a covenant reciting the tenant's obligation and the lease/operator's obligation, in addition to all aforementioned obligations, to protect the general public, customers or clients and the owner from any and all damages, claims or liability, whether by the tenant, lease/operator or others, relating to any monetary or other loss or damage in the conduct of any agricultural activity resulting from or alleged to have resulted from the owner's exercise of its rights and privileges, whether specifically enumerated above or not.
(4) The following types of insurance are required in amounts as set forth in § 62-5D: comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.
(5) The operator shall comply with all pertinent FAR requirements.

§ 62-21. Fees.

A. Fuel flowage fee. The collection is hereby authorized of a fuel flowage fee by the owner from all parties dispensing aviation fuel at the airport. The fuel flowage fee shall be made to the operator/owner at a rate and in a method described as follows:
(1) FBO fuel delivered shall be subject to a fee per gallon of fuel flowage as contained as a part thereof of Schedule F: Fee Schedule of each fiscal year budget approval. All tenants dispensing fuel at the airport shall deliver to the airport manager, within 5 days, a fuel delivery slip which certifies the amount and type of fuel delivered. Within 30 days after receiving a delivery of fuel to their premises, the FBO will pay the owner the fee as outlined in Schedule F: Fee Schedule. Fees unpaid beyond the thirty-day period shall incur interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month. Editor's Note: Schedule F: Fee Schedule is on file in the City offices.
(2) Noncommercial aviation fuel users shall be subject to a fee per gallon of fuel flowage as contained as a part thereof of Schedule F: Fee Schedule of each fiscal year budget approval. All noncommercial fuel users dispensing fuel at the airport shall deliver to the airport manager, within 5 days, a fuel delivery slip which certifies the amount and type of fuel delivered. Within 30 days after receiving a delivery of fuel to their premises, the noncommercial fuel user(s) will pay the owner the fee as outlined in Schedule F: Fee Schedule. Fees unpaid beyond the thirty-day period shall incur interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month.
B. Other airport fees. The collection of other airport fees by the owner are authorized to include, but not limited to the following and are as contained as a part thereof of Schedule F: Fee Schedule of each fiscal year budget approval.
(1) Aircraft handling.
(2) Vehicle parking.
(3) Aircraft handling.
(4) Hangar rental.

§ 62-22. Violations and penalties.

A. Any person who shall violate any section of this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, § 1-20, General penalty.
B. When any premises located in the City is owned, leased or occupied by two or more persons as joint tenants, tenants in common, joint lessees or in any other manner, each person shall see that the provisions of this chapter are complied with, and each person may be subjected to a penalty on violation of this chapter.
 

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