§ 90-6. Areas near airports.

(a)

The planning commission shall determine whether there exist any areas which fall under the Federal Aviation Administration's criteria for determining obstruction to air navigation. If there are, they shall be marked on a copy of a zoning map in the office of the administrator. It shall be available to the public for examination.

(b)

The administrator shall prepare such height and other regulations governing the construction of buildings within such areas. They are to be consistent with the Federal Aviation Administration's recommendations. Following approval by the board of supervisors, the administrator shall enforce these regulations.

(c)

Places of public assembly, such as schools, churches, hospitals, apartment houses, theaters and assembly halls, shall not be erected or otherwise located in any area which would be classified as an approach zone. This zone includes an area of 11,000 feet from the end of the runway. The approach zone for airports accommodating heavy jet aircraft extends out 3½ miles from the end of the runway.

(Code 1988, § 17-6)

(Code 1988, § 17-6)