§ 13-1-182. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CATEGORY III.

(A)

This section does not apply to an application for category I or category II.

(B)

An application for category III shall include:

(1)

proof of insurance as required by Section 13-1-185 (Insurance Required; Termination);

(2)

a description of the location, type, and intended use of the proposed heliport;

(3)

a description of the size, layout, and topographical features of the location of the proposed heliport;

(4)

a description of each obstruction penetrating the heliport's imaginary surfaces as identified in 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 77 (Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of Navigable Airspace);

(5)

the anticipated hours of operation and average number of daily operations;

(6)

a description of the types of helicopters expected to use the proposed heliport, including the manufacturer, model number, and maximum gross weight;

(7)

a site plan for the proposed heliport, including:

(a)

the location, type, and height of security fences, berms, and other noise mitigation and security features;

(b)

the location and type of firefighting equipment at the site;

(c)

the location and type of fuel storage facilities at the site;

(d)

the method of surface penetration or stabilization for the touchdown pad(s), including material; and

(e)

the locations and types of:

(i)

perimeter lighting, if required;

(ii)

site marking; and

(iii)

wind direction indication equipment;

(8)

completed copies, including attachments, of each of the following FAA forms:

(a)

7480-1 (Notice of Landing Area Proposal) as prescribed by 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 157 (Notice of Construction, Alteration, Activation, and Deactivation of Airports); and

(b)

7460-1 (Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration) as prescribed by 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 77 (Safe, Efficient Use, and Preservation of Navigable Airspace);

(9)

an aerial image or current map of the proposed heliport and its environs, scaled at least one inch to every 400 feet, marked to indicate:

(a)

the heliport boundaries;

(b)

takeoff and landing pads;

(c)

at least two approach and departure paths selected in compliance with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5390-2 (Heliport Design Guide) out to at least 4,000 feet horizontally from the landing area, one of which shall be identified as the principal approach and departure path based on the prevailing wind direction for the dates of anticipated operations and both of which insofar as safely practicable should avoid noise sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive areas;

(d)

the location of all noise sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive areas within a radius of at least 4,000 feet horizontally from the proposed heliport landing area; and

(e)

noise contours of Ldn 65, 70, 75, and 80 for the proposed heliport based on noise modeling;

(10)

such additional information required by Appendix A of 14 Code of Federal Regulation Part 150 Section 103 [A150.103], in a form suitable for input to a noise model;

(11)

a certificate of structural compliance, attested to by a registered professional engineer;

(12)

a depiction of the owner's proposed logo, emblem, or identification marking;

(13)

documentation of adequate available motor vehicle parking; and

(14)

any additional information required by the director.

(C)

Notice and public comment period for a category III shall follow the conditional use permit process under Title 25 of the Code.

Source: 2003 Code Section 13-1-292(N) and (T); 1992 Code Section 17-2-292(N) and (T); Ord. 040729-16; Ord. 20130620-089.