Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 25. LAND DEVELOPMENT. |
Chapter 25-13. AIRPORT HAZARD AND COMPATIBLE LAND USE REGULATIONS. |
Article 2. HEIGHT LIMITS AND AIRPORT HAZARDS. |
§ 25-13-23. AIRPORT HAZARDS DESCRIBED AND PROHIBITED.
(A)
An airport hazard is a land use, structure, or object of natural growth located in the controlled compatible land use area that:
(1)
exceeds the height limits of Section 25-13-22 (Height Limits);
(2)
interferes with visual, radar, radio, or other systems for tracking, acquiring data relating to, monitoring, or controlling aircraft;
(3)
interferes with a pilot's ability to distinguish between airport lights and other lights, results in glare in the eyes of a pilot, or impairs visibility in the vicinity of the airport;
(4)
creates a wildlife hazard, as defined by Code of Federal Regulations Title 14, Part 139; or
(5)
otherwise endangers or interferes with the landing, taking off, or maneuvering of an aircraft.
(B)
Except as provided in Article 4 (Nonconforming Uses, Structures, And Objects; Marking And Lighting), a person may not create or maintain an airport hazard.
Source: Ord. 010809-78; Ord. 020418-18; Ord. 031211-11.