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HomeMy WebLinkAbout19-83 Ordinance (\ / 1 45 - RECORD OF ORDINANCES National Graphics Corp., eols.. O. ~ Form No. 2808-A Ordinance N 0 '_h~2u-:~~________h_ Passed_uh__nhuu_nnnnnnnnnnunn_nu____huu19uun_. un ! ! AN ORDINANCE TO APPROVE THE EDITING AND INCLUSION OF ORDINANCE I NO. 60-82 AS PART OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE OF DUBLIN, OHIO WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 60-82 was passed to control the establishment and opera- tion of heliports in the Village of Dublin, Ohio; WHEREAS, the creation of Chapter 1184, Special Permits, has established the authority of the Planning and Zoning Commission to grant special permits to land uses so designated by the Village Council; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Dublin, State of Ohio, of the elected members concurring; SECTION 1. That the editing, arrangement and numbering of Ordinance No. 60-82 is hereby approved as part of the Planning and Zoning Code, to read as follows: 1127.02 DEFINI TIONS (17 A) "HELIPORTS" means an aviation accessory devoted to the landing, takeoff and storing of helicopters. 1184.02 HELIPORTS I (a) Intent. Due to the rapid development of and need for helicopter ser- vice, it has been deemed appropriate that such uses require a special permit as required by this cha~ter, to promote the continued growth of such service in a safe orderly manner. (b) Permi t Process. Permits for establishing and maintaining heliports shall be issued to the owner or lessee of the heliport by the Village Manager after approval of a Special Permit by the Planning and Zoning Commission and, after the applicant has submitted an a~plication pro- viding written proof that: (1 ) The heliport when located in zoning districts, other than residential: A. Has been inspected and, if applicable, approved and registered or licensed by either the Division of Aviation of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) or the Federal Aviation Administration for compliance wi th the cd teria set forth in the Trans- portation Laws of Ohio Annotated with Rules and Regulations, Chapters TRa-l, TRa-2, and TRa-5, and Amendments thereto and applicable federal regula~ tions; and I B. Has received such approval and clearance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as may be required by the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR's). (2) The heliport when located in residential zoning districts: A. Complies with the above requirements for heliports in zoning districts other than residential; and , oi} ) RECORD OF ORDINANCES 47 National Graphics Corp., Cols.. O. ~ Form No. 2808-A Ordinance No .J/~:_,:,.8.:L___________ p assed_____u_____________u___un______un___________19 ___u -- Page Two lB. Shall be limited to helicopters of twelve thousand . . (12,000) pounds gross weight or less (executive-type helicopters) for the purpose of internal cargo or personnel transportation only. . C. Shall be a minimum of one acre, and when in use shall be marked in such a way as to be clearly visible; and D. Shall be a minimum of 500 feet from the nearest occupied structure, expressway, principal arterial, minor arterial, or collector street within the Village. (c) Fee: A fee of $5.00 shall be paid to the Municipality for each application for a special permit to establish a heliport. (d) Exceptions. It shall be unlawful to takeoff or land a helicopter anywhere within the Village of Dublin except at a heliport for which a permit, issued by the Village of Dublin, as hereinafter provided, is in force unless such landing or takeoff is done: (1) When necessary for law enforcement or other public safety purposes, I (2) When necessary for aircraft or medical emergencies, (3) For a single or one-time landing. at a site not regularly used for landings when prior approval is obtained from the Village Manager. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld when the Ohio State Transportation Department has issued a temporary heliport certificate for such an activity. (e) Applicability (1) All permits issued shall be only to the original property owner or original lessee. If the ownership or tenancy has changed, a new application shall be required. (2) This Section shall apply to all heliports established. within the Village. Sites previously established shall comply with the requirements of this Section by Jene~6,1983. (Ord. 60~82). (f) Penalty. Anyone who operates a helicopter, or allows operation of a helicopter, in violation of the provisions of this Ordinance shall, upon conviction, pay a fine of not more than Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars for each violation. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period permitted by law. I I hereby certify tb,t fOp'" d thi, Ordi,ance/R,solutlon . were p05tl.:ct in the Vi!!':f) c; C'.;';,!::1 m accordance with Section 731.25 of the Ch;o RevisEd Code. ATTEST: b >n. ~~4.- tJ _ _ . . )?!. J~ Clerk of Co,,' - "I ~ ~ -1(3 Cler~il 'P A~S E.D TH/~ 4- ~ ~ OF Af~lL-l t'li:!