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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 12 OF THE RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ESTABLISH RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE USE OF THE
RIVERSIDE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT.
The City Council of the City of Riverside does ordain as follows:
Section 1: Title 12, Airport Rules and Regulations , of th e Riverside Municipal Code is hereby repealed.
Section 2: Title 12, Airport Rules and R egulations, is hereby adopted and added to the Riverside Municipal Code as follows:
Title 12 - AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
Chapter 12.02 – DEFINITIONS
12.02.010 – Definitions:
The following definitions shall apply to this Title 12:
A. Airport is defined as the Riverside Municipal Airport located in the Ci ty of Riverside, County of Riverside, State of California.
B. Airport Manager is defined as the Manager of the Airport, a designee, or the authorized representative of the Airport Manager.
C. Person is defined as any individual, firm, co -partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association , city or county, or district, and includ es any trustee, receiver, or assignee.
D. Structure is defined as any object constructed o r installed by man, including , but not limited to , permanent or temporary const ruction or alterat ion, including equipm ent or material used to construct, alter, repair or remo ve an existing structure, object, or tree or other object of natural growth.
E. Unmanned Aircraft System is defined as any rem otely controlled aircraft.
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Chapter 12.04 - GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
12.04.010 – Rules and regulations adopted.
The rules and regul ations set out in this Title are established and adopted for the use of the Riverside Mu nicipal Airport. All persons using the Airport or any facilities thereon in any manner, including the operation of aircraft or motor vehicles, shall obey all applicable rules and regulations herein established or adopted.
12.04.020 – Federal aviation rules and regulations adopted.
The rules and regulations promulgated by the Federal A viation Administration and presently in effect and all additions or amendments there to are hereby referred to, adopted a nd made a part of these regulations as fully in all respects as if particularly set forth herein.
12.04.030 – Purposes of the Airport.
The Airport shall be conducted as a public use facility for the promotion and accommodation of civil aviation and associated activities.
12.04.040 – When open for public use.
The Airport shall be open for public use during all reasonable hours of the da y and night, subject to such restrictions due to inclement weather, condition of the landing area, presentation of special events and like causes, as may be determined by the Airport Manager.
12.04.050 – Special Events Program
Prior to any event held on airport property, the host party shall submit an Special Event Permit Application with the Community and Economic Development Department of the City of Riverside.
12.04.060 – Commercial and business activities require permits and licenses.
No person shall use the Airport as a base for the carrying on of commercial and business activities, for the carrying for hire of pas sengers, freight, express or m ail, for instruction in aviation in any of its branches, for the sale of fuels, refreshments or any commodity or service or for any other commercial purpose unless a lease, permit or license to conduct such business on the Airport has been granted by the C ity. All business activity shall conf orm to the minimum standards established by the City.
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12.04.070 – Indemnification of City.
The priv ilege of using the Airport and its facilities shall be conditioned upon the assumption of full responsibility and risk by the user thereof, and such user s hall release, hold harmless and indemnify the City, members of the City Council and the Airport Commi ssion, its officers and employees, from any liability or loss resulting from such use, a s well as against claims of third persons so using the Airport. The exercise of the privilege of use shall constitute an acknowledgment that the City maintains the Airport in a governmental capacity.
12.04.080 – Advertising and signs.
No signs, posters o r other advertising material s hall be posted or distribu ted on the Airport without prior written permission of the Airport Manager. The granting of such permission by the Airport Manager shall not relieve the person posting or distributing such signs, posters or other advertising mater ials from complying with any other applicable law or ordinance.
12.04.090 – Damage to Airport property.
Any person damaging any Airport structure, light, fixture or other Airport property shall report such damage to the Airport Manager ’s office immediately or not later than the beginning of the next business day and shall be fully responsible for any costs required to replace or repair the damaged property.
12.04.100 – Powers of Airport Manager.
The Airport Manager may restrict or suspend any or all fli ght operations when requi red for the interest of safety, military need or speci al circumstances, or to enforce any provision of this Title. The Airport Manager shall have the authority to abate any public nuisance as set forth in this Chapter.
12.04.110 – General enforcement authority.
For purposes of this Title, the Airport Manager o r the designated enforcement officer(s) shall have the power to issue n otices of violation or citations and use whatever judic ial and administrative remedies are available under this Code.
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12.04.120 – Notice to Airport Manager.
Every person, who proposes to construct, alter or repair any structure which creates an airport hazard on property situated in the Airport Influence A rea as hereinbefore described shall give five working days' prior written notice to the Airport Manager before commencing such work.
12.04.130 – Failure to notify Airport Manager.
Every person, who fails to notify the Airport Manager in conformance with this Title , shall be in violatio n of the prov isions of this Title. Each day or portion thereof such violation is in existence shall be a new and separate offense.
12.04.140 – Public nuisance.
An airport hazard is any condition or action which endangers t he Airport and/or its operations, endangers the lives and/or property of users of the airport, or an obstruction which in effect reduces the size of the area available for the landing, taking off , and maneuvering of aircraft. Obstructions include, but are not limited to, any structure, object, tree o r other object of natural growth, or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft to, from, and around an airport or other forms of inter ference with safe flight, navigation, or communication. The creation, establishment and /or maintenance of an airport hazard is hereby declared a public nuisanc e which interferes with the interests of the community and the safe operation of the airport. Any structure which creates or establishe s an airport hazard is a public nuisance.
12.04.150 - Duty to correct or abate public nuisance.
The owner or person in charge or in possession of any structure or aircraft which creates or establishes an airport haza rd, upon receiving notice of the viola tion, shall correct or abate the violation immediately.
12.04.160 – Summary abatement.
In cases of manifest pu blic danger and/or immediate necessity, the Airport Manager, or his or her designated enforcement officer, shall have the authority to immediate ly call a contractor to remove any structure, inc luding, but not limited to, cranes creating or establishing
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an airport hazard. All costs asso ciated with abating the hazar d shall be bor ne by the person or persons responsible for creating the hazardous condition.
Chapter 12.06 – AIRPORT RULES
12.06.010 – Aircraft owners to adhere to Airport rules.
It shall be the responsibility of all aircraft owners, operators and users of the Airport to become familiar with and adhere to the rules and regulations hereinafter set forth in this Code.
12.06.020 – Registering airport-based aircraft.
Any person electing to base aircraft on the Airport shall register the aircraft with the Airport Manager or th e fixed base operator wi th which t he aircraft is b ased. Cha nge of ownership or removal of the aircraft from the Airport shall not relieve the r egistered owner from payment of applicable fees unless prior notice is given to the Airport Manager or the fixed base operator, whichever is appropriate.
12.06.030 – Flying kites, moored balloons, model rockets, and ultralights at airport.
No person shal l release or fly , or cause to be released or flown, within five miles of the Airport, any moored balloons, kites, unmanned rocket, or unmanned free balloon which might be ingested by an aircraft engine or might obstruct or hinder a pilot's view of the Airport and approach zone , or which could be used to suspend an object capable of endangering airbor ne aircraft or impairing a pilot's vision. T he provisions o f 14 CFR Part 101 relating to moored balloons, kites, unmanned rockets and unmanned free balloons shall be met.
The ope ration of ultralight aircraft on the Airport shall be permitted only from a s ite designated by the Ai rport Manager. Ultralight aircraft with an official identification number and a two-way radio shall be controll ed as a ny other heavier -than-air aircraft. T he provisions of 14 CFR Part 103 shall strictly apply to all ultralight aircr aft operating at the air port, as well as Sections 21012 and 21661 of the Public Utilities Code of the State of California.
12.06.040 – Flying of model aircraft and civil unmanned aircraft systems (UAS).
Flying of model aircraft within the City limits sha ll conform to applicable rules, regulations, or circulars promulgat ed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and if flown within five miles of the Airport, the operator shall first notify the FAA Air Traffic Control
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Tower. For th e purp ose of this chapter, Model Aircraft shall mean any un manned ai rcraft (1) capable of sustained flight; (2) flown within visual line of sight of the op erator; and (3) flown for commercial, hobby or recreational purposes.
Flying of civil Unmanned Aircraft (UA) wit hin the City limits shall conform to FAA certification requirements, obtain appropriate exemptions from the FAA and notify the FAA Air Traffic Control Tower. For the pur pose of this chapter, civil Unmann ed Aircraft shall mean an unmanned aircraft operated by any person for any purposes other than strictly hobb y or recreational purposes, including but not limited to commercial purposes or in furth erance of, or incidental to any business or media service or agency.
12.06.050 – Entering restricted areas.
A. No p erson shall enter any airport taxiway, runway, heliport, safety area or movement area, as defined by the Federal Aviation Administration, on foot, in a motor vehicle or bicycle or by any other mea ns u nless permiss ion of the Air Traff ic Control Tower or Airport Manager was first secured.
B. The Airport Manager, at his sole disc retion, is authorized to deny access to and prohibit the use of the Airport to any person or firm which enters said restricted areas in violation of subsection A of this section.
12.06.060 – Motor vehicle regulations.
A. Unless authorized by the Airport Manager, no motor vehicles shall be operated on the Airport except on roadways, parking areas or places that are designated for such vehicles and shall adhere to all posted speed limits.
B. No per son shall operate any ve hicle on the Airport in a carel ess or negligent manner, in disregard for the safety of others, i n excess of posted traffic speed signs and in no event in excess of 25 miles per hour. On ramps or near building a reas, the maximum speed shall not exceed 15 miles per hour.
C. Motor vehicles on the Airport shall always yield the right -of-way to aircr aft on the ground or in the process of landing or taking off.
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D. Any acc ident invol ving motor vehicles on the Airport shall be immediately reported to the Airport Manager.
E. Except as hereinafter set forth, motor vehicles on the Airport shall only be parked in a manner and in areas so designated for such purpose. Fuel tank trucks, auto motive or aircraft fuel tenders and trucks delivering flammable m aterials are prohibited from entering o r being parked or stored in hangars. Vehicles and fuel and service vehicles owned and/or operated by the fixed base operators may be parked in their leased areas. Vehicles parked in uncovered areas will be required to display the aircraft parking space number on the vehicle. Aircraft owners who rent hangar space from a fixed base operator may be permitted to park one vehicle within that hangar space at th e discretion of the fixed base operator wit h the reservation that any a nd all such vehicles would be under the control of the fixed base operator; also, if any car is to be locked, the keys shall be in t he possession and control of the fixed base operator and such fixed base operator shall be responsible for compliance with this regulation.
F. All visitors , aircraft owners, and employees utilizing the terminal area of th e Airport must park in designated parking spaces. No motor vehicle shall be left unattended in any area designated as a taxiway between hangar rows or parkin g areas, or the acce ss road north of the Airport café.
G. Illegally-parked vehicles at the airpor t may be issued parking v iolation citations or moved to designated parking areas. A charg e for such towing may be levied, and the Airport shall not assume any liability for damage while moving such vehicles.
H. Motor vehicles opera ted on the airport shal l be appropriately licensed and s hall comply with the insurance requirements imposed by t he State of California for the operation of motor vehicles on the public street. Any ope rator of a motor vehicl e on the Airport shall furnish the Airport Manager with evidence of compliance wi th the insurance requirements if requested by the Airport Manager.
I. Rental car delivery/pick-up shall be escorted to/from the perimeter access point to the aircraft or staging area or delivered/picked-up in the terminal parking lot.
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J. All commercial de livery vehicles shall be escorted to/from the perimeter access point by the customer receiving delivered goods.
12.06.070 – Perimeter Gate Access.
A. All tenants of the Airport are entitled to two perimeter gate access cards per lease.
Tenants shall submit an application for a gate access card to the Airport Manager and shall sign a gate access card agreement. Applicable fees have been established by City Council. The sharing or loaning any gate access card o r keypad code is speci fically prohibited. In the case where the Tenant is a company, the company shall submit a list of individual(s) the company is requesting gate access cards for.
B. In the event a gate card is lost/stolen or a keypad code is compromised, the card holder shall notify Airport Manager immediately, or the next business day.
C. Any person accessing the Airport through a perimeter security gate shall stop after entering/exiting the gate and ensure the gate is closed before leaving the area. Unless providing an escort for a guest of the tenant in another vehicle, the tenant shall not allow another vehicle to follow through the gate when entering the airfield. When exit ing, the tenant may allow another vehicle to follow through; in suc h an instance, the second veh icle assumes the li ability for ensuring the gate closes before departing the area.
D. No person shall allow for a perimeter gate to be blocked open.
E. No person shall tamper with any securi ty gate, security camera, or othe r airport security equipment.
F. Persons granted gate access cards by the Airport Manager shall f ollow all rules and regulations regarding the use of the gate access card, including this section and the terms and conditions of the gate acc ess card agreem ent. A gate access card may be rev oked, at the discretion of the Airport Manager, for any violation of this section.
12.06.080 – Fire regulations.
Conformance with the California Fire Code as adopted by the City is required of all users of the airport.
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12.06.090 – Smoking.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in an y hangar. Smoking is also strictly prohibited inside the airport perimeter fence.
12.06.100 – Open Flames.
Open flames are prohibited inside the airport perimeter fence.
12.06.110 – Fire Extinguishers.
An individual leasing a hangar shall furnish at least one 40lb. BC rated fire extinguisher.
The extinguisher shall be maintained in the hangar in a location that is readily accessible.
12.06.120 – Restrictions on aircraft cleaning and/or washing.
A. Findings. T he Counci l find s that the cleaning and/or washing of aircraft at the Riverside Municipal Airport, except for the approved wash racks, could result in the introduction of fuel, oil and other cont aminants of hazardous substances into the storm drain system. It is therefore, necessary to regu late the cleaning a nd/or washin g of aircraft and to control the discharge of waste into the public sewer and storm drain systems as set forth in Chapter 14.12 of the Riverside Municipal Code.
B. Prohibited activity. Cleaning and/or wa shing of a utomobiles on air port property is strictly prohibited.
C. "Cleaning" or "washing" an aircraft means the use of water together with solvents or cleansing agents.
D. Approved aircraft wash racks. All cleaning and/or washing of aircraft is prohibited on any area of the airport except for the approved wash racks, or as permitted below.
E. Aircraft cleaning/washing may be condu cted at areas other than a wash rack provided the following conditions are met:
a. All liquid run off from this activity shall be contained is a system that does not allow the liquid to run-off onto pavement or soil. b. All liquid shall be picked up by mean s of a vacuum, or other such vehicle/device and th e liquid shall be disposed of in accordance with environmental dis posal regulations.
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F. Violation. Every person who cleans and/o r washes aircraft in any area of the Riverside Municipal Airport, except as permitted above, shall be in violation of the provisions of this section. Each incident shall be a new and separate offense.
12.06.130 – Use of hangars.
A. Aircraft storage hangars shall be used only for the storage of aircraft, and associated aircraft equipment and supplies as approved by the Airpor t Manager. Hangars shall not be used primarily for the storage of aut omobiles, vehicles, boats, or other personal property not directly associated with the operation of aircraft. Use of hangars for n onaeronautical uses is strictly prohibited as provided in Federal Aviation Administration rules and regulations , as amended from time to time.
B. The Airport Manager or a design ee shall be au thorized to enter and inspect hangars from time to time, provided that the Airport Manager has given notice to a lessee at least 24 hours prior to the date and time set for inspection. Lessee’s permission to inspect shall not be unreasonably withheld.
C. Any person renting a hangar containing an aircraft t hat is not air worthy or who intends to restore, construct or engage in the major rep air of an ai rcraft must register and fil e a work plan with the A irport Manager before initiating the projec t. T he work plan shall be approved by the Airport Manager and sha ll contain the projected start and finish dates and scope of work. A quarterly project s tatus report demonstrating t imely progress pursua nt to the wor k plan shall be filed with the Airport Ma nager. Failure to provide evidence of progress pursuant to the work plan or reaso nable explanation for delay constitute a breach of the applicable lease .
Due t o th e c omplexity and uniqueness of each pro ject, t he total length of time allowed for restoration, construction or major repair of an aircraft shall be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
D. Any person renting a hangar that desires to perform construction or improvements to the hangar, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, and interior wall modifications, shall submit a proposal to the Airport Manager before work begins and obtain written approval from the Airport Manager. The Airport Manager shall respond in a timely manner with approval or disapproval. If approval is granted, the person renting the hangar shall obtain all necessary
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permits or regulatory approvals for the p roposed construction and provide the Airport Manager with a copy of the permits and/or regulatory approval issued.
12.06.140 – Repair, restoration or construction of aircraft.
Except with the express writ ten consent of the Ai rport Manager, no person shall engage in any major repair, restoration or construction of any aircraft in any location on the airport other than inside an approved hangar or other approved facility.
12.06.150 – Places where repairs allowed and prohibited.
No aircraft shall be permitted to remain on any part of the taxiway, landing or take -off area of t he Airport for the purpose of repairs, an d all repairs shall be performed in designated areas. Preventive maintenance described in 14 CFR Part 43 for holders of a pilot certificate shall be permitted in aircraft parking areas of based aircraft. Other maintenance shall be in compliance with all ru les and regulations applicable thereto, including those promulgated b y the Federal Aviation Administ ration and shall be performed in areas designated by th e Airport Manag er.
Normal tie-down fees will apply.
12.06.160 – Boarding or disembarking of aircraft.
Except in a n em ergency, no person shall board o r dis embark from any aircraft on the taxiway, landing or take -off area of the airport. However, a certif icated flight in structor may, with contr ol tower approval, disembark on a taxiway to supervise the sol o flight o f a student pilot in which case the instructor must exercise extreme caution.
Chapter 12.08 – AIRCRAFT AND PILOT REGULATIONS
12.08.010 – Pilot to conform to rules.
No person shall navigate any aircraft over, land upon, or take off from, service, repair or maintain any aircraft on the airport, or conduct any operation on or from the airport, otherwise than in conformity with this chapter and the rules and regulations of the Federal A viation Administration.
12.08.020 – Operating aircraft while under influence of alcohol, drug, or substance.
No person shall operate or assist in the operation of any aircraft on the airport while under the i nfluence of an alc oholic beve rage, or any dru g or substance that i mpairs a pilot's
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performance, or under the combined influence o f an alcoholic be verage and an y drug or substance.
12.08.030 – Two-way radio required.
All aircraft using the airport shall b e equipped with fu nctioning t wo-way radio equipment. Exceptions a re permissible when prior coordination with the Air Traffic Control Tower have been made.
12.08.040 – Communication with tower.
Pilots are strongly enco uraged to establish communications with the control tower prior to departing from any parking or tie -down area. Radio contact should be maintained at all time s while taxiing and during engine warmup prior to departure. Aircraft approaching the airport shall establish and maintain radio communications with the control tower at least three and one -half miles (Airport Traffic Area for Riverside Municipal Airport) miles from the airport, unless prior coordination with the control tower has been mad e. The Airm an’s Information Manual recommends contacting ATC 15 miles from the Airport.
12.08.050 – Taxi speed.
No person shall taxi any aircraft on the air port in an u nsafe mann er, or may creat e a danger of collision with any person or object. All aircraft shall be taxied at a safe and reasonable speed commensurate w ith safe operation in rel ation to existing conditi ons and with due regard for other aircraft, persons and property.
12.08.060 – Approaching runway for take-off.
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12.08.070 – Conformance to 14 CFR part 91.
All aircraft using the Airport, except in an emergency, shall co nform to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 91.
12.08.080 – Turns after take-off.
Except for Runway 27, no turn shall be made after take-off until the Airport boundary has been reached or the aircraft has obtained a n altitude of at least 1,500 feet above mean sea level and the pilot of the aircraft has determined that such a turn can be made safely. For Runway 27, a
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ten-degree right turn is recommended at the departure en d of the runw ay to minimize the noise impact to residenti al housing to the west of the Airp ort. This section does not appl y when in conflict with air tr affic control in struction, or if the fli ght i s operating under instrum ent flight rules.
12.08.090 – Traffic pattern established.
The established traffic pattern for the Airport is a left-hand pattern, except for Runway 16 which shall be a right -hand pattern. The traffic pattern altitude for conventional aircraft is 1,800 feet above mean sea level and 2,300 feet above mean sea level for jet aircraft. Aircraft shall enter the traffic pattern from straight and level flight.
12.08.100 – Noise management procedures.
In a n e ffort to less en the impa ct of aircraft noise on the surr ounding community, it is strongly recommended aircraft operators adhere to the following procedures. As alw ays, pilot discretion and/or instruction from air traffic control are the final governing authority.
A. VFR departur es (1) Runway 09, climb to 1,500 mean sea level (M SL) prior to first turn; (2) Runway 27, turn right ten degrees at departure end of runway to follow the river, then climb straight ahead to 1,500 MSL.
B. VFR approach straight to Runway 09. Stay well north of housing area.
C. Maintain pattern altitudes of:
1. 1,300 feet MSL for helicopters
2. 1,800 feet MSL for piston aircraft
3. 2,300 feet MSL for turbine aircraft
D. Practice sing le-engine depar ture procedures with twin -engine aircraft should be kept to a minimum.
E. Jet aircraft must comply w ith Federal Air Regulation Part 36 and execute rolling takeoff consistent with safety.
F. Avoid Ramona High School on Magnolia Avenue.
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B. A noise curfew is in effect from 2200 -0700 ( 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. , Pacif ic).
During these hours high power runs of turbine engines for the purposes of maintenance or repair is prohibited. This restriction does not apply to departing/arriving aircraft.
12.08.110 – Cross-wind runway.
Use of Runway 16/34: the secondary runway used primarily during (Northerly) cross - wind weather conditions. Note: Runway length is 2,850 feet.
During hour s of darkn ess, l ights on Runway 16/34 of the Airport will be turned on whenever the tower is not manned.
12.08.120 – Calm wind runway.
When the control tower i s not i n operation, Runway 09 shall be designated as the calm wind runway.
12.08.130 – Fueling of aircraft and operation of fueling vehicles.
A. The following re gulations relating to fueling of aircraft and operation of fueling vehicles are applicable to all users of the Airport:
1. Fueling of aircraft shall be accomplished with strict attention to safety.
2. The refueling vehicle attendant shall stand by and monitor the refueling vehicle during all phases of refueling operation.
3. All refueling vehicl es must be equ ipped with approved fire exti nguishers at all times.
4. Refueling vehicles shall not refuel aircraft within any hangar. At no time will fuel vehicles enter or park in hangars.
5. During refueling operations, aircraf t and vehicle grounding /bonding procedures shall be exercised at all times.
6. All fuel spills shall be treated as a poten tial fire hazard. The Fire Department will be not ified if the spill constitutes a hazard to either l ife or property. Asphalt damage must be reported to the Airport office immediately by the refueling operator.
7. Fueling nozzles shall be equipped with a dead-man control. The dead -man shall not be blocked in the open position.
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8. All towable refueling trailers shall be approved and permitted by the Riverside Fire Department.
B. All aviation fuels must be handled to ensure clean fuels reach th e aircraft. Those who choose to fuel their own aircraft with fuels import ed from off the Airport must meet th e same standards applicable to fuel operators on the Airport:
1. Obtain fuel permit from Airport Manager.
2. Fuel containers must be marked to indicate t ype and gra de of fuel being handled and aircraft number.
3. Dispensing units must have fuel pumps equipped with automatic shut-off, filters, standpipe and ground straps.
4. Two fire extinguishers will be available (20-BC), one on either side of vehicle.
5. Individuals will not fuel aircraft oth er than their own nor will they sell any fuels on the Airport.
6. Hazardous materials shall not be stored in aircraft hangars.
7. Fuelers shall carry s uch liability insurance a s reasonably required by the Airp ort Manager.
8. Persons performing fuelin g operations shoul d be familiar with pertinent rules pertaining to fuels handling.
9. Aircraft shall be fueled from approved vehicles or containers.
10. Those individuals processing more than 50 gallons of fuel in a year m ust file a disclosure of hazardous materials with the Riverside Fire Department.
C. After f ueling, aircraft shall no t be left un attended at the fuel island. Transient aircraft may park in the transient parking a rea north of the Airport T erminal. Based aircraft should be parked at their leased site.
12.08.140 – Starting engine-runup.
An aircraft engine shall not be st arted at the Airport unless a competent operator is at the controls of such aircraft and adequate brakes are fully set or the wh eels are set with chocks. An
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aircraft engine m ay only be run up after it is determined that propwash will not endanger other aircraft, property or persons.
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12.08.150 – Taxiing into or out of hangar—Operating engines in hangar.
No aircraft shall be taxied into or out of the hangar at the Airport. Aircraft shall be halted a safe di stance from the hang ar doors an d the engi ne st opped. Power-operated aircraft tow equipment may be used to move aircraft into, about and out of hangars. Aircraft engines shall not be operated within hangars.
12.08.160 – Moving aircraft upon direction of Airport Manager.
Upon the direction of the Airport Manager, the operator, owner or pilot of any aircraft on the Airport shall move the aircraft to any place designated on the Airport. If the operator, owner or pilot refuses to comply with the directions, the Airport Manager may have the aircraft moved to such place at the owner's expense and without liability for damage that may result from such moving.
12.08.170 – Removal of damaged aircraft.
Removal of damaged aircraft fr om runways, taxiways or ramps of the Airport is the responsibility of the owner. However, when disability or circumstances warrant, and in the event of an ac cident, the Airport Manager may have the damaged aircraft removed from the landing areas, ramps, aprons, or other areas at the expen se of the owner and without liability for damage resulting from such moving.
12.08.180 – Reporting aircraft accidents.
Aircraft accidents at the Airport shall be immediate ly reported to the Airport Manager and to Federal and State agencies in accordance with agency requirements.
12.08.190 – Aircraft to be properly secured.
No aircraft shall be left unattended on the Airport unless properly secured with tie-downs and/or wheel chocks.
12.08.200 – Parking areas for aircraft.
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Airport tenants shall park the aircraft owned by them, or in their custody, only in designated storage areas assigned or leased to them, or as designated by the Airport Manager.
12.08.210 – Transient aircraft parking.
Transient aircraft shall be parked at the Airport only in designated areas.
12.08.220 – Tie-down areas.
No ladders, cans, boxes , wheel chocks or other materials of any natu re ma y be left in aircraft tie-down areas of the Airport without prior approval of the Airport Manager.
12.08.230 – Helicopter operations.
All helicopter operations at the Riverside Airport shall comply with the following:
A. Approaches and departures. All approach and departure routes for transient aircraft shall comply with published procedures for helicopter traffic patte rns at the Riverside Airport a nd/or be con ducted in c ompliance wi th A ir T raffic Control (ATC) instruc tions.
Transient aircraft departures and arr ivals shall be conducted at the marked and lighted helipad immediately southeast of the intersection of Taxiways "A" and "B." B. Traffic pattern practice. Helicopter traffic patterns for flight training and recurrent practice purposes shall be conducted in north traffic with landings and approache s perpendicular to, and touchdowns on the northern half of runway 1 6-34. Pattern clearan ces shall be obtained from the A TC tower. Helicopter traffic patterns , to the extent prac tical and safe, shall avoid overflight of all residential neighborhoods surrounding the Airport.
C. Police helicopter operations . Riversid e Poli ce Department helicop ter oper ations shall be routinely conducted at the p olice ramp located immediately east of the app roach end of runway 16. All police helicopter departures and arrivals shall be in accordance with ATC control or established traffic pattern procedures when the tower is closed.
D. Large h elicopters/military helicopters. Helicopters exceeding 9,000 pound s maximum gross weight or those helicopters with dual main rotors shall arri ve and d epart the Airport according to ATC instructions, anti cipating fixed wing a pproaches to the main or crosswind ru nways. Hover/gr ound taxi instructions to helicopter parking s hould also be anticipated.
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E. Helicopter taxiing. All rotary wing aircraft shall conduct both ground and hover taxi operations over designated taxiways unless cleared to taxi-direct by ATC ground control. In no c ase shall rotary wing aircraft ground taxi or hover taxi between han gar rows or between hangars and perimeter fences.
F. Helicopter parking. There are four helicopter parking ci rcles immediately eas t of the Airport's ma in helipad. Transient helicopte rs s hall use the parking circles for short ter m and/or overnight parking . No helicopter shall park on the main helipad w ithout obt aining permission by submitting a Prior Permission Required (PPR).
G. Proximity warning. At n o time shal l rotary wing aircra ft park in any fixed wing aircraft parking row or adjacent to any fixed wing aircraft, nor shall any rotary wing aircraft overfly or disturb, with downwash, any fixed wing aircraft.
H. Helicopter fl ight school training. With approval from the Airport Man ager, helicopter flight schools may park at, d epart from, and arrive at secondary helipads established solely for the use of t hat sc hool or a fixed base operator (FBO). Such helipads shall be specifically designated by the Ai rport Manag er an d operate at th e discretion of the Airport Manager. These pads may be closed at any time due to violations of any sections of this Code.
12.08.240 – Insurance regulations.
A. No aircraft shall be based on the Airport until and unless its owner pl aces and maintains on file with the Airport Manager a current certif icate of insurance showing its owner to be insured against liability or fina ncial loss resulting from bodily injury (including death) and damage to property c aused by the ownership, operation and use of such ai rcraft such reasonable amounts as shall be determined by the Airport Manager and the City's Risk Manager.
B. Such certif icate shal l expressly provide that th e insurance certified sh all not be cancelled or reduced in coverage without 30 days' prior written notice to the City.
C. Such certificate shall also provide that the City shall be included as an additional insured under the liability policy so certified.
Chapter 12.10 - FEES
12.10.010 – Landing fees.
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A. The City C ouncil may establish by resolu tion the landing fees to be cha rged for all aircraft engaged in commercial operations landing at the Airport, excepting users possessing a lease, permit or other a greement. The fees sh all be based upon the maximum certificated gross landing weight of the aircraft.
B. The City Council shall establish rates and charges for special or other uses of the Airport.
12.10.020 – Fees for hangar or outdoor storage of aircraft.
The City Counci l may establish by Resolution the fees to be charged for hangars or the outdoor storage of aircraft at the Airport.
12.10.030 – Other fees.
The City Council shall establish rat es and charges fo r fees associated with the use of the Airport special events, utilities, fuel flowage fees, etc.
Chapter 12.12 – AIRPORT INFLUENCE AREA
12.12.010 – General.
Land use safety compatibility guidance from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is limited to the imme diate vicinity of the runway, the r unway, the runway protection zones at each end of the r unway, and the protection of Airport airspace. The FAA regards its cr iteria as minimum standards. Sta te and local agencies are free to set their own land use compatib ility policies.
Pursuant to Public Utilities C ode Section 21670, et s eq., the Riverside C ounty Airport Land Use Commis sion (ALUC) was est ablished to promote l and use compatibility between an airport and the surrounding community. The ALUC has designated a specific "Airport Influence Area" which i ncludes properties within an approximate two -mile radius of the Riverside Municipal Airport.
12.12.020 – Runway Protection Zone (RPZ).
The Runway P rotection Zone (RPZ) approved by the Federal Aviation Administration presently in effect, and all additions or amendments thereto, are hereby adopted and made a part
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of these regulations as fully in all respects as if particularly set forth herein. Much of the property within the RPZ is also subject to existing avigation easements.
12.12.030 – Incursions into aircraft movement areas.
A. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) places extremely strong emphasis on reducing the number of runway and taxiway incursions occurring across the country. An airport's aircraft movement area is designed by the FAA to accommodate the safe transit of aircraft across the ground as they prepare to de part, locate to a tie-down, parking or hangar pos ition, or transit under their own power from one portion of the airport to a nother. It is the responsibility of all Airport users to regard aircraft movement areas as critical locations to aviation safety.
B. An Aircraft Movement Area (AMA) as defined by the FAA is any portion of th e tarmac, taxiway, or runway, and an aircraft ramp under the control of the air traffic contr ol tower, as designated by the Airpo rt, is specifically for and restricted to the mov ement of aircraft along the ground. Aircraft Movement Areas (AMA) are clearly marked with signs adja cent to taxiway entrances and markings painted on the surface to design ate the separat ion between movement and non-movement areas.
C. Aircraft movement in said areas is specifically controlled by the Airport's a ir traffic control tower via the ground control r adio frequency of 1 21.7. Aircraft pilots are always required to o btain authorization from air traffic control to enter the AMA. In those in stances when the tower is closed, pilots are require d to make radio announcements "in the blind" of their intentions to move into the aircraft movement area.
D. Unauthorized vehic les and pedestr ians are prohibited i n the AMA. Official Airport, or other City vehicles are allowed in the AMA, only when in radio co ntact with air traffic control. Other unofficial or non -radio equipped vehicles may enter the aircraft movement area only with the express authorization of the Airport Manager, or his or her designee, and when said vehicles are escorted by an official Airport vehicle in radio contact with air traffic control.
E. Any unauthorized entrance or movement on or into the AMA by pe destrians, vehicles or aircraft shall be designated as an incursion and reported accordingly.
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F. Every person creating an incursion by unauthorized entrance into the AMA shall be in violati on of the pro visions of this secti on. Each incident shall be a ne w and separate offense.
12.12.040 – Riverside County ALUC safety zones.
The Riverside County Airp ort Land Use Commissi on (ALUC) has developed a l and use plan for the environs of the Riverside Airport known as the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan (ALUCP). The ALUCP h as defined certain la nd use as compatible with airports and aircraft activity. This Plan generally preclu des most land uses which in volve structures, obstructions or presence of substantial numbers of people.
Chapter 12.14 – ENFORCEMENT
12.14.010 – Enforcement.
A. The prov isions o f this Title may be enforced by the abat ement proceedings set forth in Chapters 1.17 and 6.15 of this Code, by summary abatement, by criminal pros ecution or by injunction.
B. Any remedy provided in this chapter for the abatement of a nuisance is in addition to any other remedy provided by law.
12.14.020 – Penalty for violation.
Any person, firm, association, or corporation violating any of the p rovisions of this Title shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor a nd is punishable as prov ided in Municipal Code, Section 1.01.110. In addition to the penalties set out in Section 1.01.110, a violation of any of the rules and re gulations set out in this Title shall be deemed s ufficient cau se for the Airp ort Manager or his/her designated enforcement officer(s) to deny or prohibi t access to or use of the Airport influence area by the respo nsible person or firm to the extent that continued use may interfere with safe flight, navigation, or communication.
Section 3: The City Council has re viewed the matter and , based upon the fact s and information contained in the staff reports, administrative record, and written and oral testimony, hereby finds that this ordinance is not subject to CEQA pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3) and/or 15061(b)(3) of the St ate CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations,
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Title 14, Chapter 3, in that it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment nor have a significant impact on the environment , and is not a project as defined in Section 15378.
Section 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the a doption of this ordinance and c ause publication once in a newspaper of gener al circulation in accordance with Section 414 of the Charter of the City of Riverside. This ordinance shall become effective on the 30th day after the date of its adoption.
ADOPTED by the City Council this _________ day of ______________, 2022.
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PATRICIA LOCK DAWSON
Mayor of the City of Riverside
ATTEST:
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Donesia Gause
City Clerk of the City of Riverside
I, Donesia Gause, City Clerk of the City of Riverside, California, hereby cer tify that the foregoing ordinance was duly and regularly intr oduced at a meeting o f the City Co uncil on the __________ day of __________________, 2022, and that hereafter the said ordinance was duly and regularly adopted at a meeting of the City Council on the _______ day of _____________, 2021, by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes:
Noes:
Abstain:
Absent:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Riverside, California, this ________ day of ______________, 2022.
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