§ 16.43.070. General exemptions.

The following categories of aircraft shall be exempt from the provisions of this Chapter:

A.

Public Aircraft, including military aircraft;

B.

Law enforcement, emergency, and fire or rescue aircraft operated by any governmental entity;

C.

Aircraft used for emergency purposes during an emergency which has been officially proclaimed by competent authority pursuant to the laws of the United States, the State or the City;

D.

Civil Air Patrol aircraft when engaged in actual search and rescue missions;

E.

Aircraft engaged in landings or takeoffs while conducting tests, pursuant to written authorization of the Airport Manager, to determine probable compliance with the provisions of this Chapter. Such tests shall only be authorized for aircraft which, based on material submitted to the Airport Manager, are reasonably expected to be able to comply with the terms of this Chapter;

F.

Aircraft experiencing an in-flight emergency; provided, however, that the aircraft Owner/Operator or pilot in command shall, within ten (10) days after a written request from the City, file with the Airport Manager an affidavit documenting the precise emergency condition(s) which necessitated the Operation;

G.

Aircraft operating pursuant to explicit air traffic control direction in a manner which would otherwise not comply with the terms of this Chapter.

H.

Aircraft conducting operations in response to a medical emergency which has been documented in the manner required by the Airport Manager.

(Ord. C-7320 § 2, 1995)