Chapter 8.24
HANG GLIDERS AND MODEL AIRCRAFT

Sections:

8.24.010    Flying of hang gliders unlawful.

8.24.020    Gliders and model airplanes – Distance from dwellings.

8.24.025    Gliders and model airplanes – Requirements for flight.

8.24.030    Gliders and model airplanes – Restricted hours and places.

8.24.010 Flying of hang gliders unlawful.

A. It is unlawful for any person to fly a hang glider in the city. As used in this section, “hang glider” means any device or contrivance by which the occupant becomes airborne other than in a powered aircraft regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration, or other aircraft regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration.

B. This section shall not prohibit any flight expressly authorized by the Federal Aviation Administration or the aeronautics authorities of the state. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 291 § 1, 1973)

8.24.020 Gliders and model airplanes – Distance from dwellings.

It is unlawful for any person to fly any powered model airplane or radio-controlled glider at any place within one hundred feet of any dwelling. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 321 § 1, 1976)

8.24.025 Gliders and model airplanes – Requirements for flight.

A. It is unlawful for any person to launch any powered model airplane or radio-controlled glider from any place within the Bluff Cove area of the city other than from an area posted by the city as being a permissible area for such launching. Areas to be so posted shall be determined by motion or resolution of the city council.

B. It is unlawful for any person to launch or fly any powered model airplane or radio-controlled glider within the city unless such person is an active member of the Academy of Model Aeronautics or has a policy of liability insurance in the amount established by resolution of the city council sufficient to insure against any claim or damage arising from the flying of a powered model airplane or radio-controlled glider, and has upon his or her person proof of such membership or of such insurance policy, which shall be made available upon request of any city employee. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 588 § 1, 1995)

8.24.030 Gliders and model airplanes – Restricted hours and places.

No person shall fly a powered model airplane or radio-controlled glider between eight p.m. Sunday and eight a.m. of the following Saturday in that portion of the city bounded by Paseo del Mar on the east, Lot 1, Block 1450, Tract 7536 on the south, the city limits on the west and Lot 1, Block 1432, Tract 6886 on the north. (Ord. 701 § 2 (Exh. 1), 2012; Ord. 332 § 1, 1977)