Chapter 7-18 WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

(c) “Airport hazard” shall mean any structure, object of natural growth or use of land, which obstructs the air space required for flight of aircraft in landing or takeoff which is otherwise hazardous to the landing and takeoff.

(d) “Airport layout plan” shall mean the most recent airport layout plan in effect for the Watsonville Municipal Airport, filed and approved by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration.

(e) “Airport Manager” shall mean that person, or his authorized assistant, designated by the City Manager to administer the operations of aviation facilities owned and/or operated by the City.

(f) “Business activity” shall mean activities ordinarily conducted for the current or future production of income or gain, including but not limited to the activities of a fixed-base operator.

(g) “Fixed-base operator (FBO)” means a person engaged in the commercial sales, service, renting, leasing or chartering of new or used aircraft, air carrier and air taxi operations; the commercial sales and service of aircraft parts, avionics, instruments, equipment, accessories and hardware; custom repair, overhauling, and modification of general aviation aircraft and aircraft equipment; conduct of charter flight service, aerial photography and flight schools; pilot training; sale of aviation petroleum products; repair, maintenance, rebuilding, alteration or exchange of aircraft engines, components or other parts.

(h) “Hazardous material” means any substance defined as a hazardous material by laws and regulations administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), or the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

(i) “Lease” shall mean a contract, granting use or occupation of a defined portion of the airport, for a specified term of one (1) month or more, subject to conditions and pursuant to terms, in exchange for a specified rent. All leases shall be approved by resolution of the Council to be effective.

(j) “Operation of aircraft” shall mean any person taxiing, flying, hand-propping or sitting at the controls of an aircraft under power or while the aircraft is moving or a person who has rented an aircraft for the purpose of operation by him/herself or an agent.

(k) “Operator” shall mean the person, firm or corporation in possession of an aircraft or vehicle or any person who has rented such for the purpose of operation by him/herself or an agent.

(l) “Owner” shall mean a person, persons or entity who is listed as owner on the Federal Aviation Administration aircraft registry, or in the event that the aircraft is the subject of a conditional sale or lease thereof with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement, and with the immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee or in the event a mortgagor of an aircraft is entitled to the possession, then the conditional vendee, lessee or mortgagor shall also be deemed the owner for the purpose of this chapter.

(m) “Permit” shall mean an aircraft storage permit or event permit. The Airport Manager may, in his or her reasonable discretion, refer the decision on a particular permit to the City Council.

(1) “Aircraft storage permit” shall mean a document executed by the Airport Manager authorizing a person to store aircraft in a certain hangar or tie-down space at the airport on a month-to-month basis under specified conditions.

(2) “Event permit” shall mean a document executed by the Airport Manager authorizing a person or persons to conduct a specified activity at the airport in a certain place during a particular time period or interval under specified conditions.

(n) “Permittee” means a person who lawfully has authority under a permit.

(o) “Tenant” means a person who has a lawful right under a lease to occupy space at the airport.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.101 Airport Manager authority.

The Airport Manager is authorized to:

(a) Enforce or seek enforcement of the provisions of this chapter, all other local ordinances, State or Federal laws affecting the airport or airport operations.

(b) Promulgate, administer and enforce regulations as “airport regulations” not inconsistent with this chapter.

(d) Record the number, size and kind of aircraft using the airport for purposes of determining the FAA’s required aviation operations forecast.

(e) Examine the aircraft registration, airworthiness certificate and insurance documentation of an owner or operator of any aircraft for purposes of enforcing this chapter.

(f) Assign locations for aircraft.

(g) Order any aircraft improperly located to change its position to such a one (1) as he may reasonably designate; and in case his orders are not complied with, to cause such aircraft to be so moved and to collect the cost thereof from said aircraft, the operator or owner thereof.

(h) Report promptly to the proper authorities any violation of the laws of the United States for the protection of aeronautics and any violation of the State or local laws or ordinances.

(i) Seek removal or report anything that is or might become obstructive or dangerous to aeronautics or a menace to public health or safety, including but not limited to any airport hazard.

(j) Take such other lawful action, not inconsistent with this chapter, as may be necessary and appropriate to regulate the operation of aircraft; and to control, police, and regulate activities at the airport.

(k) To inspect all areas of the airport under permit or lease or otherwise occupied by any person or aircraft.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.102 Federal and State laws.

(a) As a condition to use of the airport, all persons using the airport shall comply with all State and Federal laws, including but not limited to Title 14 CFR (Aeronautics and Space) as promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration and Title 21 (Airports and Heliports) of the California Code of Regulations (CCR) as promulgated by the Department of Aeronautics of the California Department of Transportation.

(b) Where a conflict exists between this chapter and any other law, the more stringent law shall control.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.103 Hours of operation.

The airport shall be open for public use during day and night hours as determined from time to time by the Airport Manager, who may also close the airport in the interest of safety, in accordance with FAA laws and regulations and Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) procedure.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.104 Damage to airport property.

(a) Any person causing, or liable for, destruction or any damage to airport property shall pay the City on demand the full cost of repair or replacement.

(b) No person shall destroy, damage, change, obliterate, deface or disturb any building, sign, equipment, marker or other structure, tree, shrub, flower, lawn or seeded area on the airport.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.105 Abandoned property.

It is unlawful for any person to willfully abandon any personal property on the airport. A person has abandoned personal property when it remains unattended and without written permission of the Airport Manager for a period of ten (10) days or more.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.106 Explosives, fireworks and firearms.

(a) Except when authorized by the City Manager and permitted by the City Fire Marshal, no person shall, on the airport, possess, store or use either safe and sane or dangerous fireworks as those terms are used in Chapter 4-3.

(b) No person, except law enforcement officers, or members of the United States armed forces on official duty, may possess any unauthorized explosive on the airport.

(c) Except when carried by a law enforcement officer or individual with a valid carry license pursuant to Federal and State statutory and regulatory law, any pistol, revolver or other firearm capable of being concealed upon a person must be unloaded and stored in a locked container. The term “locked container” means a secure container which is fully enclosed and locked by a padlock, key lock, combination lock, or similar locking device. Nonconcealable firearms (rifles and shotguns) are not required to be transported in a locked container and must be unloaded while they are being transported.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1356-17 (CM), eff. October 12, 2017)

7-18.107 Liability and risk.

(a) Use of airport by a permittee or tenant shall, to the fullest extent, be conditioned on assumption of risk, release of liability, and indemnification by such permittee or tenant.

(b) Tenants and permittees shall be required to release and hold harmless the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers and employees and agents from any claim, injury, damage, liability or loss, except as may be due to the City’s sole negligence.

(c) Tenants and permittees shall be required to indemnify the City and its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees and agents against claims of third persons arising out of or related to use of the airport by such tenant or permittee, except as may be due to the City’s sole negligence.

(d) The City, its appointed and elected officials, officers, agents and employees shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury to persons or property arising out of any accident, incident, or mishap of any nature whatsoever or from any cause whatsoever to any person, aircraft, or property occurring on the airport or in the use of any of the airport facilities, except as may be due to the City’s sole negligence.

(e) All tenants and permittees shall obtain and maintain insurance coverage for liability, with the City being named in the policies as an additional insured. Amounts of coverage shall be set at levels required by the City’s Risk Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.108 No smoking.

No person shall smoke within fifty (50') feet of the fuel island and fuel farm or within a hangar.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.109 Offenses, general—Nuisances, littering, vandalism.

It shall be unlawful for any person to:

(a) Dispose of garbage, papers, refuse or other material on the airport except in receptacles provided for that purpose.

(b) Vandalize, deface or destroy any public property on the airport.

(d) Misuse, abuse or place any foreign object in any plumbing fixture of a public toilet, terminal building, hangar or other building on the airport.

(e) Place, erect, or cause to be placed or erected signs or structures without prior written approval of the Airport Manager.

(f) Alter, make additions to, or erect any building or sign or make any excavations on the airport without the permission of the Airport Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.110 Remote control aircraft.

The flying of radio controlled or remotely controlled aircraft within the airport is prohibited without an events permit.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.111 Animals.

(a) It is unlawful for any person to enter the airport with a dog or other domestic animal unless that animal is kept restrained by a leash or is confined so as to be completely under control.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to hunt, pursue, trap, catch, injure or kill any bird or animal on the airport without authorization of the Airport Manager except pest control extermination in furtherance of maintaining sanitation within leased or permitted facilities.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

Article 2. Permits and Leases

7-18.200 Permits and leases required.

(a) No person may conduct business activity at the airport without a lease or permit.

(b) No person may conduct nonbusiness activity at the airport without a permit.

(d) No person may store or maintain any aircraft at the airport without an aircraft storage permit or lease from the City.

(e) No lease or permit shall result in the exclusive right to provide an aeronautical service, operation or activity on the airport.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.201 Subordination of leases and permits.

All leases and permits shall be subordinate to the provisions of any existing or future agreement between the City and the United States regarding the operation and maintenance of the airport, execution of which has been or may be required as a condition to the expenditure of Federal funds for the development of the airport.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.202 Business operations.

(a) All fixed-base operators shall, individually or in cooperation with other entities at the airport, maintain such hours and/or call-out arrangements so as to adequately service the public demand for such products/services as may be provided.

(b) It is unlawful for any person to engage in any business activity on the airport without a permit, or in case of a leaseholder, a lease approved by the City Council. This prohibition does not apply to:

(1) Aircraft operations in which the flight originates and terminates elsewhere and the airport is used as a temporary stopping place for such purposes as landings, refueling, or other aeronautical service, or the embarking or debarking of passengers, except in the case of charter or air taxi;

(2) Company or corporate-owned aircraft where personnel or products are transported in accordance with FAR 91.501, or are transported free of charge, where the trip is merely incidental to the company’s principal business and not, in itself, a business;

(3) Casual or isolated transactions such as sales by the owner and a person giving occasional flight instruction.

(c) No lease or permit for the exclusive right to provide an aeronautical service, operation or activity on the airport shall be issued or approved.

(d) Nothing herein is intended to prevent persons from selling goods or services authorized under a special event permit.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.203 Aviation fuel.

(a) Aviation fuel may be sold on the airport only by the City or by a duly permitted fixed-base operator. Nothing in this section shall limit the right of any owner or operator to provide fuel for his/her own aircraft. However, such self-service fueling shall meet all applicable City, State and Federal safety laws and regulations.

(b) No aviation grade fuel shall be brought onto the airport or stored except by fuel dealers with leases or permits approved by resolution of the Council and stored for distribution and resale in accordance with the Watsonville fire code and other applicable laws.

(c) Fueling or defueling an aircraft on the airport while the aircraft’s engine(s) is/are running or while the aircraft is fully enclosed in a hangar or enclosed space shall be performed in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 407, “Standards for Aircraft Fuel Servicing.”

(d) Each person engaged in fueling or defueling on the airport shall exercise care to prevent the overflow of fuel, and shall have readily accessible and adequate fire extinguishers.

(e) During the fueling or defueling of an aircraft, no person shall, within fifty (50') feet of that aircraft, smoke or use any material that is likely to cause a spark or be a source of ignition.

(f) It is unlawful for any person to knowingly start the engine of an aircraft on the airport if there is any aviation fuel or other volatile flammable liquid on the ground beneath it of sufficient quantity to cause a hazard.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.204 Provisions incorporated into leases and permits.

(a) The provisions of this chapter shall be deemed incorporated into every permit, agreement, lease, and sublease.

(b) No tenant, subtenant, or permittee of airport property shall knowingly allow that property to be used or occupied for any purpose prohibited by this chapter.

(c) Violations of the provisions of this chapter or any regulation pursuant to this chapter may result in the revocation or termination of a permit or termination of the lease or sublease.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.205 Charges established by Council resolution.

The Council shall establish fees and charges for use of the airport and each person or entity shall promptly pay the amount due.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.206 Charges—When due.

All fees and charges for the use of the airport facilities, storage, supplies, or other services shall be made before departure from the airport unless otherwise provided in writing.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.207 Hazardous materials and solid waste.

(a) It is unlawful for any person to release, spill, pour or otherwise discharge any hazardous material on the airport.

(b) All tenants and permittees who handle, store, transport, or dispose of hazardous materials shall do so in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and in a manner that does not result in adverse impacts to the environment.

(1) Tenants must manage all solid waste and recyclable material in a manner that is clean, organized, and that does not result in adverse impacts to the environment.

(2) No person shall place, spill, or dump garbage, trash, sewage, refuse, or other waste material on the airport except in a waste receptacle the Airport Manager has approved for that purpose or in a waste receptacle designed and provided for that purpose by a tenant, permittee, or concessionaire on its premises.

(3) It is unlawful for any person to keep uncovered trash containers on the sidewalk or road or in a public area of the airport.

(d) Flammable and Combustible Material. Tenants and permittees shall, if directed by the Airport Manager, have safe and secure storage cabinets to hold hazardous material for proper recycling or disposal. Storage cabinets must be placed at floor level and no higher than six (6') feet. Storage must be approved for and compatible with the stored material. Fuels, propane bottles, and other hazardous material shall not be placed in any waste receptacle, poured down drains, sinks, toilets, storm water drains, or on the ground. These actions will constitute illegal disposal of hazardous waste. The airport will not collect, accept, or dispose of any hazardous material from the airport tenant. The airport is not responsible for waste generated by tenants and/or their customers except for motor oil which may be deposited in an approved manner in an area signed and designated for that purpose.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.208 Fire hazards.

The Fire Chief or duly authorized representatives shall, from time to time, inspect all buildings and premises for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread or endanger life or property from fire under the Watsonville fire code. All orders, notices or recommendations shall be complied with or corrected by all persons without delay.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.209 Residency in hangars.

No person shall reside in a hangar.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.210 Insurance.

Tenant, in order to protect the City of Watsonville, its City Council, elected and appointed officials, officers, agents, and employees against all claims and expense for death, injury, loss, or damage as a result of tenant’s use of and operations on the premises or in connection therewith, or construction or removal of any improvements on the premises or in connection therewith, shall secure and maintain in force during the entire term of any lease or permit lease and covering all of tenant’s operations and activities on the premises the following insurance:

(a) Aircraft Liability Insurance. Tenant and/or permittee shall procure and maintain for the duration of the lease or permit insurance against claims for injuries to persons or damage to property, which may arise from, or in connection with, tenant’s operation and use of the leased premises. The cost of such insurance shall be borne by tenant.

(b) Liability Insurance. Unless otherwise specified by contract, general liability insurance will be required as follows:

(1) Minimum Insurance Scope. Coverage shall be at least as broad as to include aviation liability insurance coverage and property insurance against all risks of loss to any tenant improvements.

(2) Minimum Limits of Insurance. Tenant shall maintain limits no less than One Million and no/100ths ($1,000,000.00) Dollars per accident for bodily injury or property damage and property insurance for full replacement cost with no co-insurance penalty provision.

(3) Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. Any deductibles or self-insured retentions must be declared to and approved by the City of Watsonville.

(4) The airport liability coverage shall include, but not be limited to, premises operation, contractual liability insurance (specifically concerning the indemnity provision of the lease), broad form property damage, and personal injury.

(5) An endorsement to policy above naming the landlord, its agents, officers and employees as additional insureds and be primary with respect to insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by City.

(6) Evidence of insurance, in compliance with the requirements of the above, must be furnished to the City Clerk’s office prior to commencement of the term of the lease, by certificate and insurance endorsement in the form as approved by the City.

(7) Cancellation of Insurance. The insurance may not be cancelled or reduced during the period of the lease unless the landlord receives thirty (30) days’ prior written notice of such cancellation or reduction, except that (at the discretion of landlord’s risk manager) the policy may be cancelled with only ten (10) days’ notice for nonpayment of the policy premium.

(8) Insurance Rating. All insurance shall be issued by a company or companies listed on the current Best’s Key Rating Guide publication with a minimum of a A-, VII rating; or in special circumstances, preapproved by the City’s Risk Manager.

(9) Effect of Insurance. Insurance coverage in the minimum amounts set forth herein shall not be construed to relieve the tenant for liability in excess of such coverage, nor shall it preclude City from taking such other actions as may be available to it under any other provision of this lease or otherwise in law.

(10) Failure to Maintain Insurance Is Condition Subsequent. Failure to maintain all such insurance in effect at all times during the term of any lease or permit shall be material breach of the lease or permit by the tenant and cause for termination of the lease or permit.

(11) Changed Conditions. City reserves the right to annually review and change the forgoing policy coverage limits. As necessary, these insurance provisions may be modified by the City’s Risk Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

Article 3. Aircraft Operations

7-18.300 Aircraft operations.

(a) No person shall conduct any aircraft operation to, or from or over the airport except in conformity with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, and this chapter.

(b) No person may operate a glider or hang glider other than a motor-glider over or upon the airport at any time without a permit.

(d) Aircraft parked in any unauthorized space may be removed or caused to be removed by the Airport Manager.

(e) No person shall park or store an aircraft at the airport except in areas designated by the Airport Manager.

(f) No aircraft shall be permitted to remain on any part of the taxiway, runway or airport operational area (AOA) for the purpose of repairs.

(g) Aircraft designated parking areas are: transient ramp, transient long-term parking (tie-downs) and inside hangars.

(h) Persons parking transient aircraft overnight on terminal transient areas shall register their aircraft with the Airport Manager or his/her representative as soon as possible after landing at the airport and pay appropriate tie-down fees.

(i) All owners and operators who desire to base their aircraft at the airport shall register their aircraft with the Airport Manager before beginning operations. Any change in ownership of the aircraft shall be reported within ten (10) business days.

(j) No person shall move an aircraft on the airport in a negligent or reckless manner.

(k) No person shall start or taxi any aircraft in a place where the air or exhaust blast is likely to cause injuries to persons or property.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.301 Repairs and maintenance.

(a) Preventive maintenance work, as defined in Title 14 CFR, Part 43, Appendix A (c), may be performed in hangars and at the airport tie-down areas by the owner or operator.

(b) Owners and/or operators who possess current mechanic ratings such as A&P and/or A&P with IA may do additional work in hangars and at the tie-down areas subject to the approval of the Airport Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.302 Aircraft accident procedures.

(a) Persons involved in aircraft accidents occurring at the airport shall make a full written report thereof to the Airport Manager or his/her representative as soon as is possible after the accident, but no later than two (2) business days. The report must include all pertinent information. For the purposes of this section, an aircraft accident shall include any event involving an aircraft and a motor vehicle, other aircraft, person or stationary object with results in property damage, personal injury or death.

(b) Every pilot and aircraft owner shall be responsible for the prompt removal of any disabled aircraft or parts thereof, as directed by the Airport Manager or his/her representative, subject to accident investigation requirements.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.303 Notice of damage to airport property.

Any person damaging property on the airport by means of contact with aircraft shall immediately report the damage to the Airport Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.304 Aircraft insurance requirements.

Except for transient aircraft, no person shall keep, maintain, or store aircraft, including project aircraft, at the airport, with or without a contract between the individual and the City, unless such person shall maintain a certificate of public liability and property damage insurance executed by a company authorized to carry on insurance business in the State. Tenant’s insurance shall include the City, its elected and appointed officials, officers, employees, agents and designated volunteers as additional insureds and tenant’s insurance coverage shall be primary as respects the City and such persons. Minimum limits of liability and coverages shall be established and amended from time to time by the City’s Risk Manager.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

Article 4. Motor Vehicles

7-18.400 Motor vehicles.

(a) No person shall operate any motor vehicle on the airport in violation of this chapter, or regulations promulgated by the Airport Manager or the laws of the State.

(b) Except for authorized vehicles, deliveries, or designated guests; all motor vehicles entering the AOA and field area must display a Watsonville Municipal Airport security decal or be under escort by authorized personnel.

(c) No person shall undertake major repairs, including rebuilding, fabrication and restoration of motor vehicles, mobile equipment or any nonaviation conveyance anywhere on airport unless approved by the Airport Manager.

(d) Vehicles entering or departing the field area through gates shall comply with security gate signage.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.401 Motor vehicle parking.

(a) Parking is allowed only in designated areas. Designated parking areas are the transient tie-down while flying, in a hangar while flying, in designated daily or long-term parking areas.

(b) No person shall park or place an unattended vehicle on the field area, except in an approved parking location.

(d) Unattended parking is not allowed in taxi lanes. Attended parking is allowed in taxi lanes.

(e) No person shall park or stand a motor vehicle at any place on the airport in violation of any sign posted by the Airport Manager, or within fifteen (15') feet of a fire hydrant, or in a manner as to block any fire gate or entrance, road or taxiway.

(f) The Airport Manager may remove or tow, at the owner’s expense, any motor vehicle which is parked on the airport in violation of this chapter. The vehicle shall be subject to a lien for the cost of removal.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.402 Vehicles on taxiways.

(a) No person shall operate any motor vehicle on a taxiway unless approved by the Airport Manager.

(b) All vehicles, except airport fuel trucks, operating on taxiways shall comply with minimum commercial standards including but not limited to activating an amber beacon light or display a checkered flag not less than three (3') feet square consisting of international orange and white per Advisory Circular 150-5210-5C.

(c) All vehicles must be equipped with functional aviation radios capable of communicating with the common traffic advisory frequency or escorted by a vehicle so equipped.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

7-18.403 Vehicles on airport.

(a) No person shall operate a motor vehicle on the airport in a negligent or reckless manner, or in excess of posted speed limits.

(b) No motor vehicle shall be operated on the airport if it is so constructed, equipped or loaded as to endanger persons or property.

(c) No vehicle shall traverse the field area, when such traversal could be accomplished by use of public roads (e.g., Aviation Way).

(d) Each operator of a motor vehicle involved in any accident on the airport that results in personal injury or property damage shall make a full report to the Airport Manager within forty-eight (48) hours after the accident.

(e) It is unlawful for any person to operate a vehicle for hauling trash, dirt or other material on the airport unless it is built to prevent its contents from dropping, sifting, leaking or otherwise escaping.

(§ 1, Ord. 1318-15 (CM), eff. July 23, 2015)

Chapter 18WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT

7-18.100 Definitions.

7-18.101 Airport Manager authority.

7-18.102 Federal and State laws.

7-18.103 Hours of operation.

7-18.104 Damage to airport property.

7-18.105 Abandoned property.

7-18.106 Explosives, fireworks and firearms.

7-18.107 Liability and risk.

7-18.108 No smoking.

7-18.109 Offenses, general—Nuisances, littering, vandalism.

7-18.110 Remote control aircraft.

7-18.111 Animals.

7-18.200 Permits and leases required.

7-18.201 Subordination of leases and permits.

7-18.202 Business operations.

7-18.203 Aviation fuel.

7-18.204 Provisions incorporated into leases and permits.

7-18.205 Charges established by Council resolution.

7-18.206 Charges—When due.

7-18.207 Hazardous materials and solid waste.

7-18.208 Fire hazards.

7-18.209 Residency in hangars.

7-18.210 Insurance.

7-18.300 Aircraft operations.

7-18.301 Repairs and maintenance.

7-18.302 Aircraft accident procedures.

7-18.303 Notice of damage to airport property.

7-18.304 Aircraft insurance requirements.

7-18.400 Motor vehicles.

7-18.401 Motor vehicle parking.

7-18.402 Vehicles on taxiways.

7-18.403 Vehicles on airport.

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