Chapter 5
AIRPORT¹

Art. I. In General, § 5-1

Art. II. Airport Organization, §§ 5-2 – 5-19

Art. III. Rules and Regulations, §§ 5-20 – 5-87

Div. 1. General Provisions, §§ 5-20 – 5-24

Div. 2. Aircraft Fueling and Defueling, §§ 5-25 – 5-29

Div. 3. Aeronautical, §§ 5-30 – 5-49

Div. 4. Motor Vehicles, §§ 5-50 – 5-59

Div. 5. Public and Tenant Use, §§ 5-60 – 5-79

Div. 6. Commercial Operations, §§ 5-80 – 5-87

ARTICLE I. IN GENERAL

Sec. 5-1. Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings indicated, unless the context clearly appears otherwise:

Aeronautical activity means any activity which involves, makes possible, or is required for the operation of aircraft, or which contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations.

AGL means above ground level.

Air operations area (AOA) means the ramp and movement area.

Airport means the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston, Idaho, including runways, taxiways, hangars, parking areas, ramp, apron, terminal building and all property within the boundaries of said airport, as defined on the official airport plan on file at the office of the airport manager.

Airport commission means the persons appointed pursuant to section 5-4 of this code.

Airport traffic area (ATA) means that block of airspace five (5) statute miles in diameter, up to, but not including, three thousand (3,000) feet AGL.

ATA means airport traffic area.

ATCT means air traffic control tower.

Commissioners means the duly elected and qualified county commissioners of Nez Perce County, state of Idaho.

Commercial operations means those operations connected with, made, or done primarily for sale and/or profit and characterized normally by the transfer of goods or services and related business activities such as promotions, advertising, and/or solicitation.

City council means the duly elected and qualified members of the Lewiston city council.

Dangerous cargos are those hazardous articles and materials such as flammable liquids and solids, corrosive liquids, compressed gases, and magnetized or radioactive materials

Destructive device means a projectile containing an explosive, incendiary materials, or other chemical substance, or a bomb, grenade, missile, or any other device creating an unreasonable risk of harm to persons or property.

FAA means Federal Aviation Administration.

Heavy aircraft means one capable of takeoff weights of three hundred thousand (300,000) pounds or more.

IFR means instrument flight rules.

Large aircraft means one capable of more than twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) pounds takeoff weight up to three hundred thousand (300,000) pounds.

Minimum standards means the qualifications established by the airport commission as the minimum performance requirements to be met as a condition to conduct an aeronautical activity on the airport.

Movement area means the runways, operations, taxiway, and other areas of the airport which are used for taxiing, hover taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, exclusive of loading ramps and parking areas.

Nonoperational taxiways means those taxiways primarily serving tie-downs, hangar units, and commercial operations.

Operational taxiways means those taxiways not primarily serving tie-downs and/or hangar units.

Person means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, association, joint association or body politic, and includes any trustees, receiver, assignee or similar representative thereof.

Ramp means that asphalted area on the airside of the airport terminal building from the fire station to western tie-down area, exclusive of taxiways and tie-downs.

Small aircraft means those capable of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) pounds or less takeoff weight. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

ARTICLE II. AIRPORT ORGANIZATION

Sec. 5-2. Joint operation of city and county.

From and after the date of the adoption and passage of this section, the Lewiston-Nez Perce County airport shall be jointly operated by the city of Lewiston and Nez Perce County, Idaho, subject to the advice of the airport commission established by section 5-3 of this code, which advice shall not be binding upon the city of Lewiston and Nez Perce County. All expenditures in the operation of such airport, any construction performed thereon or thereat, any maintenance done on the airport or any of its facilities, any adoption, ratification or codification of rules and regulations for the operation of such airport, any budgetary and fiscal matters, any planning, zoning, modification or enlargement to such airport and any act or thing done in connection with such airport shall be done and performed jointly by the city of Lewiston and Nez Perce County, Idaho. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-3. Airport advisory commission created; duties.

Pursuant to section 2-180 of this code, there is hereby created and established a commission to be known as the Lewiston-Nez Perce County airport advisory commission. The airport advisory commission shall have the duties as provided for in sections 2-180 through 2-186 of this code. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86; Ord. No. 3961, § 1, 1-29-90; Ord. No. 3966, § 2, 7-23-90)

Secs. 5-4 – 5-7. Reserved.

Editor’s note – Ord. No. 3966, § 1, adopted July 23, 1990, repealed former §§ 5-4 – 5-7, relative to the membership, compensation, bylaws and regulations of the airport commission, which derived from Ord. No. 3827, § 1, adopted Sep. 2, 1986, and Ord. No. 3961, §§ 2 – 4, adopted Jan. 29, 1990.

Sec. 5-8. Airport manager – Appointment.

The city manager shall appoint the airport manager subject to the approval of the Lewiston city council and the Nez Perce County commissioners. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-9. Same – Responsibility, powers, duties.

(a) The airport manager shall be an employee of the city and shall be subject to all the rights and duties of the personnel policy of the city.

(b) It shall be the duty of the airport manager to manage the operation of the airport on a day-to-day basis subject to the overall administration supervision of the city manager.

(c) The airport manager is empowered to temporarily order a cessation of operations of aircraft or vehicles on the airport when such operations are in violation of this article and the airport regulations. The airport manager also has the authority to close the airport or any part thereof when airport operations may jeopardize the safety of airport users. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86; Ord. No. 3921, § 1, 4-4-88; Ord. No. 3961, § 5, 1-29-90)

Sec. 5-10. Airport employees.

All employees of the airport shall be employees of the city and governed by its personnel rules. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-11. Airport budget.

Preparation of the annual budget shall follow the same procedure as other city departments, except that before final adoption by the city council, the approval of the county commissioners shall be required. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Secs. 5-12 – 5-19. Reserved.

ARTICLE III. RULES AND REGULATIONS

DIVISION 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

Sec. 5-20. Enforcement of rules and regulations.

(a) Whenever in these rules permission is required from the airport manager, that permission shall be in writing.

(b) Any person who shall violate any of the provisions set forth in these articles or the regulations approved by the city council and the county commissioners, and any person who aids, abets or assists therein, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment of up to six (6) months, a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00), or both. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-21. Construction requirements.

(a) No building or structure of any kind may be constructed on the airport without first showing proof of an FAA aeronautical study.

(b) No person shall do any construction on the airport without first showing proof of coordination with utilities to avoid utility interruption. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-22. Airport liability.

The city of Lewiston and the county of Nez Perce, their agents or employees shall not be liable for loss, damage, or injury to persons or property arising out of any accident, incident, or mishap of any nature whatsoever to any individual, aircraft, or property occurring on the airport or in the use of any airport facilities, unless directly caused by city or county equipment operated by city or county employees. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-23. Safety.

(a) Hazardous conditions existing or occurring on the airport shall be reported immediately to the airport manager.

(b) All accidents occurring on the airport shall be reported immediately to the airport manager. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-24. Reserved.

DIVISION 2. AIRCRAFT FUELING AND DEFUELING

Sec. 5-25. Fueling and flammables; general use and procedures.

(a) Persons engaged in fueling of aircraft shall exercise due care to prevent overflow and spillage of fuel.

(b) Gas tanks and oil pumps may only be drained into approved containers.

(c) No person shall use flammable or volatile liquids in the cleaning of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, and appliances unless such operations are conducted in open air or in a room specifically set aside for that purpose. The room shall be properly ventilated and equipped with operational and readily accessible fire extinguishing equipment.

(d) No person shall stock or store material or equipment in such a manner as to constitute a fire hazard. The airport manager shall have authority, in consultation with the fire department, to determine what constitutes a fire hazard.

(e) All persons using, in any way, the airport area or facilities of the airport, shall exercise the utmost care to guard against fire and injury to persons or property. In case of fire, airport personnel, airline personnel and commercial operators engaged in fueling will do everything reasonable to mitigate damage and potential damage until fire fighting teams arrive. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-26. Fueling safety.

(a) In general.

(1) No person shall fuel or defuel any aircraft while an engine is running or while such aircraft is in a hangar or enclosed space, unless such operations are conducted in a room designated for such operations in conjunction with maintenance.

(2) No smoking shall be permitted within fifty (50) feet of fueling operations or of fuel carriers not in motion or of fuel storage tanks.

(3) No person shall operate any radio equipment or switch any electrical device on or off during any fueling operation.

(4) No dangerous cargos shall be permitted aboard an aircraft or within two thousand (2,000) feet of an aircraft during fueling operations.

(5) Operational fire extinguisher shall be within ready reach of persons engaged in fueling operations.

(6) Fueling hoses and dispensing equipment shall be maintained in a safe, sound, and nonleaking condition.

(7) Fuel shall be dispensed from and stored in approved containers and equipment.

(8) Fueling of aircraft will only be allowed at locations designated by the airport manager.

(9) During fueling operations, both the aircraft and fuel dispensing apparatus shall be grounded to zero (0) electrical potential.

(10) All hoses, funnels and other equipment used in fueling operations shall be equipped with grounding devices to prevent sparking and igniting of fuel.

(b) FAA certified air carriers, commuters, air taxis, charters, or operators carrying passengers for hire.

(1) Only persons engaged in fueling operations shall be permitted within fifty (50) feet of fueling operations. Passengers may be permitted to remain on board an aircraft during fueling operations only if fuel servicing equipment is parked so that clear exit paths are maintained and a cabin attendant is present at the aircraft door.

(2) During fueling operations, fuel equipment shall be parked so that it may be driven away without backing up. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-27. Fuel spills.

(a) Fuel spills of twenty (20) gallons or more shall be reported immediately to the airport manager and to the fire department.

(b) The person whose actions or equipment caused the fuel spill shall be responsible for its cleanup. The same person shall be liable for any and all damages to public and private property caused by the fuel spill.

(c) Spilled fuel shall not be washed away or disposed of through public storm or sanitary sewer systems but shall be disposed of as provided by the fire department.

(d) In the event the person responsible for the fuel spill neglects to clean the fuel spill in a timely manner, thereby resulting in damage or potential damage to persons or property, the airport manager shall take action to clean up the fuel spill and charge the cost thereof to the person responsible for the spill.

(e) No persons shall start or operate the engine of an aircraft when spilled fuel is under or around the aircraft.

(f) Upon discovering such a condition, the aircraft should be towed away and the area cleaned as provided in paragraph (c) of this section.

(g) Violations of this section are unlawful and may be prosecuted as provided in section 1-7 of this code. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86; Ord. No. 3921, § 2, 4-4-88)

Secs. 5-28, 5-29. Reserved.

DIVISION 3. AERONAUTICAL

Sec. 5-30. Aircraft operations; licenses, registrations.

(a) Air traffic rules as established by Federal Aviation Regulations and currently in effect, or hereafter adopted, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as fully as if the same and each and all of them were set forth herein.

(b) No person shall navigate, land upon, depart from, service, move, maintain, repair any aircraft, or conduct any aircraft operation on or from the airport otherwise than in conformity with current FAA certifications/licenses issued to them, and in conformity with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs). (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-31. Parking aircraft.

(a) Aircraft shall not be parked in places other than aircraft parking areas, service areas, tie-down areas and other areas of the ramp/aprons as may be designated as temporary parking areas.

(b) Aircraft parked overnight or for a longer period shall be hangared or parked in aircraft parking areas and tied down where applicable.

(c) No aircraft shall be left unattended on the airport unless properly secured, brakes set, or within a hangar.

(d) Before leaving an aircraft unattended, it shall be the responsibility of the operator to place the aircraft in a hangar or tie-down space, or make sure the parking brakes are set or wheels properly blocked. Suitable tie-downs of chain or rope will be provided by the aircraft owner for the safety of the aircraft tied down, and the aircraft tied down around it. In the event such owner does not use adequate chains or ropes to secure his aircraft, he shall become liable to the surrounding aircraft owners for damage done to their aircraft as a result of his aircraft breaking loose and causing damage.

(e) Any aircraft not equipped with locking brakes shall have the wheels adequately blocked or properly tied before starting engines.

(f) Only authorized aircraft shall be parked in front of the passenger loading gates at the terminal building and then only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or cargo. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-32. Parking for repairs.

All repairs to aircraft or engines, other than emergency repairs, shall be done in areas specifically designated by the airport manager or areas designated for such repairs. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-33. General flight rules.

(a) During hours of air traffic control tower (ATCT) operations, pilots will comply with instructions issued by controllers. ATCT jurisdiction includes not only the airport traffic area (ATA), but all runways and operational taxiways. No aircraft shall taxi on any of the above without instruction and approval from the ATCT.

(b) During ATCT nonoperational hours, the airport becomes an uncontrolled airport. All general flight rules pertaining to an uncontrolled airport apply. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-34. Taxiing rules.

(a) Taxi operations. No person shall taxi an aircraft to or from a hangar area, or to or from an approved space until he has ascertained that there will be no danger of collision with other aircraft, persons, or objects in the immediate area.

(b) Brakes required. No aircraft shall be operated on the airport unless it is equipped with satisfactory and usable brakes.

(c) Speed. No aircraft shall be taxied except at a safe and reasonable speed, but under no circumstances to exceed twenty-five (25) miles per hour. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-35. Takeoffs and landings.

(a) Takeoffs and landings will be made only from designated runways by fixed-wing aircraft. Helicopters will land and take off from “the movement area.” Exceptions to these rules will be made by the airport manager or designated representative.

(b) During hours of ATCT operations, the air traffic control tower will determine the runway in use. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-36. Reserved.

Editor’s note – Ord. No. 4501, § 1, adopted Feb. 11, 2008, amended the code by deleting provisions contained in § 5-36. Said provisions pertained to noise abatement procedures and derived from Ord. No. 3827, § 1, adopted Sept. 2, 1986.

Sec. 5-37. Air traffic patterns.

(a) Traffic patterns shall be left for runways 26 and 29 and right for runways 8 and 11, except as directed by ATCT.

(b) Pattern altitudes shall be one thousand (1,000) feet AGL for small aircraft and one thousand five hundred (1,500) feet AGL for large, heavy and turbine-powered aircraft. Pattern altitude for ultralight vehicles shall be five hundred (500) feet AGL or less. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-38. Special operations.

(a) Ultralight vehicle operations. The airport commission shall establish rules and regulations governing ultralight operations.

(b) Sailplane/glider operations. The airport commission shall establish rules and regulations concerning sailplane/glider operations.

(c) Agricultural aircraft operations. The airport commission shall establish rules and regulations governing agricultural aircraft operations.

(d) Acrobatics prohibited. No aircraft shall be flown within the airport traffic area in maneuvers other than those required for routine operation. Exceptions are those activities involved with air shows and air fairs. Such activities shall be approved by the airport manager.

(e) Model airplanes. No model airplanes will be flown in the proximity of the landing area, aprons, ramps, taxiways, or runways without the approval of the airport manager. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-39. Disabled, derelict aircraft.

(a) Each aircraft owner shall be responsible for prompt removal (disposal) of disabled aircraft and parts thereof from the movement area as soon as practicable after release by the FAA or the National Transportation Safety Board accident investigators.

(b) The airport manager may direct removal of said aircraft expeditiously if required for safety reasons.

(c) The airport manager may direct removal of said aircraft if the owner fails to do so, and the expense thereof may be assessed against the owner and shall be as a lien against said aircraft and collectible as provided by law. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-40. Damage to airport property.

All airport property destroyed, damaged, or injured by accident or otherwise shall be paid for by the party or parties responsible for such destruction, injury, or damage. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-41. Security of aircraft.

(a) The securing of aircraft shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or operator of the aircraft. The city of Lewiston and county of Nez Perce, their employees or agents, shall not be responsible for securing aircraft.

(b) The city of Lewiston or the county of Nez Perce shall not be held responsible for the theft of any article left in the aircraft, any part or accessory thereof, or for the aircraft, or for any damage done to the aircraft as a result of theft, or attempted theft, or vandalism of any nature. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-42. Starting or running of aircraft engines.

(a) No person shall be permitted to enplane or deplane an aircraft while engines on the enplanement or deplanement side of that aircraft are running. Such enplanements and

deplanements are authorized only if adequate attendants are on site and only if no other aircraft is enplaning or deplaning on the ramp area.

(b) Aircraft engines will be started and warmed only in parking areas or areas designed for such purposes by the airport manager.

(c) No aircraft engine shall be run-up except in areas designated by the airport manager.

(d) No aircraft engine shall be started or operated unless a licensed pilot or qualified operator is at the controls. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Secs. 5-43 – 5-49. Reserved.

DIVISION 4. MOTOR VEHICLES

Sec. 5-50. General operations.

Motor vehicles shall be operated on the airport in strict compliance with requirements of the Motor Vehicle Code of the city of Lewiston and the state of Idaho, and regulations and rules established by the airport commission. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-51. Loading and unloading passengers and baggage.

The loading and unloading of passengers and baggage from automobiles shall only take place in those areas designated by the airport manager. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-52. Air operations area (AOA).

(a) Only agencies authorized by the airport manager may drive vehicles on the ramp and movement areas.

(b) Vehicles operating on the movement area shall be in two-way radio contact with the air traffic control tower or be escorted by someone with two-way radio capability, unless other satisfactory prior arrangements have been made with the airport manager or ATCT.

(c) Vehicles operating on the movement area shall have a yellow flashing light mounted on top of the roof of said vehicles.

(d) Those agencies operating vehicles on the movement and ramp areas shall comply with all procedures set forth in writing by the airport manager.

(e) All motor vehicles shall at all times yield the right-of-way to aircraft.

(f) No motor vehicle shall exceed the speed of twenty-five (25) miles per hour on the movement and/or ramp area unless otherwise authorized by the airport manager. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Secs. 5-53 – 5-59. Reserved.

DIVISION 5. PUBLIC AND TENANT USE

Sec. 5-60. General.

All persons having entered on the airport property shall be governed by the regulations prescribed herein and by orders and instructions of the airport manager relative to the use and occupation of any part of the airport property. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-61. Sanitation.

Garbage, papers and refuse or other materials shall be placed in receptacles provided for that purpose. No lessee shall accumulate or permit to be accumulated upon leased property or adjoining areas any refuse, litter, garbage, or unsightly materials. Should any lessee or user fail or refuse to comply with the provisions of this section within ten (10) days of receipt of written notice from the airport manager, the airport manager is hereby authorized to remove said materials and assess the cost thereof to said lessee or user. Said costs so assessed shall be a lien against any aircraft, building, improvements, or other property of any kind or nature whatsoever belonging to the lessee or user and located upon the airport. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Cross reference – Garbage, rubbish and weeds, Ch. 17.

Sec. 5-62. Interfering or tampering with aircraft.

No person shall wrongfully interfere with aircraft operations or tamper with an aircraft. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-63. Restricted areas.

No person shall trespass onto areas marked as restricted areas without the approval of the airport manager. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-64. Animals prohibited.

No dogs or other animals shall be permitted on the landing, taxi, or aircraft occupied areas unless restrained by leash, or otherwise confined in such a manner as to be under control, and no horses or other livestock shall be permitted on the airport property without permission of the airport manager. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Cross references – Animals running at large, § 8-2; dogs at large, § 8-31.

Sec. 5-65. Open-flame operations.

No person shall conduct any open-flame operation in any hangar or part thereof in such a manner as to create a fire hazard to any person or property. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Cross reference – Fire protection and prevention generally, Ch. 15.

Sec. 5-66. Smoking prohibited.

No person shall smoke on the airport where it is specifically prohibited by the airport manager and so marked with “no smoking” signs. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-67. Loitering, refusal to comply.

No person found loitering around the airport or any buildings thereon shall refuse to disperse or vacate such place when requested to do so by the airport manager and/or police officer; provided, however, that this section shall not apply to bona fide airport users, tenants, or those persons taking part in aviation activities. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-68. Maintenance of leased areas.

All tenants are required to maintain their leased property in good condition. Buildings shall not be allowed to deteriorate to an unsightly condition. Tenants shall keep grassed areas on respective leased areas mowed and will not allow grass or weeds to grow to an unsightly condition. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-69. Solicitation and advertising.

Posting, distribution and/or display of signs, advertising, circulars, or printed or written matter shall only be done in conformance with times, places, and manner established by the airport commission. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Cross reference – Peddlers and solicitors, § 21-152 et seq.

Sec. 5-70. User fees.

(a) Any person using services provided by the airport shall be obligated to pay such fees established by the airport.

(b) User fees may be collected for activities to include, but not be limited to, tie-downs, fuel tax, and landing fees.

(c) Schedules of fees shall be available to the public in the airport manager’s office. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Secs. 5-71 – 5-79. Reserved.

DIVISION 6. COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS

Sec. 5-80. General provisions.

(a) No person shall engage in any business or commercial operation of any nature whatsoever, except in conformance with the provisions of this chapter.

(b) Any person desiring to use the airport as a location for any form of commercial or business activity shall first make application in writing to the airport commission. The airport commission shall recommend approval or denial of the application to conduct a commercial activity to the city council and the county commissioners who may approve or deny the request, based upon the standards approved for commercial activities at the airport. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86; Ord. No. 3884, § 1, 11-2-87)

Sec. 5-81. Minimum standards for commercial aeronautical activities.

(a) The commercial use of this public airport is a privilege and, as such, use may be regulated.

(b) Persons, firms, or corporations engaging in commercial aeronautical activities shall be required to meet minimum standards governing the quality and level of services offered to the public in connection with a particular aeronautical activity on the airport. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-82. Fees and charges.

(a) Any person securing permission to use the airport for commercial activity shall pay such fees and charges established by the airport.

(b) Fees and charges, when set, shall be available to the public in the airport manager’s office. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-83. Commercial use agreements.

(a) Permission to use the airport for commercial activity shall be based upon the calculation of minimum standards by the airport commission and reduced to writing as an airport lease or agreement.

(b) Persons using the airport for commercial activities shall not engage in any other commercial activity than that for which they have received formal approval from the city council and the county commissioners. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86; Ord. No. 3884, § 2, 11-2-87)

Sec. 5-84. Liability insurance.

Any person conducting a commercial aeronautical activity at the airport shall provide proof of liability insurance as required by the city and county. A certificate of such insurance shall be furnished to the city clerk. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-85. Certificates and licenses.

Any person conducting a commercial aeronautical activity on the airport shall furnish a copy of all applicable FAA certificates to the airport manager. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

Sec. 5-86. Fuel/lubricant distribution.

(a) Fuels used for aviation and lubricating oils/greases shall not be sold on or adjacent to airport property, except by a company or companies holding valid agreements with the airport.

(b) Fuel used for aviation shall be taxed at a rate of five cents (05¢) per gallon and paid by the airport commercial operator purchasing the fuel. All firms, persons, agencies, or corporations having fuel storage apparatus shall submit a monthly statement to the airport manager indicating the amount of fuel received and the name of the distributor. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86; Ord. No. 4113, § 1, 9-12-94)

Sec. 5-87. Inspection by public.

Copies of this division shall be available for examination by the public at the office of the airport manager and the office of the Lewiston city clerk. (Ord. No. 3827, § 1, 9-2-86)

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Footnotes

¹Editor’s note – Ordinance No. 3827, adopted Sep. 2, 1986, amended and revised Ch. 5 in its entirety, § 1 of the ordinance adopted a new Ch. 5, which was codified to read as herein set out, and § 2 repealed certain sections of the former Ch. 5. Prior to such enactment, Ch. 5 pertained to similar provisions and derived from the 1960 Code, §§ 2-54.1, 2-55 – 2-57.7, and the following ordinances:

¹Ord. No. Sec. Date

¹2384 1, 2, 4

¹2559

¹3046 1 – 5, 7 8-30-71

¹3069 1 – 3, 6 3-20-72

¹3335 1, 3, 6 11-22-76

¹3506 1 10-22-79

¹3522 5 – 9 5-12-80

¹3660 1 – 4 8-2-82

¹State law references – Joint city and county airports, Idaho Code, § 21-403; Aeronautical Administration Act, Idaho Code, § 21-131 et seq.