Chapter 17.225
AIR SURFACE PROTECTION

Sections:

17.225.010    General.

17.225.020    Basis for establishing the air surfaces.

17.225.030    General standards.

17.225.010 General.

Some areas in the city lie underneath the approach, transitional, horizontal, and conical air protection surfaces of the North Bend Municipal Airport. To avoid hazards to flight, the height of structures, buildings or vegetation must not penetrate these imaginary surfaces, or must be visually identified. [Ord. 93 § 3.20.1, 1987].

17.225.020 Basis for establishing the air surfaces.

The approach, transitional, horizontal, and conical surfaces within the city of Coos Bay are identified in the North Bend Municipal Airport Master Plan “Approach and Clear Zone Plan,” July 1979 (Figure 17.225.030) and any revisions thereto are adopted by reference and declared to be part of this title. [Ord. 93 § 3.20.2, 1987].

17.225.030 General standards.

(1) The requirements of this section shall apply to the following:

(a) Any structure, building, or vegetation more than 200 feet in height above the ground level at its site; or

(b) Any structure, building, or vegetation at a maximum elevation greater than:

(i) Nine to 209 feet m.s.l. within the approach surface.

(ii) One hundred thirty-four to 164 feet m.s.l. within the transitional surface.

(iii) One hundred sixty-four feet m.s.l. within the horizontal surface.

(iv) One hundred sixty-four to 364 feet m.s.l. within the conical surface.

(2) Before any building or development permit is issued or approved, the applicant shall present:

(a) Documentation from a qualified professional specifying the elevations of the site at the point of construction or ground level.

(b) If then confirmed to be required, documentation of compliance with the Federal Aviation Regulations, along with any special conditions applied by the FAA to guarantee compliance.

Figure 17.225.030 – Air Protection Surfaces

“Approach and Clear Zone Plan,” North Bend Municipal Airport 1980/2000 Master Plan, July 1979, p. 38.

[Ord. 148 § 19, 1989; Ord. 93 § 3.20.3, 1987].