Ordinance - #04-35 - 08/24/2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Landings or takeoffs of an aircraft of a governmental agency operating in its official capacity; or Landings or takeoffs which the City is pre-empted from regulating. 9.16.04 Heliport Permits. The Permit for a Personal Use Heliport may be issued if the City Council makes the following findings: 2. 3. 4. Noise levels comply with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7030. That the aircraft operator is licensed to the extent required by FAA. The use heliport is licensed by Mn/DOT Office of Aeronautics. In the event the applicant for the Permit does not own the property on which the heliport is proposed to be sited, the applicant must provide the City with evidence of written permission from the property owner to land or takeoff; for lands owned by the City, the written permission of the City Council shall be required. That persons or property will not be unduly endangered as a result of the landings or takeoffs. Among the factors to be considered are the location and size of the proposed landing/takeoff site, surrounding land uses and structures (such as buildings, power poles, signs, or fences), existing terrain and foliage, numbers of persons expected to be at or about the site, and flight paths to or from the site. Co If granted, the terms of the Permit shall include but not be limited to the following items: Requirement Zoning District R1,2,3 BI,2,3; Hi El, 2 Minimum Lot Size 3 acres None None Minimum Altitude Over Structures and People 500 500 500 Permitted Takeoff/Landing Hours 8:00 a.m.- Sunset 7:00 a.m. - Sunset 24 Hours a day Frequency Restriction On Landings and Takeoffs 1/6 hours 1/4 hours None Heliport Marking and * Yes Yes Yes Liability Insurance** Yes Yes Yes * Liability Insurance and Liability Indemnification. The Permit Holder shall secure and maintain insurance from an insurance company acceptable to the City and authorized to write casualty insurance in the State of Minnesota which will protect the Permit Holder, its agents and employees and the City from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage which may arise from the operations on the Subject Property. The Permit Holder shall file a certificate of insurance or a certified copy of the insurance policy with the City. Such insurance policy shall contain a clause providing that it shall not be cancelled by the insurance company without thirty (30) days' written notice to the City of intention to cancel. The following coverage shall be provided in amounts not less than those specified: