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Title 19 | AIRPORTS
Chapters 19.04 Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field)
Chapter 19.04 Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field)
Sections Part I. Definitions 19.04.010 Generally. 19.04.020 Aeronautical activity. 19.04.030 Aircraft. 19.04.040 Airport. 19.04.050 Airport master plan. 19.04.060 Airport manager. 19.04.070 Applicant/operator. 19.04.080 Board. 19.04.090 Director. 19.04.100 Citizen airport advisory committee. 19.04.110 Employee. 19.04.120 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). 19.04.130 Fixed base operation (FBO). 19.04.140 Minimum standards. 19.04.150 Rules and regulations. Part II. Exclusive Rights Prohibited - Land and Facility Use 19.04.160 Defined. Part III. Contract Requirements 19.04.170 Defined. Part IV. Application to Kittitas County 19.04.180 Applications. 19.04.190 Minimum application information. 19.04.200 Supporting documents. 19.04.210 Review of statements. Part V. Kittitas County's Review of Application 19.04.220 Lease - Grounds for denial. Part VI. Standard Requirements for All Commercial Aeronautical Activities 19.04.230 Defined. Part VII. Lease, Operating Agreement or Airport Use Agreement 19.04.240 Lease - Preparation. Part VIII. Minimum Standards for Specific Commercial Activities 19.04.250 Minimum requirements. Part IX. Full Service FBO 19.04.260 Defined. 19.04.270 Minimum leasing requirements. 19.04.280 Area requirements. 19.04.290 Vehicular parking. 19.04.300 Debris and hazardous wastes. 19.04.310 Aircraft parking and storage. Part X. Limited Service FBO 19.04.320 Defined. Part XI. Aircraft Airframe, Engine and Accessory Repair and Maintenance 19.04.325 Defined. 19.04.330 Compliance required. Part XII. Aircraft Sales, Leasing and Rental 19.04.340 Defined. Part XIII. Aircraft Parts Sales and Service 19.04.350 Defined. Part XIV. Aircraft Charter and Taxi Service 19.04.360 Defined. Part XV. Public Aircraft Tie-Down Service 19.04.370 Defined. Part XVI. Public Sales of Aviation Fuels and Lubricants 19.04.380 Compliance required. 19.04.390 Minimum lease requirements. 19.04.400 Additional requirements. 19.04.410 Safety requirements. 19.04.420 Fuel storage site. 19.04.430 Fuel flowage fees. 19.04.440 Certified meter reading. 19.04.450 Waiver of requirements. Part XVII. Avionics Sales and Service 19.04.460 Defined. 19.04.470 Minimum space requirement. 19.04.480 Restroom facilities. 19.04.490 Waiver of requirements. Part XVIII. Other Aeronautical Services Flight Training and Ground Schools 19.04.500 Flight training requirements. 19.04.510 Ground school requirements. Part XIX. Aerial Applicators 19.04.520 Regulations. Part XX. Aerial Advertising 19.04.530 Requirements. Part XXI. Other Specialized Aeronautical Services 19.04.540 Generally. 19.04.550 Minimum standards. Part XXII. Self Fueling 19.04.560 Generally. 19.04.570 Requirements. 19.04.580 Fuel co-op. Part XXIII. Automotive Fuels 19.04.590 Defined. Part XXIV. Employees of Operators and Lessees 19.04.600 Generally. 19.04.610 Defined. 19.04.620 Default of operator's agreement. Part XXV. Employees of Aircraft Owners or Operators 19.04.630 Defined. 19.04.640 Owner/operators. 19.04.650 Designated areas. 19.04.660 Self-maintenance. 19.04.670 Proof of employment. Part XXVI. Lease of Airport Land and Facilities 19.04.680 Generally. 19.04.690 Hangars constructed by FBOs on leased space. Part XXVII. Construction of Hangars by Other Than FBOs 19.04.700 Defined. Part XXVIII. Construction or Alterations - General 19.04.710 Approval. Part XXIX. Amendment of Standards 19.04.720 Generally. Part XXX. Notices 19.04.730 Generally. Part XXXI. Severability 19.04.740 Generally.
Part I. Definitions
19.04.010 Generally. As used in this chapter, the terms set forth in Sections 19.04.020 through 19.04.150 shall have the following definitions. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.020 Aeronautical activity. "Aeronautical activity" shall mean any activity on airport property 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, and shall include, but not be limited to: charter operations, pilot training, aircraft rental and sight-seeing, aerial photography, aerial application, flying clubs, aerial advertising and surveying, air carrier operations, aircraft sales and services, sale of aviation petroleum products, repair and maintenance of aircraft, sale of aircraft and aircraft parts, sale of navigation equipment and any other activity which, because of its direct relationship to the operation of aircraft, can appropriately be regarded as an aeronautical activity. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.030 Aircraft. "Aircraft" shall mean any vehicle now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.040 Airport. "Airport" shall mean the Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field) or future county-owned airports, located on city, county and/or state lands and operated by Kittitas County. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.050 Airport master plan. "Airport master plan" means the currently approved development plans and scaled dimensional layout of the entire airport properties, indicating current and proposed usage for each identifiable segment as adopted by Kittitas County and approved by the Federal Aviation Administration and amended from time to time. (Ord. 9224 (part), 1992).
19.04.060 Airport manager. "Airport manager" shall mean the director, Kittitas County department of public works or his designee. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.070 Applicant/operator. "Applicant/operator" shall mean any person, firm, general or limited partnership, corporation, trust or association making application for, leasing or using any land or facility at the airport. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.080 Board. "Board" shall mean the board of Kittitas County commissioners. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.090 Director. "Director" shall mean the director of public works. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.100 Citizen airport advisory committee. "Citizen airport advisory committee" shall mean those individuals appointed by the board of county commissioners to serve in an advisory capacity. The committee shall make recommendations to the board of county commissioners on matters relating to the Kittitas County Airport. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.110 Employee. "Employee" shall mean any individual offering services to an operator, lessee or aircraft owner ("employer") on the airport, including service in interstate commerce, performed for wages or under contract calling for the performance of personal services, written or oral, express or implied. Said employee shall be subject to the provisions of RCW Titles 50 and 51 and shall conform to Internal Revenue Service regulations used to establish an individual's status as an employee. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.120 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)" shall mean that agency or any succeeding agency or administrative authority as established by the Federal Aviation Act. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.130 Fixed base operation (FBO). "Fixed base operation (FBO)" shall mean any agent or business entity licensed to conduct business in the state for the purpose of providing any or all of the commercial aeronautical activities herein defined.
Fixed based operations shall be comprised of either of two types:
19.04.140 Minimum standards. "Minimum standards" the qualifications established herein, as amended from time to time by Kittitas County upon recommendations of the director and/or airport manager and the airport advisory committee setting forth the minimum requirements to be met as a condition for the right to conduct a commercial aeronautical activity on the airport. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.150 Rules and regulations. "Rules and regulations" means the rules and regulations as may be promulgated from time to time by Kittitas County to protect the public health, safety, interest and welfare of Kittitas County and to augment the ordinances and resolutions pertaining to the airport. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part II. Exclusive Rights Prohibited - Land and Facility Use
19.04.160 Defined.
Part III. Contract Requirements
19.04.170 Defined.
Part IV. Application to Kittitas County
19.04.180 Applications. Applications for leases of ground and/or facilities, concession agreement, airport use agreement or other operating agreement to conduct any commercial business or aeronautical activity shall be made to Kittitas County or an authorized representative. The application shall thereafter be presented to Kittitas County. The applicant shall submit all information and material necessary or requested by Kittitas County, to establish the applicant's qualifications and compliance with all rules and regulations. The application shall be signed and submitted by a party owning an interest in the business, or the individual who will be managing the business, or partner of a partnership, or a director or an officer of a corporation. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.190 Minimum application information. Kittitas County will not accept a request to lease building space or land area or authorize a commercial activity until the applicant submits in writing a proposal which includes the following:
Kittitas County shall be the sole judge of what constitutes adequate financial capacity and qualifications of the applicant to conduct the proposed activity. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.200 Supporting documents. Upon request of Kittitas County, the applicant shall submit the following supporting documents and other documents and information as may be requested:
19.04.210 Review of statements. Unless specifically waived by Kittitas County, the above statements must be reviewed by a certified public accountant, licensed by the state of Washington. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part V. Kittitas County's Review of Application
19.04.220 Lease - Grounds for denial. In reviewing an application, the following terms will be considered, and may form the basis for denial of the application.
Part VI. Standard Requirements for All Commercial Aeronautical Activities
19.04.230 Defined.
Part VII. Lease, Operating Agreement or Airport Use Agreement
19.04.240 Lease - Preparation.
Part VIII. Minimum Standards for Specific Commercial Activities
19.04.250 Minimum requirements.
Part IX. Full Service FBO
19.04.260 Defined.
19.04.270 Minimum leasing requirements. Minimum leasing requirements for a full service FBO shall be:
19.04.280 Area requirements. FBO shall rent all land to a line of at least thirty-five feet outward from each of the T-hangar walls or to a point half-way between adjacent leaseholder. (Ord. 96-3 (part), 1996: Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.290 Vehicular parking. Vehicular parking sites for employees and customers shall be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, in order to provide adequate parking to meet the public demand. (Ord. 96-3 (part), 1996: Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.300 Debris and hazardous wastes. Every FBO shall provide for the adequate collection and safe disposal of all trash, waste and other materials, including, but not limited to, used oil, solvents and other wastes. The piling or storage of crates, boxes, barrels and other containers will not be permitted. Storage of hazardous waste materials on the airport shall be prohibited. (Ord. 96-3 (part), 1996: Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.310 Aircraft parking and storage. Every FBO shall provide paved aircraft parking and storage facilities in connection with the operation. (Ord. 96-3 (part), 1996: Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part X. Limited Service FBO
19.04.320 Defined. A limited service FBO provides one or more of the commercial aeronautical services described above. Specific minimum requirements are listed in the sections below. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XI. Aircraft Airframe, Engine and Accessory Repair and Maintenance
19.04.325 Defined. All operators of aircraft engine, airframe and accessory repair and maintenance facilities for public hire shall provide:
19.04.330 Compliance required. The operator must comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules, regulations and building codes as they may apply to the operator's activities. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XII. Aircraft Sales, Leasing and Rental
19.04.340 Defined. Aircraft sales, leasing and rental service shall only be conducted by an operator having an agreement with Kittitas County for the commercial activity on the airport listed in this document. Operators conducting an aircraft sale, leasing and rental activity shall provide:
(Ord. 96-3 (part), 1996: Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XIII. Aircraft Parts Sales and Service
19.04.350 Defined. Aircraft parts sales and service may only be provided by an operator having a contract agreement with Kittitas County to conduct the activities described in:
Part XIV. Aircraft Charter and Taxi Service
19.04.360 Defined. Operators conducting an aircraft charter/air taxi service shall be required to provide:
Part XV. Public Aircraft Tie-Down Service
19.04.370 Defined. Use existing tie-down/parking structure. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XVI. Public Sales of Aviation Fuels and Lubricants
19.04.380 Compliance required. An applicant/operator desiring to provide public sales of aviation fuels and lubricants must meet the minimum leasing requirements. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.390 Minimum lease requirements. Minimum leasing requirements for public sales of aviation fuels and lubricants shall be no less than the following:
19.04.400 Additional requirements. In addition to meeting the requirements as set forth above, the operator shall provide for the following:
19.04.410 Safety requirements. In conducting refueling operations, every operator shall ensure that all safety precautions are taken and shall install and use approved grounding devices, in accordance with all local fire codes and the National Fire Code at fuel storage and dispensing locations to eliminate the hazards of static electricity. Every operator shall provide approved types of fire extinguishers or other approved safety equipment commensurate with the hazard involved in refueling and servicing aircraft. The operator shall comply with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including the rules and regulations of Kittitas County that may apply to the particular activity conducted, including, but not limited to, requirements of NFPA Standard 407, applicable standards as set forth by the American Petroleum Institute, Department of Transportation requirements and guidelines as set forth in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5230, Aircraft Fuel Storage Handling and Dispensing on Airports, as may be amended. The operator shall be responsible for prohibiting smoking within 100 feet of an aircraft during refueling operations. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.420 Fuel storage site. The operator shall construct a fuel storage site within the operator's leased premises on the airport consisting of a minimum of 5,000 square feet (approximately 70 feet x 70 feet). Such site may be within the operator's leased site. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.430 Fuel flowage fees. Kittitas County requires the payment of fuel flowage fees from general aviation aircraft operators using the airport. Nothing herein shall be construed as waiving the fuel flowage fees to be paid to Kittitas County. The operator's fuel supplier shall have a concession agreement with Kittitas County to deliver fuel onto the airport. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.440 Certified meter reading. All flowage fees shall be based on certifiable fuel flowage meter reading. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.450 Waiver of requirements. Kittitas County, at its sole discretion, may waive any of the requirements if it determines that such waiver shall be in the public interest. (Ord. 9224 (part), 1992).
Part XVII. Avionics Sales and Service
19.04.460 Defined. All persons providing avionics sales and services shall provide:
19.04.470 Minimum space requirement. Minimum space required above may be leased from Kittitas County or subleased or rented from others on the airport, provided such sublease or rental has been approved by Kittitas County and the subleased or rented space is used exclusively for the operator's avionics business. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.480 Restroom facilities. Restroom facilities shall be available on the premises as required by local code. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.490 Waiver of requirements. Kittitas County, at its sole discretion, may waive any of the requirements if it determines that such waiver shall be in the public interest. (Ord. 9224 (part), 1992).
Part XVIII. Other Aeronautical Services Flight Training and Ground Schools
19.04.500 Flight training requirements. All operators including flight training activities shall provide:
19.04.510 Ground school requirements. All operators conducting ground school only training activities shall meet:
Part XIX. Aerial Applicators
19.04.520 Regulations. Operators seeking to conduct aerial application of agricultural chemicals shall be required to satisfy Kittitas County that operator shall comply with applicable safety, hazardous materials and environmental regulations and:
Part XX. Aerial Advertising
19.04.530 Requirements. All operators conducting aerial advertising, including but not limited to, banner towing, night illuminated signs, photography survey and traffic advisory flights shall be required to satisfy Kittitas County that:
Part XXI. Other Specialized Aeronautical Services
19.04.540 Generally. Other specialized types of commercial aeronautical services are too varied to reasonably permit the establishment of published minimum standards for each. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.550 Minimum standards. When specific commercial aeronautical services are proposed for conduct at the airport, under the control of Kittitas County which do not fall within the specific categories heretofore enumerated, minimum standards will be developed on an individualized basis, taking into consideration the desires and capability of the applicant and the public demand for such services. In every case where the operator is proposing to use the airport, or is found using the airport for commercial aeronautical activity, whether on a regular or irregular basis, whether based or not based on the airport, such operator must meet the public liability insurance requirement of $1,000,000 to protect the operator and Kittitas County, their elected and appointed agents, officials and employees free and harmless from any liability arising in connection with such operations. The limits of such liability coverage will be set forth in any subsequent agreement with Kittitas County pertinent to the aeronautical services provided by the operator. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XXII. Self Fueling
19.04.560 Generally. In compliance with Section 208 (a) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, it is clearly not the intent of Kittitas County to impose unreasonable restrictions on owners and operators of aircraft desiring to fuel their own aircraft. It is the policy of Kittitas County to demand assurances that all possible safety precautions are taken concerning fueling operations. In the interest of public safety, convenience and necessity, Kittitas County establishes certain minimum standards for self-fueling operations. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.570 Requirements. Aircraft owners other than FBOs conducting the fueling services on their privately owned aircraft on the airport shall be required to:
19.04.580 Fuel co-op. More than one owner may organize into a cooperative organization (co-op) for the purpose of providing fuel to individual member's own aircraft. In the interest of safety, preservation of airport facilities, and protection of the public interest, the maximum membership of each cooperative shall be limited to twenty-five persons. Such coop group shall be required to meet all standards set forth above. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XXIII. Automotive Fuels
19.04.590 Defined. FAA policy permits use of specified automotive gasolines in certain aircraft engines and aircraft through the issuance of supplemental type certificates (STCs).
Part XXIV. Employees of Operators and Lessees
19.04.600 Generally. Only bona fide employees of operators holding a contract agreement with Kittitas County for conducting commercial aeronautical services on the airport shall be permitted to perform aeronautical services within an operator's leased or subleased space. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.610 Defined. A bona fide employee is defined as any individual offering services to an operator/lessee or aircraft owner ("employer") on the airport, including service in interstate commerce, performed for wages or under contract calling for the performance of personal services, written or oral, express or implied. Said employee shall be subject to the provisions of RCW Titles 50 and 51 and shall conform to Internal Revenue Service regulations used to establish an individual's status as an employee. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.620 Default of operator's agreement. An individual performing commercial aeronautical services for public hire within an operator's leased or subleased area on the airport who is not a bona fide employee of the commercial aeronautical activities on the airport shall be in violation of the law as referenced above. Any operator permitting other than the operator's bona fide employee or Kittitas County approved sublessee to perform commercial aeronautical services within the operator's leased or subleased premises shall be considered in default of the operator's agreement with Kittitas County. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XXV. Employees of Aircraft Owners or Operators
19.04.630 Defined. Consistent with Section 308 (a) of the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, an owner or operator of an aircraft shall be permitted to fuel, wash, repair and otherwise service his own aircraft as long as said services are not offered to others. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.640 Owner/operators. Owners or operators of aircraft shall be permitted to personally perform maintenance on or service their own aircraft as provided by applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.650 Designated areas. Maintenance or servicing of aircraft shall be performed only in areas as may be designated by Kittitas County. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.660 Self-maintenance. Aircraft owners or operators may utilize their own employees as defined herein to perform maintenance or service on their aircraft only provided that said employees are qualified to perform such maintenance or service in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. Such maintenance or service shall not be offered to others. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.670 Proof of employment. Aircraft owners or operators employing any individuals to perform maintenance or service on their aircraft shall, at Kittitas County's request, provide proper evidence that said individuals are duly employed by said owners or operators for the purpose of conducting said aircraft maintenance or service and are receiving full pay and benefits afforded to all other employees of said aircraft owners or operators as provided in the section above. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XXVI. Lease of Airport Land and Facilities
19.04.680 Generally. These guidelines pertain to the leasing of airport land or other airport-owned facilities not otherwise provided for herein. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
19.04.690 Hangars constructed by FBOs on leased space. It is the intent of Kittitas County that all land or facility lease agreements be "net" agreements. That is, that total costs for amortizing the investment and maintenance costs be borne by the operator. Hangars may be constructed by FBOs or other operators on their leased space provided that they meet the minimum requirements as set by Kittitas County.
Part XXVII. Construction of Hangars by Other Than FBOs
19.04.700 Defined. Kittitas County recognizes the need for individual commercial hangars that would be constructed by persons other than FBOs. Such buildings will be permitted in specific areas designated by Kittitas County. The following conditions must be met:
Part XXVIII. Construction or Alterations - General
19.04.710 Approval. All plans and specifications for new construction or alteration shall be approved in writing prior to construction as to architectural conformity, location of building lines, obstruction, clearance, and other specifications that apply to airport standards.
Part XXIX. Amendment of Standards
19.04.720 Generally. Kittitas County shall review the Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities at the Kittitas County Airport (Bowers Field) from time to time and shall promulgate revisions or amendments deemed necessary under the circumstances to properly protect the health, safety and interest of the airport and the public. Upon publication of any such amendments, the operators of aeronautical activities authorized hereunder shall be required to conform to such amended standards except as hereinafter provided. Revisions to the minimum standards for Specific Commercial Activities shall not apply to an operator or lessee possessing a valid agreement with Kittitas County which permitted said operator to conduct commercial activities under previously adopted minimum standards. Such operator may continue to conduct said activities under previously approved Minimum standards as long as its agreement remains valid. Any subsequent amendment of an agreement authorizing a change in commercial aeronautical activities must comply with the minimum standards in effect at the time of the approval of said amendment. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XXX. Notices
19.04.730 Generally. Notices of intent to amend the standards as established in this chapter shall be sent by first-class mail, to all fixed base operators and others who have agreements with Kittitas County to conduct commercial aeronautical activity in the airport. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).
Part XXXI. Severability
19.04.740 Generally. In the event that any section or part of a section of the minimum standards be declared void by any court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections or parts of sections shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 92-24 (part), 1992).