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CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 2776
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENTON, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING
AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS.
WHEREAS, the City of Renton owns and operates the Renton
Municipal Airport; and
WHEREAS, state and federal statute, rules and regulations and
good business practice require that the city have airport rules and
regulations and minimum standards; and
WHEREAS, the Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum
Standards have not been updated for a substantial period of time or
are non-existent; and
WHEREAS, it would be advantageous to the City of Renton to have
Municipal Airport Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENTON,
WASHINGTON DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The above recitals are hereby found to be true
and correct in all respects.
SECTION II. The City of Renton hereby adopts Municipal
Airport Rules and Regulations, a copy of which is attached hereto
and incorporated herein as if fully set forth.
SECTION III. The City of Renton hereby adopts Municipal
Airport Minimum Standards For Commercial Aeronautic Activities, a
copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein as if fully
set forth.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this llth day of December, 1989.
Maxine E. Motor, City Clerk
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APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 11th day of December, 1989.
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E rl H. Cly r, Mayor
Approved s to form:
C;(:Ap-intUret
Lawrence J. War n, City Attorney
RES.70: 12/06/89:as.
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Chapter . 04
Description of Property
and Facilities
Section:
_. 04 . 010 Description of property.
_.04. 010 Description of property.
Renton Municipal Airport is located in the northwest corner of
the City Limits of the City of Renton, Washington, bounded
generally on the west by the City Limits and on the north by Lake
Washington. The Airport Location Point is latitude 47 degrees,
30 minutes, longitude 122 degrees, 13 minutes. The airport
elevation is 29 feet. The Airport consists of approximately one
hundred seventy acres, is oblong in shape and has concrete and
blacktop surfaces with artificial drainage.
There is one runway, described as follows:
The runway (15/33) , running northwest-southeast, is five thousand
three hundred and seventy nine feet long, with a three hundred
forty foot displaced threshold at the south end, and is two
hundred feet wide of concrete and blacktop construction.
The Airport is owned by the City of Renton, Washington, and it is
classified as a Basic Transport/Reliever airport. The control
tower is operated by the Federal Aviation Administration between
0700 and 2200 hours Local time (1400-0700 UTC) , daily.
The lighting consists of a rotating beacon, medium intensity
runway lighting, runway end identification lighting 15/33, and
taxiway lighting. A non-directional beacon is operated.
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Chapter _. 08
Definitions
Sections:
. 08.010 Definitions
_. 08.020 Aircraft
_. 08.030 Airport
.08.040 Airport Manager
_. 08.050 Airport Security Officer
_. 08.060 Aviation Area
. 08.070 Business or commercial activity
_. 08.080 Control Zone
_. 08.090 FAA
_. 08. 100 Main runway
_. 08. 110 Operational Areas
_. 08. 120 Operator
_. 08. 130 Owner
_. 08. 140 Person
_. 08. 150 Privately owned aircraft
_. 08. 160 Ramp
_. 08. 170 Renton Airport
_. 08. 180 Renton City Council
_. 08 . 190 Road
. 08. 200 Taxiways
_. 08.210 Tower
_. 08 .220 Undeveloped areas
_. 08. 010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this portion of this Title, known as the
Renton Municipal Airport Code, certain words and phrases are
defined and certain provisions shall be construed as herein set
out unless it shall be apparent from the context that a different
meaning is intended.
_.08. 020 Aircraft.
Aircraft is a vehicle used or designed for navigation of or
flight in the air, such as any aeroplane, airplane, gas bag,
flying machine, balloon, or any flying contrivance now known or
hereafter invented.
_.08. 030 Airport.
Airport mean Renton Municipal Airport and comprises all land set
aside for Renton Municipal Airport.
_.08. 040 Airport Manager.
Airport Manager means the Airport Manager appohnted by the City
of Renton to manage, superintenc, control and protect the Renton
Municipal Airport.
_.08. 050 Airport Security Officer.
Airport Security Officer shall mean a full time employed Peace
Officer in the City of Renton Police Department or a full time
employed Airport employee appointed Airport Security Officer for
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the enforcement of Airport Rules and Regulations by the City
Council of the City of Renton, State of Washington
_. 08. 060 Aviation Area.
Aviation Area shall mean any place on the landing area of the
Airport and shall also include the public use taxiways and ramps
and the necessary safety areas and clear zones therefor which are
located within the security fence line of the Airport, and shall
include such areas under lease to a tenant or lessee on the
Renton Municipal Airport.
_. 08. 070 Business or commercial activity.
Business or commercial activity shall mean the use of the Airport
by any person, group, club, association, or corporation as a base
for the conducting of commercial activities for carrying for hire
of passengers, freight, express or mail, for paid instruction in
aviation or any aviation related field, for the sale of fuels,
aviation supplies and materials, for aircraft rentl, sales,
maintenance or service, or for any other aviation or non-aviation
commercial activity including the sale of refreshments or any
commodity or service.
. 08. 080 Control Zone.
Control Zone shall mean that airspace of defined geographical
dimensions designated by the Federal Aveiation Administration,
above and surrounding Renton Municipal Airport, within which the
Airport Control Tower exercises authority.
_. 08. 090 FAA
FAA shall mean the Federal Aviation Administration of the United
States of America, as defined in the Federal Aviation Act of
1958, as same now exists or may hereafter be amended.
_. 08. 100 Main runway.
Main runway or runway shall mean Runway 15/33 .
_. 08. 110 Operational areas.
Operational areas shall mean any place on the landing area of the
Airport and shall also include the public use taxiways and ramps
and the necessary safety areas and clear zones therefor which are
located within the property boundary of the Airport, but shall
not include any such areas under lease to a tenant or lessee on
Renton Municipal Airport.
_. 08. 120 Operator.
Operator shall mean one who operates aircraft for his/her own
pleasure, passenger service, freight service, hire, charter,
flight instructions, business, or test purposes, or who operates
an aircaft as a bailee while performing service on aircraft.
_. 08. 130 Owner.
Owner shall mean the registered and/or legal owner of an aircraft
according to the files and records of the FAA.
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_.08. 140 Person.
Person means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation,
company, association, or joint stock association, and includes
any trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar representative
thereof.
. 08. 150 Privately owned aircraft.
Privately owned aircraft are defined as aircraft owned
individually or by a partnership, or by a non-profit club or
corporation in which each member must be a bonafide owner of a
part of the aircraft or of a share in the corporation. The
aircraft shall be owned and operated for personal, nonrevenue
transportation, pleasure or recreational use only.
_.08. 160 Ramp.
Ramp shall mean an area designated as a ramp and used for the
parking and maneuvering, loading and unloading, and servicing of
aircraft while they are on the ground. "Servicing" of aircraft
as used in this Code shall mean only the oiling and fueling
thereof.
_.08. 170 Renton Airport.
Renton Airport shall mean Renton Municipal Airport, a public
airport operated by the City of Renton, King County, State of
Washington.
_.08 . 180 Renton City Council.
Renton City Council shall mean the Renton City Council consisting
of seven duly qualified members holding office under and by
virtue of the provisions of the City of Renton Charter.
_.08 . 190 Road.
Road shall mean all areas designated as public use roads or
streets for the exclusive use of ground vehicles, including ways
open to the public, but shall not include any such areas under
lease to a tenant or lessee on the Airport.
_.08.200 Taxiways.
Taxiways shall mean all areas designated as public use taxiways
and used for the exclusive use of aircraft movement while on the
ground, but shall not include any such areas under lease to a
tenant or lessee on the Airport.
_.08.210 Tower.
Tower shall mean the control and authority established and
operated by the FAA for the control of aircraft and motor vehicle
traffic on the operational areas and the control of aircraft in
the airspace above and within the Renton Municipal Airport
"Traffic Control Zone" .
_.08.220 Undeveloped areas.
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Undeveloped areas shall mean all the land on the Airport except
that defined as operation areas and roads, and except that land
legally used by or under lease to a tenant or lessee.
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Chapter _. 12
Airport Rules and Regulations
In General
Sections:
_. 12 . 010 Rules and Regulations -- Application
. 12 . 020 Amendment with due notice
_. 12 . 030 Enforcement -- Citation of violators
. 12 . 040 Compliance with Rules and Regulations
_. 12 .050 Restricted areas
_. 12 .060 Conduct of business, commercial or
non-commercial activity.
_. 12 . 070 Filing location of business with Airport.
Manager -- Violation.
_. 12 . 080 Disposal.
. 12 .090 Damages -- Responsibility for.
_. 12 . 100 Surface vehicles on operational use areas.
_. 12 . 110 Removal of property.
_. 12 . 120 Flying clubs -- Requirements.
. 12 . 130 Certificates of Insurance -- Filed with Airport
Manager.
. 12 .010 Rules and Regulations -- Application.
The Rules and Regulations hereinafter set forth, and all orders,
instructions, rules and regulations promulgated under authority
herein prescribed, shall apply to and be in full force and effect
upon Renton Municipal Airport as it is now or may hereafter be
constituted, and all persons using or entering upon the
facilities of Renton Municipal Airport shall observe same and
such observance shall be a condition under which all persons may
use or enter such facilities.
_.12 .020 Amendment with due notice.
The Renton City Council reserves the right to revise, delete,
amend or add to any of these regulations or rules with due
notice.
_. 12 . 030 Enforcement -- Citation of violators.
The provisions of the Airport Code and any resolutions or other
regulations promulgated hereunder, and the provisions of any
other ordinance or law, the violation of which constitutes a
civil infraction or misdemeanor, pertaining to the conduct of
persons upon or about, or to operations of, Renton Municipal
Airport, may be enforced in any manner provided for by law.
_.12 . 040 Compliance with Rules and Regulations.
All persons using or entering the facilities of Renton Municipal
Airport shall be governed by the Rules and Regulations herein
prescribed and by the provisions of the Renton City Code.
_. 12 . 050 Restricted areas.
No person other than those in aircraft operating on the Airport
or in vehicles authorized to service or support such aircraft
shall enter the operational areas unless with approval of the
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Manager of the Airport. All persons authorized access to the
operational areas shall have suitable identification on them when
in the areas.
_. 12. 060 Conduct of business, commercial or non-commercial
activity.
No person may solicit, offer for sale or hire or sell or engage
in any business or commercial or non-commercial activity of any
nature on or from the Airport except from a fixed place of
business or operation and in conformance with an appropriate
lease or permit.
. 12 . 070 Filing location of business with Airport Manager
-- Violation.
All commercial operators must file with the Airport Manager the
name and location on the Airport of their business, and if any
change in name, ownership, and/or loction is made, notice of such
change must be given to the Airport Manager immediately. Failure
to notify the Airport Manager shall constitute violation of the
Airport Rules and Regulations, and will subject the operator to
the penalties thereof.
_. 12 .080 Disposal.
No person shall deposit substances on Renton Municipal Airport
which may cause damage, be a nuisance, be harmfull or be a hazard
to persons or property. No person shall place, dispose or
deposit in any manner trash, garbage, refuse, petroleum products
or chemicals in or upon the operational areas, undeveloped areas,
or roads except at such places and under such conditions as the
Airport Manager may from time to time prescribe.
_. 12 . 090 Damages -- Responsibility for.
Any and all Airport property destroyed, injured, or damaged shall
be paid for by the person or persons responsible for such
destruction, injury, or damage thereto.
_. 12 . 100 Surface vehicles on operational use areas.
No surface vehicles other than Airfield Service, Aircraft
Support, Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting, and Airport Security
vehicles, shall be operated on the operational areas except those
specifically authorized by the Airport Manager. Each vehicle
authorized access to operational areas shall display visual
identification (such as a large decal or sign) and be equipped
with an appropriately colored stroboscopic flashing or steady
burning light, as prescribed by current FAA Advisory Circular
titled "Painting, Marking and Lighting of Vehicles Used On An
Airport" and be in radio communications with the Control Tower
. 12. 110 Removal of property.
The Airport Manager or his authorized representative may remove
from any area of the Airport including leased premises any motor
vehicle, aircraft, or other property which causes or constitutes
or reasonably appears to cause or constitute an imminent or
immediate danger to the health or safety of the persons using the
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Airport or a significant portion thereof. The expenses of such
removal and any storage fees shall become a lien chargeable to
the owner of said motor vehicle, aircraft or other property.
Said owner shall be notified of the removal and storage of said
motor vehicle, aircraft, or other property by certified or
registered mail with a five (5) day return requested, sent to the
owner's address as known to the Airport Manager or his authorized
representative, within three (3) days of said removal and
storage.
The removal from any area of the Airport, including leased
premises, of any motor vehicle, aircraft, or other property
constituting a nuisance or which is disabled, abandoned, or in
violation of this Code, but which does not cause or constitute an
imminent or immediate danger to the health or safety of the
persons using the Airport or a significant portion threrof, shall
be accomplished in accordance with the procedures set forth in
RCW 7.48 and RCW 14. 08. 122 as the same now exists or may
hereafter be amended or in any other manner provided by law.
_. 12 . 120 Flying clubs -- Requirements.
A. Purpose of Flying Clubs. A flying club must be organized as
a non-profit corporation under the laws of the State of
Washington or of the United States for the purpose of fostering
flying for plesure, developing skills in aviation, and developing
an awareness and appreciation of aviation requirements and
techniques to the general public.
B. By-Laws. Each club must furnish to the Airport Manager a
current and correct copy of the By-Laws, Articles of
Incorporation, Operating Rules and Membership Agreements.
C. Officers and Directors. A current certified roster of
officers and directors and their addresses must be filed annually
with the Airport Manager.
D. Use of Airport for Commercial Purposes. The commercial use
of Renton Municipal Airport by flying clubs is prohibited.
E. Membership List. The flying club shall maintain a membership
record containing the full names, addresses and pilot license
number and rating of all its members, past and present, together
with the date when their membership commenced and terminated.
These records shall be certified by an officer of the flying club
and made available for inspection at any reasonable time upon
request of and by the Airport Manager.
F. Instructors and mechanics. All flying clubs will submit to
the Airport Manager upon his request a certified list of all
instructors who are or have been instructing members of the club
and the names of each of the members who received said
instruction and the dates and time duration of sich instruction
within the six months preceding the request.
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G. Insurance. All flying clubs must obtain public liability and
property damage insurance with a hold harmless agreement in favor
of Renton Municipal Airport, its officers, and employees in the
following minimum amounts:
Public liability, per person $100, 000
Public liability, per accident $300, 000
Property damage $100,000
H. Aircraft Registration. All aircraft owned, leased or used by
the club must first be registered with the Airport Manager. Club
aircraft shall not be used for business or commercial activities.
_. 12 . 130 Certificates of Insurance. Lessees, required by lease
or agreement to provide insurance, shall keep current
Certificates of insurance on file at all times with the Airport
Manager. Thirty (30) days prior notice of cancellation shall
also be filed with the Airport Manager.
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Chapter _. 16
Aircraft Operations
Sections
_. 16.010 Aircraft operation and maintenance
_. 16. 020 Brakes required.
_. 16.030 Aircraft storage and repairs.
_. 16.040 Securing of unattended aircraft.
_. 16. 050 Parking of aircraft.
_. 16. 060 Postponing and delaying of airport operations
. 16. 070 Use of intoxicants and drugs.
_. 16. 080 Disabled aircraft.
_. 16. 090 Charges for moving disabled aircraft.
_. 16. 100 Noise and slipstreams.
. 16. 110 Starting and running of aircraft engines.
_. 16. 120 Responsibility of instructors.
_. 16. 130 Aircraft right-of-way.
_. 16.140 Parking assignment.
_. 16. 150 Nighttime operations.
_. 16. 010 Aircraft operation and maintenance.
No person shall navigate, land, fly, service, move, maintain, or
repair any aircraft, or conduct any aviation activities, upon, on
or from the Airport other than in compliance with current FAA
rules and regulations established under federal authority,
including all current air traffic rules as established by the
Airport and FAA and controlled by the Renton Airport control
tower. Navigation lights shall be lighted on all aircraft moving
on the taxiways and ramps of the airport from dusk to daylight,
including aircraft under tow.
_.16. 020 Brakes required.
No aircraft may be operated at the Airport unless it is equipped
with satisfactory and operable brakes.
_. 16.030 Aircraft storage and repairs.
Aircraft shall be stored and repairs shall be made only on the
leased sites where permitted, and there shall be aircraft storage
but no repair work on the public use ramps.
_.16.040 Securing of unattended aircraft.
No aircraft shall be left unattended on any area of the Airport,
including leased premises, unless properly secured. The securing
of aircraft shall be the sole responsibility of the owner or
operator of the aircraft, and Renton Airport and its officers,
employees, and agents shall be in no way held responsible.
_. 16. 050 Parking of aircraft.
Except for parking and servicing of aircraft where permitted on
public use ramps, provisions for parking all aircraft of any
operator, user, tenant, or its patrons, invitees, employees, and
others, shall be on and within leased premises where premitted
and off the operational area of the Airport. No holding,
stopping, or parking of aircraft on the taxiways shall be
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permitted other than to gain immediate ingress or egress of the
aircraft from or to adjacent premises, and the aircraft must be
in the control of a pilot during such holding, stopping or
parking.
Unairworthy aircraft, wrecks, "junkers", or part thereof shall
not be parked or stored anywhere on the Airport or leased sites
unless awaiting bonafide scheduled repairs by a bonafide
commercial aviation business on the Airport, unless express
authority is granted by the Airport Manager.
_. 16.060 Postponing and delaying of airport operations.
The Airport Manager may delay or restrict any flight or other
operations at the Airport for any emergency or other cause, the
ramifications of which indicate danger to the public or impending
violation of rules and regulations applicable to such flight or
other operations.
_. 16. 070 Use of intoxicants and drugs.
No pilot or other member of the crew of an aircraft in operation
on the Airport or indicating intent to do so, or any person
directly attending or assisting in said operation on the Airport,
shall be under the influeince of intoxicating liquor or any drug
to a degree which renders him/her incapable of safely performing
his/her duties; neither shall any passenger thereof be under the
influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug to a degree which
would endanger the safety of any persons using the Airport.
. 16. 080 Disabled aircraft.
Each aircraft owner, or his pilot or agent, shall be responsible
for the prompt removal of disabled aircrat and parts thereof
unless required or directed to delay such action pending an
investigation of an accident.
_. 16. 090 Charges for moving disabled aircraft.
Should pilots, owners, or agents authorize Airport employees to
remove disabled aircraft from runways, ramps, taxiways, or other
operational or undeveloped areas on the Airport, charges will be
made for equipment and labor at currently established prices and
rates. The Airport and/or the City of Renton accept no liability
for removal of aircraft.
_. 16. 100 Noise and slipstreams.
No aircraft shall be operated in such a manner or in such places,
in front of or near hangars, shops, buildings, personal property,
or persons so that they are in the propeller slipstream or jet
blast so that the operation creates a hazard or a nuisance.
_. 16. 110 Starting and running of aircraft engines.
Except aircraft in control of authorized maintenance shops, no
aircraft engine shall be started or run unless a licensed pilot
or mechanic is attending the controls. Chocks shall be placed in
front of the main ger sheels before starting the engine(s) unless
the aircraft is equipped and is using adequate parking brakes.
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_. 16. 120 Responsibility of instructors.
Instructors shall fully acquaint their students with these rules
and regulations and shall be responsible for the conduct of
students under their direction during dual instructions. When
the student is flying solo, it shall be the student's sole
responsibility to observe and abide by these rules and
regulations.
_. 16. 130 Aircraft right-of-way.
Ground vehicle operators shall yield to all aircraft on movement
areas.
_. 16. 140 Parking assignment.
Aircraft parking at public use ramps shall be assigned by the
Airport Manager, or his designated representative, and aircraft
so assigned shall park in accordance with the assignment.
. 16. 150 Nighttime operations.
No aircraft may perform "touch and go landings", i.e. , an
operation by an aircraft that lands and departs on a runway
without stopping or exiting the runway, during a nighttime
period. For purposes of this section, "nighttime period" shall
mean a period commencing at ten PM and ending at seven AM the
following day.
Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prevent the Federal
Aviation Administration Air Traffic Control Tower from utilizing
the runway at any time to ensure the safe operation of aircraft.
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Chapter _.20
Aircraft -- Generally
Sections:
_.20. 010 Scope of chapter -- Exceptions
_.20.020 Compliance with Code.
_. 20. 030 Adoption of Federal Aviation Administration's Rules
_.20. 040 Two-way radio required.
_.20.050 Radio procedures and frequencies.
_.20. 060 Engine warm-up places -- Propeller wash/jet blast.
_. 20.010 Scope of chapter -- Exceptions.
This Title shall govern the conduct of all persons engaged in
aeronautical activities at Renton Municipal Airport, or while
flying in the Renton Municipal Airport Traffic Zone, unless
exceptions are specifically provided for in Federal Air
Regulations, or unless exceptions not in conflict with Federal
Air Regulations are authorized by the Airport Manager.
_. 20. 020 Compliance with Code.
No person shall navigate any aircraft, land upon, fly same from,
service, maintain, repair any aircraft, or conduct any aircraft
operation on or from Renton Municipal Airport other than in
compliance with all current Federal, State, County and City rules
and regulations including those rules and regulations established
from time to time by the Airport Manager.
_. 20. 030 Adoption of Federal Aviation Administration's Rules.
The Air Traffic Rules as established by the FAA and currently in
effect, are hereby adopted and made a part of these rules as
fully as if the same and each were set forth herein.
_.20.040 Two-way radio required.
No aircraft may land or take-off unless it is equipped with a
functioning two-way radio capable of two-way voice communication
with Renton Municipal Airport air traffic control tower, except
in the case of emergencies. Two-way radio communication with
Renton Municipal Airport air traffic control tower shall be
provided for all aircraft movements on the operations areas of
the Airport including, but not limited to, aircraft in tow.
All radios and operators of two-way radios must be properly and
currently licensed by the Federal Communications Commission.
_.20. 050 Radio procedures and frequencies.
All radio transmission shall be in accordance with the procedure
prescribed by the Federal Communications Commission.
.20.060 Engine run-up places - Propeller wash/jet blast.
Aircraft engines may be run-up only in the places designated for
such purposes by the Airport Manager. Caution must be exercised
at all times to protect persons and property from the propeller
wash or jet blast.
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Chapter _.24
Public Use of Roads, Walks and Facilities
Sections:
_.24. 010 Restricted areas.
_.24 . 020 No Trespassing areas.
_.24. 030 Traffic and parking restricted.
.24. 040 Obstructions.
_.24 . 050 Type of vehicles.
_.24. 060 Liability of City for injury.
_.24.070 Liquor and narcotics.
.24.080 Lost articles.
.24 .090 Pets and domestic animals.
_.24. 010 Restricted areas.
No person or persons shall remain in public areas on the airport
for the purpose of soliciting aircraft rides.
No person shall enter any Restricted Area posted as being closed
to the public, except:
A. Persons assigned to duty therein;
B. Persons authorized by the Airport Manager.
C. Passengers under appropriate supervision entering a ramp
within the restricted area for the purpose of embarkation and
debarkation to and from aircraft.
_.24. 020 No Trespassing areas.
The Airport security fence separates the aeronautical area of the
Airport from those areas open to the general public and
considered public areas. The security fence around the
aeronautical area of the Airport is posted "No Trespassing"
No person shall enter any aeronautical area of Airport facilities
and leased areas within the Airport security fence, except:
A. Persons normally employed within the aeronautical area.
B. Persons with bona fide business with, and invited by,
lessees within the aeronautical area.
C. Persons authorized by the Airport Manager.
D. Lessees of aircraft storage or tie down spaces within the
aeronautical area.
No person shall enter any aeronautical area of the Airport to
impair or inflict any damage to aircraft, air navigation
equipment or systems, airport lighting or any other aeronautical
or aviation equipment therein.
_.24 . 030 Traffic and parking restricted -- public area.
No person shall travel or drive on the Airport other than on the
roads or places provided for that purpose and no vehicle shall be
parked on any area other than those areas designated by the
Airport Manager.
.24. 040 Obstructions.
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No person shall use the roads, walks or other thoroughfares in
such manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use.
_.24.050 Type of vehicles.
The Airport Manager may prohibit from roads, walks and paved
areas any type of vehicle equipped with other than pneumatic
tires and other vehicles or equipment whose operation would
damage said roads, walks and paved areas.
_.24.060 Liability of City for injury.
The City of Renton assumes no responsibility for injury or damage
to persons or property of persons, stored on, or using the
Airport facilities, by reason of fire, theft, vandalism, weather,
storm, flood, earthquake, and collision and other normally
insured perils, and it does not assume any liability by reason of
injury to persons while on the Airport or while using the
facilities of same.
_.24. 070 Liquor and narcotics.
No person under the influence of liquor or narcotic drugs shall
be allowed within the aeronautical and operational areas of the
Airport. Liquor shall not be consumed in any public area on the
Airport except in those places of business in possession of a
valid Washington State Liquor Control Board permit.
_. 24 .080 Lost Articles.
Any person finding lost articles shall deposit them at the office
of the Airport Manager.
.24. 090 Pets and domestic animals.
All pets shall be on a leash and shall not be allowed on the
aeronautical and operational areas of the Airport. Any pet or
domestic animal found to be other than under leash restraint will
be immediately removed from the aeronautical or operational area
of the Airport and will be subject to impounding by the
appropriate Animal Authority.
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Chapter _.28
Accidents and Safety
Sections:
_. 28.010 Report of accidents.
. 28 .020 Report of hazardous conditions.
_. 28.030 Accidents on Airport.
.28.010 Report of accidents.
Any person involved in any accident on the Airport, and all
witnesses thereto, shall report to the Airport Manager's Office.
_.28.020 Report of hazardous conditions.
Any person observing a condition or hazard that would jeopardize
life, health, public safety, or damage to property, should report
same to the Airport Manager's Office.
_. 28.030 Accidents on Airport.
In case of an aircraft accident or incident on the Airport, the
Airport may be closed to the general public in the immediate
vicinity of the accident in order not to hamper the trained
rescue crew.
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Chapter _. 32
Rules of Conduct
Sections:
_. 32 .010 Disorderly conduct.
. 32. 020 Garbage and refuse.
_. 32 .030 Care of property.
_. 32. 040 Firearms, explosives and flammable materials.
_. 32. 010 Disorderly conduct.
No person shall cause any object which may be injurious to an
aircraft to be thrown or placed on an airport movement area;
place or position themselves, objects, or other material within
the runway safety areas or clear zones without proper prior
authority; trespass upon the Airport within the runway or taxiway
safety areas or clear zones; damage, break or remove any Airport
runway, taxiway or obstruction lighting fixture, mirrors or
reflectors, or portion thereof; damage, break or remove any
Airport navigational aid fixture or equipment, or any portion
thereof; unlawfully move or remove any junction box, valve or
manhole cover from its normal position; or interfere with the
performance of duties by air traffic control personnel or airport
employees on the Airport.
_. 32. 020 Garbage and refuse.
Garbage, papers and refuse, or other material, shall be placed in
covered receptacles ordinarily used for such purposes.
_. 32 . 030 Care of property.
No person shall:
A. Destroy, injure, deface, or disturb in any way, any
property, sign, structure, fence, gate, or other public property
on the Airport.
B. Abandon any personal property on the Airport.
_. 32. 040 Firearms, explosives and flammable materials.
No person shall:
A. Carry on their person or store in any aircraft or hangar on
the Airport any explosives or flammable materials in any other
manner than that permitted by law.
B. Store in any aircraft located on the Airport any explosives
or flammable materials, including but not limited to signal
flares, ammunition, fuel and lubricating oils, except in
appropriate containers located in aircraft and provided for such
purposes as permitted by current Federal Aviation Regulations.
C. Carry any concealed firearm on their person or store any
firearm in any aircraft or building on the Airport in any other
manner than that provided by law, except by written permission of
the Airport Manager.
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Chapter _. 36
Motor Vehicle Regulations
Sections:
_.36.010 Speed limit.
_. 36.020 Compliance with parking signs.
_. 36.030 Employee parking.
_.36.040 Passenger loading.
_. 36.050 Areas permitted to motor equipment.
. 36.060 Perimeter Road.
_. 36.070 Pedestrians.
_. 36.080 Aircraft Right-of-Way.
_. 36.090 Compliance with signs.
_. 36.100 Prohibited parking.
_. 36. 110 Compliance with code -- Emergency provision.
_. 36.010 Speed limit.
The maximum speed limit in all vehicular areas on the Airport is
twenty five miles per hour, unless otherwise posted. Speed limit
for vehicles operating on the Airport operational area shall be
fifteen miles per hour.
_. 36.020 Compliance with parking signs.
Vehicles shall not be parked on the Airport other than in the
manner and at parking areas indicated by posted traffic signs and
curb markings.
_. 36. 030 Employee parking.
Personnel employed on the Airport, including employees of tenants
and lessees, shall park only in employee parking areas as
designated by the Airport Manager.
_. 36. 040 Passenger loading.
No common carrier vehicle or vehicle for hire shall load or
unload passengers at the Airport other than in an area so
designated as passenger loading zones.
_. 36. 050 Areas permitted to motor equipment.
No vehicles or motorized equipment shall be operated on areas not
designated for vehicular traffic, except those authorized by the
Airport Manager.
.36.060 Perimeter Road.
The Perimeter Road, where and as posted, shall be closed to all
pedestrian, bicycle, jogging and motor vehicle traffic except
Airport or FAA official cars or trucks, cars or trucks travelling
on Airport business, emergency vehicles or those cars or trucks
with written permission of the Airport Manager.
_.36.070 Pedestrians.
Pedestrians shall have the right-of-way over motor vehicle
traffic on designated roadways and shall use pedestrian lanes
wherever provided.
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_. 36. 080 Aircraft Right-of-Way.
Aircraft shall have right-of-way over motor vehicles, equipment,
pedestrians, bicycles and all other powered or drawn vehicles
and/or contrivances within the aviation and operational areas of
the Renton Municipal Airport.
_. 36.090 Compliance with signs.
All motor vehicle and equipment operators shall operate such
vehicles in accordance with all posted signs, pavement markings
and rules of the road. All pedestrians, joggers and bicycle
riders shall obey all posted signs, pavement markings and rules
of the road.
_.36. 100 Prohibited parking and storage of vehicles and
equipment.
No motor vehicle, motorized equipment, trailer, or other
equipment or vehicles designed for operation upon the public
roadways, except approved construction equipment, shall be parked
or stored, meaning parked longer than 24-hours, within leased
areas or upon the Airport except as approved by the Airport
Manager. No such vehicles or equipment, except approved
construction equipment, shall be permitted to be parked on
grassed areas.
_. 36. 110 Compliance with code -- Emergency provision.
Motor vehicles shall be operated on the Renton Municipal Airport
in strict compliance with the foregoing rules prescribed by the
City of Renton and Airport Manager for the control of such
vehicles, except in the case of emergency involving danger to
life and property.
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Chapter _.40
Fueling and Fuel Storage
Sections:
_.40.010 General safety.
_.40.020 Fueling while engine is running or in enclosed places
prohibited
_.40.030 Smoking near aircraft.
_.40.040 Electronic or electrical equipment to remain off
_.40.050 Grounding of electrical potential.
. 40.060 Prevention of overflow.
_.40.070 Trained fueler required.
_.40.080 Personnel permitted.
.40.090 Static spark materials.
_.40.100 Fire extinguishers.
_.40.110 Gasoline on ground.
_.40. 120 Equipment maintenance.
_.40. 130 Grounding device.
_.40.140 Distance from buildings.
. 40.150 Smoking near fuel carrier.
_.40.160 Equipment routes and parking.
_. 40.170 Fire requirements for equipment.
_.40.180 Required refueling equipment.
_. 40.190 Uniform Fire Code adopted.
_.40.200 Fuel storage.
_.40. 010 General safety.
No person in or upon any areas where fueling or defueling is
being conducted shall do or fail to do any act if the doing or
omission thereof endangers unreasonably or is likely to endanger
unreasonably persons or property.
_. 40. 020 Fueling while engine is running or in enclosed places
prohibited.
No aircraft shall be fueled or drained of fuel while the engine
is running or while such aircraft is in a hangar or enclosed
space.
_.40. 030 Smoking near aircraft.
No smoking shall be permitted within fifty feet of any aircraft
or by passengers on the aircraft while the aircraft is being
fueled or drained of fuel.
_.40.040 Electronic or electrical equipment to remain off.
No person shall operate any radio transmitter or receiver, or
switch electrical appliances or equipment off or on in any
aircraft which is being fueled or drained of fuel, while such
operations are in progress.
_.40. 050 Grounding of electrical potential.
During fueling and defueling operations, the aircraft and the
fuel dispensing or receiving apparatus shall both be grounded and
bonded to a point or points of zero electrical potential, i.e. ,
ground rods. During refueling operations, Y-cables as a minimum,
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shall be used to ground/bond the refueling vehicle to the
aircraft and to a ground rod.
_.40. 060 Prevention of overflow.
Persons engaged in the fueling or draining of aircraft fuel shall
exercise care to prevent overflow of fuel. In the event of an
overflow and the spillage of fuel onto the ground, spill
containment and clean-up operations will be initiated immediately
by the fueler in charge.
.40. 070 Trained fueler required.
Persons engaged in the fueling or draining of aircraft fuel shall
have attended and successfully completed a recognized aircraft
fueler course or, if an employee of an authorized fueling
activity providing aircraft fuel sales to the public, have
received fueler training from such an individual, as documented
by training records maintained by the employer.
_.40. 080 Personnel permitted.
Only personnel engaged in the fueling, maintenance, and operation
of an aircraft shall be permitted within fifty feet of fuel tank
inlets of such aircraft during any such operation.
_. 40. 090 Static spark materials.
No person shall use or wear any material (s) during fueling or
draining of fuel from aircraft which is likely to cause a static
discharge.
_.40. 100 Fire extinguishers.
Adequate fire extinguishers, minimum size/rating 20B, shall be
within ready reach of personnel engaged in fueling and draining
operations.
_.40. 110 Gasoline or jet fuel on ground.
No person shall start the engine of any aircraft when there is
gasoline or jet fuel on the ground under or nearby such aircraft.
.40. 120 Refueling equipment maintenance.
Refueling equipment shall be maintained in a safe and nonleaking
condition. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to,
brakes, lights, mufflers and exhaust systems, and fueling hoses
and/or draining equipment, tank caps.
_.40. 130 Grounding device.
All hoses, nozzles, funnels and appurtenances used in fueling and
draining operations shall be equipped with a grounding device,
properly connected, to prevent ignition of volatile liquids.
Plastic funnels shall not be utilized.
_.40.140 Distance from buildings.
The fueling and draining of aircraft shall be conducted at a safe
distance from any hangar or other building, such distance as
prescribed by applicable fire codes.
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.40. 150 No smoking near fueling vehicle.
No smoking shall be permitted withing fifty feet of any fueling
vehicle when not in motion or when it is being utilized for
fueling or draining of fuel from aircraft. In no case will
smoking within the fueling vehicle be permitted at any time.
_.40.160 Equipment routes and parking.
Routes for fueling equipment and parking areas for fueling points
will be designated by the Airport Manager.
.40.170 Fire requirements for equipment.
Fueling equipment must be equipped to fully meet all fire
regulation requirements and shall comply with all existing fire
regulations including an authorized permit properly affixed and
displayed on fuel dispensing equipment.
.40. 180 Required refueling equipment.
No person shall refuel an aircraft on the Airport using other
than an approved fueling vehicle equipped with a hose, nozzle and
filtering. No person shall refuel an aircraft by gravity flow
methods, e.g. , pouring from a container.
_.40. 190 Uniform Fire Code adopted.
The provisions and requirements of the Uniform Fire Code are
adopted by the Renton Municipal Airport and shall establish all
minimum aircraft fueling, refueling, defueling and fueling
vehicle requirements.
.40.200. Fuel storage.
No person shall store fuel in Airport leased hangars except in
fuel tanks incorporated within aircraft. No person shall store
fuel in other buildings and hangars located on the Airport except
in approved containers in areas specifically approved for such
storage by the Airport Manager.
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Chapter _.44
Fire Regulations
Sections:
.44 . 010 Construction or alteration of buildings.
_.44. 020 Cleaning aircraft with flammable liquids.
_.44. 030 Open flame operations.
_.44 .040 Storage of material and equipment
_.44.050 Storage of flammable liquids.
.44. 010 Construction or alteration of buildings.
All construction, maintenance, alterations of buildings,
structures and shelters shall be done in conformance with the
Building and Fire Codes, and on approval of the City Council and
Airport Manager.
_.44.020 Cleaning aircraft with flammable liquids.
No person shall use flammable volatile liquids in the cleaning of
aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers and appliances, unless
such cleaning operations are conducted in open air, or in a
properly ventilated room specifically set aside for that purpose,
which room must be properly fireproofed and equipped with
adequate and readily accessible fire extinguishing apparatus.
_.44. 030 Open flame operations.
No person shall conduct any open flame operation in any hangar or
on the Airport grounds, or part thereof, unless specifically
authorized by the Airport Manager.
_.44. 040 Storage of material and equipment.
No person shall store or stock material or equipment on the
Airport in such manner as to constitute a fire hazard.
_.44. 050 Storage of flammable liquids.
No person shall keep or store any flammable liquids, gases,
signal flares, or other similar materials in the hangars or in
any building on the Airport, provided, that such materials may be
kept in an aircraft in the proper receptacles installed in the
aircraft for such purposes or in rooms or areas specifically
approved for such storage by the Airport Manager.
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Chapter _. 56
Aviation Fuel Sales -- Field Use Fees
Section:
_. 56.010 Charge on company selling or delivering fuel
-- Monthly report.
.56.010 Oil companies engaged in the business of selling or
delivering aviation fuel to any individual, business, firm, US
government or organization on Renton Municipal Airport, or
selling aviation fuel to any individual, business, firm, US
government or orgainization to be used in aircraft located on or
being serviced to take off from Renton Municipal Airport, shall
pay a field use fee charge of two cents per gallon. This charge
shall be collected by the oil company making the sale or delivery
and reported in a form prescribed by and acceptable to the
Airport Manager with remittance made to the Airport on or before
the 20th of each month.
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Chapter _.60
Airport Facilities Use, Rental and Collection of Charges.
Section:
_. 60.010 Payment.
_. 60. 010 Payment.
No person shall allow any aircraft owned by him/her or under
his/her control to land, take off, use Renton Municipal Airport
facilities or be parked or tied down on Renton Municipal Airport
without causing all applicable landing, tie-down or other fees
respecting such aircraft or use of Renton Municipal Airport
facilities to be paid.
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Chapter _. 64
Operations of Aircraft - Application of Charges
Sections:
_. 64.010 Scope of chapter.
_. 64.020 Landing fee.
_.64.030 Monthly report.
_. 64.040 Payment.
_. 64.050 Schedule defined.
_. 64.060 Testing, ferrying or nonrevenue flights.
_. 64 .010 Scope of chapter.
Applications of charges shall apply to all scheduled and revenue
operations of aircraft for hire, including supplemental,
scheduled and other certificated air carriers, aircraft charters,
air-taxi, air cargo, air courier, air travel clubs and air
ambulances utilizing the facilities at Renton Municipal Airport.
_. 64.020 Landing fee.
Aircraft operating pursuant to this chapter will be subject to a
landing fee of sixty cents per thousand pounds of the aircraft's
gross landing weight as published in leading aviation journals,
computed to the nearest five cents, with a minimum fee of three
dollars per landing.
_. 64 .030 Monthly report.
Monthly reports containing all data required to determine airport
charges, if required, shall be prepared and signed by an official
representative of the owner and/or operator of aircraft operating
pursuant to this chapter and submitted to the Airport Manager by
the 10th day of the following month.
_. 64 . 040 Payment.
Payment of charges pursuant to this chapter shall be made prior
to the departure of the aircraft, unless arrangements have been
approved by the Airport Manager.
_. 64 . 050 Schedule defined.
The term "schedule" shall mean proposed regular departure of an
aircraft at a specified time, daily or periodically, during a
calendar month (legally filed with the appropriate agencies and
approved by them) . Scheduled airline shall include all air-taxi,
commuter, third-level and other scheduled airlines utilizing the
facilities at Renton Municipal Airport for the purpose of
enplaning and/or deplaning revenue passengers or carrying
freight, mail, or cargo on a scheduled basis.
_. 64.060 Testing, ferrying or nonrevenue flights.
Aircraft not permanently based on Renton Municipal Airport will
be charged for the testing, ferrying and nonrevenue flights in
accordance with this chapter. Aircraft based and operating
permanently from Renton Municipal Airport in accordance with an
appropriate lease, agreement or permit will not be charged for
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testing, ferrying or nonrevenue flights in accordance with this
chapter.
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Chapter _.72
Ground Rentals
Sections:
.72 . 010 Rates specified.
_.72 . 020 Lease defined.
_.72 .030 Physical improvements.
.72 . 040 Maintenance of leased ground areas.
_.72 . 050 Utilities and other services.
_.72 . 060 Payment.
_.72 . 010 Rates specified.
Ground space on Airport property will be leased pursuant to
Chapter of the Renton Municipal Code and the rental rate
shall be based upon fair market rental value as required by
Chapter of the Renton Municipal Code.
_.72 .020 Lease defined.
"Lease" as defined means ground space acquired for a minimum of
one year under legal agreement with the City of Renton.
_.72 .030 Physical improvements.
Physical improvements may be constructed at the expense of the
tenant, provided the location and type of construction has prior
written approval of the Airport Manager and City Council.
Tenants must, at all times, maintain physical improvements in
good condition and in conformity with the requirements of the
City of Renton.
_. 72 .040 Maintenance of leased ground areas.
Tenants must, at all times, maintain leased ground areas in good
condition and in conformity with the requirements of the City of
Renton.
_. 72 .050 Utilities and other services.
Utilities and other services which may be reqired by the tenant
in the rental area shall be paid for by the tenant unless
otherwise provided.
_.72 .060 Payment.
All rental charges shall be due and payable in advance.
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Chapter _.76
Hangars and Offices - City-owned
Sections:
.76. 010 Rates spcified.
.76. 020 Physical improvements.
_.76. 030 Payment.
_.76. 010 Rates specified.
Hangar space and office space in city-owned facilities will be
leased or rented based upon the rental rate and terms established
from time to time by the City of Renton.
.76. 020 Physical improvements.
Tenants must, at all times, maintain physical improvments in good
condition and in conformity with the requirements of the City of
Renton. No improvements or physical chages in the area leased or
rented shall be made without prior written approval of the
Airport Manager and City Council.
_. 76. 030 Payment.
Prompt payment for space rented or leased on Renton Municipal
Airport shall be made in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the agreement.
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Chapter _.80
Penalties and Construction of Title
Sections:
_.80.010 Violators prohibited use of Airport.
_.80.020 Appeal procedure.
_.80.030 Penalty.
_.80.040 Severability.
_.80.010 Violators prohibited use of Airport.
Persons violating rules or regulations may be deprived use of the
Airport. Any person operating or handling any aircraft,
operating any vehicle, equipment or apparatus, or any person
refusing to comply therewith, or is determined to be delinquent
in his/her payment for the use of Airport facilities, may be
promptly removed from the Airport by or under the authority of
the Airport Manager; and may be deprived of, or refused the
further use of, the Airport and its facilities for such length of
time as may be determined.
_.80.020 Any person, firm, partnership, or corporation excluded
from the airport, shall be given notice of such exclusion and a
right to appeal the exclusion. Any appeal from the exclusion
shall be directed to the Public Works Director of the City of
Renton in writing. Such written appeal shall state the reasons
why the exclusion should be removed, modified, or set aside. The
Public Works Director shall rule upon the appeal within ten days
of receipt of the appeal, but may establish an appeal hearing,
and in that event shall have ten days after the hearing to render
a decision. Any party aggrieved by the Public Works Director's
decision may appeal the decision to King County Superior Court
within twenty days of the Public Works Director's decision.
_.80.030 Penalty.
Any violation of this Title is a Civil Infraction and the
punishment shall be as provided by the laws of the State of
Washington.
_.80.040 Severability.
Should any section, subsection, paragraph, sentence, clause or
phrase of the Title be declared unconstitutional or invalid for
any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this Title.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2776 CITY OF RENTON
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MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RECEIVED
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
COMMERCIAL AERONAUTIC ACTIVITIES
RENTON MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
GENERAL:
The City of Renton, recognizing the necessity of protecting the
public health, safety, and interest in the Renton Municipal
Airport, hereby promulgates and adopts the following procedures
and Minimum Standards for the use of any land or facility on said
Airport, which is to be utilized as an aeronautical activity.
These standards shall be administered on fair and reasonable
terms in accordance with the provisions of Section 308 of the
Federal Aviation Act, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
and FAA Advisory Circulars in the 150/5190 series.
Any standard which a tenant operator is required to meet must be
uniformly applicable to all operators seeking the same franchise
privileges and the basic premises herein contained are applicable
to all.
SECTION I -- DEFINITIONS:
Airport: Shall mean Renton Municipal Airport, a public airport
operated by the City of Renton, King County, State of Washington.
Airport Manager: Shall mean the Airport Manager appointed by
the City of Renton to manage, superintend, control and protect
the Renton Municipal Airport.
Renton City Council: Shall mean the Renton City Council
consisting of seven duly qualified members holding office under
and by virtue of the provisions of the City of Renton Charter.
Person: Shall mean any individual, firm, co-partnership,
corporation, company, association, or joint stock association,
and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or similar
representative thereof.
Minimum Standard: Shall mean the qualifications herein, as
amended from time to time by the Renton City Council, setting
forth the minimum requirements to be met as a condition for the
right to conduct an aeronautical activity on the Airport.
Aeronautical Activity: Shall mean 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 and shall include, but not by way of limitation, all
activities commonly conducted on airports, such as charter
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operations, pilot training, aircraft rental and sightseeing,
aerial photography, crop dusting, aerial advertising and
surveying, air carrier operations, aircraft sales and services,
sale of aviation petroleum products whether or not conducted in
conjunction with other included activities, repair and
maintenance of aircraft, sale of aircraft parts, and any other
activities which, because of their direct relationship to the
operation of aircraft can appropriately be regarded as an
"aeronautical activity" .
Land Use Identification Plan: Shall mean a scaled, dimensional
layout of the entire airport property, indicating current and
proposed usage for each identifiable segment.
Tenant Site Plan: Shall mean a scaled, dimensional layout of
ground and/or facilities, indicating current and proposed usage
of the site. As a minimum, this plan shall show and identify the
following: space required to comply with the requirements of
these minimum standards for the type of activity to be conducted;
aircraft and motor vehicle parking areas adequate for the type of
activity to be conducted; area landscaping and beautification;
security fencing separating the aviation area from the public
access area (air side/land side) ; and (if applicable) an
adequately detailed building plan, showing the location and
manner in which the structure is situated so as to comply with
and promote safety, security and operational requirements.
SECTION II -- SPECIAL RESTRICTION ON AIRPORT LAND USE AND
FACILITY USE.
No person shall be granted an exclusive right to conduct any
commercial aeronautical activity upon the Airport provided,
however, that no person shall be permitted to use any land or
conduct any commercial aeronautical activity or the solicitation
of business in connection therewith unless such aeronautical
activity is conducted in accordance with the standards herein
established and as hereinafter amended from time to time by the
Renton City Council and the issuance of proper permits or
licenses, and said person shall have a valid contract or
agreement to conduct such activities with the Renton Municipal
Airport.
SECTION III -- APPLICATIONS FOR PERMISSION TO CARRY ON ANY
COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS OR AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY ON THE AIRPORT, OR
CHANGES THERETO.
A. Initial minimum application information:
Applications for permission to carry on any commercial, business
or aeronautical activity on the Airport, to lease ground and/or
facilities for the conduct of same, or the change the scope of
and approved activity, shall be made to the Airport Manager.
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The Airport Manager will not take action on a request to lease
land and/or an existing aeronautical facility or building, or
initiate any aeronautical activity or change the scope of
operation of an approved activity, until the proposed lessee has,
in writing, submitted a proposal which sets forth the following:
1. The specific type of aeronautical activity to be
initiated. If a current aeronautical activity is to be changed
(added to or deleted from) , identification of the aeronautical
activities currently provided and the specific activity to be so
deleted or added.
2 . A statement of the scope of operation proposed for the
aeronautical activity, including but not limited to the hours of
operation, segment of the aviation public to be served, e.g. , sea
plane service only, fuel - all grades, and general benefit to the
aviation public and the Airport.
3 . The proposed Tenant Site Plan, with dates for completion
of improvements, by item.
4 . If an existing structure is required and is not
available, the estimated cost of any structure or facility to be
furnished, and the proposed specifications of same.
5. The names and qualifications of the personnel to be
involved in conducting the activity.
6. The name and address of the applicant. If a corporation,
the state in which incorporated and the name and address of the
registered agent.
7. The financial responsibility, ability, and prior
experience of the applicant and operator to perform. The City of
Renton shall be the sole judge of what constitutes adequate
financial capacity.
8. The requested or proposed date for commencement of the
activity.
9. The names, if any, of guarantors of the lease.
B. Supporting documents.
If requested by the City of Renton, the applicant shall submit
the following supporting documents, together with such other
documents and information as by be requested.
1. Financial Statement: A current financial statement
certified by a Certified Public Accountant.
2 . Assets: A written listing of the assets owned or being
purchased which will be used in the business on the Airport.
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3 . Authorization for release of information: A written
authorizationf for the FAA and all aviation or aeronautic
commissions, administrators, or departments of all states in
which the applicant has engaged in aviation business to supply
the Airport with all information in their files relating to the
applicant or his/her operation. The applicant shall execute such
forms, releases and discharges as may be requested by any of
these agencies.
C. Upon consideration of the application, the City of Renton
shall determine whether or not the applicant meets the standards
and qualifications as herein set out and whether or not such
application should be granted in whole or in part, and if so,
upon what terms and conditions.
SECTION IV -- REVIEW OF APPLICATION
In reviewing the application, the following items will be
considered:
A. Qualifications: The applicant meets the qualifications,
standards and requirements established by these minimum
standards.
B. Safety: The applicant's proposed operations or
construction will not create a safety hazard on the Airport.
C. Airport Expenditure: The granting of the application
will not require the Airport to spend Airport funds, or to supply
labor or materials in connection with the proposed operations to
an extent which, or at a time when, the Airport is unwilling to
enter into such an arrangement, or the operation will result in a
financial loss to the Airport.
D. Availability: There is appropriate, adequate or
available space on the Airport to accomodate the activity of the
applicant at the time of application.
E. Compliance with Plans: The proposed operation or airport
development or construction complies with the Airport Master
Plan, Airport Layout Plan or Land Use Identification Plan.
F. Congestion: The development or use of the area requested
by the applicant will not result in depriving existing fixed base
operators and/or tenants of portions of the area in which they
are operating; or will not result in a congestion of aircraft or
buildings; or will not unduly interfere with the operations of
any present fixed base operator on the Airport through problems
in connection with aircraft traffic or service, or preventing
free access to the fixed base operator's area.
G. Representation: Any party applying, or interested in the
business, has supplied the Airport with true and correct
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information and has made full disclosure on his/her application
or in supporting documents.
H. Previous Performance: The manner in which any party
applying or interested in the business has performed any lease or
other agreement with the Airport or any other airport.
I. Credit Record: Any party applying for, or interested in,
the business has a credit report which indicates satisfactory
business responsibility and reputation.
J. Financing Capability: The applicant appears to have, or
have access to, the finances necessary to conduct the proposed
operation for a minimum period of six months.
K. Ecological Considerations: Adequate provisions are made
for the protection of health, welfare, or safety, of the
inhabitants and environs of the Renton Municipal Airport.
M. Performance Bond: Ability of applicant to post
performance bond equal to six months rental if so requested by
the City of Renton.
SECTION V -- LEASE OR CONTRACT
Each aeronautical activity approved for operation upon the Renton
Municipal Airport must enter into a lease with the City of Renton
for adequate commercial aeronautical activity facilities with a
term of not less than one year.
Commercial aeronautical activities may not be operated from
Airport-owned facilities for which the lease term is less than
one year or from sub-leased facilities without entering into a
direct contract with the City of Renton for the conduct of the
commercial aeronautical activity or activities.
Upon approval of any such applications as submitted or modified,
the City of Renton shall cause to be prepared a suitable lease or
contract agreement setting forth the terms and conditions of the
land and/or facility use, which lease or contract shall be
conditioned upon or contain language assuring:
A. That there be original and continued compliance with the
standards required for each aeronautical activity approved.
B. That the right shall be reserved by the City of Renton to
modify or add to the Minimum Standards for Operation of
Aeronautical Activities at the Airport and that any lease,
contract or agreement entered into with applicant shall be
terminated or cancelled in the event of failure to comply with
any modification or amendments to the Minimum Standards after
notice thereof shall have been given.
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C. Proper insurance and hold harmless clause shall be
incorporated in said lease.
D. That the controlling interests in the operation shall not
be transferred by stock purchase or other control of the lease,
business, or corporation to which the lease is granted without
prior written consent of the City of Renton.
SECTION VI -- STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITIES
In addition to meeting the requirements of Section V, every
person conducting the following specific activities shall meet
the additional requirements as hereinafter set out:
A. PUBLIC FUEL AND OIL SALES AND SERVICE: (This activity
may be conducted only by a General Aviation Service Center (FBO)
providing Aircraft Engine and Airframe Maintenance available to
the public. ) Persons conducting aviation fuel and oil sales or
service to the public on the Airport ("servicing" as used herein
shall mean only the oiling and fueling of aircraft) shall be
required to provide:
1. Suitable space to service the largest aircraft likely to
be serviced at the airport.
2 . Tank storage capacity, either in-ground or below ground
level as mutually agreed upon and permitted by local codes, of a
minimum of 2, 000 gallons each of jet fuel (JET A) and aviation
gasoline (AVGAS) . Tank storage areas must be fenced and signed.
3 . Mobile refueler vehicle, one for Jet A and one for AVGAS,
and fixed storage tank pumping equipment with reliabile metering
devices and appropriate filtering devices of sufficient capacity
to refuel the largest aircraft, likely to be serviced, within one
hour.
4 . Uniformed and properly trained fueling/line personnel on
duty at least eight hours of every calender day, seven days a
week, and on-call by readily accessible means provided at the
site of the activity at other non-staffed hours.
5. Demonstrated capability to perform minor repairs coupled
with proper equipment for repairing and inflating aircraft tires,
servicing oleo struts, changing engine oil, washing aircraft
windows and windshields, and for recharging discharged aircraft
batteries and energizing aircraft starters.
6. Suitable aircraft parking and tie-down areas and the
demonstrated capability to efficiently and safely move aircraft
to such areas and store them in compliance with local
regulations.
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7. In the conduct of refueling operations, every operator
shall:
a. Install and use adequate grounding facilities at fueling
locations, consisting of at least ground rods, approved Y-cables
for grounding, and nozzle to aircraft ground cables.
b. Provide and carry on refueling vehicles adequate fire
extinguishers, at least one on each side of the vehicle.
c. Maintain proper markings as the to grade of fuel on
vehicles to assist with the prevention of misfueling.
d. Maintain proper No Smoking signs on fueling vehicles and
prohibit smoking by refueler personnel while in or within fifty
feet of the refueler vehicle.
e. Maintain refueling vehicles in a safe, roadworthy
operating condition, and safe for the conduct of refueling
operations, so as to be capable of passing inspections for
emissions, mechanical operation and compliance with Fire
Regulations.
f. Persons engaged in the fueling or draining of aircraft
fuel shall have attended and successfully completed a recognized
aircraft fueler course or have received fueler training from such
an individual in the employ of the activity, as documented by
training records maintained by the activity.
g. Provide an adequate stock of fuel absorbant material and
initiate fuel spill containment actions in the event of a
fuel/lubricant spill as the result of refueling/servicing
operations by the activity.
8. Conveniently located, appropriately sized, and
comfortably heated lounge or waiting room for passengers and
airplane crews of itinerant aircraft, available while refueling
and/or servicing is being performed, including sanitary rest
rooms and a public telephone. Availability of the lounge/waiting
room is preferred while awaiting the arrival of the on-call
fueling/line personnel, but not mandatory.
9. A commitment to remove snow and otherwise clean up the
fueling areas utilized by the activity, coupled with the
provision of the necessary equipment for this purpose.
10. A commitment to have employees participate for a minimum
of 2 hours per year in fire, rescue or other emergency training
when provided for tenants by the Airport.
B. AIRCRAFT ENGINE AND AIRFRAME MAINTENANCE AND ACCESSORY
SALES: All persons operating aircraft engine, airframe and
accessory maintenance facilities to the public for hire shall
provide:
1. For airframe and/or engine repairs, sufficient hangar
space to house any aircraft upon which such service is being
performed.
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2 . Adequate shop space to house the equipment and adequate
equipment and machine tools, jacks, lifts and testing equipment
to perform top overhauls as required by FAA certification and
repair parts not needing replacement on all single engine and
multi-engine general aircraft.
3 . Adequate suitable leased ground space to park aircraft
awaiting service or awaiting pick-up after the completion of
service.
4 . At least one FAA certificated airframe and power plant
mechanic available during eight hours of the day, five days per
week, and availability of repairmen in such fields as electronics
and instruments, and others as required.
5. Suitable facilities for washing and cleaning aircraft.
6. Provision of spaces and equipment meeting all applicable
safety and ecological requirements for painting aircraft, if this
service is provided.
7 . Arrangements for access to, or the provision of,
specified minimum capacity (spaces) for the storage of aircraft,
coupled with the committment to remove any nonairworthy aircraft
from the Airport premises within a reasonable time.
8. A committment to promptly remove from the public landing
area (as soon as permitted by cognizant FAA and CAB authorities)
any disabled aircraft; coupled with the availability of suitable
tractors, tow bars, jacks, dollies and other equipment as might
be needed to remove the largest type aircraft that normally could
be expected, other than Boeing aircraft.
C. AIRCRAFT RENTAL AND SALES: Persons conducting an
aircraft rental and sales activity shall provide:
1. A minimum of 500 square feet of office space for
consummating sales and/or rentals and the keeping of proper
records in connection therewith.
2 . Hangar storage space for at least one aircraft to be used
for sales or rental.
3 . For rental activities, at least two airworthy aircraft
suitably maintained and certified.
4 . For sales activities for new aircraft, a sales or
distributorship franchise from a recognized aircraft manufacturer
of new aircraft.
5. Adequate facilities for servicing and repairing the
aircraft or satisfactory arrangements with other operators
licensed by the Airport for such service and repair.
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6. There shall be available, at least during eight hours of
the working day, a properly certified pilot capable of
demonstrating new aircraft for sale or for checking out rental
aircraft.
7. The minimum stock of readily expendable spare parts, or
adequate arrangements for securing spare parts required for the
type of aircraft and models sold.
8. Proper check lists and operating manuals on all aircraft
rented and adequate parts catalogues and service manuals on new
aircraft sold.
9. Furnish monthly reports of operation and pay established
landing/field use fees.
D. FLIGHT TRAINING: All persons conducting flight training
activities shall provide:
1. The availability, on a full time basis, of personnel and
equipment appropriate to the types of training planned.
2 . The availability of aircraft of specific types compatible
with the training proposed.
3 . A minimum of 500 square feet of classroom space for
students. This classroom must be in a facility leased or
constructed by the activity.
4 . Properly certified ground school instructor providing
regularly scheduled and advertised ground school instructions
sufficient to enable students to pass the FAA written
examinations for private pilot.
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5. Continuing ability to meet certification requirements of
the FAA for the flight training proposed.
6. Adequate facilities for storing, servicing, and repairing
all its aircraft or satisfactory arrangements for such services
with other operators licensed by the Airport for such services
and repair.
7. Furnish monthly reports of operation and pay established
landing/field use fees.
E. AIRCRAFT CHARTER AND TAXI SERVICE: Persons conducting an
aircraft charter and/or taxi service shall be required to
provide:
1. Conveniently located, heated, passenger lounge of a
minimum of 500 square feet of floor space, rest rooms, and public
telephone facilities.
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2 . Adequate facilities for checking-in passengers, handling
ticketing or fare collections, customs, and handling baggage, not
within the passenger lounge area.
3 . Suitable, properly certified aircraft with properly
certified and qualified operating crew, one of which shall be
located at the airport and ready for departure during at least
eight hours of daylight operation five days a week, and at other
times, standby units and crew available upon call within one
hour's notice.
4 . Furnish monthly reports of operations and pay established
landing/field use fees.
F. AERIAL ADVERTISING AND SURVEYING/PHOTOGRAPHY: Persons
conducting an aerial advertising and/or aerial surveying or
photography activity shall provide:
1. Hangar storage space for at least one aircraft to be used
in the conduct of the activity.
2 . For aerial advertising activities, each operator shall
maintain the following:
a. Adequate facilities at the Renton Airport for preparing,
repairing and storing aerial banners.
b. Appropriate waiver from the FAA. A copy to be provided
to the Airport Manager once during each valid period of the
waiver.
c. A Certificate of Public Liability Insurance, $300, 000
single limit coverage, with the City of Renton and Renton
Municipal Airport named as additional insured with respect to
banner towing operations.
d. For aerial banner advertising, a ground crew present on
the airport at the banner towing site at all times during which:
(1) Banners, banner towing equipment, or other
paraphernalia associated with the banner towing operation are
located at the banner towing site, and
(2) The banner towing aircraft is in the air towing a
banner until after the last banner has been dropped and clean-up
of the banner towing equipment at the site has been completed.
(3) Two-way radio voice communications between the
ground crew and the Renton Air Traffic Control Tower is
maintained.
3 . For non-banner aerial advertising (sky writing) and
aerial surveying/photography, adequate facilities for preparing,
loading/unloading, and otherwise servicing photographic and
surveying equipment and materials.
4. Adequate facilities for servicing and repairing the
aircraft or satisfactory arrangements with other operators
liscensed by the Airport for such service and repair.
5. At least one airworthy aircraft suitably maintained and
certified for the activity proposed.