§ 7-7. Aircraft charter and air taxi.

(a)

Statement of concept. An aircraft charter and an air taxi operator engages in the business of providing air transportation (persons or property) to the general public for hire, either on a charter basis or as an air taxi operator, as defined by the Federal Aviation Regulations.

(b)

Minimum standards.

(1)

The operator shall lease land from the owner and the lease shall include a building sufficient to accommodate all activities and operations proposed by the operator. The minimum areas in each instance shall be subject to the approval of the owner and provide an office, customer lounge and rest rooms, all properly heated and lighted.

(2)

The operator shall provide, either owned or under written lease to the operator, the appropriate aircraft which meet the requirements of the air taxi commercial operator certificate held by the operator.

(3)

The following types of insurance are required:

a.

Aircraft liability.

b.

Comprehensive public liability and comprehensive property damage, including vehicular.

(4)

The operator shall have his premises open and services available eight hours daily, five days each week or as agreed upon with the airport manager. The operator shall make provisions for someone to be in attendance in the office at all times during the published operating hours or as agreed upon in advance with the airport manager.

(5)

The operator shall have in his employ and on duty during the appropriate business hours trained personnel in such numbers as are required to meet the minimum standards set forth in this category in an efficient manner.

(Ord. No. 15-26, 9-21-15)