Sec. 02.25.090. Action by department.
The department may institute an action in the superior court to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate a violation of this chapter or of airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter or of an order or ruling made in connection with their administration or enforcement, and the court shall give relief, by way of injunction or […]
Sec. 02.25.100. Criminal liability for violation.
Each violation of this chapter or of a regulation, order, or ruling adopted or made under this chapter is a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days or by both.
Sec. 02.25.110. Definitions.
In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “airport” means an area of land or water designed for the landing and taking-off of aircraft and used or to be used as a point of arrival or departure by air; (2) “airport hazard” means anything that may obstruct or interfere with the navigation or operation […]
Sec. 02.25.120. Short title.
This chapter may be cited as the Airport Zoning Act.
Sec. 02.25.030. Adoption of zoning regulations.
Airport zoning regulations may not be adopted or amended under this chapter except by action of the department after a public hearing at which parties in interest and citizens have an opportunity to be heard. At least 15 days’ notice of the hearing shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published […]
Sec. 02.25.040. Publication of zoning plan.
Upon the adoption of an airport zoning plan, the department shall prepare at least two copies of the plan, showing the airport and the airport hazard area, together with the designated height limits of possible hazards. One copy of the zoning plan shall be posted conspicuously at the airport concerned, and the other copy shall […]
Sec. 02.25.050. Pre-existing use not affected.
All airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter shall be reasonable, and the department may not require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of a structure or tree not conforming to the regulations when adopted or amended, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of any nonconforming use except under AS 02.25.060.
Sec. 02.25.060. Permits for removal of nonconforming structures or trees.
Where advisable to facilitate the enforcement of zoning regulations adopted under this chapter, permits may be granted to establish or construct new structures and other uses and to replace existing structures and other uses or make substantial changes or substantial repairs. Before any nonconforming structure or tree may be replaced, substantially altered or repaired, rebuilt, […]
Sec. 02.25.070. Variances.
A person desiring to erect a structure, or increase the height of a structure, or permit the growth of a tree, or otherwise to use the person’s property in violation of airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter may apply to the department for a variance from the zoning regulations. Variances shall be allowed where […]
Sec. 02.25.010. Airport zoning regulations.
A person may not erect or permit to grow an airport hazard on land adjacent to the end of a runway of a public airport without a permit issued by the department. The area upon which these hazards are prohibited is the width of the runway, and extends from the airport boundary at the end […]