HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. No. 1984-731ORDINANCE N0. 731
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REGULATING THE USE OF
THE SKYLARK AIRPORT WHILE IT IS RECOGNIZED
BY THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION AS
AN INACTIVE AIRPORT.
WHEREAS, there exists unregulated use of the Skylark Airport; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Aviation Administration recognizes the Skylark
Airport as an inactive airport; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to protect the general health, safety and
welfare of the people of the City of Lake Elsinore from the hazards associated
with unregulated use of the Skylark Airport;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSLNORE, CALIFORNIA,
DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION ONE:
The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION TWO:
No person, firm or corporation shall use the Skylark Airport for the
take off or landing of aircraft, except during emergencies, as defined by the
Federal Aviation Administration, while the Airport is recognized by the Federal
Aviation Administration (FAA) as being inactive.
SECTION THREE:
No person, firm or corporation shall use the Skylark Airport for any
activity associated with flying or airplanes; those activities being flight
control or flight lessons while the Airport is recognized by the federal Aviation
Administration as being inactive.
SECTION FOUR:
No person, firm or corporation shall use the Skylark Airport for any
sport or recreational purposes such as parachuting, ultra light flying and/or
sailplane soaring, while the Airport is recognized by the Federal Aviation
Administration as being inactive.
SECTION FIVE:
Any person, firm or corporation found to be in violation of any of the
provisions herein described shall be found guilty of an infraction, with a penalty
of $250.00 for the first offense; $500.00 for a second offense; and $1,000.00 for
a third offense.
SECTION SIX:
The City's Law Enforcement Agency and Code Enforcement Officers are
appointed inspectors to assure compliance with all provisions herein and shall
investigate and determine compliance and/or to enforce and perform all the regula-
tory provisions of this ordinance..
SECTION SEVEN:
In the event that any provision of this ordinance is determined to be
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining sections shall remain
in full force and effect.
SECTION EIGHT:
This ordinance is determined to be an urgency measure. for the preserva-
tion of the public health, safety and welfare of the City of Lake Elsinore, and
will become effective immediately upon its adoption to reduce the possibility of
injury or damage to persons or property due to unsafe operation of the Skylark
Airport.
SECTION NINE:
This ordinance shall become effective upon adoption.
INTRODUCED AND APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 11th day of December, 1984,
upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: KNIGHT, MATSON, STRIGOTTE, VALENZUELA
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSTENTIONS: COUNCILMEMBERS: VERMILLION
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!~~Arta Valenzuel Mayo
ATTEST:
Jo Ann Money, City Cler
(SEAL)
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