§ 3-007. Aircraft landing area.

(a)

Authority. In addition to other sources of authority, local governments in Georgia are specifically authorized by O.C.G.A. § 6-3-20 to regulate airports and landing fields.

(b)

Reference to federal rules. Aircraft landing areas shall be developed in accordance with any applicable regulations and guidelines of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and any other agency of the federal government with jurisdiction, including but not limited to specifications for takeoff and landing area, approach zones, and safety barriers.

(c)

Environmental impact report. An environmental impact report shall be submitted with an application for special use, addressing whether the facility is consistent with the comprehensive plan, whether the use will have an adverse impact on the surrounding area and, whether the noise level will impact the surrounding area.

(d)

Noise abatement. If sound levels are anticipated to exceed acceptable thresholds at residential zoning boundaries, noise abatement plans may be required as part of an application for special use and shall be subject to the approval of the county during the special use application process.

(e)

Additional conditions. In approving an aircraft landing area, the Jackson County Board of Commissioners may provide that the approval is conditioned on measures or restrictions designed to mitigate any negative impacts of the use.

(Ord. No. 17-003 , § 1, 10-2-2017)