Legislative Version Ordinance - 3/6/2023LEGISLATIVE DRAFT
SALT LAKE CITY ORDINANCE 1
No. ______ of 2023 2
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(An ordinance repealing and replacing Title 16 of the Salt Lake City Code, 4
pertaining to Airports.) 5
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WHEREAS, Salt Lake City is constructing and has begun operation of the new Salt Lake 7
City International Airport (“Airport”); and 8
WHEREAS, the aviation industry has grown and advanced in Utah, and management of 9
aviation-related operations at the Airport and other two airports owned and operated by the City, 10
has changed to accommodate such growth; and 11
WHEREAS, there have been significant market changes in aviation; and 12
WHEREAS, multiple provisions of Title 16 of Salt Lake City Code no longer align with 13
the City’s new facilities and operational needs; and 14
WHEREAS, at its March 15, 2023, meeting of the Airport Advisory Board, the Board 15
reviewed the ordinance; and 16
WHEREAS, after a public hearing on this matter, the Salt Lake City Council has 17
determined that adopting this ordinance is in the City’s best interests. 18
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah that: 19
SECTION 1. Title 16 of the Salt Lake City Code, regarding Airports, is hereby repealed 20
and Title 16 contained herein shall be enacted as follows: 21
TITLE 16 22
AIRPORTS 23
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Definitions and General Regulations: 16.10 25
General Flight Regulations: 16.20 26
Commercial Aeronautical Activity; Leasing Airport Property: 16.30 27
Motor Vehicle Operations: 16.40 28
Violation, Penalty and Enforcement: 16.50 29
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CHAPTER 16.10 32
DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL REGULATIONS 33
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16.10.010: Definitions 35
16.10.020: Purpose 36
16.10.030: Authority to Establish Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards 37
16.10.040: All Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards Applicable to the Airport System 38
16.10.050: Revocation of Use Privilege 39
16.10.060: Commercial Activities; Permit Requirements 40
16.10.070: Use of Airport Property; Risk and Liability; Implied Agreement 41
16.10.080: No Pre-Emption 42
16.10.090: Payment of Rents, Fees, and Charges 43
16.10.100: Customer Facility Charge 44
16.10.110: Funds, Disposition, and Accounting 45
16.10.120: Hunting and Shooting Prohibited 46
16.10.130: Use of Roadways and Walks 47
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16.10.010: DEFINITIONS: 49
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The following words and phrases, whenever used in this title, shall be defined as provided in this 51
title unless a different meaning is specifically or more particularly described. 52
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ADVANCED AIRCRAFT MOBILITY SYSTEM: “Advanced Aircraft Mobility System” means 54
a system that transports individuals and property using piloted and unpiloted aircraft, including 55
electric aircraft and electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, in controlled or uncontrolled 56
airspace, and includes each component of such system. 57
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AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY: Any activity or service that makes possible, facilitates, is 59
related to, assists in, or is required for the operation of aircraft or another aeronautical activity 60
that contributes to or is required for the safety of such operations. The following activities, 61
without limitation, that are commonly conducted on airports are considered aeronautical 62
activities within this definition: aircraft charter, pilot training, aircraft rental, sightseeing aerial 63
photography, aerial spraying and agricultural aviation services, aerial advertising, aerial 64
surveying, air carrier operations (passenger and air cargo), aircraft sales and service, sale of 65
aviation fuel and oil, aircraft maintenance, sale of aircraft parts, and any other activity which, in 66
the sole judgement of the Department of Airports, because of its direct relationship to the 67
operation of aircraft or the Airport System, can be appropriately regarded as an aeronautical 68
activity. 69
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AIRCRAFT: “Aircraft” means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. 71
See 14 CFR § 1.1. 72
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AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS: “Aircraft Operations” means an aircraft arrival at or departure from 74
the Airport System, with or without FAA airport traffic control service. 75
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AIRPORT SYSTEM: “Airport System” means all property owned and operated by the City and 77
controlled through its Department of Airports, including the Salt Lake City International Airport, 78
and any regional or reliever airport owned by the City as applicable, as the property now exists 79
or as may hereafter be expanded or improved, together with all the appurtenant facilities, and 80
includes all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout plans. 81
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AIR OPERATIONS AREA: The “Air Operations Area” (AOA) means any area of the Airport 83
System used or intended to be used for the landing, takeoff, or surface maneuvering of aircraft, 84
including all movement areas, runways, taxiways, and apron areas where aircraft are parked, 85
services, refueled, loaded with cargo, or accessed by passengers, including the areas surrounding 86
hangars, navigation equipment and communication facilities. 87
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BUSINESS: A voluntary association formed and organized to carry on a business in the legal 89
name of the association, including, without limitation, a corporation, limited liability company, 90
partnership, or sole proprietorship. 91
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CITY: “City” means and has reference to Salt Lake City Corporation, a municipal corporation of 93
the state of Utah. 94
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COMMERCIAL: That which promotes or makes possible earnings, income, revenue, 96
compensation, profits, exchanges (including change of services), trading, buying, hiring, or 97
selling of commodities, goods, services, or tangible or intangible property of any kind, whether 98
such objectives are accomplished or not. 99
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DEPARTMENT: “Department” means the Salt Lake City Department of Airports. 101
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DIRECTOR: “Director” means the duly appointed and qualified department head of the 103
“Department of Airports,” selected and appointed by the Mayor with the recommendation of the 104
Airport Advisory Board and with the advice and consent of the City Council, or designee. 105
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FAA: “FAA” means the Federal Aviation Administration. 107
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FAR: “FAR” means the federal aviation regulations. 109
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION BUSINESS: Any business operating any ground transportation 111
vehicle. 112
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GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE: Any motor vehicle used for the transportation of 114
persons using Salt Lake City streets for commercial purposes, regardless of whether a fee or fare 115
is collected. 116
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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: “International Airport” means the Salt Lake City International 118
Airport, as the property now exists or as may hereafter be expanded or improved, together with 119
all the appurtenant facilities, and includes all areas shown in the FAA-approved airport layout 120
plans. 121
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LANDING AREA: “Landing area” means the runways, taxiways, intermediate turnoffs, any area 123
of land utilized for an advanced air mobility system, and adjoining areas of the Airport System. 124
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MAYOR: “Mayor” means the duly elected or appointed and qualified chief executive and 126
administrative officer of Salt Lake City, or his/her authorized representative. 127
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MINIMUM STANDARDS: “Minimum Standards” means the standards, directives, policies, and 129
procedures for Commercial Aeronautical Activities applicable to the Airport System as adopted 130
by authority of this title. 131
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MOTOR VEHICLE: “Motor vehicle” means any vehicle propelled by an internal combustion or 133
electric motor. 134
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ON-AIRPORT RENTAL CAR OPERATOR: “On-Airport Rental Car Operator” means an 136
Operator occupying a rental car concession on the premises of the Airport System. 137
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OPERATOR: Persons engaged in commercial or aeronautical activities within the Airport 139
System. 140
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PERSON: “Person” means and includes a natural person, organization, corporation, partnership, 142
company, entity, firm, association or corporation, including any representative thereof. 143
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RAMP: “Ramp” means a paved area of the airport normally used for the parking and taxiing of 145
aircraft. 146
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RULES AND REGULATIONS: “Rules and Regulations” means the standards, directives, 148
policies and procedures applicable to the Airport System as adopted by authority of this title. 149
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VEHICLE: “Vehicle” means a device in, upon or by which any Person or property is or may be 151
propelled, moved, transported, hauled, or drawn upon any roadway within the Airport System. 152
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16.10.020: PURPOSE 154
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This title is enacted to provide for and protect the public health, safety, interest and general 156
welfare, and to regulate the activities and the conduct of business within the Airport System, as 157
authorized by the Aeronautics Act, Utah Code Chapter 72, Title 10, or its successor. The purpose 158
of enacting this title is, within the Airport System, to ensure, safe, efficient, and adequate levels 159
of operations and services, protect against unlicensed and unauthorized products and services, 160
maintain, and enhance the availability of adequate services, promote the orderly development of 161
land, ensure the economic health of providers, and ensure the efficient use and preservation of 162
navigable airspace. 163
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16.10.030: AUTHORITY TO ADOPT RULES AND REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM 165
STANDARDS: 166
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Subject to approval by the Mayor, and consistent with other applicable provisions of this code, 168
the Director shall have the power and authority to adopt Rules and Regulations and Minimum 169
Standards applicable to the Airport System for the following purposes: 170
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A. To regulate the development, construction, use, occupancy, management, security, 172
control, operation, care, repair and maintenance of all land, structures and facilities within the 173
Airport System; 174
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B. To establish and set rates, fees and charges as shall be necessary to meet the needs for 176
operating the Airport System; 177
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C. To establish reasonable time, place and manner guidelines for the exercise of First 179
Amendment rights; 180
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D. To regulate the operation of passenger and vehicle traffic, ground transportation and 182
Ground Transportation Businesses, and parking facilities; 183
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E. To promote the public health, safety, interest, and general welfare; 185
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F. To regulate all revenue producing commercial activities; 187
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G. To restrict or prevent any activity or action that would interfere with the safe, orderly, 189
and efficient use of the Airport System by passengers, Operators, tenants, and authorized users; 190
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H. To allow for enforcement of the Department’s Rules and Regulations and Minimum 192
Standards; 193
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I. Any other purpose as approved by the Mayor. 195
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16.10.040: ALL RULES, REGULATIONS AND MINIMUM STANDARDS APPLICABLE 197
TO THE AIRPORT SYSTEM: 198
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All Persons using the Airport System, whether by permission, invitation, or license, agree to 200
comply with the Department’s Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards. No Person shall 201
commit any violation of this title, the Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards 202
promulgated hereunder, including all fire protection requirements required under applicable law 203
and this code, or any applicable federal, state, or local law while on the Airport System property. 204
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16.10.050: REVOCATION OF USE PRIVILEGE: 206
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Any Person trespassing on the Airport System, or refusing to comply with this title, the 208
Department’s Rules and Regulations and Minimum Standards, or applicable federal, state, or 209
local law, may be directed to leave the Airport System property by a law enforcement officer, the 210
Director, or by any authorized Airport employee, and may be deprived of further use of the 211
Airport System and its facilities. Failure to comply with a direction to leave the Airport System 212
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property may result in the arrest or citation of the Person for trespass under the Department’s 213
Rules and Regulations, and federal, state, and local law. 214
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16.10.060: COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES; PERMIT REQUIREMENTS: 216
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No Person shall use the Airport System, or any portion thereof, for any Commercial Aeronautical 218
Activity, or any business or revenue producing non-aviation commercial activity, without first 219
obtaining a written contract, permit, license, lease or other form of written authorization from the 220
Department for such activity, in compliance with any applicable Rules and Regulations and 221
Minimum Standards, and paying the established or market rates, as applicable, and charges 222
prescribed for such use. No Person not so authorized shall operate, service or repair aircraft or 223
carry on any business of any nature on the Airport System property. All commercial activities on 224
the Airport System property may be allowed at the sole discretion of the Department for the 225
purpose of promoting the best interests of the Airport System. 226
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16.10.070: USE OF AIRPORT PROPERTY; RISK AND LIABILITY; IMPLIED 228
AGREEMENT: 229
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Any Person causing damage of any kind to the Airport System, or its facilities or improvements, 231
shall be liable for such damage to the City. All Persons using the Airport System, whether by 232
permission, invitation or license, do so at their own risk and shall assume full responsibility for 233
their own acts and omissions, and the acts and omissions of their agents, contractors, employees, 234
guests and, and shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend the City, its officers, board members, 235
departments, representatives, authorized representative(s), employees, affiliates, successors and 236
agents from liability for any loss, damage or injury resulting from their use thereof, including 237
from the claims of others arising out of their use. 238
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16.10.080: NO PRE-EMPTION: 240
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To the extent of any irreconcilable conflict between this title and any federal or state law, the 242
latter shall control. It is not the intent of this title to excuse any Person or Operator from the 243
performance of any obligation they may have under any agreement with the City, whether the 244
agreement is in existence at the time of adopted or entered into thereafter. Such agreements may 245
include requirements, terms or conditions in addition to or more restrictive than the provisions 246
of this title. 247
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16.10.090: PAYMENT OF RENTS, FEES, AND CHARGES: 249
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All Persons using the Airport System shall pay the rents, fees and charges specified by the 251
Department as applicable. Use fees, as determined by the Director, including those set forth in 252
the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule, shall be imposed on users of the Airport System, 253
and may include, but is not limited to, fees for: aeronautical services, landing fees, aircraft apron 254
facilities, cargo carrier Ramp use, aircraft parking, in-flight catering, baggage claim facilities, 255
rates and charges, flight training, repair services, exclusive terminal use, and other common and 256
public use facilities. Fuel royalty fees, as determined by the Director, including those set forth in 257
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the Salt Lake City consolidated fee schedule, shall be imposed on any Person offering aviation 258
fuel for sale within the Airport System. 259
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16.10.100: CUSTOMER FACILITY CHARGE: 261
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A. A customer facility charge (CFC) shall be imposed on each rental transaction day, up to 263
and including a maximum of twelve (12) days per rental contract, for the rental of a vehicle from 264
an On-Airport Rental Car Operator. 265
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B. The Director is authorized to implement and administer the CFC program on behalf of 267
the City, through concession and/or lease contracts or other means, including, without limitation, 268
the Department’s Rules and Regulations. CFC revenues may be pre-collected for future use, as 269
specified in this chapter. 270
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C. On-Airport Rental Car Operators shall collect the CFC revenues which shall be held in 272
trust for the benefit of the City. CFC revenues at all times shall be property of the City and the 273
On-Airport Rental Car Operators shall have no ownership or property interest in the CFC 274
revenues. 275
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D. On-Airport Rental Car Operators shall list the CFC as a separate line item described as 277
“customer facility charge” on all customer invoices. 278
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E. On-Airport Rental Car Operators shall segregate, separately account for and disclose all 280
CFC revenues as trust funds in their financial statements and shall maintain adequate records to 281
account for all CFCs charged and collected. 282
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F. On a monthly basis, On-Airport Rental Car Operators shall remit the CFC revenues 284
directly to the Department, which shall be received no later than the last day of the month 285
following the month in which the CFC charges were imposed. On-Airport Rental Car Operators 286
shall submit a monthly transaction report which includes the following: transaction days, a 287
summary of daily business transactions in connection with the Airport System, an accounting of 288
all fees charged to Airport customers in connection with such transactions, and such other 289
information as required by City. 290
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16.10.110: FUNDS; DISPOSITION AND ACCOUNTING: 292
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A. All funds received from fuel, taxes, rentals, concessions, customer facility charges 294
(CFCs), or any other source within the Airport System shall be placed in the airport enterprise 295
funds and kept separate and apart from all other City funds. The collection, accounting, and 296
expenditure of all airport enterprise funds shall be in accordance with existing fiscal policy of the 297
City and consistent with state and federal laws and federal grant assurances. 298
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B. Funds received from customer facility charges (CFCs) shall be used for paying the City's 300
capital costs for construction and improvement of rental car facilities in the Airport System, 301
including costs that support environmental sustainability; paying a pro rata share of City’s costs 302
for joint use infrastructure, such as roadways, ready return and quick turnaround areas allocable 303
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to rental car usage; building reserves for renewal and replacement capital costs; paying common 304
costs of a shuttle bus operation for rental car customers; funding transportation costs and other 305
costs associated with interim operations during construction phasing and relocation of rental car 306
operations; paying the City’s costs for infrastructure for future lease areas for a service center, 307
including site prep; funding debt service associated with rental car facilities; or funding City’s 308
costs for such other rental car related purposes as the City determines. 309
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16.10.120: HUNTING AND SHOOTING PROHIBITED: 311
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There shall be no hunting or shooting on the Airport System without the express prior written 313
approval of the Director. 314
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16.10.130: USE OF ROADWAYS AND SIDEWALKS: 316
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No person shall hinder or obstruct the use of any roadway or walkway provided for vehicular or 318
pedestrian travel, or otherwise use or occupy the same except in accordance with the ordinary 319
use thereof for the particular class of traffic involved. 320
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CHAPTER 16.20 322
GENERAL FLIGHT REGULATIONS 323
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16.20.010: Federal, State and Local Law Applicable 325
16.20.020: Authority to Establish Landing Field 326
16.20.030: Use of Runways Required 327
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16.20.010: FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAW APPLICABLE: 329
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No Person shall navigate any Aircraft or conduct any Aircraft Operations on the Airport System 331
property other than in conformity with applicable federal, state, and local law, ordinances, rules 332
and regulations of any kind, including the Department’s Rules and Regulations, and Minimum 333
Standards. 334
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16.20.020: AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH LANDING FIELD: 336
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Unless otherwise provided by law, it is unlawful for any Person to set up or to maintain within 338
the boundary of the City any landing field or landing area for aircraft or advanced air mobility 339
system without the express written permission of the Department. Such landing field or landing 340
area must be designed and installed in accordance with FAA guidance and all applicable zoning 341
regulations, including any FAA and City permitting requirements. 342
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16.20.030: USE OF RUNWAYS REQUIRED: 344
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Landings and takeoffs of Aircraft shall be confined to paved runways or FAA approved landing 346
zones. 347
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CHAPTER 16.30 349
COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY; LEASING AIRPORT PROPERTY 350
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16.30.010: Commercial Aeronautical Activity Requirements 352
16.30.020: Mandatory and Minimum Standard Lease Clauses 353
16.30.030: Security and Bond Requirements 354
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16.30.010: COMMERCIAL AERONAUTICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: 356
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Any Person or Operator engaging in Commercial Aeronautical Activity on or from the Airport 358
System must comply with the applicable Minimum Standards for each specific activity and 359
paying the rates and charges prescribed for such use. No Person or Operator shall operate or 360
engage in Commercial Aeronautical Activity on or from the Airport System without complying 361
with the applicable Minimum Standards for each specific activity. 362
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16.30.020: MANDATORY AND MINIMUM STANDARD LEASE CLAUSES; 364
CONTRACT PROVISIONS: 365
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In addition to any other provision required under ordinance or other applicable law, all leases or 367
contracts relating to or concerning Commercial Aeronautical Activity on or from the Airport 368
System and all other easements or contracts with the Department of Airports of any kind shall 369
contain the following: 370
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A. Federal Requirements: A lease, easement, or other agreement must include all federally 372
required contract provisions and any provisions required to comply with federal grant 373
assurances; such agreements shall be subordinate to the provisions of any existing or future 374
agreement between the City and the United States, relative to the operation and maintenance of 375
the Airport System, the execution of which has been or may be required as a condition precedent 376
to the expenditure of federal funds for the development of the Airport System. 377
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B. Assignment of Lease: The City, in its sole discretion, may approve or deny any 379
assignment of a lease or sublease of the City-owned property at the Airport System, or of any 380
other agreement with the City. 381
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C. Indemnification; Insurance: The Department’s current indemnification and insurance 383
requirements established under the Rules and Regulations or other Department guidelines shall 384
be included in any lease or other agreement with any contractor, sub-contractor, third party, or 385
Person contracting with the City at or related to the Airport System. 386
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16.30.030: SECURITY AND BOND REQUIREMENTS: 388
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Prior to the execution of a lease or other agreement and entry upon the premises or other area of 390
the Airport System, the lessee or other Person shall provide to the City a performance bond or 391
letter of credit to the Department in accordance with the Department’s Rules and Regulations 392
and other Department guidelines, acceptable to the City Attorney’s Office, which shall be held 393
by the City for the term of the lease or other agreement as security for full performance of the 394
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lessee’s or Person’s obligations. A lessee or other Person engaged in construction, alteration or 395
improvement on the Airport System shall require any contractor to deliver performance and 396
payment bonds as required under with the Department’s Rules and Regulations and other 397
Department guidelines, and applicable law, to the City, which are binding on the parties and that 398
shall remain in full force until such time as the contractor provides a notice of lien waiver to the 399
City. 400
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CHAPTER 16.40 402
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATIONS 403
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Article I. General Regulations 405
16.40.010: Compliance with Law 406
16.40.020: Exemptions from Requirements of this Chapter 407
16.40.030: Driving Restrictions 408
16.40.040: Vehicle Ramp Operations 409
16.40.050: Common Carriers 410
16.40.060: Reporting Accidents 411
16.40.070: Prohibited Vehicles and Animals 412
16.40.080: Parking Vehicles; Impoundment Authorized 413
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Article II. Ground Transportation Businesses 415
16.40.090: Purpose 416
16.40.100: Businesses Authorized to Provide Ground Transportation 417
16.40.110: Passenger Pick Up Zones 418
16.40.120: Ground Transportation Fees Required 419
16.40.130: City Ordinances Applicable to Airport 420
16.40.140: Staging and Parking of Ground Transportation Vehicles 421
16.40.150: Sign Requirements 422
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16.40.010: COMPLIANCE WITH LAW: 424
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No Person shall operate or park a Motor Vehicle on the Airport System except in strict 426
compliance with applicable federal, state, and local law, Rules and Regulations and Minimum 427
Standards. 428
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16.40.020: EXEMPTIONS FROM REQUIREMENTS OF THIS CHAPTER: 430
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Vehicles licensed and operated by a government agency, a university or school district, the Utah 432
transit authority, an ambulance service, and others, as may be designated in Rules and 433
Regulations, and others as may be designated by the Director, are exempt from the requirements 434
of this chapter. 435
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16.40.030: DRIVING RESTRICTIONS: 437
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A. Any Motor Vehicle operated on the AOA as a service vehicle shall display the 439
Department-issued identification sticker and shall also bear company identification visible from 440
fifty feet (50’) on both sides of the vehicle. 441
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B. No Person or Vehicle is permitted in, on, or around any secured area, including but not 443
limited to, any hangar, landing field, runway, apron, taxiway, or the AOA, without prior 444
permission from the Director. 445
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C. Motor Vehicles, trucks and other equipment (including airport maintenance and 447
emergency vehicles) operating on any landing area, runway, apron or the AOA shall display a 448
standard checkered flag or flashing amber or red light, as appropriate, if operated at night, or 449
shall be marked in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations or as authorized 450
by the Director and shall not be operated without prior permission of the control tower. 451
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16.40.040: VEHICLE RAMP OPERATIONS: 453
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A. Speed Limits: Motor Vehicles shall be operated on established streets and roadways 455
within the Airport System in strict compliance with posted speed limits. Motor Vehicles shall be 456
operated on the AOA, including any passenger loading ramp, aircraft parking ramp, or in any 457
area immediately adjacent to the terminals or hangars, at a safe and reasonable speed, not to 458
exceed the posted speed limit. 459
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B. Use of Ramp Roadways: Vehicles shall be operated only within the limits of the 461
designated painted roadways on the AOA, except as required to perform aircraft servicing and 462
airfield inspections. 463
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C. Traffic Markings on Paved Surfaces: Vehicle operators shall observe all traffic markings 465
painted on AOA pavement surfaces. 466
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D. Yield Right-of-Way to Aircraft: All Vehicles shall yield right-of-way to any Aircraft 468
when the Aircraft is under tow or has its engines operating. No Vehicle shall proceed past such 469
Aircraft until the Vehicle's progress will not impede the Aircraft's movement. Nothing here shall 470
preclude an agreement to the contrary between the City and the Federal Aviation Administration. 471
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16.40.050: REPORTING ACCIDENTS: 473
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Any Person involved in an accident on the Airport System resulting in personal injury or damage 475
to property shall report the accident promptly to the Department. 476
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16.40.060: PROHIBITED VEHICLES AND ANIMALS: 478
479
No motorized or non-motorized go-cart, scooter, skateboard, motorbike, bicycle, horse or horse 480
trailer, or similar vehicle, shall be permitted on the AOA, or hangar area without approval of the 481
Director, except for bicycles that are secured and delivered to an Aircraft for transport, or 482
motorcycles used for surface transportation in a hangar area. 483
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16.40.070: PARKING VEHICLES; IMPOUNDMENT AUTHORIZED: 485
486
No Person shall park any Vehicle on the Airport System in violation of the Rules and 487
Regulations or posted traffic signs and markings or without payment of authorized fees. Any 488
Vehicle parked in violation of Rules and Regulations or posted traffic signs and markings may 489
be impounded or relocated in accordance with state law. The owner of any impounded Vehicle 490
shall pay for the tow charge, regular parking fees, and other penalties and related charges. 491
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ARTICLE II. GROUND TRANSPORATION BUSINESSES 493
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16.40.080: BUSINESSES AUTHORIZED TO PROVIDE GROUND 495
TRANSPORTATION: 496
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No Person shall operate a ground transportation vehicle on the Airport System unless it is 498
operated as part of an authorized Ground Transportation Business in accordance with title 5, 499
chapter 5.71, or successor provision. 500
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16.40.090: PASSENGER PICK UP AND DROP OFF: 502
503
All Persons operating a Ground Transportation Vehicle on the Airport shall pick up and drop off 504
passengers only in areas as designated by the Director. Ground Transportation Vehicles may 505
occupy such area only for the period of time established by the Director. 506
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16.40.100: GROUND TRANSPORTATION FEES REQUIRED: 508
509
No Ground Transportation Vehicle or Authorized Ground Transportation Business shall occupy 510
or use the Airport System without paying the required fees as established under this title. 511
512
16.40.110: CITY ORDINANCES APPLICABLE TO AIRPORT: 513
514
All applicable ordinances set forth in this code, including without limitation title 5 of this code, 515
or its successor, shall apply to the International Airport. With the approval of the Mayor and 516
upon notice to the City Council the Director may waive or temporarily impose restrictions not 517
addressed in this chapter or Department Rules and Regulations if it is determined that 518
circumstances in the City exist that create congestion, security concerns, emergency conditions, 519
or other operational problems, and that a temporary suspension or modification of ordinances is 520
in the best interests of the city to address such circumstances. If the City Council does not act 521
within sixty (60) days to approve or disapprove the action, then the action is deemed approved. 522
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16.40.120: STAGING AND PARKING OF GROUND TRANSPORTATION VEHICLES: 524
525
Any use of a staging area, parking facilities, taxi stands, parking areas, traffic lanes or other areas 526
and facilities on the Airport System used by Authorized Ground Transportation Vehicles are 527
subject to Department Rules and Regulations. 528
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16.40.130: SIGN REQUIREMENTS: 530
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Signs may be posted at the International Airport by authorized Ground Transportation 532
Businesses in accordance with applicable City ordinances, Department contracts, and 533
Department Rules and Regulations. 534
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CHAPTER 16.50 536
VIOLATION, PENALTY AND ENFORCEMENT 537
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16.50.010: Prohibitive Nature of Regulations 539
16.50.020: Removal Authorized 540
16.50.030: Violation; Penalty 541
16.50.040: Issuance of a Civil Notice of Violation 542
16.50.050: Civil Penalties, Enforcement and Appeal 543
16.50.060: Enforcement Procedures; Civil Notice of Ground Transportation Violation 544
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16.50.010: PROHIBITIVE NATURE OF REGULATIONS: 546
547
It is a violation of this title for any Person to do any act prohibited by federal, state or local law, 548
and Rules and Regulations, to fail or refuse to do any act required by law, to operate any Vehicle 549
or Aircraft in violation of any provisions of this title, Rules and Regulations or Minimum 550
Standards, or to operate any Vehicle or Aircraft unless such Vehicle or Aircraft is equipped and 551
maintained as provided in this title or other applicable law. 552
553
16.50.020: REMOVAL AUTHORIZED: 554
555
Any Person operating any Vehicle or Aircraft on the Airport System in violation of this title or 556
other applicable law, or by refusing to comply therewith, may be removed or ejected from the 557
Airport System, and may be deprived of the further use of the Airport System and its facilities 558
for such length of time as may be deemed necessary by the Director to ensure the safe, orderly 559
and efficient use of the Airport System. 560
561
16.50.030: VIOLATION; PENALTY: 562
563
Except as otherwise provided, any person guilty of violating any provision of this title shall be 564
deemed guilty of a Class B misdemeanor. 565
566
16.50.040: ISSUANCE OF A CIVIL NOTICE OF VIOLATION: 567
568
A. Every notice issued under this chapter shall be issued in the form of a written civil notice 569
and shall contain a statement that the named party may appeal the imposition of the penalty and 570
provide information regarding the process for appeal. 571
572
B. Any driver, Vehicle owner, or Person that violates any provision of this chapter may be 573
named in a civil notice issued by the City and shall be liable for a civil penalty. A violation of 574
any provision of this chapter by any driver or Vehicle owner shall also constitute a violation of 575
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such provision by the business under whose authority such driver or owner was operating at the 576
time of the violation. 577
578
16.50.050: CIVIL PENALTIES, ENFORCEMENT AND APPEAL: 579
580
A. Any Person that violates this title, Department Rules and Regulations, or other applicable 581
law is subject to civil penalties and any other lawful action as may be taken by the Director to 582
ensure the safe and effective operations of the Airport System. 583
584
B. The City may revoke, suspend, or deny renewal of a City business license to operate a 585
business for violation of any provision of this title, Department Rules and Regulations, or other 586
applicable law, as provided under title 5 of this code, or successor provision. 587
588
C. Any civil penalty under this chapter may be in addition to any other penalty that may be 589
imposed by law or Department Rules and Regulations. 590
591
D. Violations of provisions of this title shall constitute civil violations and be subject to the 592
following civil penalties: 593
594
Code: Amount of Penalty: Violation:
General Regulations:
16.10.060 $500.00 Commercial activities, conduct of general
business; payments of rents, fees, and charges
16.10.130 $200.00 Unauthorized use of roads and walks
16.40.010 $500.00 Vehicle operations on airport
16.40.030 $1,000.00 Secured area vehicle operations
16.40.040 $1,000.00 Ramp area vehicle operations
16.40.050 $1,000.00 Failure to report accident
16.40.060 $1,000.00 Prohibited vehicle or animal in secure area
16.40.070 $200.00 Parking area restrictions/failure to pay fees
16.40.070 $100.00 Parking violation posted signs
Ground Transportation Businesses:
16.40.080 $1,000.00 Unauthorized ground transportation vehicle
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16.40.090 $200.00 Unauthorized passenger pickup/drop off
16.40.100 $500.00 Failure to pay fees
16.50.120 $100.00 Unauthorized staging/use of grounds and facilities
595
16.60.060: ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES; CIVIL NOTICE OF GROUND 596
TRANSPORTATION VIOLATION: 597
598
Civil notices under this title, except notice or revocation, suspension, denial or non-renewal of a 599
City business license, shall be heard in accordance with title 2, chapter 2.75 of this code, or its 600
successor. 601
602
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon the date of its first 603
publication. 604
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, this ______ day of ____________, 605
2023. 606
___________________________ 607
CHAIRPERSON 608
609
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN: 610
611
_____________________________ 612
CITY RECORDER 613
614
APPROVED AS TO FORM: 615
616
_____________________________ 617
Senior City Attorney 618
619
Transmitted to Mayor on ______________________. 620
621
Mayor’s Action: __________ Approved. ___________ Vetoed. 622
623
624
____________________________ 625
MAYOR 626
627
628
629
___________________________ 630
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CITY RECORDER 631
632
633
(SEAL) 634
635
636
Bill No. ______ of 2023. 637
Published: _____________________. 638