1802 Definitions
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For the purpose of this chapter, the terms set out in this section shall have the following meanings:
1) Airport Influence Area (AIA)
Defined by Utah code 72-10-401 as land that is located within 5,000 ft of an airport or 500 ft of a vertiport that is open to public use.
2) Airport Influence Overlay Zone (AIO)
Defined by Utah State code 71-10-42 as a secondary zoning district designed to protect the public health, safety, and welfare near an airport that:
(a) applies land use regulation in addition to the primary zoning district land use regulation of property used as an airport and property within an airport influence area; (b) is within the the airport influence area; (c) ensures airport utility as a public asset; (d) protects property owner land values near an airport through compatible land use regulations as recommended by the Federal Aviation Administration; and (e) protects aircraft occupant safety through protection of navigable airspace.
3) Approach Zone (EAZ)
An area that begins at the end of the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) with the centerline being a continuation of the centerlines of the landing strip and extending an additional 4000’ past the end of the RPZ. The beginning width of the EAZ where it abuts the RPZ would be 700’ with the ending width being 2000’.
4) FAR Part 77
14 CFR 77 U.S.C. That part of the federal Aeronautics and Space statutes which deals with ”Objects Affecting the Navigable Airspace”, commonly referred to as Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 77. Part 77”…establishes standards for determining obstructions in navigable airspace; sets forth requirements for notice to the (FAA)
Administrator of certain proposed construction or alteration; provides for aeronautical studies of obstructions to air navigation, to determine their effect on the safe and efficient use of airspace; provides for public hearings on the hazardous effect of proposed construction or alteration on air navigation; and provides for establishment of antenna farms. 5) No Development Zone An area that includes the Runway Protection Zones and the Approach Zones on both ends of the runways. No above ground development permitted. Underground development of utilities within this zone is permitted. 6) Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) An area off the runway end to enhance protection of people and property on the ground. (FAA AC 150/5300-13, “Airport Design”)