§ 3-1. Definitions.
For purpose of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section:
"Administrative citation" means a written citation on a form approved by the airport manager, issued to any person or entity responsible for a violation of the provisions of the County Code, when the agent of the county determines that a violation has occurred.
"Administrative review committee" means a three (3) member subcommittee of the county aviation advisory commission appointed by the chairman of the commission to hear appeals filed by persons contesting the issuance of administrative citations.
"Agent of the county" means any county employee or agent of the county, including airport staff, county employees designated by the airport manager, sheriff's employee, or designated airport contractor, charged with the authority to implement or enforce any provision of the County Code and the airport rules and regulations.
"Air traffic control tower (ATCT)" means the facility operated by the FAA to provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating on or in the vicinity of the airport.
"Aircraft" means a device that is used or intended to be used for flight in the air. Aircraft includes, but is not limited to, airplanes, airships, balloons, dirigibles, rockets, helicopters, gliders, sailplanes, amphibians, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), zeppelins, and seaplanes.
"Airport" means the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport.
"Airport development standards" means the standards adopted by the County to establish the development requirements that must be met by all persons or entities desiring to construct or make improvements to buildings and facilities at the airport. The development standards apply to proposed new construction, including proposed alterations or improvements to existing buildings or facilities.
"Airport manager" means the manager of the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport or his or her duly authorized representative.
"Airport operations area (AOA)" means any fenced area of the airport that is used, or intended to be used, for landing, takeoff, or surface maneuvering of an aircraft. The AOA includes paved and unpaved surfaces that are intended to be used in addition to the associated runway, taxiway, or apron. Only persons holding appropriate credentials, or persons escorted by persons holding appropriate credentials, may access the AOA.
"Airport premises" means the entire airport property including all public roadways, commercial vehicle hold areas, parking lots, terminal building curbside areas, and any other areas within airport control.
"Airport rules and regulations" means the airport rules and regulations adopted by the county to govern the general conduct of the public, tenants, employees, and commercial users of the airport in the interest of safety and efficiency.
"Airport security program (ASP)" means a security program approved by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) under Section 1542.101 of 49 CFR Chapter XII. The ASP is classified as security sensitive information by TSA.
"Aviation commission" means the Sonoma County Aviation Commission, whose members are appointed by the board of supervisors.
"Board of supervisors" means the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors.
"Commercial activity" means any activity conducted on the airport premises for the purpose of obtaining revenue, earnings, income, and/or compensation of any kind, including the exchange of goods or services for goods or services (barter), whether or not such objectives are accomplished.
"Commercial passenger terminal" means any facilities designated by the airport manager for use by airline or ground transportation passengers for ticketing, baggage handling, security screening, waiting, and/or gate access, and associated activities.
"County" means county of Sonoma.
"FAA" means the Federal Aviation Administration.
"Minimum standards" means the Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport Minimum Standards for Aeronautical Service Providers, as may be amended from time to time.
"Person" means any individual, entity, firm, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, company, association, joint stock association, or body politic; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative.
"Ramp" (or "apron") means that part of the airport where aircraft are parked, unloaded or loaded, refueled, or boarded.
"Rates and charges resolution" means a resolution of the board of supervisors establishing rates, fees, charges and fines applicable to the conduct of business and operations on the airport premises and to the enforcement of the provisions of the County Code.
"Responsible person" means any individual who is the owner or occupant of real property, owner or authorized agent for any business, company, or entity, or any person as defined in Chapter 1 Section 1-2 of the County Code, who has caused or maintains a violation of the County Code, the airport rules and regulations, or any applicable federal or state law or regulation.
"Restricted area" means the portions of the airport closed to the general public.
"SIDA" means the security identification display area. The SIDA is a portion of the airport, specified in the Airport Security Program, which is a secure area. The SIDA is identified by a bold red line painted on the ground. All persons are prohibited from entering the SIDA at all times, unless they have been issued a SIDA badge that allows them access into the area for work related purposes or are properly escorted by a person having a valid SIDA badge.
"Taxiway" means a path on an airport connecting runways with ramps, hangars, terminals and other facilities.
"TSA" means the Transportation Security Administration of the Department of Homeland Security, or any successor organization or agency.
(Ord. No. 6090, § I(Exh. A), 12-2-2014)