§ 18.134.060

Other

• HeightMaximum heightThe tallest a building may be, given in feet, in storeys, or both — whichever binds first. limits per zone

  Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no structure shall be erected, altered or maintained, in any airport approach zone, transition zone, horizontal zone or conical zone to a height in excess of the height limit established in this section for each zone. For purposes of determining these height limits as specified in this section, the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey has established the official elevation reference to be four thousand two hundred twenty eight feet and all height limits will begin at said elevation.

• No electrical interference with radio communication

  No use may be made of land within any airport approach zone, horizontal zone, conical zone or airport transition zone, in such a manner as to create electrical interference with radio communication between the airport and aircraft making it difficult for pilots to distinguish between airport lights and other lights, resulting in glare in the eyes of the pilots using the airport, impairing visibility in the vicinity of the airport, or otherwise endangering the landing, takeoff or maneuvering of aircraft.

• NonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. uses protected

  The regulations prescribed in Sections 18.134.050 and 18.134.060 shall not be construed to require the removal, lowering, or other change or alteration of any structure or tree not conforming to the regulations as of the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or otherwise interfere with the continuance of any nonconforming use.

• Official zoning map

  The Adin Airport zoning map is approved as the official map for such zoning purposes and shall be on file in the office of the planning department.

• Penalty for violations

  Any person violating any provisions of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable of a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

• Permit required for nonconformingNonconformingLawful when built, but not compliant with the rules now in force; usually allowed to continue but not to expand. structures/trees

  Before any nonconforming structure or tree is replaced, substantially altered or repaired, rebuilt, allowed to grow higher, or replanted, a permit must be secured from the planning commission. No permit shall be granted that would allow the establishment or creation of an airport hazard or permit a nonconforming structure or tree or nonconforming use to be made or become higher or become a greater hazard to air navigation than it was on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, or than it is when the application for a permit is made.

• VarianceVariancePermission to depart from a specific dimensional rule, granted on a showing of hardship. criteria

  Any person desiring to erect any structure, or increase the height of any structure, or permit the growth of any tree, or otherwise use his property in violation of airport zoning regulations adopted under this chapter, may apply to the planning commission for a variance from the zoning regulation in question. Such variances shall be allowed where a literal application or enforcement of the regulations would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship and the relief granted would not be contrary to the public interest but do substantial justice and be in accordance with the spirit of the regulations and this chapter.