Title 8
 
HEALTH and SAFETY

• 8.08.010  Definitions
• 8.08.020  Restrictions on landing within corporate limits
• 8.08.030  Exemptions
• 8.08.040  Erection of sign prohibiting landing
• 8.08.050  Violation - Penalty

8.08.010 Definitions.

For the purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them as follows:

A. "Aircraft" means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented, used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air.

B. "Civil aircraft" means any aircraft other than public aircraft.

C. "Navigable waters" means any stream, creek or river within three miles of the corporate limits of the city but not within the corporate limits of another municipality.

D. "Operator" means a person who causes or authorizes the operation of an aircraft whether with or without the right of legal control of the aircraft.

E. "Person" means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association, public service corporation or body politic.

F. "Public aircraft" means an aircraft used exclusively in the service of any government or of any political subdivision thereof, including the government of any state, territory, or possession of the United State, or the District of Columbia, but not including any government-owned aircraft engaged in carrying persons or property for commercial purposes.

(Ord. 1978-M-49 § 1: Ord. 1976-M-54 § 1: prior code § 28.017a (I).)

8.08.020 Restriction on landing within corporate limits.

It is unlawful for the operator of any civil aircraft to cause or permit said civil aircraft to land or otherwise make any physical touching at any time on or upon any navigable water within the corporate limits or within three miles of the corporate limits of the city and not within the corporate limits of another municipally or on or upon any land within the corporate limits of the city. (Ord. 1976-M-54 § 2: prior code § 28.017a (II).)

8.08.030 Exemptions.

A. This chapter shall not apply to any valid permit issued pursuant to the Illinois Aeronautics Act prior to the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter.

B. This chapter shall not apply to aircraft used in building construction, medical emergencies, movie making, and special events approved by the City Council or to hot air balloon, provided the user of such aircraft or hot air balloon shall have first:

1. Notified the City in writing of the intended use including date, location and amount of time necessary.

2. Provided a certificate of insurance showing liability insurance for property damage and personal injury in an amount and form satisfactory to the City Council.

3. Provided an indemnification agreement in a form with a surety both acceptable to the City Council.

(Ord. 1984-M-17 § 1; Ord. 1982-M-11 § 1; Ord. 1980-M-36 § 1; Ord. 1978-M-49 § 3; Ord. 1976-M-54 § 3; Ord. 1985-M-58; prior code § 28.017a (III).)

8.08.040 Erection of sign prohibiting landing.

The director of public works shall cause to be erected and maintained suitable signs bearing the inscription, "No Landing of Civil Aircraft at Any Time," or words of similar import. (Ord. 1978-M-49 § 4: Ord. 1976-M-54 § 4: prior code § 28.017a (IV).)

8.08.050 Violation - Penalty.

Any person who violates this chapter shall be fined not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars for each offense. (Ord. 1978-M-49 § 5: Ord. 1976-M-54 § 5: prior code § 28.017a (V).)