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Sec. 18-1. - Short title.#
This chapter 18 may be referred to as the aviation rules.
(Ord. No. 2026-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-23-26)
Sec. 18-2. - Scope.#
To the extent allowed under federal and state law this chapter regulates all aspects of aviation activities within the jurisdictional limits of the city.
(Ord. No. 2026-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-23-26)
Sec. 18-3. - Joint airport zoning board.#
The term of the joint airport zoning board expired pursuant to the terms of Ordinance No. 2006-21 passed and approved by city council on August 22, 2006.
(Ord. No. 2026-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-23-26)
Sec. 18-4. - Airport advisory board.#
There is hereby established an airport advisory board. (1)
Name. The Burnet Municipal Airport Advisory Board.
(2)
Purpose. The purpose of this standing committee is to provide advice and recommendations to the administrator related to the operation and development of the airport.
(3)
Composition. There shall be no more than seven regular voting members.
(4)
Appointment. Members of the Burnet Municipal Airport Advisory Board shall be appointed in accordance with section 2-41(c)(2) of the City of Burnet Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 2026-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-23-26)
Sec. 18-5. - Enforcement.#
This chapter may be enforced by criminal penalty or civil action as prescribed in City Code section 1-6(a)
(Ord. No. 2026-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-23-26)
Sec. 18-6. - Definitions.#
The definitions stated in City Code section 1-2 are incorporated herein. In addition, in the application of this chapter, and all airport-related governing documents including the Burnet Municipal Airport Standards and Operating Policy, the words in italics (italics) shall have the meanings that follow:
Advisory board means the Burnet Municipal Airport Advisory Board.
Administrative agency means the appropriate person or office of a political subdivision which is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the regulations prescribed herein. In appropriate context the term refers to city, the state, FAA, local and state fire marshals, and such unnamed political subdivisions that may have authority over certain aspects of operation and management of the airport.
Administrator means the city manager; or such person as the city manager may designate to assume administration of (i) this chapter, (ii) components hereof, or (iii) policies adopted pursuant to division 2 herein.
Aeronautical activity means any activity or service commonly conducted at airports that involves, makes possible, facilitates, is related to, assists in, or is required for the operation of Aircraft.
Aeronautical service means any aeronautical activity provided by an entity under an airport lease, sublease, license, permit, or agreement authorizing the provision of such service.
Agreement means a written contract between the city and another party stating the terms and conditions by which said party may lease real property or engage in an aeronautical activity or service.
Aircraft means any contrivance now known or hereafter invented which is used or designed for navigation of or flight in air, whether manned or unmanned, except a parachute or other contrivance designed for such navigation but used primarily as safety equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, airplanes, airships, balloons, dirigibles, rockets, helicopters, gliders, gyrocopters, ground-effect machines, sailplanes, amphibians, and seaplanes.
Aircraft maintenance means the repair, adjustment, maintenance, alteration, preservation, and/or inspection of aircraft airframe, powerplant, propeller, or other accessories, including the replacement of parts. "Major repairs" include repairs or alterations as defined by 14 C.F.R. Part 43, appendix A or appendix B, (B) which requires or required the issuance of an FAA Form 337 if completed by a repair station other than the manufacturer (or its equivalent, and whether or not an FAA Form 337 has actually been issued), or (C) an alteration or repair, which alteration or repair constituted or would constitute a "major repair" as such term is defined in 14 C.F.R. Part 43, appendix A, subparagraph (b) and/or recorded in a manner prescribed by 14 C.F.R. Part 43, appendix A, subpart (b). Minor repairs include normal, routine annual inspection, calibration, or adjustment of aircraft airframe or powerplant and associated accessories other than major repairs.
Airport user means any person, tenant, aircraft or commercial operator, aircraft pilot, or visitor utilizing the airport or its facilities.
Preventive maintenance means simple or minor preservation operations and the replacement of small standard parts not involving complex assembly operations.
Aircraft operator means a person who uses, causes to be used, or authorizes to be used an aircraft, with or without the right of legal control (as owner, operator, or otherwise), for the purpose of air navigation or flight including the piloting of aircraft, or on any part of the surface of the airport.
Airframe and powerplant mechanic means a person, certificated by the FAA, that performs and/or supervises the maintenance, preventive maintenance or alteration of an aircraft or appliance, or a part thereof, for which he/she is rated, and may perform additional duties in accordance with applicable regulatory measures.
Airport means the Burnet Municipal Airport, Kate Craddock Field, Burnet, Texas; including the ultimate development of that facility.
Airport elevation means the established elevation of the highest point on the runway either existing or planned, at the airport measured in feet above mean sea level (MSL). The elevation of the Burnet Municipal Airport, Kate Craddock Field Airport is 1284.1 feet above mean sea level (MSL).
Airport hazard means any structure, tree, or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft or obstructs or interferes with the control, tracking, and/or data acquisition in the landing, takeoff, or flight at an airport or any installation or facility relating to flight, tracking, and/or data acquisition of the flight craft; is hazardous to, interferes with, or obstructs such landing, takeoff, or flight of aircraft; or is hazardous to or interferes with tracking and/or data acquisition pertaining to flight and flight vehicles.
Airport layout plan (ALP) means the version of a drawing, most currently approved by TxDOT Aviation, and depicting the physical layout of the airport and identifying the location and configuration of current and proposed runways, taxiways, buildings, roadways, utilities, navaids, and related structures, facilities, and improvements.
Airport operations area (AOA) means a restricted area of the airport, either fenced or posted, where aircraft are parked or operated, or operations not open to the public are conducted. Areas include, but are not limited to, the aircraft ramps and aprons, hangar areas, taxiways, runways, safety areas, and contiguous areas delineated for the protection and security of the airport.
Approach surface means a surface longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline, extending outward and upward from each end of the primary surface and at the same slope as the approach zone height limitation slope set forth in section 18-105 of this chapter. In plain view, the perimeter of the approach surface coincides with the perimeter of the approach zone.
Approach, conical, horizontal and transitional zones means these zones are set forth in section 18-104 of this chapter.
Board of adjustment means the board appointed by city council pursuant to Texas Local Government Code section 211.008
City means the City of Burnet, Burnet County, Texas.
City council means the elected governing body of the city.
City manager means the person city council appoints to serve such role.
Conical surface means a surface extending outward and upward from the periphery of the horizontal surface at a slope of 20 feet horizontally for each one foot vertically for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet.
Commercial operator means a person whose intended airport or Aircraft operations purpose is primarily for securing revenue, earnings, income, and/or compensation (including exchange for service), and/or profit, whether or not such objectives are accomplished. A person who exchanges, trades, buys, hires, provides, or sells commodities, goods, services, or property on the airport is included in the meaning of commercial operator. Commercial operators include, but are not limited to, fixed base operators (FBOs) and specialized aviation service operators (SASOs).
Compliance, the term compliance is applicable to all Operators and means the abidance to all laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, terms, and conditions of all administrative entities, in regard to the use and storage of pesticides, or other dangerous chemicals, the storage and dispensing of aircraft fuel, the storage, dispensing, and disposal of engine oil, the maintenance and upkeep of the airport facilities, the operation of the operator's business, and the general safety and operation of the airport and aircraft operations conducted at the airport.
Costs means the city's actual acquisition costs for AvGas and jet fuel, including, but not be limited to, the price the city pays to the distributor, merchant credit card fees, taxes, flowage fees, and any other charges applied by the fuel supplier.
FAA means the Federal Aviation Administration.
FBO means a fixed base operator, who is a commercial operator authorized by the city to provide multiple aeronautical services to the public, which includes aircraft fueling, and other required services as defined in the Airport Standards And Operating Policy.
Fee schedule means the rates and charges city council establishes for operations conducted at the airport as codified in the City Code appendix B (entitled "Fee Schedule"), Section B6-18 (entitled "Aviation").
FAR means the Federal Aviation Regulations found at 14 C.F.R. §§ 1-399, and as may be amended.
Fuel means all flammable liquids composed of a mixture of selected hydrocarbons expressly manufactured and blended for the purpose of effectively and efficiently operating an internal combustion, jet or turbine engine. This shall include any substance (solid, liquid or gaseous used to operate any engine, which shall include aircraft or vehicles.
Fueling means the transportation, sale, delivery, dispensing, storage, or draining of fuel or fuel waste products to or from aircraft, vehicles, or equipment.
Fueling equipment means equipment installed and/or used in self-fueling, including fuel storage tanks, pumps, pining, and associated equipment such as filters, water separators, hydrants, dispensing equipment and station.
Grant assurance means any obligation undertaken by a public airport sponsor as a condition of receipt of a federal airport improvement program grant.
Hazard to air navigation means an obstruction or use of land determined to have a substantial adverse effect on the safe and efficient utilization of navigable airspace.
Height means for the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in these regulations and shown on the hazard zoning map, the datum shall be height above mean sea level (MSL) elevation as measured in feet.
Horizontal surface means a horizontal plane 150 feet above the established airport elevation which in plain view coincides with the perimeter of the horizontal zone.
Improvements means all buildings, structures, facilities, including pavement, concrete, fencing, signs, lighting, and landscaping, constructed, installed, or placed on, under, or above any land on the airport.
Landing area means the surface area of the airport used for the landing, take-off or taxiing of aircraft.
Lease applicant means an entity who has completed an application for a lease of a storage hangar and paid the applicable application fee.
Lessee means an entity who is granted certain operating rights at the airport, to the extent such rights are specified by agreement.
Minimum standards means, as set forth in this chapter or in a policy adopted pursuant to this chapter, those criteria, qualifications, requirements, and standards, that must be met as a condition to obtain and retain the right or privilege to engage in aeronautical activities or services at the airport.
Non-aviation vehicles means any vehicle that is not an aircraft, or an aircraft tug or tow tractor. The term "non-aviation vehicles" includes, but is not limited to, cars, motorcycles, trucks, trailers, motor homes, and watercraft.
Non-precision instrument runway means a runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing air navigation facilities or other equipment that provides only horizontal guidance or area type navigation equipment. This also includes a runway for which a non-precision instrument approach procedure has been approved or planned. Runway 1—Runway 19 at the Airport are considered non-precision instrument runways.
Obstruction means any structure, tree, or other object, including a mobile object, which exceeds a limiting height set forth in section 18-105 of this chapter or is an airport hazard.
Operator means person that has entered into an agreement with the airport or has subleased office, shop, hangar, or land located on the airport to engage in aeronautical activities or services (commercial or non-commercial), and who shall be subject to the minimum standards set forth herein.
Other than utility runway means a runway designed for and intended to be used by propeller driven aircraft of more than 12,500 pounds maximum gross weight and jet or turbine powered aircraft. Runway 1—Runway 19 at the airport is considered an other than utility runway.
Permittee means a person who holds a permit issued under this chapter or the Airport Standards and Operating Policy.
Person means an individual, sole proprietorship, joint venture, partnership, limited partnership, limited liability company, corporation, or any similar entity authorized under the laws of the state to enter into a binding agreement.
Precision instrument runway means a runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing air navigation facilities or other equipment which provide both horizontal and vertical guidance. This also includes a runway for which a precision instrument approach procedure has been approved or planned.
Premises means a parcel of land and the improvements on it.
Primary surface means a 500-foot-wide surface longitudinally centered on the runway extending the full length of the ultimate runway configuration plus 200 feet beyond each ultimate end of the runway. The elevation of any point on the primary surface is the same as the nearest point on the existing or ultimate runway centerline.
Private flying club means a private non-commercial organization, whose members own equal shares in the organization, established to promote flying, develop skills in aeronautics, air navigation, and appreciation of aviation requirements.
Ramp or apron means an area of the airport within the AOA designated for the loading, unloading, servicing, or parking of aircraft.
Regulatory measures means any administrative agency law, statute, code, ordinance, policy, standard, rule, or regulation as may be in existence, hereafter enacted, and amended from time to time, and which are applicable to the use of the airport and an operator's activities, operations, or utilization of any leased Premises thereon.
Runway means a defined area on the airport prepared for the landing and taking off of aircraft along its length.
Specialized aviation service operator (SASO) means a commercial operator that provides one or more aeronautical services on the airport but does not provide fueling services required of an FBO.
Self-fueling means fueling (i) by the permittee, (ii) of aircraft owned by the permittee or exclusively leased by the permittee for one year or more, (iii) using fueling equipment owned by the permittee, (iv) using resources acquired by the permittee, and (v) subject to the restrictions set forth in the Airport Standards and Operating Policy.
Self-fueling permit means an executed written agreement between a permittee and the airport authorizing self-fueling.
Short term tie-down means the use of tie-down spaces for less than seven consecutive days but not more than 15 non-consecutive days in any given month.
State means the state of Texas.
Storage hangars means T-hangars, sun shelters, large box hangars or apron space (tie-downs) owned by the airport.
Structure means an object, including a mobile object, constructed or installed by man including, but where such object is not limited to, buildings, towers, cranes, smokestacks, poles, earth formations, overhead power lines, and traverse ways. Traverse ways are considered to be the heights set forth in 14 C.F.R. Part 77.23.
Substantial change means any change that constitutes more than five percent change in the current height or location of any structure.
Transitional surfaces means surfaces extending perpendicular to the runway centerline and the extended runway centerline outward from the edges of the primary surface and the approach surfaces at a slope of seven feet horizontally for each one foot vertically to where they intersect the horizontal surface. Transitional surfaces for those portions of the precision approach surface which extend through and beyond the limits of the conical surface extend at a slope of seven feet horizontally for each one foot vertically for a distance of 5,000 feet measured horizontally from either edge of the approach surface and at 90 degrees to the extended runway centerline.
Through-the-fence operation means direct access to the airport from private property located contiguous and adjacent to the airport which provides access to the airport's runway and taxiway system or other infrastructure.
Tree means any type of flora and an object of natural growth.
(Ord. No. 2026-23, § 2(Exh. A), 6-23-26)