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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 117, KNOWN AS THE ZONING ORDINANCE, WITHIN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS, ADDING SECTION 117-228, HELIPAD/HELIPORT USES; AND, DECLARING AN EMERGENCY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PRESERVING THE PUBLIC PEACE, HEALTH AND SAFETY WITH RESIDENTIAL AREAS AND CREATING MINIMUM STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES IN THE CODE FOR SUCH USES
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WHEREAS, It has been determined that the City of Jonesboro Code Ordinances lacked minimum guidelines for regulating private use heliport/helipad uses within the city limits: The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission reviewed and approved the proposed guidelines on July 9, 2013, and hereby recommend approval to the City Council in the interest of public health, public safety, and general welfare for the locating of such facilities.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT: Code Chapter 117:228 be amended as follows:
Section 117:228, Helipad/Heliport Uses:
Section I. Purpose
It is determined the creation or establishment of a heliport/helipad in certain areas may have the potential of being a public nuisance and may injure the community. Thus, it is in the interest of public health, public safety, and general welfare that the creation or establishment of heliports/helipads of any sort be regulated with minimal standards established by the City of Jonesboro. Such minimal standards will be examined on a case-by-case process through the Conditional Use Permit process pursuant to Chapter 117, as set out in the City of Jonesboro's Code of Ordinances.
Section II. Definitions
(1) A heliport is permanent facility where helicopters take off and land. The FAA defines a heliport as any formalized helicopter landing area. Additionally, any helicopter landing area offering fueling, passenger building, hangar and support services is considered a heliport. The FAA compares this with a bus stop/bus terminal relationship in respect to services.
(2) A helipad describes...
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