§ 10.026. Definitions.

In this article:

Accident means an unintentional occurrence which results in property damage, personal injury or death.

Airport means all lands within the legal boundaries of the San Marcos Regional Airport under the control of the city.

Airport management means the company or entity contracted by the city to operate, maintain, manage and develop the airport on behalf of the city.

Commercial activities means the activities and operations of any aeronautical business or nonprofit organization with a valid lease agreement authorized by the city council including fixed-based operators, specialized aviation services, flight schools, flight clubs, and any other aeronautically related activity.

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) means the federal agency established by the Federal Aviation Act of 1958 and reestablished in 1967 under the Department of Transportation.

Fixed base operator (FBO) means any person engaged in a business of an aviation nature under provisions, contracts or leases with the city and in accordance with applicable federal air regulations.

Motor vehicle means any self-propelled ground conveyance other than an aircraft.

Movement area means the area of the airport containing taxiways and runways separated from the ramp by two yellow lines, one solid and one dashed, requiring direct communication with the air traffic control tower during operating hours.

( Ord. No. 2015-46, § 1, 11-2-15 )