Appendix 4800. Definitions.  


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  • (a)

    Aircraft. The term "aircraft" as used in this Code means any contrivance used or designed for navigation of or flight in the air. Aircraft shall include helicopter.

    (b)

    Helicopter. A helicopter is a rotocraft which depends for its support and motion in the air principally upon the lift generated by one (1) or more power-driven rotors that rotate on substantially vertical axis.

    (c)

    Heliport. A heliport is an area that is used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, and may include any or all of the areas or buildings which are appropriate to accomplish these functions.

(Ord. No. 129, 7-15-87)