In addition to considering the regulations or standards promulgated by the Federal Aviation Administration in zoning the use of land and structures in areas over which jurisdiction is assumed, the commission shall consider among other things the safety of airport users and surface persons and property, the character of flying operations conducted at the airport, the nature of the terrain, the height of existing structures and trees above the level of the airport, the views of officials of the Federal Aviation Administration as to the safe approaches required for operations at the airport, the future development of the airport including extensions to runways that may be required, the density of dwellings that may safely be permitted in the area, protection of the public investment in the airport and its facilities, the interest of the public in developing a sound public air transportation system within the state and the views and opinions of those owning land in such area.
History: Amended 1976 Ky. Acts ch. 308, sec. 7. — Created 1960 Ky. Acts ch. 179, sec. 59, effective March 25, 1960.

Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 183.868

  • Federal: refers to the United States. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
  • Federal Aviation Administration: shall mean that agency or board of the United States government empowered to regulate operation of aircraft. See Kentucky Statutes 183.010
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • State: when applied to a part of the United States, includes territories, outlying possessions, and the District of Columbia. See Kentucky Statutes 446.010
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