Terms Used In Vermont Statutes Title 5 Sec. 1004

  • Airport: means any area of land or water set aside by the Agency, any political subdivision, or person, except a restricted landing area, that is designed for the landing and take-off of aircraft, and used or to be used in the interest of the general public whether or not facilities are provided for the shelter, servicing, or repair of aircraft, or for receiving or discharging passengers or cargo, and all appurtenant areas used or suitable for airport buildings or other airport facilities, including all appurtenant rights-of-way. See
  • Airport hazard: means a structure, object of natural growth, or use of land that obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or restricted landing area or is otherwise hazardous to landing or taking off. See
  • Political subdivision: means any county, city, town, or other municipality. See

§ 1004. Zoning regulations generally

Any political subdivision having an airport hazard area within its territorial limits may adopt, administer, and enforce in the manner and upon the conditions prescribed in this chapter airport zoning regulations for an airport hazard area, which regulations may divide the area into zones. Within the zones, the subdivision may specify the land uses permitted and regulate and restrict the height to which airport hazards may be erected or allowed to grow. (Added 1985, No. 222 (Adj. Sess.), § 2.)