Cal. Code Regs. tit. 21 § 3560

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section 3560 - General

Many elements in the design of Personal-Use airports are at the discretion of the owner. However, the Department requires at least the following:

(a) a runway length and width or FATO dimensions adequate to enable aircraft to operate safely, considering airport location and the performance data of the most demanding aircraft to utilize the airport;

(b) the ends of each runway shall be at least 200 feet from the airport property line or the closest point of each FATO shall be at least 80 feet from the airport property line;

(c) the distance from the runway centerline to the property line of another owner shall be at least 50 feet;

(d) the distance from the taxiway centerline to the property line of another owner shall be at least 50 feet; and

(e) if the airport is identifiable as an airport from the air, it shall be marked with the letter "R" in accordance with Section 3543(a) [for airports only] or the letters "PVT" in accordance with Section 3554(a)(3) [for heliports only]. If an airport lighting system is installed, it shall illuminate the required markings. The Department shall determine whether or not the airport is identifiable from the air if there is a dispute.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 3560

1. New article 5, renumbering and amendment of former section 3544 to new section 3560, and repealer and new forms DOA 0-100, DOA 0-103, DOA 0-201, DOA 0-202 and DOA 0-204 filed 3-21-97; operative 4-20-97 (Register 97, No. 12). For prior history of sections 3563, 3563.5 and 3564, see Register 88, No. 53.
2. Change without regulatory effect amending form DOA-0204 filed 6-26-97 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 97, No. 26).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 21243 and 21253, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 21661- 21668.2, Public Utilities Code.