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DEPARTMENT OF LAND CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT
DIVISION 13
AIRPORT PLANNING
660-013-0010
Purpose and Policy
(1) This division implements ORS 836.600 through 836.630 and Statewide Planning Goal 12 (Transportation). The policy of the State of Oregon is to encourage and support the continued operation and vitality of Oregon's airports. These rules are intended to promote a convenient and economic system of airports in the state and for land use planning to reduce risks to aircraft operations and nearby land uses.
(2) Ensuring the vitality and continued operation of Oregon's system of airports is linked to the vitality of the local economy where the airports are located. This division recognizes the interdependence between transportation systems and the communities on which they depend.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & ORS 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.635 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0020
Definitions
For purposes of this division, the definitions in ORS Chapter 197 apply unless the context requires otherwise. In addition, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Airport" means the strip of land used for taking off and landing aircraft, together with all adjacent land used in connection with the aircraft landing or taking off from the strip of land, including but not limited to land used for existing airport uses.
(2) "Aircraft" means helicopters and airplanes, but not hot air balloons or ultralights.
(3) "Airport Uses" means those uses described in OAR 660-013-0100.
(4) "Non Towered Airport" means an airport without an existing or approved control tower on June 5, 1995.
(5) "Public Assembly Uses" means a structure or outdoor facility where concentrations of people gather for purposes such as deliberation, education, worship, shopping, business, entertainment, amusement, sporting events, or similar activities, excluding airshows. Public Assembly Uses does not include places where people congregate for short periods of time such as parking lots and bus stops or uses approved by the FAA in an adopted airport master plan.
(6) "Sponsor" means the owner, manager, other person, or entity designated to represent the interests of an airport.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & ORS 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.635 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0030
Preparation and Coordination of Aviation Plans
(1) The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODA) shall prepare and adopt a state Aviation System Plan (state ASP) in accordance with ORS Chapters 835 and 836 and the State Agency Coordination Program approved under ORS 197.180. ODA shall coordinate the preparation, adoption, and amendment of land use planning elements of the state ASP with local governments and airport sponsors. The purpose of the state ASP is to provide state policy guidance and a framework for planning and operation of a convenient and economic system of airports, and for land use planning to reduce risks to aircraft operations and nearby land uses. The state ASP shall encourage and support the continued operation and vitality of Oregon's airports.
(2) A city or county with planning authority for one or more airports, or areas within safety zones or compatibility zones described in this division, shall adopt comprehensive plan and land use regulations for airports consistent with the requirements of this division and ORS 836.600 through 836.630. Local comprehensive plan and land use regulation requirements shall be coordinated with acknowledged transportation system plans for the city, county, and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) required by OAR 660, division 12. Local comprehensive plan and land use regulation requirements shall be consistent with adopted elements of the state ASP and shall be coordinated with affected state and federal agencies, local governments, airport sponsors, and special districts. If a state ASP has not yet been adopted, the city or county shall coordinate the preparation of the local comprehensive plan and land use regulation requirements with ODA. Local comprehensive plan and land use regulation requirements shall encourage and support the continued operation and vitality of airports consistent with the requirements of ORS 836.600 through 836.630.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04
660-013-0040
Aviation Facility Planning Requirements
A local government shall adopt comprehensive plan and land use regulation requirements for each state or local aviation facility subject to the requirements of ORS 836.610(1). Planning requirements for airports identified in ORS 836.610(1) shall include:
(1) A map, adopted by the local government, showing the location of the airport boundary. The airport boundary shall include the following areas, but does not necessarily include all land within the airport ownership:
(a) Existing and planned runways, taxiways, aircraft storage (excluding aircraft storage accessory to residential airpark type development), maintenance, sales, and repair facilities;
(b) Areas needed for existing and planned airport operations; and
(c) Areas at non-towered airports needed for existing and planned airport uses that:
(A) Require a location on or adjacent to the airport property;
(B) Are compatible with existing and planned land uses
surrounding the airport; and
(C) Are otherwise consistent with provisions of the acknowledged comprehensive plan, land use regulations, and any applicable statewide planning goals.
(d) "Compatible," as used in this rule, is not intended as an absolute term meaning no interference or adverse impacts of any type with surrounding land uses.
(2) A map or description of the location of existing and planned runways, taxiways, aprons, tiedown areas, and navigational aids;
(3) A map or description of the general location of existing and planned buildings and facilities;
(4) A projection of aeronautical facility and service needs;
(5) Provisions for airport uses not currently located at the airport or expansion of existing airport uses:
(a) Based on the projected needs for such uses over the planning period;
(b) Based on economic and use forecasts supported by market data;
(c) When such uses can be supported by adequate types and levels of public facilities and services and transportation facilities or systems authorized by applicable statewide planning goals;
(d) When such uses can be sited in a manner that does not create a hazard for aircraft operations; and
(e) When the uses can be sited in a manner that is:
(A) Compatible with existing and planned land uses surrounding the airport; and
(B) Consistent with applicable provisions of the acknowledged comprehensive plan, land use regulations, and any applicable statewide planning goals.
(6) When compatibility issues arise, the decision maker shall take reasonable steps to eliminate or minimize the incompatibility through location, design, or conditions. A decision on compatibility pursuant to this rule shall further the policy in ORS 836.600.
(7) A description of the types and levels of public facilities and services necessary to support development located at or planned for the airport including transportation facilities and services. Provision of public facilities and services and transportation facilities or systems shall be consistent with applicable state and local planning requirements.
(8) Maps delineating the location of safety zones, compatibility zones, and existing noise impact boundaries that are identified pursuant to OAR 340, Division 35.
(9) Local government shall request the airport sponsor to provide the economic and use forecast information required by this rule. The economic and use forecast information submitted by the sponsor shall be subject to local government review, modification and approval as part of the planning process outlined in this rule. Where the sponsor declines to provide such information, the local government may limit the airport boundary to areas currently devoted to airport uses described in OAR 660-013-0100.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0050
Implementation of Local Airport Planning
A local government with planning responsibility for one or more airports or areas within safety zones or compatibility zones described in this division or subject to requirements identified in ORS 836.608 shall adopt land use regulations to carry out the requirements of this division, or applicable requirements of ORS 836.608, consistent with the applicable elements of the adopted state ASP and applicable statewide planning requirements.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & ORS 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0070
Local Government Safety Zones for Imaginary Surfaces
(1) A local government shall adopt an Airport Safety Overlay Zone to promote aviation safety by prohibiting structures, trees, and other objects of natural growth from penetrating airport imaginary surfaces.
(a) The overlay zone for public use airports shall be based on Exhibit 1 incorporated herein by reference.
(b) The overlay zone for airports described in ORS 836.608(2) shall be based on Exhibit 2 incorporated herein by reference.
(c) The overlay zone for heliports shall be based on Exhibit 3 incorporated herein by reference.
(2) For areas in the safety overlay zone, but outside the approach and transition surface, where the terrain is at higher elevations than the airport runway surface such that existing structures and planned development exceed the height requirements of this rule, a local government may authorize structures up to 35 feet in height. A local government may adopt other height exceptions or approve a height variance when supported by the airport sponsor, the Oregon Department of Aviation, and the FAA.
[ED. NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency.]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04
660-013-0080
Local Government Land Use Compatibility Requirements for Public Use Airports
(1) A local government shall adopt airport compatibility requirements for each public use airport identified in ORS 836.610(1). The requirements shall:
(a) Prohibit new residential development and public assembly uses within the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) identified in Exhibit 4;
(b) Limit the establishment of uses identified in Exhibit 5 within a noise impact boundary that has been identified pursuant to OAR 340, division 35 consistent with the levels identified in Exhibit 5;
(c) Prohibit the siting of new industrial uses and the expansion of existing industrial uses where either, as a part of regular operations, would cause emissions of smoke, dust, or steam that would obscure visibility within airport approach corridors;
(d) Limit outdoor lighting for new industrial, commercial, or recreational uses or the expansion of such uses to prevent light from projecting directly onto an existing runway or taxiway or into existing airport approach corridors except where necessary for safe and convenient air travel;
(e) Coordinate the review of all radio, radiotelephone, and television transmission facilities and electrical transmission lines with the Oregon Department of Aviation;
(f) Regulate water impoundments consistent with the requirements of ORS 836.623(2) through (6); and
(g) Prohibit the establishment of new landfills near airports, consistent with Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) rules.
(2) A local government may adopt more stringent regulations than the minimum requirements in section (1)(a) through (e) and (g) based on the requirements of ORS 836.623(1)
[ED. NOTE: Exhibits referenced are available from the agency]
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04
660-013-0100
Airport Uses at Non-Towered Airports
Local government shall adopt land use regulations for areas within the airport boundary of non-towered airports identified in ORS 836.610(1) that authorize the following uses and activities:
(1) Customary and usual aviation-related activities including but not limited to takeoffs, landings, aircraft hangars, tiedowns, construction and maintenance of airport facilities, fixed-base operator facilities, a residence for an airport caretaker or security officer, and other activities incidental to the normal operation of an airport. Residential, commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and other uses, except as provided in this rule, are not customary and usual aviation-related activities and may only be authorized pursuant to OAR 660-013-0110.
(2) Emergency Medical Flight Services, including activities, aircraft, accessory structures, and other facilities necessary to support emergency transportation for medical purposes. "Emergency Medical Flight Services" does not include hospitals, medical offices, medical labs, medical equipment sales, and similar uses.
(3) Law Enforcement and Firefighting Activities, including aircraft and ground based activities, facilities and accessory structures necessary to support federal, state or local law enforcement and land management agencies engaged in law enforcement or firefighting activities. These activities include transport of personnel, aerial observation, and transport of equipment, water, fire retardant and supplies.
(4) Flight Instruction, including activities, facilities, and accessory structures located at airport sites that provide education and training directly related to aeronautical activities. "Flight Instruction" does not include schools for flight attendants, ticket agents, or similar personnel.
(5) Aircraft Service, Maintenance and Training, including activities, facilities, and accessory structures provided to teach aircraft service and maintenance skills, maintain, service and repair aircraft and aircraft components, but not including activities, structures, and facilities for the manufacturing of aircraft for sale to the public or the manufacturing of aircraft related products for sale to the public. "Aircraft Service, Maintenance and Training" includes the construction of aircraft and aircraft components for personal use. The assembly of aircraft and aircraft components is allowed as part of servicing, maintaining, or repairing aircraft and aircraft components.
(6) Aircraft Rental, including activities, facilities, and accessory structures that support the provision of aircraft for rent or lease to the public.
(7) Aircraft Sales and the sale of aeronautic equipment and supplies, including activities, facilities, and accessory structures for the storage, display, demonstration and sale of aircraft and aeronautic equipment and supplies to the public.
(8) Aeronautic Recreational and Sporting Activities, including activities, facilities and accessory structures at airports that support recreational use of aircraft and sporting activities that require the use of aircraft or other devices used and intended for use in flight. Aeronautic Recreation and Sporting Activities on airport property shall be subject to approval of the airport sponsor. Aeronautic recreation and sporting activities include but are not limited to: fly-ins; glider flights; hot air ballooning; ultralight aircraft flights; displays of aircraft; aeronautic flight skills contests; gyrocopter flights; flights carrying parachutists; and parachute drops onto an airport. As used in this rule, parachuting and parachute drops includes all forms of skydiving. Parachuting businesses may be allowed only where they have secured approval to use a drop zone that is at least 10 contiguous acres. A local government may establish a larger size for the required drop zone where evidence of missed landings and dropped equipment supports the need for the larger area. The configuration of 10 acre minimum drop zone shall roughly approximate a square or circle and may contain structures, trees, or other obstacles if the remainder of the drop zone provides adequate areas for parachutists to safely land.
(9) Crop Dusting Activities, including activities, facilities and structures accessory to crop dusting operations. These include, but are not limited to: aerial application of chemicals, seed, fertilizer, pesticide, defoliant and other activities and chemicals used in a commercial agricultural, forestry or rangeland management setting.
(10) Agricultural and Forestry Activities, including activities, facilities and accessory structures that qualify as a "farm use" as defined in ORS 215.203 or "farming practice" as defined in ORS 30.930.
(11) Air passenger and air freight services and facilities at public use airports at levels consistent with the classification and needs identified in the state ASP.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & ORS 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6 -1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0110
Other Uses Within the Airport Boundary
Notwithstanding the provisions of OAR 660-013-0100, a local government may authorize commercial, industrial, manufacturing and other uses in addition to those listed in OAR 660-013-0100 within the airport boundary where such uses are consistent with applicable provisions of the acknowledged comprehensive plan, statewide planning goals and LCDC administrative rules and where the uses do not create a safety hazard or otherwise limit approved airport uses.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & ORS 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0140
Safe Harbors
A "safe harbor" is a course of action that satisfies certain requirements of this division. Local governments may follow safe harbor requirements rather than addressing certain requirements in these rules. The following are considered to be "safe harbors":
(1) Portions of existing acknowledged comprehensive plans, land use regulations, Airport Master Plans and Airport Layout Plans adopted or otherwise approved by the local government as mandatory standards or requirements shall be considered adequate to meet requirements of these rules for the subject areas of rule requirements addressed by such plans and elements, unless such provisions are contrary to provisions of ORS 836.600 through 836.630. To the extent these documents do not contain specific provisions related to requirements of this division, the documents can not be considered as a safe harbor. The adequacy of existing provisions shall be evaluated based on the specificity of the documents and relationship to requirements of these rules;
(2) This division does not require elimination of existing or allowed airport related uses authorized by an acknowledged comprehensive plan and land use regulations; and
(3) Notwithstanding the safe harbor provisions of this rule, land use regulations applicable to non-towered airports shall authorize airport uses required by this division.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & ORS 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0155
Planning Requirements for Small Airports
(1) Airports described in ORS 836.608(2) shall be subject to the planning and zoning requirements described in ORS 836.608(2) through (6) and (8).
(2) The provisions of OAR 660-013-0100 shall be used in conjunction with ORS 836.608 to determine appropriate types of uses authorized within airport boundaries for airports described in 836.608(2).
(3) The provisions of OAR 660-013-0070(1)(b) shall be used to protect approach corridors at airports described in ORS 836.608(2).
(4) Airport boundaries for airports described in ORS 836.608(2) shall be adopted by local government pursuant to the requirements in ORS 836.608(2).
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & ORS 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - ORS 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99
660-013-0160
Applicability
This division applies as follows:
(1) Local government plans and land use regulations shall be updated to conform to this division at periodic review, except for provisions of chapter 859, OR Laws 1997 that became effective on passage. Prior to the adoption of the list of airports required by ORS 836.610(3), a local government shall be required to include a periodic review work task to comply with this division. However, the periodic review work task shall not begin prior to the Oregon Department of Aviation's adoption of the list of airports required by ORS 836.610(3). For airports affecting more than one local government, applicable requirements of this division shall be included in a coordinated work program developed for all affected local governments concurrent with the timing of periodic review for the jurisdiction with the most land area devoted to airport uses.
(2) Amendments to plan and land use regulations may be accomplished through plan amendment requirements of ORS 197.610 to 197.625 in advance of periodic review where such amendments include coordination with and adoption by all local governments with responsibility for areas of the airport subject to the requirements of this division.
(3) Compliance with the requirements of this division shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of Statewide Planning Goal 12 (Transportation) and OAR 660, division 12 related Airport Planning.
(4) Uses authorized by this division shall comply with all applicable requirements of other laws.
(5) Notwithstanding the provisions of OAR 660-013-0140 amendments to acknowledged comprehensive plans and land use regulations, including map amendments and zone changes, require full compliance with the provisions of this division, except where the requirements of the new regulation or designation are the same as the requirements they replace.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 183 & 197
Stats. Implemented: ORS 836.600 - 836.630 & 1997 OL, Ch. 859
Hist.: LCDC 6-1996, f. & cert. ef. 12-23-96; LCDD 3-1999, f. & cert. ef. 2-12-99; LCDD 3-2004, f. & cert. ef. 5-7-04
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