HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2018.013 Amending Town Code Chapter 13-1, Section 13-1-4F. ANN RODRIGUEZ, RECORDER
Recorded By: JAM
DEPUTY RECORDER
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TOWN OF MARANA
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MARANA ORDINANCE NO. 2018.013
RELATING TO PARKS AND RECREATION; AMENDING MARANA TOWN CODE
CHAPTER 13-1 (PARKS AND RECREATION REGULATIONS); AMENDING
SECTION 13-1-4 (MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATION; DEFINITION; PROHIBITIONS;
EXCEPTIONS) TO ALLOW MODEL AIRCRAFT OPERATION IN PARKS AND
PRESERVES WITHIN FIVE MILES OF THE MARANA REGIONAL AIRPORT IN
CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
WHEREAS the Town Council is authorized by A,R.S,, § 9-240 to control the
property of the Town; to make, amend or repeal all ordinances necessary or proper for
the carrying into effect of the powers vested in the Town; and to enforce the observance
and punish violations of such ordinances; and
WHEREAS A.R.S. § 13-3729 authorizes the Town to adopt ordinances or rules
that regulate the takeoff or landing of model aircraft in parks or preserves owned by the
Town; and
WHEREAS the Town. Council finds that the regulations established by this
ordinance are necessary for the public health, safety and general welfare of the Town of
Marana.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Section 13-1-4 (Model aircraft operation; definition; prohibitions;
exceptions) of the Marana Town Code is hereby revised as follows (with additions
shown with double underlinin"
13-1-4 Model aircraft operation; definition; prohibitions; exceptions
A. For purposes of this section, "model aircraft" has the same meaning as
prescribed in section 336 of the FAA modernization and reform act of 2012, as
amended, and includes aircraft commonly known as drones.
B. Itis unlawful to:
1. Operate a model aircraft to takeoff or land in a town park or preserve
without a permit issued by the parks and recreation department.
2. Operate a model aircraft to takeoff or land in a town park or preserve
where the parks and recreation director has prohibited such operations,
`rhe parks and recreation director shall ensure that a list of prohibited
locations shall be on file with the town clerk,
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Marana Ordinance No. 2018,013