(a) The information and standards included in this Article establish minimum standards for a permitted airport suitable for airplanes with a design approach speed of less than 91 knots, a wingspan of less than 49 feet, and a maximum certificated takeoff weight of 12,500 pounds or less.
(b) Design standards for runways and taxiways shall be in accordance with FFA ACs.
(c) Obstruction standards and designation of imaginary surfaces related to airports shall be in accordance with FAR Part 77.
(d) The Department may grant variances to these design and obstruction standards. These variances may be granted where reasonable conditions exist and the interests of the general public will not be compromised.
(e) The Department may require flight demonstrations by the airport's owner to assist in determining whether requested variances would affect safety.
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Note: Authority cited: Section 21243, Public Utilities Code. Reference: Sections 21661-21668.2, Public Utilities Code.
1. Repealer and new section filed 12-14-88; operative 1-1-89 (Register 88, No. 53). For prior history, see Register 77, No. 10.
2. Amendment of article heading and section filed 3-21-97; operative 4-20-97 (Register 97, No. 12).
This database is current through 5/3/24 Register 2024, No. 18.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 21, § 3540, 21 CA ADC § 3540
