Section 17.45.145. Airport zoning.

	(a)  The commissioner may determine in writing that the adoption of zoning for and surrounding an airport for the purpose of establishing appropriate land use is in the best interest of the state.  If the commissioner makes that determination, the department will develop a plan of formally designated and zoned areas of and surrounding the airport that complies with the requirements of AS 02.25.010 - 02.25.110.  
	(b)  An airport zoning plan developed by the department under (a) of this section must provide for the safe, effective, and efficient operation and use of the airport area and optimize development on the airport. The department will follow the procedures of AS 44.62.180 - 44.62.290 in developing the plan and will forward the plan to the commissioner for possible adoption by reference in this chapter.   
	(c)  The department, in developing airport zoning under this section, will consider sound airport planning and will ensure compliance with applicable federal law and the achievement or maintenance of eligibility to receive federal money and to participate in federal aviation programs.  

Authorities

02.15.020;02.15.060;02.15.090;02.25.020;02.25.030

Notes

Reference

17 AAC 45.127
17 AAC 45.150

Authority

AS 02.15.020 AS 02.15.060 AS 02.15.090 AS 02.25.020 AS 02.25.030

History

Eff. 3/28/2002, Register 161