Bill > HB333

This bill updates Ohio's laws regarding airspace protection, aviation safety, and airport zoning regulations. The bill comprehensively revises definitions and procedures related to aircraft operations, airport management, and the construction of structures near airports. Key changes include clarifying terminology around aviation terms like "navigable airspace" and "obstruction", streamlining permit processes for structures near airports, and establishing more precise guidelines for how the Department of Transportation will review and approve construction projects that might impact air navigation. The bill requires coordination between airport sponsors, the state transportation department, and federal aviation authorities when evaluating potential obstructions, and creates a more standardized process for reviewing and potentially waiving obstruction standards. It also updates liability provisions for the Department of Transportation and airport sponsors in cases where structures might pose risks to air navigation. The legislation aims to enhance aviation safety while providing clearer regulatory frameworks for developers, airport managers, and government agencies involved in airspace management.

https://www.legislature.ohio.gov/legislation/136/hb333