Bill > S1508

This bill revises the Airport Zoning Law of 1945 by updating definitions and procedures related to airport hazards and obstructions, which are defined as anything that interferes with the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace or the operation of air navigation facilities. It clarifies that permits are required for constructing or altering obstructions in airport hazard areas, with specific requirements for proximity to public-use airports and the Department of Transportation's (DOT) review process. The bill also empowers local governments to adopt and enforce airport protection zoning regulations, which include requirements for permits, obstruction marking and lighting, and consideration of various safety and operational factors. It streamlines the process for obtaining permits, clarifies the role of local governments and the DOT, and establishes procedures for appeals and judicial review. Additionally, the bill addresses transition provisions for local governments that have not yet adopted zoning regulations and repeals certain existing sections of the law.