§ 4-173. Fixed base operator.

No person shall engage in fixed base operator services without complying with the following minimum standards and requirements:

(1)

Maintaining an adequate inventory of at least two (2) grades and brands of commonly used aviation engine oil, appropriate types of other hydraulic and de-icing fluids, one (1) type of jet fuel, and at least one (1) grade of aviation gasoline.

(2)

Maintaining mobile fuel dispensing equipment meeting all applicable federal, state and local standards, including applicable provisions of NFPA 407 and the ACM.

(3)

The ability to perform minor repairs, servicing and cleaning on general aviation aircraft, including the skills and equipment to expeditiously remove disabled aircraft of similar types to those based at the FBO from runways and taxiways.

(4)

An adequate number of qualified and readily identifiable personnel to render competent service to general aviation customers between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily, or a continuous twelve-hour span predicated on the specialized need of the operator, and on call by readily accessible means at other than normal business hours.

(5)

Adequate ground support equipment to include, but not be limited to, ground power units, battery chargers, portable compressed air, tools, jacks, dollies and towing equipment as necessary for servicing of general aviation aircraft.

(6)

Adequate facilities for general aviation customers to include, but not be limited to, automobile parking space, snack bar or food vending area, restrooms, public telephone facilities, a flight service information telephone and flight planning facilities.

(7)

Fuel storage and handling facilities meeting all applicable federal, state and local fire safety and pollution control standards for underground utilities.

(8)

Parking, tie down and storage facilities sufficient for a minimum of ten (10) single-engine transient aircraft being served or waiting to be served.

(9)

Provision for the adequate and sanitary handling and disposal, in accordance with the state and federal standards, away from the airport, of all trash, waste and other materials, including but not limited to used oils, solvents and other waste. The piling or storage of carts, boxes, barrels and other containers will not be permitted within the leased premises.

(10)

Maintaining all leased interior and exterior premises in clean, mowed, well-groomed and well-maintained condition.

(11)

Compliance with all security and safety requirements of FAR Parts 107 and 108, and of the ACM.

(Ord. of 5-8-90, § 9.3)