§ 3-108. Personal conduct.

(a)

General. The public shall observe and obey all posted signs, fences and barricades governing the activities and demeanor of the public while on airport property. The public shall further refrain from entry upon the airfield operations area and all restricted areas of the airport.

(b)

Use and enjoyment of airport premises.

(1)

It shall be unlawful for any person to hinder, impede or prevent any other person from the lawful use and enjoyment of the airport and its facilities, or prevent any other person or persons from lawful passage from place to place, or through entrances, exits or passageways on the airport.

(2)

There shall be no "through-the-fence operators" or operations on airport property.

(c)

Environmental pollution and sanitation.

(1)

Any person while on airport property shall refrain from any manner or form of littering or environmental pollution.

(2)

No person shall dispose of garbage, papers, refuse, or other forms of trash, including cigarettes, cigars and matches, except in receptacles provided for such purpose.

(3)

No person shall dispose of any fill or building materials or any other discarded or waste materials on airport property without prior written approval from the airport manager. No liquids shall be placed in storm drains or the sanitary sewer system which could result in damage to the drainage system or environmental pollution passing through the drain or system.

(4)

Any environmentally sensitive liquid or solid substance spilled in or on airport buildings, facilities or property shall immediately be cleaned up by the person responsible for the spillage and reported immediately to the airport manager.

(5)

No refuse shall be burned at the airport except with prior written approval from the airport manager.

(6)

No person shall unnecessarily or unreasonably or in violation of law, cause any smoke, dust, fumes, gaseous matter or particulates to be emitted into the atmosphere.

(7)

Any person discarding chemicals, paints, oils or any products which must under law be discarded in a prescribed manner will adhere to all applicable federal, state, county and local laws and regulations.

(d)

Animals.

(1)

No person shall enter any part of the airport with a domestic or wild animal, unless such animal is kept restrained by a leash or is so confined just prior to being placed on an aircraft or immediately following removal from an aircraft.

(2)

No person shall feed or do any other act to encourage the congregation of birds or other animals on the airport.

(e)

Firearms and weapons.

(1)

For the purpose of this section, a firearm means any weapon, including a starter gun, which will, or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; any destructive device; or any machine gun.

(2)

For the purpose of this section, a weapon means any dirk, metallic knuckles, slingshot, billie, tear gas gun, chemical weapons, electric weapon or any other deadly weapon.

(3)

No person, except those persons authorized under Florida Statutes or the airport manager acting under authority of the county, may carry or transport any firearm or weapon on the airport, and further excepting when such firearm or weapon is properly encased for shipment in compliance with all applicable shipping rules and regulations.

(4)

The county reserves the right to restrict the carrying of firearms and weapons by watchmen and guards on the airport.

(f)

Preservation of property.

(1)

No person may destroy, injure, deface or disturb any building, sign, equipment, marker, or other structure, tree, flower, lawn or other property on the airport.

(2)

No person shall travel upon the airport other than on roads, walks, or other rights-of-way provided for such specific purpose.

(3)

No person shall alter, add to, or erect any building or sign on the airport or make any excavation on the airport without prior written approval from the airport manager.

(4)

Any person causing or responsible for injury, destruction, damage or disturbance at the airport shall immediately report the incident to the airport manager.

(g)

Lost or abandoned property.

(1)

Any person finding lost articles in the public areas at the airport shall immediately deposit them with the airport office. Articles unclaimed by their proper owner within ninety (90) days thereafter shall, upon request, be turned over to the finder in accordance with chapter 705, Florida Statutes. Nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to deny the right of airport tenants to maintain "lost and found" services for property of their patrons, invitees or employees. Articles to which the owner or finder is not entitled to lawful possession shall be forfeited to the airport manager for disposal in accordance with the provision of applicable state law.

(2)

No person shall willfully abandon any personal property on the airport.

(3)

Any property which has been determined by the airport manager to be abandoned, will be removed, stored, and/or disposed of at the owner's expense and in accordance with appropriate Florida Statutes.

(h)

Alcoholic beverages; controlled substances.

(1)

No person shall drink any alcoholic beverages on any part of the airport except in places properly designated and licensed for such dispensing or upon leased property, with the express authority and permission of the BOCC.

(2)

No person under the influence of alcoholic beverages or drugs shall operate any motor vehicle or aircraft on the airport.

(3)

No person, other than under competent medical supervision, shall consume any controlled substance on the airport.

(i)

Disorderly conduct.

(1)

No person shall commit any disorderly, obscene, or indecent act, or commit any nuisance, or abandon any personal property within the airport premises.

(2)

No person shall throw, shoot, or propel any object in such a manner as to interfere with or endanger the safe operation of any aircraft taking off, landing or operating on the airport or any vehicle operating on the airport.

(3)

No person shall aim or point any lighted object, including a laser or bright light, towards any aircraft whether parked, taxiing, departing, or landing at the airport.

(4)

No person shall knowingly or willfully make any false statement or report to the airport manager or his authorized representatives.

(Ord. No. 2016-3, § 2(Exh. B, § 3), 2-9-16)