Sec. 11-79. - Control of overflight altitude and landing of helicopters.

It shall be unlawful, except for emergency or medical purposes, for any person to operate a helicopter below the altitude of one thousand (1000) feet over any place within the corporate limits of the Town of Chapel Hill, except for the taking off and landing of said helicopter from a permanently established heliport, helistop or airport as approved by the town and meeting all the requirements and standards of the Federal Aviation Administration. This section shall not apply to the operation of any aircraft owned or operated by any local governmental unit or state governmental unit or the government of the United States for any valid public purpose. In addition to the standards of this section, all Federal Aviation Administration standards and regulations shall be applicable to the operation of helicopters.

(Ord. No. O-72-34, § 1, 9-4-72; Ord. No. 86-10-13/O-2, § 1)

Secs. 11-80—11-82. - Reserved.