Except as provided in §
140-2 hereof, the takeoff or landing of a helicopter or other aircraft is prohibited within the Village of Rye Brook.
The following acts shall be exceptions to the prohibitions set forth in §
140-1 hereof:
A. Takeoffs and landings of helicopters or other aircraft
at any part of the Westchester County Airport situated in the Village
of Rye Brook.
B. Emergency landings of helicopters or other aircraft;
provided, however, that no helicopter or other aircraft which has
landed as a result of an emergency condition shall take off except
under the supervision of the Police Department providing police protection
in the Village of Rye Brook, which shall permit such takeoff only
after consultation with qualified airport or aviation personnel as
to the airworthiness of the helicopter or other aircraft. In the event
that such helicopter or other aircraft is deemed to be incapable of
safe operation, it shall not be permitted to take off and shall be
removed only by land.
C. Takeoffs or landings by police, military or other
public safety personnel in the exercise of their official duties or
responsibilities.
D. Such takeoffs or landings as may be authorized as
special exceptions hereto by the Board of Trustees.
[Amended 12-15-1992 by L.L. No. 2-1992]
Any person, firm, corporation or association
violating any provision of this chapter shall be liable to a fine
or penalty of not less than $100 nor more than $250 for each offense.