Town of Bethlehem, CT Chapter 52 Aircraft

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Meeting of the Town of Bethlehem as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Aviation Commission — See Ch. 10, Art. VII.

Article I Helicopters

[Adopted 4-27-1993]

§ 52-1 Use restricted.

The taking off or landing of helicopters (rotor craft) in the Town of Bethlehem is hereby prohibited, except as follows:

A. In emergencies.

B. By federal, state or local government officials or their authorized agents in the exercise of governmental responsibility.

C. For public purposes when authorized by a permit issued by the Town's Aviation Commission.

§ 52-2 Penalties for offenses.

[Amended 1-2-2013]

A fine of $250 shall be imposed for each violation hereof, and the Aviation Commission or the Board of Selectmen is authorized to enforce this article by notice, cease and desist order, court order or such other lawful means as the said Aviation Commission or Board of Selectmen possesses.

Article II Fixed-Wing Aircraft

[Adopted 6-30-1993]

§ 52-3 Use restricted.

The taking off or landing of fixed-wing aircraft in the Town of Bethlehem is hereby prohibited, except as follows:

A. In emergencies.

B. By federal, state or local government officials or their authorized agents in the exercise of governmental responsibility.

C. For public purposes when authorized by a permit issued by the Town of Bethlehem Aviation Commission.

§ 52-4 Penalties for offenses.

[Amended 9-19-2019]

A fine of $250 shall be imposed for each violation hereof.