[HISTORY: Adopted by the Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Fairfield 12-17-1984. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Noise from aircraft — See Ch. 78, § 78-9.
The taking off or landing of any passenger or freight-carrying airplanes, helicopters and any other kind of aircraft registered by the Federal Aviation Administration or any other governmental agency is prohibited in the Town of Fairfield, except as follows:
A. 
In emergencies.
B. 
By federal, state or local government officials or their authorized agents in the exercise of governmental responsibilities.
C. 
For public purposes when authorized by a permit issued by the Chief to or Acting Chief of Police.
The Chief or Acting Chief of Police shall issue such permits only after he has:
A. 
Ascertained that the permit has been requested for a valid public purpose.
B. 
Determined that adequate safety precautions have been provided.
The intention of this chapter is to provide for the public well-being and safety of the citizens of the Town of Fairfield and to prohibit the landing and taking off of said aircraft by individuals, groups or corporations for their private use.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
PASSENGER
Includes any pilot or copilot.
PUBLIC PURPOSES
Shall not include any regular or scheduled flights.
This chapter shall not affect uses authorized by the Town of Fairfield prior to January 1, 1972.
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this chapter shall be fined not more than $100 for each violation.