As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires,
the following terms shall have the meanings indicated. Words used
in the present tense include the future; the singular number includes
the plural number, and the plural number includes the singular number;
the word "shall" is mandatory and not permissive. Any words not herein
defined shall be construed as defined in the state and Village codes.
ACCESS
Access to the common areas of the airport, including runways,
taxiways, aprons and other conveniences for the taxi, takeoff, flying
and landing of aircraft.
AERONAUTICAL SERVICE
Any commercial service that involves, makes possible, or
is required for the operation of aircraft or which contributes to
or is required for such services.
AIRPORT
The L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport located in parts of
Sections 26, 27, 34, and 35, T33N, R19W, within the corporate limits
of the Village of Osceola in Polk County, Wisconsin.
AIRPORT HAZARD
Any object of natural growth, structure, or use of land which
obstructs the airspace required for the flight of aircraft in landing
or taking off at the airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing
or taking off.
AIRPORT LAYOUT PLAN (ALP)
A scaled drawing of existing and proposed land and facilities
necessary for the operation and development of the airport, adopted
by the Airport Commission and Federal Aviation Administration.
AIRPORT MANAGER
A person employed by the Commission under § 114.14(3),
Wis. Stats.
AIRPORT ZONING MAP
The L.O. Simenstad Municipal Airport Overlay Zoning and Height
Limitation Map, Village of Osceola, Polk County, Wisconsin," dated July 1, 2009, which is attached hereto and adopted
as part of this chapter. Said map has been prepared for adoption as
a part of this chapter pursuant to the authority granted the Village
of Osceola under § 114.136, Wis. Stats.
ALTERATION
Any construction, reconstruction, renovation or remodeling
that would result in the change of height or lateral dimensions of
an existing structure.
AVIGATION EASEMENT
An easement drafted by the Village Attorney and approved
by the Airport Commission from the property owner to and for the benefit
and protection of the Village and airport. Avigation easements prohibit
uses, structures, trees, signs, stacks, and antennas that would protrude
into the airspace needed by aircraft using the airport and that are
not covered by the provisions of this chapter. All avigation easements
required by this chapter shall be recorded with the Register of Deeds
for Polk County.
COMMUNITY CENTER
A facility used for and providing religious, fraternal, social,
or recreational programs generally open to the public and designed
to accommodate and serve significant segments of the community.
DEPARTMENT
The Village of Osceola Airport Department.
DETENTION POND
A pond or pool used for the temporary storage of water runoff
and which provides for the controlled release of such waters.
DEVELOPMENT
Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate,
including but not limited to construction of, or additions or substantial
improvements to, buildings, other structures, or accessory uses; the
placement of mobile homes; mining, dredging, filling, grading, paving,
excavating or drilling operations; or depositing of materials.
ELEVATION
The overall distance above mean sea level to the top of a
structure, including any appurtenance installed thereon, or to the
top of any object of natural growth.
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
Ambulances, crash, rescue, and fire-fighting apparatus and
other equipment which the Commission may, from time to time, designate
as necessary to protect the airport runways, taxiways, ramps, buildings,
and other property.
FAA
The Federal Aviation Administration.
FLYING CLUBS
A flying club is a group of people that organize to share
the cost of owning or leasing and operating aircraft.
GROWTH
Any object of natural growth, including trees, shrubs, or
foliage, except farm crops which are cut at least once a year.
HEIGHT
The distance measured from the surface of the ground to the
highest point of any structure or growth.
HUNTING PRESERVE
Also termed a "game preserve." Properties used for the raising,
residence, and hunting of wildlife animals within a confined area
for commercial or fraternal hunting clubs.
INDUSTRIAL AIRPARK
An area of privately owned industrial land adjacent to airport
property, as shown on the Airport Layout Plan.
LESSEE
A person who has signed a lease with the Commission.
MAINTENANCE AND CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Village equipment normally operated on landing areas, runways,
taxiways and peripheral roads for the servicing, maintenance and operation
of airport facilities and structures, and shall include equipment
operated by private contractors performing work on the airport premises
under contract with the Village or Commission.
MINIMUM STANDARDS
The qualifications which are established by the Commission
as the minimum requirements to be met as a tenant or for the right
to provide aeronautical services at the airport.
MULTIPLE T-HANGAR
A building composed of partitioned, nestled units designed
to house no more than one aircraft in each unit and having single
door openings for each unit.
NONCONFORMING USE
Any tree, structure, pole, or use of land which does not
conform to a regulation prescribed in this chapter or an amendment
thereto, as of the effective date of such regulation.
PERSON
Any individual, firm, partnership, company, joint-stock association,
association, corporation, or body politic, and includes any trustee,
receiver, referee, assignee, or similar representative thereof.
PLACE OF PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
All buildings, or parts of buildings, where people gather
for theater, recreation, entertainment, worship or educational purposes,
as a principal use.
PREEXISTING PERMITTED USE
Any use of land lawfully in existence as of the effective
date of this chapter, or any amendment thereto.
PRIVATE HANGAR
A building housing one or more aircraft for the personal
or business use of the hangar owner or lessee and in which no commercial
activity is allowed.
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Property not owned by the Village and under jurisdiction
of the Commission.
RETENTION POND
A pond designed to hold a specific amount of water indefinitely.
Usually the pond is designed to have drainage leading to another location
when the water level gets above the pond capacity, but still maintains
a certain capacity.
RUNWAY
A level portion of an airport having a surface specially
developed and maintained for the landing and takeoff of aircraft.
SHOOTING RANGE, OUTDOOR
The use of land for the discharging of firearms for the purpose
of target practice, skeet, and trap shooting. Excluded from this definition
are general hunting and uses that do not pose an air navigational
hazard.
SPECTATOR ATHLETIC FIELDS
An indoor or outdoor recreational facility with permanent
seating for individuals or stadium-style lighting.
STRUCTURE
Any object constructed or installed by man.
TENANT
Any person who leases public land or facilities from the
Commission for commercial or noncommercial use.
TREE
Any object of natural growth which exceeds five feet in height,
except for farm crops which are cut at least once each year.
VARIANCE
A departure from the terms of this chapter as applied to
a specific building, structure, or parcel of land, granted by the
Board of Appeals upon the applicant proving unnecessary hardship,
which permits the construction, alteration, remodeling, or use of
land that deviates from the requirements of this chapter.
WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Also termed "wildlife refuge," refers to the use of public
or private property for the permanent or temporary residence or rehabilitation
of wildlife animals or birds. Properties typically include the use
of high fencing or netting to prevent wildlife from leaving the property.
The raising and keeping of farm animals, veterinary clinics, or dog
kennels are not considered wildlife sanctuaries.