Joint Study Session with GT County & NW Regional Airport Authority of the Cherry Capital Airport (Cherry Capital Airport Zoning)

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The Cherry Capital Airport Zoning Joint Board Meeting on March 14, 2024, covered federal, state, and local airport zoning regulations. Discussions included FAA regulations under 14 CFR Part 77 and the Michigan Airport Zoning Act of 1950. Zoning around Cherry Capital Airport involves five zones with specific restrictions to mitigate hazards, emphasizing compliance and local control.

Joint Study Session with GT County & NW Regional Airport Authority of the Cherry Capital Airport (Airport Zoning Act, Act 23 of 1950 – Next Steps)

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This document outlines the process for establishing an airport zoning ordinance in Michigan, focusing on Section 17 of the Michigan Airport Zoning Act. The purpose is to regulate land use near publicly owned airports, limiting structure heights, and managing other potential hazards to air navigation. It details the roles of the Michigan Aeronautics Commission and others.