§ 28-5-22. Heliports.

A heliport, whether as a principal or accessory use, shall be subject to the following regulations:

(a)

Permit Requirements. A conditional use permit shall be required for construction and operation of a heliport, as follows:

(1)

In the case of a heliport as a principal use, once a conditional use permit has been granted, it is valid only for the site, equipment, flight frequency, and flight patterns as specified in the application, subject to any conditions and stipulations imposed by the Planning Board. A new conditional use permit shall be required for any proposed changes in the site, equipment, flight frequency, and flight patterns; or

(2)

In of case a heliport as an accessory use, the conditional use permit may be granted for a period of time not to exceed three (3) years. At the end of any permit period, the operation of the heliport may be renewed for an additional three-year period. At the time of renewal, if all of the information contained in the prior application for the heliport remains the same, the permit may be renewed by like application to the Code Administrator. If there are any proposed changes to the location or operation of the heliport, the renewal of a permit shall require the filing of another application for a conditional use permit. A permit and any renewal thereof shall not be assignable or transferable without the approval of the Planning Board. An application for renewal of a permit shall be filed at least thirty (30) days in advance of the permit termination date.

(b)

Application Requirements. Applications for a conditional use permit filed pursuant to this Section shall contain the following information in addition to the requirements of Section 28-9-4(b), Conditional Use Permits, of this ordinance:

(1)

A description of the type of helicopters that will use the heliport and the noise levels associated with the same;

(2)

A statement of the frequency of use of the heliport including the number of take-offs and landings per day and the times of day during which these actions will occur;

(3)

A description of the location and type of any hazardous materials stored on the property or on any properties within one thousand (1,000) feet of the heliport; and

(4)

A description of the flight path to and from the heliport.

(c)

Dimensional Requirements. All new heliports shall be located only on sites that are at least five (5) acres in size and must be setback at least two hundred (200) feet from all property lines and five hundred (500) feet from any residence; and

(d)

Locational Standards. In the case of a heliport as a principal use, a heliport shall be located only on or adjacent to, and with direct and legal access to and from, the Concord Airport.

(e)

Emergency Helicopter Ambulance Service. Heliports existing at the time of adoption of this ordinance that are used for emergency helicopter ambulance services shall be permitted to continue by right and shall not be subject to any of the above requirements of Section 28-5-22, unless the location of the heliport is changed to make it less conforming under this ordinance.