Definitions

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  • As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
    • (1) “Airport” means the Alexander Hamilton Airport.

    • (2) “Airport hazard” means any structure or tree 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 of aircraft.

    • (3) “Nonconforming use” means any structure, tree, or use of land which does not conform to a provision of this chapter or an amendment thereto, as of July 1, 1957.

    • (4) “Person” means any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association or body politic, and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof.

    • (5) “Structure” means any object constructed or installed by man, including, but without limitation, buildings, towers, smokestacks, and overhead transmission lines.

    • (6) “Landing area” means the area of the Airport used for the landing, take-off, or taxiing of aircraft.

    • (7) “Tree” means any object of natural growth.

    • (8) “Zoning Administrator” means the Zoning Administrator as defined in subsection (a) of section 235, Title 29, Virgin Islands Code.

    • (9) “Airport Zoning Map” means the Airport Layout Plan, Approach and Clear Zone Plan, and Approach Plan—Profiles, dated May 31, 1978, prepared by Bristol, Childs, Crowder and Associates, Inc., under FAA Project No. A-78–0002–01.


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