Airport Zoning

The Airport Zoning Ordinance is established to regulate and restrict the heights of structures and objects of natural growth around the airport to enhance safety of aircraft in flight and objects on the ground.  


“Gillespie County Airport Zoning Regulations” (Dated Nov 4, 2021) (PDF)

“Hazard Zoning Chart” (Dated August 2021)(PDF)

 

If your property falls under the airport airspace outline in the “Hazard Zoning Chart”. You might have to file the FAA Form 7460-1 (Airspace Study). If so, you must file it with the FAA at least 45 days prior to construction.  Here are the requirements to file the FAA 7460-1: 

  • your structure will exceed 200ft above ground level

  • your structure will be in proximity to an airport and will exceed the slope ratio

  • your structure involves construction of a traverseway (i.e. highway, railroad, waterway etc...) and once adjusted upward with the appropriate vertical distance would exceed a standard of 77.9(a) or (b)

  • your structure will emit frequencies, and does not meet the conditions of the FAA Co-location Policy

  • your structure will be in an instrument approach area and might exceed part 77 Subpart C

  • your proposed structure will be in proximity to a navigation facility and may impact the assurance of navigation signal reception

  • your structure will be on an airport or heliport

  • filing has been requested by the FAA

To help determine if your project falls within the list above, go to the following website (https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/gisTools/gisAction.jsp?action=showNoNoticeRequiredToolForm)


 For assistance, please contact the Airport Manager at 830-990-5764.