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Staff to update Parowan airport overlay to match FAA rules and state law
Summary
Planning staff outlined the need to map and update Parowan’s airport overlay zone to align with FAA Part 77 and state requirements (House Bill 206, 2003); staff will refine definitions and produce mapped overlays for commission and council review.
City staff briefed the planning commission on the city’s airport overlay requirements and the need to update the zoning map and ordinance language to comply with federal and state guidance.
The city already has an airport overlay zone in its code, but staff said the overlay has not been mapped on the zoning map and some definitions need updating to align with Federal Aviation Administration Part 77 rules and state law. Staff noted the state’s 2003 House Bill 206 requires municipalities to adopt and enforce airport overlay regulations; the overlay also enables the city to record avigation easements and give notice to future property owners about aircraft noise and approach paths.
Staff said the overlay will continue to limit high‑concentration uses in approach zones (for example, certain large assembly uses), require notifications on subdivision plats, and be tied to FAA Part 77 dimensions (slopes, clearances and approach surface extents). The airport board requested edits to ensure the overlay matches current Part 77 criteria. Staff said it will obtain shape files and mapping assistance and return with a mapped overlay, revised definitions and a recommended ordinance amendment for public hearing and council action.
Why this matters: Mapping the airport overlay and updating ordinance language affects how future subdivisions and large‑occupancy uses are sited and ensures deed‑recorded notification (avigation easements) so owners are aware of noise and approach‑path effects. City staff said accurate mapping and recorded notice reduce future legal conflicts over airport operations and noise complaints.
