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Boulder City planning commission recommends allowing private heliports in limited R-180 lots
Summary
The Planning Commission voted Feb. 18 to recommend a zoning text amendment allowing private heliports as a conditional use in the R‑180 district, subject to FAA approval, daytime-only operations (7 a.m.–9 p.m.), a 500‑foot setback, owner-only use and other conditions. The item will go to City Council for final action.
The Boulder City Planning Commission on Feb. 18 voted to recommend approval of a zoning text amendment that would permit private heliports as a conditional use in the city’s R‑180 residential zoning district, the commission announced after a public hearing and brief deliberation.
City planning manager Nikisha Lyon told the commission staff recommends the change only as a regulatory pathway, not approval of a specific landing pad. Lyon said the draft ordinance would require a letter of determination from the Federal Aviation Administration confirming the heliport would not adversely affect airspace, permit flight operations only between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m., require a minimum 500‑foot separation from any adjoining residential or noise‑sensitive property boundary, and limit operations to the property owner or an…
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