Del. Admin. Code tit. 2, 2000, 2150, 2152, app B
The Delaware Code, Part 1, Title 2, Sections 601-603 specifies where constructionlterations can be done in and around airports. The Office of Aeronautics has been tasked to insure new construction or changes to existing structures conform to the legislative mandate. As such, the Office of Aeronautics shall be notified of any proposed construction that may create an obstruction to air navigation. The primary concern in this process is the safety of aircraft flight operations and the welfare of persons and real property on the ground.
Notice requirements shall incorporate the following areas and/or conditions:
. Any construction or alteration of more than 200 feet in height above the ground level at its site;
. Any construction or alteration of greater height than an imaginary surface extending outward and upward at one of the following slopes:
100 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 20,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest runway of each public use airport with at least one runway more than 3,200 feet in length.
50 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest runway of each public use airport with its longest runway no more than 3,200 feet in length.
100 to 1 within a trapezoidal shape beginning at the end of a runway of any public use airport, at an initial width of 50 feet, and extending outward for a distance of 20,000 feet to a width of 3,000 feet at its ending point.
Federal Aviation Regulations, Part 77, also apply.
The following information must be submitted to the Office of Aeronautics with the Building Permit application at least 30 days before the date the proposed construction or alteration is to begin if said constructionlteration falls within any of the above stated conditions. Each County has been provided maps showing the areas in question around each airport. The Office of Aeronautics shall approve or reject based on the above criteria.
Required Information to be Provided to The Office of Aeronautics:
Exact Location
*___________________________________________________________________
Distance from Runway:
*___________________________________________________________________
Height above ground of highest point after construction (attach site plan): *_________________________________
Height above sea level:
*___________________________________________________________________
DATE RECEIVED:________________ APPROVE_______ DISAPPROVE_______
SIGNED:__________________________________________ DATE
SIGNED:___________
Office of Aeronautics
* The Delaware Department of Transportation is not responsible for the accuracy of the provided information. It is the responsibility of the provider to supply accurate information for evaluation. In addition, site plans and other material given to DelDOT as a part of this application process will not be returned.
Del. Admin. Code tit. 2, 2000, 2150, 2152, app B