Lots, Hangars and Restrictions
Hangars
for
Restrictions
Owners at Hicks Airfield
are required to agree to restrictions and pay association dues intended to
maintain safety, property values, and provide for maintenance at the airport. The complete list of restrictions can be
found in HAPA’s Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions.
The most common issues are;
1.
The
airport has a 15 m.p.h. speed limit to increase safety
between aircraft and automobiles.
2.
Aircraft
have the right of way. If you are
in an automobile, please pull out of the way or back up. Airplanes cannot backup or pull over.
3.
Unattended
parking on or within 15 feet of a taxiway (30 feet from the centerline) is
prohibited. This exists so that an aircraft
with 35 foot or greater wings can maneuver safely to and from the runway. In general, outside parking is limited
because most owners use almost all of the available space for the hangar.
4.
Outside
storage is prohibited. This would
include trailers, automobiles and just about anything that isn’t part of
a hangar. Also, the city does not provide regular trash service on the airfield. These services have to be arranged with
local vendors and there are limitations on where dumpsters and trash bins can
be located.
5.
Due
to limitations with the sewer systems, there are restrictions on water usage. Residences are prohibited in some areas
and not recommended in others.
Providing for your own sewer is recommended if you plan on using more
than 20 gallons of water per day.
6.
In
general, commercial operations that bring heavy trucks onto the field are discouraged. The taxiway/road infrastructure is not
designed or intended for heavy vehicles.
It is difficult to maneuver large trucks in some areas and there is
little or no room for loading or unloading without blocking the taxiways.
7.
Grass
must be mowed at all times.
Violations are typically $250 per incident
and billed to the associated owner after a warning is given. Owners are ultimately for responsible keeping
their tenants and visitors in compliance with the restrictions.
The best way to keep everyone happy
is maintain the speed limit, don’t block a taxiway and don’t store
things outside.
Typical
Hangar Construction
Hangar design must be
approved by H.A.P.A. to reserve consistency, as well as ensuring safety for
aviation operations (i.e. height limitations, taxiway clearance, etc).
The building must have a
hangar door to qualify as a "hangar" and be designed for normal safe
parking of an aircraft. Most hangars at