§ 9-2-14. Gas bags and air balloons.

(a)

The term "aircraft" as used in this chapter shall also mean any air balloon or hot-air balloon in addition to those meanings set forth in section 9-2-1 of this code.

(b)

Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 9-2-5, 9-2-6 and 9-2-7 of this chapter, any gas bag, balloon, air balloon or hot-air balloon that is designed to transport persons in and through the air may take off and land in the city during one or more days; provided, however, that the operator shall have at least seven days prior thereto applied for and thereafter received a permit issued by the city manager.

(c)

The aforesaid permit may be issued by the city manager for such duration as he shall determine and upon such terms and conditions as he shall deem necessary or appropriate to preserve and protect the public health, safety and welfare and may include requiring a bond, insurance, security or any combination thereof.

(d)

The applicant for the foregoing permit shall be responsible for complying with the relevant provisions of title 5.1 of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, especially, but not limited to, those pertaining to the licensing of aircraft, operators, airports, drop zones, landing areas or landing fields. (Ord. No. 2681, 5/15/82, Sec. 1)