Napa Co. Measures C, D: Private Heliports, Airports; Tree Removal

NAPA COUNTY, CA — Voters in Napa County are deciding Tuesday on two measures regarding personal use of heliports and airports and establishing water quality buffer zones that would limit tree removal. Measure D would eliminate personal use of airports and heliports in zones other than Airport districts.

The current Napa County Code allows personal use of airports and heliports in most zoning districts with a use permit. The personal use is limited to non-commercial activity of an individual, family or guest.

The current code also allows helicopter landings in support of direct agricultural production activities such as aerial spraying and frost protection in most zoning districts without a use permit.

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A yes vote on Measure D will amend the county code to prohibit personal use airports and heliports and restrict takeoffs and landings in support of aerial agricultural activities.

A no vote on Measure D will not amend the county code to prohibit personal use airports and heliports and place restrictions on when takeoffs and landings may occur.

Measure C establishes an oak tree removal limit and establishes exceptions to the rules of tree removal in buffer zones.

By Bay City News Service

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