Complimentary — April 2026
| Question | Status | Recommended Fix |
|---|---|---|
| City code uses correct FAA terminology? | ●partial | Update city code: replace 'helipad' with 'heliport,' add 'vertiport' per FAA AC 150/5390-2D. |
| Vertiport addressed in zoning ordinance? | ●partial | Add vertiport as conditional use in commercial/mixed-use zoning districts. |
| FAA airspace determination in permit process? | ●partial | Require favorable FAA airspace determination letter as permit condition. |
| NFPA 418 referenced in fire/building code? | ●yes | — |
| State adopted FAA AC 150/5390-2D? | ●yes | — |
| Action | Now | Projected | Impact | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch operator pilot program | 80 | → | 95 | +15 |
| Deploy weather infrastructure | 80 | → | 85 | +5 |
| All fixes combined | 80 | → | 100 | ADVANCED |