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(a) Aircraft movement areas at all County airports are defined as the runways, taxiways and other areas of an airport utilized for taxiing, takeoff and landing of aircraft. The movement areas do not, however, exclude aircraft parking and loading ramps and the taxiways serving the general aviation hangar storage areas. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)

(b) All aircraft preparing to takeoff shall use the appropriate taxiway for the purpose of taxiing to the ends of runways for takeoffs. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)

(c) All landing aircraft returning to an airport flight line shall leave the runway on the first available taxiway which is practical in order to keep the runways clear for approaching aircraft. Aircraft shall not make 180° turns on the runways after landing unless no taxiway is available, but shall continue straight ahead until reaching the first available taxiway and shall clear the runway as soon as possible. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)

(d) No person shall taxi an aircraft from an approved parking space until he/she has ascertained through information furnished by visual inspection, airport attendants, or otherwise that there will be no danger or collision with any person or object in the immediate area. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)

(e) Aircraft shall be taxied at a safe and reasonable speed and distance from other aircraft. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)

(f) Aircraft not equipped with adequate brakes shall not be taxied near buildings or parked aircraft unless an attendant is at the wing of the aircraft to assist the pilot. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)

(g) Taxiing aircraft shall be stopped at a distance from the end of each runway, as marked by FAA standard broken yellow lines, for the purposes of engine warmup. Aircraft shall be turned to provide the pilot with a clear view of approaching aircraft, and it shall be his/her responsibility to remain clear of other traffic. No aircraft shall be moved onto a runway until ready for immediate takeoff. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)

(h) Aircraft shall not be taxied under power into or out of any hangar or push-in tiedown spot. (Ord. 1603, § 2, 7/12/1983)