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(1) Loading and Unloading. The airport manager may designate areas for loading and unloading. Taxicabs operating on the airport grounds must conform to proper governmental authority which has jurisdiction over their operations.

(2) Runways and Taxiways. No vehicles are permitted on runways or taxiways except those operated by Snohomish county or FAA personnel, or those persons specifically authorized by the airport manager such as certain fixed base operators and contractors. Following authorization of vehicles not normally seen in the air operations area, the airport manager shall notify control tower personnel.

(a) Vehicles Equipped with Two-Way Radio. Snohomish county and FAA vehicles normally operating on runways and taxiways shall be equipped with and utilize two-way radios. Before entry, operators shall stop and request permission from the control tower.

(b) Vehicles without two-way radio shall display a standard orange and white checkered flag. Authorized operators of vehicles without two-way radios shall stop short of the runway or taxiway and position the vehicle facing the control tower. The operator shall flash his headlights, requesting permission to cross. The control tower operator shall respond with the appropriate red or green signal with the light gun.

(c) During Tower Closure Period. During tower closure periods, each vehicle operator shall check in and out with the senior fire duty officer in the fire station (Building 219), and advise him of his intentions. It is then the operator’s responsibility to maintain an alert lookout for aircraft.

(3) Apron/Ramp Areas. Vehicle traffic on apron/ramp areas is restricted to aircraft owners or operators driving to their tie-down area or hangar for loading and unloading; deliveries to aircraft owners or tenants whose aircraft or business fronts an apron area, or vehicle specifically authorized by the airport manager. All vehicles on apron/ramp areas are restricted to a 15 miles per hour speed limit. Taxiing aircraft on apron/ramp areas have the right-of-way over motor vehicles.

(4) Designation of Areas. It is the motor vehicle operator’s responsibility to inform himself which airport areas are designated runways, taxiways, aprons, ramps and parking. Current maps designating such areas are available at airport manager’s office.

(5) Vehicles for Hire. Vehicles for hire or car rental agencies shall only be operated on the airport grounds with the airport manager’s approval and under the terms and conditions that he may prescribe. Taxicabs operating on the airport grounds must conform to proper governmental authority which has jurisdiction over their operations. (Added by Res. adopted June 24, 1974; Amended by Ord. 84-109 § 2, Oct. 22, 1984; Amended by Ord. 88-006 § 22, Feb. 17, 1988; Amended by Ord. 92-132, Nov. 18, 1992).