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From page 13... ... 13 C h a p t e r 2 Fundamentals 2.1 Overview This chapter orients the guidebook user to the language, tools, and concepts used in ACRP Research Report 176. It serves as a primer, introducing major elements of aviation planning, aviation funding, and land development in just a few pages of text. Read the entire page →
From page 14... ... 14 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports 2.2 Aviation Planning KNOW On-airport development planning typically consists of airport master plans and airport layout plans (ALPs) and, as applicable, the analyses and studies required by regulatory agencies prior to funding for projects. Read the entire page →
From page 15... ... Fundamentals 15 The master plan process should include a comprehensive public involvement strategy and encourage communication between stakeholders. Public input can provide a critical connection between the airport and the community, leading to improved compatible land use decisions. Read the entire page →
From page 16... ... 16 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports Before taking action, FAA Airports District Offices (ADOs) , regional airports divisions, and even FAA headquarters may evaluate the request based on the benefits to civil aviation, taking into consideration elements such as future operations, airport capacity, and the impact to airport users. Read the entire page →
From page 17... ... Fundamentals 17 compatible land use issues during the evaluation process of proposed development projects within proximity to airport environs. DO Locate and review the airport planning documents that have been adopted by the airport sponsor, including the Airport Master Plan, the ALP, the Exhibit ‘A' property map, and the ACIP. Read the entire page →
From page 18... ... 18 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports 2.3 Community Planning KNOW Planning for development on or adjacent to airports will require work with local agencies. Local agencies' land use powers come from a variety of sources including federal laws, state enabling legislation, and state constitutions. Read the entire page →
From page 19... ... Fundamentals 19 Although the ALUCP is not intended specifically to encourage revenue generation from development adjacent to airports, the policies in the plan may influence land development options and patterns and, by extension, opportunities for revenue generation. ALUCPs are required in some states and voluntary in others, and specific content may vary depending on the state enabling legislation. Read the entire page →
From page 20... ... 20 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports 2.4 Aviation Funding KNOW Potential funding for general aviation (GA) and commercial service airports comes typically from the sources listed in this section. Read the entire page →
From page 21... ... Fundamentals 21 They also have the potential to house more lease-paying businesses within the terminal to support scheduled commercial passenger airline operations. HAVE Each airport maintains some record of its current funding sources as part of a budgeting process. Read the entire page →
From page 22... ... 22 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports 2.5 Development Plan KNOW A Development Plan, also called a Site Plan, is a graphic representation of the development intent for a parcel of land. The plan can include a range of details from sketch plan to construction documents. Read the entire page →
From page 23... ... Fundamentals 23 DO Locate and review current or previous land development or site plans for on-airport property designated for non-aeronautical use as well as site plans for sites adjacent to the airport. These plans may be for sites where development has already occurred or sites where development was proposed but not constructed. Read the entire page →
From page 24... ... 24 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports 2.6 Grant Obligations KNOW Approximately 3,400 public-use airports across the United States have either received federal grants or are eligible to receive federal grant funding should the opportunity and need arise. In exchange for federal airport development assistance (both monetary awards and transfer of federal property for airport purposes) Read the entire page →
From page 25... ... Fundamentals 25 2.7 The Five Tiers KNOW Airport property and properties adjacent to airports are subject to varying degrees of FAA regulatory requirements and control. Obligated airports -- airports that have accepted federal and/or state grants -- also are subject, as a condition of those grants, to both broad and specific regulatory requirements addressing safety and economic conditions. Read the entire page →
From page 26... ... 26 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports Not a common type of airport agency-owned property Fewer land use constraints Airport agency has more latitude in development and revenue use May have reduced horizontal and vertical site planning constraints for airport agency Tier 3 -- Airport or airport agency-owned property, not FAA obligated, without airport TTF access: Generally not limited by FAA grant obligations Property controlled by the airport agency, but not technically part of the airport Not a common type of airport agency-owned property More development and revenue and latitude for airport agency Fewer land use constraints Fewer horizontal and vertical site planning constraints for airport agency Tier 4 -- Non-airport or non-airport agency property, not FAA obligated, with airport TTF access: Limited by FAA TTF grant obligations Property not controlled by the airport agency A common type of property Considerable development opportunities but constrained revenue opportunities for the airport agency Fewer land use constraints Slightly reduced horizontal and vertical site planning constraints Tier 5 -- Non-airport or non-airport agency property, not FAA obligated, without airport TTF access: Not limited by FAA grant obligations Property not controlled by the airport agency Most common type of property Considerable development opportunities but least revenue opportunities for the airport agency Fewest land use constraints Fewest horizontal and vertical site planning constraints Read the entire page →
From page 27... ... Fundamentals 27 Source: Mead & Hunt, Inc. Figure 2. Read the entire page →
From page 28... ... 28 Generating revenue from Commercial Development On or adjacent to airports 2.8 Summary This guidebook includes information regarding airport regulation, development, and funding, and also information about property development, management, and finance. Airport management and operations and property development are distinct, unique professions, and users of this guidebook may not be familiar with both. Read the entire page →

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... 13 C h a p t e r 2 Fundamentals 2.1 Overview This chapter orients the guidebook user to the language, tools, and concepts used in ACRP Research Report 176. It serves as a primer, introducing major elements of aviation planning, aviation funding, and land development in just a few pages of text.