Classification of Heliports and Helistops
San Diego Municipal Code § 68.0204
in effect§68.0204 Classification of Heliports and Helistops
Heliports and helistops shall be designated as either ground level, elevated or floating. Each shall be classified as one of the following:
Class I Private. Any heliport or helistop which is exclusively for the owner’s sole use and which use by other parties is only by specific invitation or permission of the owner.
Class II Public (small). Any publicly owned heliport or helistop (or one privately owned but dedicated to public use) which will accommodate helicopters of 6,000 pounds gross weight. Class III Public (large). Any publicly owned heliport or helistop (or one privately owned but dedicated to public use) which will accommodate helicopters in excess of 6,000 pounds gross weight.
Heliports and helistops are further subclassified in accordance with their available support facilities as follows:
Subclass A Minimum support facilities — no buildings, maintenance or fueling (a helistop).
Subclass B Limited support facilities — no fuel, no maintenance.
Subclass C Complete support facilities including maintenance and fueling.
Classification as used in this section is not intended to establish control or limitation on support facilities authorized for heliports/helistops but is a reflection of such facilities available on any given installation.
(“Classification of Heliports and Helistops” added 8–4–1970 by O–10355 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art08Division02.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026