Application for License — Permanent Heliport or Helistop
San Diego Municipal Code § 68.0207
in effect§68.0207 Application for License — Permanent Heliport or Helistop
Every application for a license to construct and/or operate a permanent heliport or helistop shall be submitted in writing to the City Manager and shall include the following:
(a) Name and address of applicant whether a firm, association or corporation.
(b) Copy of completed application to California Department of Aeronautics for State approval.
(c) Copy of completed application to Federal Aviation Administration for approval.
(d) For the first application in each calendar year, a certificate of insurance providing a public liability and property damage consistent with the requirements of the California Public Utility Commission for helicopter operations.
(e) A Conditional Use Permit issued by the City Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code, Chapter 10, Article 1, Division 5.
Every license which is issued pursuant to this division shall be conditional pending receipt by the City Manager of evidence of the approvals required by the Federal Aviation Administration and the California Department of Aeronautics, and said license shall not be deemed unconditionally approved until such evidence is received by the City Manager. In the event either or both the Federal Aviation Administration or California Department of Aeronautics disapproves such applications or fails to approve such applications within ninety days after the issuance of the license issued pursuant to this division, then said license shall be deemed revoked by operation of law without the requirement of notice to the applicant by City. This section shall not be construed as authority to operate a heliport or helistop until the license granted pursuant to this division is unconditionally approved.
(Amended 6–23–1986 by O–16672 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=5Fetched: 10/28/2026