Use of terminal and landside facilities by certificated air carriers.
San José Municipal Code § 25.08.310
in effect25.08.310 - Use of terminal and landside facilities by certificated air carriers.
A. Certificated air carriers shall be authorized to utilize ticket counter space, holdroom space, baggage make-up space, and/or office space in the terminal facilities or cargo facilities by either a lease or license if the director determines that there is space available therefor consistent with the convenience of airline passengers and the space needs of other terminal facilities uses or cargo facilities uses.
B. The director shall be authorized to execute any lease or license if:
1. The total monetary value received by the city from such lease or license does not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00); or
2. The term of such lease or license where the total monetary value received by the city exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00) is for three (3) years or less, including the term of any extensions or renewals of such agreement for which either the city or the certificated air carrier has the option or right to renew under the terms of the lease or license.
C. The director shall be authorized to execute amendments to extend the term of any lease or license required by this section on behalf of the city if the total monetary value received by the city from such lease or license from the original effective date through the extended term does not exceed two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00).
D. Any lease or license executed by the director as provided herein shall be approved as to form by the office of the city attorney before execution by the director, and the original lease or license shall be filed with the office of the city clerk.
E. The city council shall approve the execution of any lease or license required pursuant to this section if:
1. The total monetary value received by the city exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars; and
2. The term of such lease or license is greater than three (3) years.
F. The city council shall also approve the execution of amendments to extend the term of any lease or license required by this section on behalf of the city beyond three (3) years, if the total monetary value received by the city from such lease or license from the original effective date through the extended term exceeds two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000.00).
G. The director or the city council, as the case may be, shall require such leases or licenses to contain terms and conditions considered necessary or desirable for the protection of the safety and convenience of the city and the general public.
(Ords. 25529, 28017.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25AI_CH25.08COAC_PT3AICAOTCOAC_25.08.310USTELAFACEAICAFetched: 11/1/2026