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Norfolk City Code ch. 4, art. I
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Norfolk City Code § 4-1 Definitions.

Sec. 4-1. - Definitions. (a) Generally. Certain words and terms used in this chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, unless clearly indicated to the contrary. (b) Airport. The word "airport" means the Norfolk International Airport, the boundaries of which are as shown on a master plan on file with the director of public works. (c) Airport manager. The term "airport manager" means the manager of the Norfolk International Airport, or his duly authorized representative. (d) Port authority. The term "port authority" means the Norfolk Port and Industrial Authority established by the Acts of the General Assembly 1948, Chapter 463, as amended. (Code 1958, § 4-1)

Norfolk City Code § 4-2 Violations of chapter.

Sec. 4-2. - Violations of chapter. Unless otherwise specifically provided, a violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a Class 2 misdemeanor. (Code 1958, § 4-67)

Norfolk City Code § 4-3 Operation and maintenance by port authority; adoption of rules and regulations.

Sec. 4-3. - Operation and maintenance by port authority; adoption of rules and regulations. The operation and maintenance of the airport is hereby placed under the management and control of the port authority. The authority is authorized to adopt, from time to time, such rules and regulations, and to establish such fees and charges for the operation, maintenance and use of such airport, as it may deem expedient and necessary, and shall have the authority to enforce the same. (Code 1958, § 4-2)

Norfolk City Code § 4-4 Person entering airport property to be governed by certain laws, orders, etc.

Sec. 4-4. - Person entering airport property to be governed by certain laws, orders, etc. All persons having entered on the airport property shall be governed by all pertinent federal, state and local laws, by the provisions of this chapter and by orders and instructions of the port authority relative to the use or occupation of any part of the airport property. (Code 1958, § 4-3)

Norfolk City Code § 4-5 Conduct of business or commercial activities generally.

Sec. 4-5. - Conduct of business or commercial activities generally. No person shall engage in any business or commercial activity of any nature whatsoever on the airport, except by special written agreement with the port authority and under such terms and conditions as it may prescribe. (Code 1958, § 4-4)

Norfolk City Code § 4-6 Commercial photography.

Sec. 4-6. - Commercial photography. No person shall take still, motion or sound pictures for commercial purposes on the airport, except by special agreement with the port authority, with the right reserved to the port authority to deny permission to any person to take pictures of any nature, where such denial is in the interest of public safety or national defense. (Code 1958, § 4-8)

Norfolk City Code § 4-7 Solicitation of funds.

Sec. 4-7. - Solicitation of funds. No person shall solicit funds for any purpose on the airport, except as provided in chapter 40 of this Code. (Code 1958, § 4-7)

Norfolk City Code § 4-8 Entering restricted areas.

Sec. 4-8. - Entering restricted areas. No person shall enter any restricted area at the airport, which area is posted as being closed to the public, except: (1) Persons assigned to duty therein. (2) Persons under the supervision and control of the airport manager or other personnel duly authorized to enter such restricted area. (3) Passengers under appropriate supervision entering the apron for the purposes of embarkation and debarkation. (Code 1958, § 4-5)

Norfolk City Code § 4-9 Use of roads and walks; obstruction thereof.

Sec. 4-9. - Use of roads and walks; obstruction thereof. No person shall travel on the airport Other than on the roads, walks or places provided for the particular class of traffic; nor shall any person use the airport roads or walks in such manner as to hinder or obstruct their proper use. (Code 1958, § 4-9)

Norfolk City Code § 4-10 Animals prohibited on Norfolk Airport Authority property.

Sec. 4-10. - Animals prohibited on Norfolk Airport Authority property. (a) No animals shall be permitted on Norfolk Airport Authority property unless such animals are being shipped by air. (b) This section shall not apply to: (1) Every totally or partially blind person shall have the right to be accompanied by a dog/ animal, in harness, trained as a guide animal, every deaf or hearing-impaired person shall have the right to be accompanied by a dog/animal trained as a hearing animal on a blazed orange lease, and every mobility-impaired person shall have the right to be accompanied by a dog/animal, in a harness or backpack, trained as a service dog/animal; provided that he shall be liable for any damage done to the premises or facilities by such dog/animal. (2) As used in this section, "hearing dog/ animal" means a dog/animal trained to alert its owner by touch to sounds of danger and sounds to which the owner should respond. (3) As used in this section, "service dog/animal" means a dog/animal trained to accompany its owner for the purpose of carrying items, retrieving objects, pulling a wheelchair or other such activities of service or support. (4) As used in this section, "mobility-impaired person" means any person who has completed training to use a dog/animal for service or support because he/she is unable to move about without the aid of crutches, a wheelchair or any other form of support or because of limited functional ability to ambulate, climb, descend, sit, rise or perform any related function. (5) Any animal utilized in law enforcement. (c) Any violation of this section shall constitute a Class 1 misdemeanor. (Code 1958, § 4-10; Ord. No. 35,735, § 1, 9-19-89)

Norfolk City Code § 4-11 Disposition of lost articles.

Sec. 4-11. - Disposition of lost articles. Any person finding lost articles at the airport shall deposit them at the office of the airport manager, who shall return such articles to the lawful owner upon proper identification. Unclaimed articles shall be held by the airport manager for a period of sixty (60) days and disposed of as determined by the Norfolk Airport Authority. (Code 1958, § 4-11; Ord. No. 46,150, § 1, 12-8-15)

Norfolk City Code § 4-12 Disposition of waste material.

Sec. 4-12. - Disposition of waste material. Garbage, paper, refuse and other waste material at the airport shall be placed in receptacles provided for that purpose. (Code 1958, § 4-12)

Norfolk City Code § 4-13 Accident reports.

Sec. 4-13. - Accident reports. Witnesses of, and participants in, accidents on or within the airport shall make a full report thereof to the airport manager as soon after the accident as possible, together with their names and addresses. (Code 1958, § 443)
Source: City of Norfolk, Virginia, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/va/norfolk/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COCI_CH4AI_ARTIINGEFetched: 11/1/2026

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