Cherokee County seeks to restrict fliers on county property
Pilots of hot-air balloons, hang gliders or other aircraft – and people parachuting from airplanes – would have make arrangements with Cherokee County before taking off or landing on any county-owned land, under a proposal pending before the Board of Commissioners.
Commissioners approved holding a public hearing on the ordinance amendment at their Jan. 21 meeting. The aim of the measure is to ensure pilots and parachutists “ask for authorization from Parks and Recreation to take off and land on any county park property,” County Manager Jerry Cooper told commissioners.
“No person shall make any ascent or descent in any air vehicle, including but not limited (to) parachute landings, on any county-owned or county-operated property, except unless they are part of an event sponsored by the county, are given specific written permission by the county, and have a member of law enforcement or public safety acting in their official duty at the site,” the amendment says. An exception is made for emergency landings.
