The ordinance formalizes a 1977 resolution that has been employed by the city as grounds for rejecting Sling Pilot Academy’s appeal to reverse a city staff’s decision not to renew its license for 2024.
If Sling submits an application for a license in 2024, and if the city denies it, then they can appeal to the License Review Board, a city official said.
The flight school, the source of heightened airport noise complaints among residents, has appealed to the city council to overturn the staff's denial of its business license renewal.
The impending decision challenges the city to strike a balance between addressing noise concerns at the Zamperini Field with equitable measures and maintaining a positive relationship with Robinson Helicopter Company.