H0509 Summary

• Consolidates and reorganizes Idaho's aviation hazard laws by repealing 13 existing sections (21-503 through 21-520) and replacing them with a single new section 21-503 establishing unified aviation hazard mitigation and enforcement procedures.

• Requires structures determined by the Idaho Transportation Department director to be aviation hazards to be plainly marked, illuminated, or designated so they are clearly visible to airmen, with 20 days notice given to property owners to show cause before formal determination.

• Establishes that aviation hazard prevention and mitigation are public purposes for which political subdivisions may raise and expend public funds, with violations constituting misdemeanors punishable by fines of at least $100 or imprisonment up to 6 months.

• Amends zoning and planning statutes to require cities and counties with public airports to include airport influence area overlays in zoning ordinances and consider airport impacts when approving special use permits, variances, and subdivision permits.

• Adds notice and hearing requirements for the Idaho Transportation Department Division of Aeronautics to participate in variance proceedings and requires consultation with airport managers when adopting plans, zoning changes, and development right transfers.