A. "Aircraft" means and includes any and all contrivances now or hereinafter used for navigation or flight in air or space, including but not limited to, airplanes, airships, dirigibles, helicopters, gliders, ultralights, amphibians and seaplanes.

B. "Airman" means an individual who engages, as the person in command or as pilot, mechanic, or member of the crew, in the navigation of aircraft, or an individual who is directly in charge of the inspection, maintenance, overhauling, or repair of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or associated accessories.

C. "Airport" means the Petaluma Municipal Airport.

D. "Airport commission" means the seven members appointed to the commission by the city council.

E. "Airport manager" means the city manager or his designee.

F. "Airport operations area" means that portion of the airport designated and used for landing, taking off, or surface maneuvering of aircraft.

G. "Based aircraft" means any aircraft assigned a reserved parking space, tiedown, or hanger space at the airport, whether or not such assignment is made under written lease with the city of Petaluma.

H. "City" means the city of Petaluma, California.

I. "Council" means the city council of the city of Petaluma, California.

J. "FAA" means the Federal Aviation Administration of the United States of America, as defined in the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, or any subsequent and successor to that agency created for the control and operation of aviation and its related functions.

K. "Fire marshal" means the fire marshal of the city of Petaluma or his designee.

L. "Fixed base operator" means a person or entity who has obtained a contract or permit to operate as a general aviation concessionaire at the airport.

M. "Owner" means the registered or legal owner of an aircraft according to the records of the Federal Aviation Administration.

N. "Person" means individuals, firms, companies, corporations, public agencies, and any other person as defined in Title 1, Chapter 1.04 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.

O. "Restricted area" means any portion of any airport not intended for use by the general public and so posted by the city.

P. "Rules and regulations" means the provisions of Title 16 of the Petaluma Municipal Code contained herein.

Q. "Title 16" refers to the provisions of Title 16 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.

R. "Vehicle" means a device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be propelled and includes, but is not limited to automobiles, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, bicycles, buses, and trailers.