Michigan Compiled Laws
Act 259 of 1959 - Tall Structure Act (259.481 - 259.493)
Section 259.482b - Width of Primary Surface; Length of Primary Surface; Elevation.

Sec. 2b.
(1) Based upon the most precise approach available or planned for either end of a runway, the width of the primary surface is 1 of the following:

(a) For a runway with a prepared hard surface or for which there are plans for a prepared hard surface, the length of the runway plus 200 feet beyond each end of the runway.
(b) For a runway other than a runway described in subdivision (a), the length of the runway.
(3) The elevation of a point on a primary surface is the same as the elevation of the point on the runway's centerline nearest to the point on the primary surface.
History: Add. 1986, Act 296, Eff. Apr. 1, 1987

Structure Michigan Compiled Laws

Michigan Compiled Laws

Chapter 259 - Aviation

Act 259 of 1959 - Tall Structure Act (259.481 - 259.493)

Section 259.481 - Definitions.

Section 259.482 - Permit Required for Construction of Certain Structures.

Section 259.482a - Issuance of Permit Allowing Construction, Replacement, or Increase in Height of Certain Structures; Conditions.

Section 259.482b - Width of Primary Surface; Length of Primary Surface; Elevation.

Section 259.482c - Width of Approach Surface; Outward and Upward Extension of Approach Surface.

Section 259.482d - Extension of Transitional Surface.

Section 259.482e - Perimeter of Horizontal Surface.

Section 259.482f - Meteorological Tower; Requirements; Database of Locations; Information to Be Provided by Owner; Marking; Removal.

Section 259.483 - Building Permits; Public Utility Structures, Emergency Repair.

Section 259.484 - Structure Extending More Than 1,000 Feet Above Ground Elevation at Structure's Site; Conditions to Issuance of Permit to Erect, Add To, or Replace.

Section 259.485 - Application for Permit; Statement of Location and Maximum Height; Applicability of Height Restrictions.

Section 259.486 - Permit; Specification of Visual or Aural Identification; Compliance With Federal Laws or Regulations; Operation During Daylight Hours; High Intensity White Obstruction Lights; Demolition or Removal of Structure; Violation.

Section 259.487 - Application for Permit; Investigation; Considerations; Notice of Determination; Hearing.

Section 259.488 - Building Permits; Conduct, Controlling Statute and Rules for Conduct of Public Hearings.

Section 259.489 - Appeal.

Section 259.490 - Action to Enjoin, Restrain, Correct, or Abate Violation.

Section 259.491 - Rules; Forms.

Section 259.492 - Violation of Act; Penalty.

Section 259.493 - Tall Structure Act; Short Title.