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SECTION 2: Section 4.020 of Ordinance 1847-92, as amended (EMC 19.4.020) is hereby amended by addition of definitions as follows: "Airport approach area" is the area of land under an imaginary approach surface of an airport as described in 14 CFR Part 77.19(d). "Airport compatibility area" or "ACA" means an area adjacent to a public use airport where land uses that are incompatible with airport operations are discouraged. The airport compatibility area is the area within a specified distance of each runway, to be measured as a distance extending outward from the portion of the runway centerline between runway thresholds. "Airport hazard" means any structure or tree or use of land which obstructs the air space required for the flight of aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous to such landing or taking off of aircraft. "Airport influence area" or "AIA" means an area within a specified distance of a public use airport that may experience impacts from airport operations. The airport influence area is the area within a specified distance of each runway, to be measured as a distance extending outward from the portion of the runway centerline between runway thresholds. "Airport runway protection zone" means a trapezoidal area at ground level off the end of an airport runway, the dimensions of which are defined by the Federal Aviation Administration to enhance the safety and protection of people and property on the ground. "Airport transitional area" is the area of land under an imaginary transitional surface of an airport as described in 14 CFR Part 77.19(e). SECTION 3: Authority. In addition to the authority provided by Chapter 36.70A RCW, the City adopts the Airport Compatibility amendments set forth in this Ordinance under its general land use authority, Washington State Constitution, Article XI, Section 11 and Chapter 35.63 RCW. SECTION 4: Pending actions. The enactment of this Ordinance shall not affect any case, proceeding, appeal or other matter currently pending before the City or in any court. SECTION 5: Severability. Should any section, paragraph, clause or phrase of this Ordinance or its application to any person or circumstance be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid for any reason, or should any portion of this Ordinance be pre-empted by state or federal law or regulations, this shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance or its application to other persons or circumstances. SECTION 6: Conflict. In the event there is a conflict between the provisions of this Ordinance and any other City ordinance, the provisions of this Ordinance shall control.