Vertical Obstructions (VO)
Vertical obstructions are created by buildings, trees, structures, or other
features that may encroach into the navigable airspace or line of sight radar
signal transmission pathways used by the military. These obstructions can be
a safety hazard to both the public and military personnel and can potentially
impact military readiness. The following Vertical Obstruction issue was
identified:
Vertical Obstructions in conflict with Imaginary Surface criteria in
the City of Biloxi. There are structures including telecommunication
towers within the City of Biloxi that exceed height restrictions per the
Imaginary Surfaces.
Vertical Obstructions in conflict with Imaginary Surface criteria in
the City of D’Iberville. The City of D’Iberville does not have
Comprehensive Plan policies or regulations in the Zoning Ordinance to
adequately manage future development within the sloped Keesler AFB
Imaginary Surfaces.
Existing Military Operations Surface. Though the City of Biloxi has
incorporated the Existing Military Operations Surface (EMOS) by
reference along with a corresponding height hazard map in the Land
Development Ordinance (LDO), the EMOS is not graphically depicted
per the Air Force description. The City of D’Iberville does not
acknowledge the EMOS.
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