This study was prepared under contract with the City of Abilene with financial support 

from the Oce of Economic Adjustment, Department of Defense. The content reflects 

the views of the key JLUS partners involved in the development of this study and does 

not necessarily reflect the views of the Oce of Economic Adjustment.
JLUS REPORT 

Prepared for: 

City of Abilene 

555 Walnut St 

Abilene, TX 79601 

Phone: (325) 676-6200 

Prepared by: 

January 2018
This study was prepared under contract with the City of Abilene, TX, with financial support from the Office of Economic Adjustment, 

Department of Defense. The content reflects the views of the City of Abilene and the jurisdictions, agencies, organizations, and other 

stakeholders involved in the development of this study and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Office of Economic Adjustment. 
Policy Committee 

The Policy Committee (PC) served an active and important role in providing policy direction during the development of

the Dyess Air Force Base Joint Land Use Study.  The PC was composed of the following individuals:

City of Abilene

 Anthony Williams, Mayor 

 Norm Archibald, Former Mayor 

City of Tye

 Roy Votaw, Mayor

 Nancy Moore, Former Mayor

Taylor County

 Downing Bolls, County Judge 

Property Owner

 Tom LeVieux, View / Caps Community 

Dyess Air Force Base

 Colonel Brandon D. Parker, Commander,  

7th Bomb Wing

 Colonel David M. Benson, Former Commander,  

7th Bomb Wing 

Technical Advisory Committee 

The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) served a key role in the development of the Dyess Air Force Base Joint Land

Use Study.  They provided the overall technical support, review, and guidance of the study.  The TAC was composed of

the following individuals:

 Brad Birchum, County Commissioner, Precinct 3 

Taylor County 

 Gray Bridwell, Chairman  

Military Affairs Committee 

 DeWayne Bush, Constable, Precinct 3 

Taylor County 

 Vada Childers  

City of Tye

 Tommy Downing, AICP, Community Planner 

Dyess Air Force Base 

 Shawn Hicks, Assistant Police Chief 

City of Tye

 Belinda Hohhertz, City Secretary 

City of Tye

 Lieutenant Colonel Max E. Johnson,  

Deputy Commander, 7th Mission Support Group 

Dyess Air Force Base  

 Randahl Lohse, Property Owner  

View / Caps Community 

 Gayle Potter, In Memory Of, Property Owner 

View / Caps Community 

 Shane Price, Abilene City Council 

City of Abilene 

 Dennis Reiling, Property Owner 

View / Caps Community 

 Jerry Walls, Property Owner 

View / Caps Community 

 Dwight Williams, 7th Operations Support Squadron 

Airspace Manager 

Dyess Air Force Base

 Randy Williams, County Commissioner, Precinct 1 

Taylor County 

 Brian Yates, Former Vice President, Military Affairs  

Abilene Chamber of Commerce 
City of Abilene 

The City of Abilene served as the overall JLUS project management agency and the administrator of the Office of

Economic Adjustment grant that helped to fund the study.

 Don Green, A.A.E.

Director of Transportation Services

Development Corporation of Abilene 

The local grant match to support the funding of this JLUS process was graciously provided by the Development

Corporation of Abilene.

JLUS Consultant / Technical Advisors 

Matrix Design Group, Inc. was the project consultant hired to conduct the JLUS project through coordination with and

assistance from the City of Abilene, the PC, the TAC, the public, and other stakeholders.

 Celeste Werner, AICP

Project Manager

 Mike Hrapla

Deputy Project Manager

 Bren Cox, AICP

Lead Planner

Special Appreciation 

The City of Abilene wishes to recognize and thank all the residents, property owners, community leaders, and other

stakeholders for their participation in the workshops and public meetings.
Table of Contents Page i

Acronyms.............................................................................................................................................................. iii 

1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 

What Is a Joint Land Use Study?.......................................................................................................................1

Why Prepare a Joint Land Use Study?..............................................................................................................2

Local Communities Working Together.............................................................................................................3

JLUS Partners ....................................................................................................................................................3

JLUS Study Area ................................................................................................................................................5

2 Community Profiles ........................................................................................................................................ 7 

Population.........................................................................................................................................................7

JLUS Community Economic Trends..................................................................................................................8

3 Military Profile ............................................................................................................................................... 11 

Installation Setting ..........................................................................................................................................11

Dyess AFB Mission Operations.......................................................................................................................11

Dyess AFB Mission Footprints ........................................................................................................................11

4 Compatibility Tools ...................................................................................................................................... 25 

Federal Programs and Policies........................................................................................................................25

Dyess AFB Plans and Programs.......................................................................................................................28

State of Texas Plans and Programs.................................................................................................................29

Regional Planning Tools..................................................................................................................................32

Taylor County..................................................................................................................................................32

City of Abilene.................................................................................................................................................32

City of Tye .......................................................................................................................................................34

5 Compatibility Assessment ........................................................................................................................... 37 

Identification of Compatibility Issues.............................................................................................................37

Methodology and Evaluation .........................................................................................................................38

Dyess AFB JLUS Compatibility Issues by Factor..............................................................................................39
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6 Recommendations ........................................................................................................................................ 45 

Implementation Plan ......................................................................................................................................45

Implementation Plan Guidelines....................................................................................................................45

Dyess AFB Influence Areas..............................................................................................................................46

How to Read the Implementation Plan..........................................................................................................53

Tables 

Table 1 JLUS Study Area Population Trends, 2010‐2015 .............................................................................7

Table 2 Long Range Population Forecasts, 2010‐2050 ................................................................................8

Table 3 Dyess AFB JLUS Implementation Plan............................................................................................56

Figures 

Figure 1 Dyess AFB Economic Impact to Local Abilene Area.........................................................................3

Figure 2 JLUS Study Area................................................................................................................................6

Figure 3 Mission Footprint: Flight Patterns.................................................................................................13

Figure 4 Mission Footprint: Imaginary Surfaces..........................................................................................14

Figure 5 Mission Footprint: Drop Zones......................................................................................................16

Figure 6 Mission Footprint: Accident Potential Zones ................................................................................17

Figure 7 Mission Footprint: Noise Zones.....................................................................................................18

Figure 8 Mission Footprint: Airspace Control..............................................................................................20

Figure 9 Mission Footprint: Part 77 .............................................................................................................21

Figure 10 Mission Footprint: BASH Relevancy Area ......................................................................................22

Figure 11 Dyess AFB Combined Influence Area Overlay ...............................................................................47

Figure 12 Dyess AFB Safety Influence Area ...................................................................................................48

Figure 13 Dyess AFB BASH Influence Area.....................................................................................................50

Figure 14 Dyess AFB Noise Influence Area ....................................................................................................51

Figure 15 Dyess AFB Vertical Obstructions Influence Area ...........................................................................52

Figure 16 How to Read the Implementation Plan .........................................................................................55
JLUS Report Page iii

A 

ABI Abilene Regional Airport

ACC Air Combat Command

AFB Air Force Base

AFI Air Force Instruction

AG Airlift Group

AGL Above Ground Level

AICUZ Air Installation Compatible Use Zone

AOA Air Operations Area

APZ Accident Potential Zone

AQ Air Quality

ASR‐  Airport Surveillance Radar

AT Anti‐Terrorism / Force Protection

ATC Air Traffic Control

AW Airlift Wing

B 

BAM Bird Avoidance Model

BASH Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard

BIO Biological Resources

BW Bomb Wing

C 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

COM Communication / Coordination

CR Cultural Resources

CZ Clear Zone

D 

dB Decibel

DNL Day‐Night Average Sound Level

DOD Department of Defense

DSS Dust / Smoke / Steam

E 

EAE Established Airport Elevation

ED Energy Development

ETJ Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

F 

FAA Federal Aviation Administration

FAR Federal Aviation Regulation

FM Farm to Market Road

FSC Frequency Spectrum Capacity

FSI Frequency Spectrum Impedance /

Interference

FY Fiscal Year

G 

GIS Geographic Information System

H 

HA Housing Availability

HUD Housing and Urban Development

I 

I‐ Interstate

ICEMAP Installation Complex Encroachment

Management Action Plan

IE Infrastructure Extensions

J, K 

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L 

LAS Land / Air / Sea Space Competition

LEG Legislative Initiatives

LG Light and Glare

LU Land Use

LZ Landing Zone

M 

MACA Mid‐Air Collision Avoidance

MAR Marine Environments

MOA Memorandum of Agreement

MPO Metropolitan Planning Organization

MW Megawatts

N 

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards

NACo Nactional Association of Counties

NGO Non‐Governmental Organizations

NLR Noise Level Reductions

NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric

Administration

NOI Noise

NREL National Renewable Energy Laboratory

O 

OEA Office of Economic Adjustment

OG Operations Group

P 

PC Policy Committee

POA Public Affairs Office

PT Public Trespassing

PUD Planned Unit Development

PV Photo Voltaic

Q, R 

RC Roadway Capacity

RCS Recovery Credit System

REPI Readiness and Environmental Protection

Integration

RF Radio Frequency

S 

SA Safety

SAC Strategic Air Command

SB Senate Bill

SIP State Implementation Plans

SNR Scarce Natural Resources

T 

TAC Technical Advisory Committee

TPWD Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

TREC Texas Real Estate Commission

U 

UAS Unmanned Aerial System

USAHAS US Avian Hazard Advisory System

USFWS US Fish and Wildlife Service

V 

V Vibration

VFR Visual Flight Rules

VO Vertical Obstructions

W, X, Y, Z 

WQQ Water Quality / Quantity
Military installations are critical to local economies, generating thousands of jobs and millions of

dollars in economic activity and tax revenue annually.  In the past, incompatible / not recommended

development has been a factor in the loss of training operations and restructuring of mission‐critical

components at installations across the country.  To protect the missions of military installations and

the health of the local economies that rely on them, encroachment issues and the possibility of

future issues must be addressed through collaboration and joint planning between installations,

local jurisdictions, state agencies, and other stakeholders.  This Joint Land Use Study (JLUS)

attempts to mitigate current and future compatibility issues and strengthen coordination between

the local communities and Dyess Air Force Base (AFB).  

There are several jurisdictions and communities around Dyess AFB that participated in this  

JLUS effort: Taylor County, the cities of Abilene and Tye, and property owners from the  

View / Caps Community.  An organized communication effort between these communities,

Dyess AFB, the public, and other stakeholder entities that own or manage land or resources in the

region is needed to ensure that future growth around Dyess AFB is coordinated and compatible /

recommended with military operations and training activities to the fullest extent possible while not

adversely (or negatively) impacting land use or values in the affected area.

What Is a Joint Land Use Study? 

A JLUS is a planning tool developed through the

collaborative efforts of a comprehensive set of

stakeholders in a defined study area in order to identify

compatible / recommended land use guidelines within,

and adjacent to, active military installations.  These

stakeholders include local jurisdictions, state, and

federal officials, agencies and organizations, property

owners, business organizations, local tribal

governments, non‐governmental organizations, and

the military.  The public also played a vital role in the

development and review of the JLUS.

The intent of the JLUS is to establish and encourage a

working relationship among military installations and

stakeholders in the area to work as a team to prevent

and / or reduce encroachment issues associated with

current and future military missions and neighboring

community growth.  To do this, a JLUS process  

culminates in an agreed upon set of recommended

strategies that can be implemented by identified

stakeholders to promote compatible / recommended

land uses and relationships between the military and

neighboring communities for the present and future.  

This JLUS effort is funded through a grant from the

Department of Defense (DOD), Office of Economic

Adjustment (OEA).  As the administrator of the grant,

the City of Abilene supplied a 10 percent match,

through the Development Corporation of Abilene, to

the OEA funding and provided staff to assist in the

administration of the JLUS.  While OEA provided the

grant funding, the content of the JLUS is produced by

and for the local stakeholders.  The project

management entity for the Dyess AFB JLUS is the

City of Abilene.

Introduction Page 1
The Dyess AFB JLUS is a proactive approach to

encourage increased communication and foster

relationships among all JLUS stakeholders and

partners.

JLUS Goal 

The goal of the Dyess AFB JLUS is to protect the

viability of current and future military operations, while

simultaneously guiding community growth, sustaining

the environmental and economic health of the region,

and protecting public health, safety, and welfare of the

community around Dyess AFB as much as possible.

JLUS Objectives 

To achieve this goal, three JLUS objectives were

identified.

 Understanding. Convene community and

military representatives to identify, confirm, and

understand compatibility issues in an open

forum, taking into consideration both

community and military perspectives and needs.  

This includes public awareness, education, and

input organized in a cohesive outreach program.

 Collaboration. Encourage cooperative land use

and resource planning among the military and

surrounding communities so that future 

community growth and development are

compatible / recommended with the training

and operational missions at Dyess AFB, while

seeking ways to reduce operational impacts on

adjacent land within the study area.

 Actions. Provide a set of mutually supported

tools, activities, and procedures from which local

jurisdictions, agencies, Dyess AFB, and other

stakeholders can select, prepare, and approve /

adopt and use to implement appropriate

recommendations developed during the JLUS

process.  The actions include both operational

measures to mitigate installation impacts on

surrounding communities and local government

and agency approaches to reduce community

impacts on military operations. These tools will

help decision makers resolve potential

compatibility issues and prioritize projects within

the annual budgeting process.

Why Prepare a Joint Land Use 

Study? 

Collaboration and joint planning among military

installations, local communities, agencies, and other

stakeholders should occur to protect the long‐term

viability of existing and future military missions.

Working together also enhances the health of

economies and industries of the communities before

incompatible / not recommended uses become an

issue.  Recognizing the close relationship that should

exist between installations and adjacent communities,

the OEA implemented the JLUS program in an effort to

mitigate existing and future conflicts and enhance

communication and coordination among all affected

stakeholders.  This program aims to preserve the

economic viability and quality of life within the

JLUS study area while protecting current and future

operations and missions at DOD installations.  

Regional Economic and Local Importance 

Dyess AFB is located in Taylor County in west‐central

Texas, approximately seven miles southwest of

downtown Abilene and just south of the City of Tye.  

The unincorporated communities of Caps and View are

just south and southwest of the base. Dyess AFB is an

important economic engine in the region, contributing

more than $400 million in economic benefit to local

communities in fiscal year (FY) 2014.  Dyess AFB

supported 10,255 people in FY 2014, including

5,637 military personnel, 661 civilians, and

5,344 military dependents. Additionally, 3,605 military

retirees reside within 50 miles of Dyess AFB.  Figure 1

illustrates the total economic impact separated into

typical categories.

JLUS Report Page 2
Dyess AFB updates its Economic Impact Statement on a

regular basis.  The most recent Economic Impact

Statement at the time this JLUS was written can be

found online at the following website:

http://www.dyess.af.mil/Portals/145/Docs/2016%20EI

A_Trifold.pdf.  

Figure 1. Dyess AFB Economic Impact to Local

Abilene Area

Source:  Dyess Air Force Base Economic Impact Analysis, 2014 

Military Strategic Importance 

Aside from being a significant economic generator for

the region, Dyess AFB is a strategic asset for the

nation’s defense.  The host unit at Dyess AFB is the

7th Bomb Wing. Additionally, the base is home to

many important associate units, including The

317th Airlift Wing and Air Force Office of Special

Investigations Detachment 222.  It is also home to the

Air Combat Command Training Support Squadron;

29th Training Systems Squadron, Detachment 4;

77th Weapons Squadron; 337th Test and Evaluation

Squadron; 436th Training Squadron; and 489th Bomb

Group.  The 7th Bomb Wing's mission is to provide

overwhelming long‐range strike within hours anywhere

in the world.  It is also charged with producing

combat‐ready aircrews in the Air Force's only B‐1B

formal training unit.

Local Communities Working 

Together 

Dyess AFB contributes to the local community in more

ways than its economic benefit.  The base interacts

with the community through actions both related to

and independent of the military.  Dyess AFB

participates in a variety of community events and

activities throughout the year, including base tours,

special events, parades, and fire department and police

support to local jurisdictions.  Personnel from

Dyess AFB not only live in the surrounding community,

but also engage with the community through

volunteering.  In return, the local community

participates in various events throughout the year to

show support and appreciation for Dyess AFB and its

personnel.  

Activities that Dyess AFB and the local community

engage in to enhance their cooperative partnership as

neighbors and partners include memorandums of

agreement for shared emergency services assets,

Big Country Airfest Open House Airshow, the Air Force

Community Partnership Program, the Annual Armed

Forces Barbeque hosted by the City of Abilene,

donations from Abilene Military Affairs Committee and

the community of Abilene, and base tours for the

general public.

JLUS Partners 

As highlighted in the goal and objectives stated

previously, the JLUS process is designed to create a

locally relevant study that builds consensus and obtains

support from the various stakeholders involved.  To

achieve the JLUS goal and objectives, the JLUS process

included a stakeholder and public outreach program

that provided a variety of opportunities for interested

parties to contribute to its development.

Introduction Page 3
Stakeholders 

An early step in any planning process is the

identification of stakeholders.  Informing and involving

them early in the project is instrumental in the

identification of compatibility issues to address and

resolve through the development of integrated

strategies.  Stakeholders include individuals, groups,

organizations, and governmental entities interested in,

affected by, or affecting the outcome of the

JLUS project.  Stakeholders identified for the  

Dyess AFB JLUS included, but were not limited to:

 Local jurisdictions (Taylor County, City of

Abilene, and City of Tye)

 DOD officials and Dyess AFB personnel

 Local, regional, state, and federal planning,

regulatory, and resource management agencies

 The public (including property owners, residents,

and farmers)

 Other special interest groups  

Policy Committee and Technical Advisory 

Committee 

The development of the Dyess AFB JLUS was guided by

two committees, composed of representatives from

Taylor County, the cities of Abilene and Tye, Property

Owners, the Abilene Chamber of Commerce, and

Dyess AFB.  The two committees were the

Policy Committee (PC) and the Technical Advisory

Committee (TAC).   

JLUS Policy Committee.  The PC consisted of elected

officials and decision makers from participating

jurisdictions, military installation leadership, and

representatives from other interested and affected

agencies and stakeholders, including Property Owners

from the rural areas south and west of Dyess AFB.  The

PC was responsible for guiding the direction of the

JLUS, preparing and approving the study design,

approving policy recommendations, and approving the

draft and final JLUS documents.

JLUS Technical Advisory Committee. The TAC was

responsible for identifying and studying technical

issues.  Membership included representatives from

local jurisdictions, agencies, Property Owners from the

rural areas south and west of Dyess AFB, and

Dyess AFB with technical expertise in one or more of

the compatibility factors discussed in Chapter 5,

Compatibility Assessment.  The TAC identified and

addressed technical issues, provided feedback on

report development, and assisted in the development

and evaluation of implementation strategies and tools.

Public Participation 

In addition to the PC and TAC meetings and two

pre‐JLUS public meetings, three public workshops were

held throughout the development of the JLUS.  These

workshops provided an opportunity for the exchange

of information with the greater community, assisted in

identifying the issues to be addressed in the JLUS, and

gave the public a forum to discuss comments and

concerns.  Each workshop included a traditional

presentation and a facilitated exercise that allowed a

“hands on”, interactive opportunity for the public to

participate in the development of the plan.

Public Outreach Materials 

Various public outreach activities were conducted

throughout the JLUS process to keep the public

engaged in the process and get their input on any

issues or concerns that should be addressed in the

JLUS.  Along with the public workshops that were held,

informational materials (fact sheets and brochures)

were developed and handed out at the workshops.  A

project website was also maintained through the

duration of the project.

JLUS Overview Fact Sheet 

At the beginning of the JLUS project, a JLUS Overview

Fact Sheet was developed that describes the

JLUS program, objectives, methods for the public to

provide input into the process, an overview of the

24 compatibility factors that were analyzed throughout

the project, and the Dyess AFB JLUS Study Area.  This

Fact Sheet was made available at the public workshops

and posted on the project website for download.

JLUS Report Page 4
Strategy Tools Brochure 

The Strategy Tools Brochure was prepared for the

second public workshop.  JLUS strategies constitute a

variety of actions that local governments, military

installations, agencies, and other stakeholders can take

to promote compatible / recommended land use

planning.  This brochure provides an overview of the

strategy types that could be applied to address

compatibility issues around Dyess AFB.

Website 

A project website was developed and maintained to

provide stakeholders, the public, and media

representatives with access to project information.  

This website was maintained for the entire duration of

the project to ensure information was easily accessible.  

Information on the website included project points of

contact, schedules, a link to join the list to receive

email updates, documents, maps, public meeting

information, and a link to submit comments.   

The project website was www.dyessjlus.com. 

JLUS Study Area 

The Dyess AFB JLUS Study Area is designed to address

all lands near Dyess AFB that may impact current or

future military operations or be impacted by

operations.  Located within Taylor County, the

surrounding communities’ land uses include a variety

of residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural

uses.  The primary characteristics evaluated in

determining the JLUS Study Area were general

compatibility factors associated with military mission

readiness and land uses that may impact or be

impacted by military operations.  Figure 2 illustrates

the Study Area.

Introduction Page 5
Dyess Air

Force Base

Taylor County

Jones County

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Buck Creek

Cedar Creek

Bull WagonCr eek

Indian Creek

Little Elm Creek

BitterCre ek

Horse

Fall Creek

Buttonwillow

Creek

Cat Claw

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Fort Phan ot m

Hill Lake

Kirby Lake

Lytle

Lake

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Lake

Sayles

Lake

Tye

Abilene

Impact

Buffalo

Gap

Merkel

Source: Dyess AFB 2013 AICUZ.

JLUS Study Area

Figure 2 0 1 2

Miles

Legend

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Water Body

Stream /

River

Runway / Airfield

JLUS Report Page 6
Capturing and describing certain characteristics of the communities in the JLUS Study Area provides

a baseline context from which informed decisions can be made when developing compatibility

strategies. The goal is to provide information that enables stakeholders to understand population

and development trends that have the potential to affect or be affected by the future of Dyess AFB

and its missions. This information is intended to be coupled with other factors to help decision

makers develop consistent, informed planning policies about future development and economic

growth of the communities they represent before compatibility issues arise.  This section is also

intended to advise the military about the growth occurring “outside the fence” when considering

future missions and operations at Dyess AFB.

An analysis of the population and economic trends in the JLUS jurisdictions was conducted to gather

baseline information on potential areas of conflict or concern between military operations and

civilian uses. The following section provides a profile of the Study Area’s population growth and

economic baseline.  This information assists in setting the regional context and growth potential for

the JLUS Study Area.

Population 

Population numbers are based on data provided by the

US Census and show the growth or decline in people in

a geographical area.  Population is a major factor for

the economy of the Study Area and ultimately supports

the employment and housing opportunities.  The

following information provides a comparison of the

changes in population for the Dyess AFB JLUS

Communities from 2010 to 2015.

The population figures represent the permanent

population in the Study Area, including full‐time

resident university students, but do not consider the

temporary population surges associated with the

tourism industry and migration from seasonal

employment. Table 1 shows the 2010 census totals,

2015 census estimates, and percent change in

populations of jurisdictions within the JLUS Study Area.    

JLUS Study Area Population Trends,

2010‐2015

Jurisdiction 2010

2015

(Estimate)

Percent

Change

Texas 25,145,561 27,469,114 9.2%

Taylor

County 131,506 136,051 3.5%

City of

Abilene 117,063 121,721 4.0%

City of Tye 1,242 1,260 1.4%

Source: US Census Bureau, 2010; US Census Bureau Vintage 

2015 Population Estimates 

Compared to the Texas population growth, the

Study Area had a smaller change in population.  

Population growth can be an indication of available

housing or job opportunities.  The area’s high quality of

life, low cost of living, pro‐business environment, and

provision of public services has helped drive population

increases.

Community Profiles Page 7
Future Population Projections 

Population projections for Texas communities are

prepared by the Texas Water Development Board.  

Table 2 shows the population projections for the JLUS

communities.  Taylor County and the cities of Abilene

and Tye are expected to see about a 19 percent change

in population from 2010 to 2050.  

This rate of change is less than the state, yet there is

still an expected steady increase in population for the

area.  These projected populations are not exact; they

are estimated to help cities and counties to develop

land use priorities to minimize impacts from future

growth and manage new development.

Long Range Population Forecasts, 2010‐2050  

Location

Population Percent

Change 2010‐

2010 2020 2030 2040 2050 2050

Texas 25,145,561 29,510,184 33,628,653 37,736,338 41,928,264 66.7%

Taylor County 131,506 140,675 147,183 152,561 156,822 19.3%

City of Abilene 117,063 125,179 131,036 135,837 139,656 19.3%

City of Tye 1,242 1,329 1,391 1,441 1,482 19.3%

Source: US Census Bureau, 2010; Texas Water Development Board 

http://www.twdb.texas.gov/waterplanning/data/projections/2017/popproj.asp 

JLUS Community Economic Trends 

A contributing economic activity throughout the Study

Area is centered on the agriculture and oil industries.  

Efforts to diversify Taylor County’s economy with new

sectors have brought new growth to the county.  North

of Dyess AFB, the City of Tye has experienced

commercial growth along Interstate 20.  South of

Dyess AFB, the Petrosmith facility has expanded

operations and provides some economic stimulus.   

A cattle feedlot southwest of Dyess AFB in the  

View / Caps area has moved out, which has generated

some interest in new development now that the odors

associated with the feedlot are no longer an issue.  

Outside of these areas, there has been little growth in

the unincorporated county around the base.  

Taylor County 

In the unincorporated areas of Taylor County, much of

the economy is still rooted in agriculture and ranching.  

Ranches in the county raise cattle, sheep, goats, and

hogs.  Primary crops include wheat, sorghum, hay,

cotton, and oats.  Taylor County is also home of the

Horse Hollow Wind Energy Center that extends into

neighboring Nolan County.  

This major wind farm consists of 421 wind turbines

spread over 47,000 acres.  Manufacturing has been a

large part of the economy since the 1980s.   

JLUS Report Page 8
City of Abilene 

The City of Abilene supports an array of economic

activities and has succeeded in attracting a large

variety of manufacturing‐related jobs to the area.  

Abilene has established itself as a regional center for

high quality health care.  Hendrick Health System and

Abilene Regional Medical Center are both top

employers in the area and are well‐respected medical

institutions.  Dyess Air Force Base provides the City of

Abilene a strong connection to Federal employment

opportunities. A strong, positive relationship exists

between the base and the city, which has provided

additional economic stability to the area.  With jobs

provided by local and state government agencies,

along with employment and activity created by

Hardin‐Simmons University, McMurry University, and

Abilene Christian University, the City of Abilene finds

itself in a better economic situation today than many

cities in West Texas.

City of Tye 

The primary industries in the City of Tye are

construction, health care and social assistance, and

retail trade.  The city has a number of truck and

automobile related businesses, including three truck

service centers.  Tye developed into a community

where citizens enjoy living and working.  Future plans

for the community include improving business

development to provide more employment

opportunities within its boundaries.  The City’s location

along Interstate 20 provides an attractive opportunity

for new businesses to locate.   

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Please see the next page.

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Installation Setting 

Dyess AFB is located in Taylor County in north‐central

Texas. The installation is within the city limits of the

City of Abilene and is adjacent to the City of Tye.  The

unincorporated communities of Caps and View are just

south and southwest of the base.  The base is

approximately 180 miles west of the Dallas‐Fort Worth

metropolitan area.  The primary highway

transportation connection between Abilene and the

Dallas‐Fort Worth metropolitan area is Interstate 20.

The base is 5,366 acres and has one primary airfield

with a runway (Runway 16/34) that measures

13,500 feet long by 300 feet wide.  In addition, there is

an asphalt‐paved Landing Zone (LZ) 164/344, and a

grated, rolled earth cement stabilized LZ 163/343.  

Each LZ is 3,500 feet long by 60 feet wide and are used

exclusively for C‐130 tactical training.  Of the

installation’s 5,366 acres, 2,645 acres have some

degree of development constraint, primarily associated

with wetlands, floodplains, safety zones, and noise

from aircraft operations.

Existing land use is generally in a tiered development

pattern extending east from the aircraft parking apron.  

The first tier includes most of the aircraft operation

functions for the installation, and there are a few

administrative facilities in close proximity to the

flightline.  The second tier land uses include many

mission support functions, consisting mostly of

industrial activities.  Additional industrial land uses are

located on the northern end of the installation,

including munitions storage.  The third tier is

characterized by a mix of land uses that include

unaccompanied housing, temporary lodging, outdoor

recreation, community service, administration, and

community commercial activities.  Much of this third

tier of land uses forms the area of “downtown”

Dyess AFB.  The Medical Center, installation golf

course, and privatized family housing are on the east

side of the installation.

Dyess AFB Mission Operations 

Mission 

The 7th Bomb Wing's mission is to provide

overwhelming long‐range strike within hours anywhere

in the world.  It is also charged with producing

combat‐ready aircrews in the Air Force's only

B‐1B formal training unit.  Groups assigned to the Wing

include the 7th Operations Group, 7th Maintenance

Group, and 7th Mission Support Group.  

In addition, the 7th Bomb Wing provides host‐unit

support for the 317th Airlift Wing, also stationed at

Dyess AFB.  The mission of the 317th Airlift Wing is to

transport personnel and equipment into combat zones.  

The 317th Airlift Wing is often involved in humanitarian

disaster relief and emergency evacuations of American

nationals from troubled areas around the world. The

7th Bomb Wing performs combat training with its

33 assigned Boeing B‐1B Lancer Bomber aircraft.   

The 317th Airlift Wing uses its 27 assigned

Lockheed Martin C‐130J Super Hercules aircraft to

perform airlift missions.    

Dyess AFB Mission Footprints 

Mission activities conducted on and around Dyess AFB

can potentially generate impacts on surrounding

communities if incompatible / not recommended land

uses are developed.  Examples of potential mission

impacts on surrounding communities include noise and

vibration from aircraft and the risk of an aircraft

accident.  Conversely, the military mission is

susceptible to hazards and other incompatible not /

recommended land uses created by certain types of

civilian development or activities, such as obstructions

to air space or light and glare from development

affecting pilot vision.  Understanding the overlapping

spatial patterns of these operational areas, or “mission

footprint” is essential for promoting compatible /

recommended and informed land use decisions and

developing the recommended strategies presented in

Chapter 6 of this JLUS.

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There are several elements that make up the mission

footprint that extends outside the Dyess AFB

boundaries.  These essential elements play a key role in

the installation’s viability for sustaining current and

future mission operations.   

Dyess AFB Mission Footprint Elements 

The Dyess AFB mission footprint elements are listed

below and described in more detail on the following

pages.

 Airfield Flight Patterns

 Imaginary Surfaces

 Drop Zones

 Airfield Accident Potential Zones

 Aircraft Noise Contours

 Airspace Control

 Part 77 Vertical Obstruction Compliance

 Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH)

Relevancy Area

Airfield Flight Patterns (Figure 3) 

Flight patterns are documented in the Air Installation

Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) Study and depict typical

aircraft flight operations that are associated with the

airfield.  The flight patterns are developed using

information gathered from air traffic controllers, pilots,

and other sources and are based on several factors,

including avoiding heavily populated areas as much as

possible; US Air Force criteria for speed, rate of climb,

and turning radius of the specific type of aircraft;

minimizing noise impacts, especially at night; and

coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration

(FAA) to avoid conflicts with civilian aircraft.  While the

identified flight patterns represent typical flight

operations, they may vary depending on circumstances

such as weather, mission requirements, and other air

traffic.

The closed patterns are isolated to areas surrounding

the installation and consist of low‐level altitude flights.  

The majority of closed pattern operations at Dyess AFB

are flown on the west side of the base where the land

underneath is less developed, however sometimes

flights occur over western areas of the City of Abilene.

Aircraft based at Dyess AFB periodically use the

Abilene Regional Airport to the east of the base to

practice approaches.   

Figure 3 illustrates the typical flight patterns used by

Dyess AFB aircraft.  Other flight paths may also be used

depending on factors such as weather or mission

requirements.

Imaginary Surfaces (Figure 4) 

Air Force obstruction criteria in Unified Facilities

Criteria 3‐260‐01 are based on Federal Aviation

Regulations Part 77, specifying a series of imaginary

height restriction surfaces surrounding an airfield.  The

imaginary surfaces of an active runway are used to

define the required airspace that must remain free of

vertical obstructions in the vicinity of aviation

operations to ensure safe flight operations.  Structures

should not exceed the stipulated heights to protect the

navigable airspace associated with the airfield, the

safety of pilots, and people and the land uses on the

ground.  This is especially important in the

approach‐departure clearance surfaces.  The imaginary

surfaces for Dyess AFB are illustrated on Figure 4.

For a complete technical explanation of the imaginary

for Dyess AFB, see Chapter 5, Compatibility Assessment

(Section 5.23 Vertical Obstructions) of the Background

Report.

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Airport

Flying B

Ranch

Airstrip

Abilene

Executive

Airpark

Flying W

Airport

Elmdale

Airpark

Owen Field

Abilene Regional

Airport

Source: Dyess AFB 2013 AICUZ.

Mission Footprint: Flight Patterns

Figure 3 0 2 4

Miles

Legend

Flight Pattern

Departure

Arrival

Closed Pattern

Interfacility

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Railroad

Water Body

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Source: Dyess AFB 2013 AICUZ.

Mission Footprint: Imaginary Surfaces

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Miles

Legend

Imaginary Surfaces

Primary Surface

Approach/Departure 

Clearance Surface (50:1)

Approach/Departure 

Clearance Surface (Horizontal)

Inner Horizontal Surface

Conical Surface (20:1)

Outer Horizontal Surface

Transitional Surface (7:1)

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

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Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

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Water Body

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Drop Zone Operations (Figure 5) 

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 13‐217, Drop Zone and

Landing Zone Operations (USAF 2007), outlines the

minimum size of a Drop Zone, marking criteria, aerial

delivery methods, and parameters for aircraft

conducting airdrops.  A specific minimum elevation, or

floor, is established for the Drop Zone approach and

departure corridors.  Vertical penetrations into the

floor of these corridors would severely limit the

viability of airlift training conducted by the

C‐130J squadrons.  The north‐to‐south and  

south‐to‐north Marrion Drop Zone corridors at

Dyess AFB are shown on Figure 5.  The height of the

Drop Zone corridors extends to 2,000 feet above the

Drop Zone itself.

Airfield Accident Potential Zones (Figure 6) 

Per Department of Defense (DOD) instruction, Accident

Potential Zones (APZs) are developed to assist military

and community planners in developing land uses that

are compatible / recommended with airfield

operations, thereby protecting health and safety.  

Within these zones are recommended types, densities,

and intensities of land uses.  While the likelihood of an

aircraft mishap occurring is remote, the identified APZs

provide the best practical solution for fostering public

safety.

There are typically three safety zones that extend from

the ends of runways:  Clear Zone (CZ), APZ I, and APZ II.  

These three zones occur on each end of Runway 16/34

and are illustrated on Figure 6.

The CZ begins at each end of the runway and measures

3,000 feet wide by 3,000 feet long.  This is the area

that has the highest potential of an aircraft incident.  It

is recommended that no development occur in the CZ

unless it is a use that is needed for safe operations of

aircraft.  

The APZ I is an area beginning at the end of each CZ at

a width of 3,000 feet and a length of 5,000 feet.  This

area has a lower potential for accidents and therefore

has less restrictive development recommendations.

The APZ II is an area that begins at the end of each

APZ I and is 3,000 feet wide by 7,000 feet long.  Again,

the accident potential in this area is further reduced,

and as a result some additional development types are

compatible / recommended.

The two LZs have smaller safety zones at their ends

due to their limited use.  They each have only two

zones: a CZ and an APZ‐LZ.   

The LZ CZ begins at each end of the landing zone, with

an inner width extending out 135 feet to each side of

the centerline, and tapering out to a width of 250 feet

on each side of the centerline.  The LZ CZ extends out

for 500 feet along the extended assault strip

centerline.

The APZ‐ LZ for the landing zone begins at the far end

of the CZ and extends out for 250 feet on each side of

the centerline for 2,500 feet along the extended

landing zone centerline.

Aircraft Noise Contours (Figure 7) 

Aircraft noise is produced from flight operations

(overflight, take‐offs, landings, touch‐and‐go

operations) and engine maintenance run‐ups.  An

engine run‐up is a maintenance procedure performed

on the airfield to test for proper engine performance.  

The Air Force considers how its operations impact the

local community by calculating an average‐weighted

noise level measured as a day‐night average sound

level (DNL).  The Air Force uses the DOD NOISEMAP

program to produce noise contours indicating noise

exposure levels from aircraft operations.  The noise

contours are produced by associating the number of

aircraft operations with flight track distances, turns,

altitudes, airspeeds, power settings, maintenance

locations, ground run‐up engine power settings and

number and duration of runs by type of aircraft /

engine.  Acoustical engineers process the data for input

into the NOISEMAP computer program and the aircraft

operations being modeled are verified by operations

and maintenance personnel.  The contour lines

developed in the model range from 65 decibel (dB)

DNL to 80+ dB DNL and increase in increments of

five dB.  The 80+ dB DNL is the loudest contour line

computed and the 65 dB DNL is the quietest.  

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Coleman

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Winters

Novice

Bronte

Blackwell

Robert

Lee

Hawley

Miles

Tuscola

Loraine

Sweetwater

Ballinger

Clyde

Tye

Abilene

Lawn

Trent Impact

Buffalo

Gap

Merkel

Source: Dyess AFB 2013 AICUZ.

Mission Footprint: Drop Zones 

Figure 5 0 10 20

Miles

Legend

BRONTE C-130 Drop Zone

Medium Formations Floor Elevation: 2,600' MSL

Large Formations Floor Elevation: 2,870' MSL

Marrion C-130 Drop Zone

North to South Drop Zone Corridor Floor Elevation: 2,379' MSL

South to North Drop Zone Corridor Floor Elevation: 2,479' MSL

Drop Zone

Dyess Air Force Base

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Other Main Road

Railroad

Water Body

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Source: Dyess AFB 2013 AICUZ.

Mission Footprint: Accident Potential Zones

Figure 6 0 1⁄2 1

Miles

Legend

Accident Potential Zones

Clear Zone

APZ I

APZ II

Dyess Air Force Base

Community Covered by JLUS

*Tye Extraterritorial

Jurisdiction (ETJ)

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway / Airfield

Water Body

Stream / River

*Portions of the APZ that lie outside of the Dyess AFB Perimiter and that do 

not fall within the City of Tye ETJ are located within the City of Abilene's ETJ

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2013 DNL Noise Contour (dB)

65 DNL

70 DNL

75 DNL

80 DNL

85 DNL

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway /

Airfield

Water Body

Stream /

River

Source: Dyess AFB 2013 AICUZ.

Mission Footprint: Noise Zones

Figure 7 0 1 2

Miles

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The DNL measure has been determined to be a reliable

measure of community sensitivity to aircraft noise and

has become a standard metric used to map aircraft

noise.  Its use was recommended by the Environmental

Protection Agency in 1974.  After social surveys and

other scientific studies, DNL was adopted by the

Federal Interagency Committee on Urban Noise

(FICUN) in 1980 as the most appropriate metric for

predicting cumulative human effects.  DNL is used by

all federal agencies (Department of Defense, Federal

Aviation Administration, Department of

Transportation, etc.) for predicting human annoyance

and other potential noise effects to humans.   

Noise contours were generated in 2013 for the

Dyess AFB’s January 2015 AICUZ Study to reflect a

change in aircraft equipment (C‐130J Super Hercules)

and mission operations.  Aircraft operational and

maintenance data was obtained to derive average daily

operations by runway and type of aircraft.  Data was

input into the NOISEMAP program to produce

DNL contours.  The previous noise contours were

developed in 2007 and covered a larger area than the

most recent contours developed in 2013.  The 2013

noise contours are illustrated on Figure 7.

Airspace Control (Figure 8) 

To help air traffic controllers and pilots deal with

varying traffic conditions in the sky, United States

airspace has been separated into six different classes

(A, B, C, D, E, and G).  These different classes have

different requirements for entry into the airspace, pilot

qualifications, radio and transponder equipment, and

Visual Flight Rules (VFR) weather minimums.

Within the JLUS Study Area, Dyess AFB and Abilene

Regional Airport are surrounded by Class C airspace, a

portion of which is shared.  The vertical boundary is

4,000 feet above the airport elevation (the ceiling).  

The core surface area has a radius of five nautical miles

and goes from the airport elevation to the ceiling of

the Class C airspace.  The upper shelf area has a radius

of ten nautical miles, and extends from as low as

1,200 feet up to the ceiling of the airspace.  Figure 8

shows the Class C airspace areas around Dyess AFB and

Abilene Regional Airport.

Part 77 Vertical Obstruction Compliance 

(Figure 9) 

An important outcome of the Federal Aviation Act is

Federal Aviation Regulation Title 14 Part 77, commonly

known as Part 77, which provides the basis for

evaluation of compatible / recommended land use in

terms of vertical obstructions.  This regulation provides

information to evaluate the potential for a vertical

obstruction based on the elevation of the airfield, the

height and resulting elevation of the new structure or

facility, and the location of the structure or facility

relative to the airfield in question.   

This regulation promulgates obstruction standards

relative to their distance from the ends of a runway as

well as their relationship to airport imaginary surfaces.   

A height that is 200 feet above ground level or above

the established airport elevation, whichever is higher,

and within three nautical miles of the established

reference point of an airport, excluding heliports, with

its longest runway more than 3,200 feet in actual

length is considered a vertical obstruction.  This height

increases in the proportion of 100 feet for each

additional nautical mile of distance from the airport up

to a maximum of 499 feet.

Figure 9 illustrates the Part 77 rings around Dyess AFB.  

Obstruction height elevations are measured from the

Dyess AFB airfield elevation, which is 1789 feet above

mean sea level.  Note that this is in addition to, not a

replacement of, the imaginary surfaces discussed

previously.

Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard Relevancy 

Area (Figure 10) 

Birds and animals can present a significant hazard to

military flight operations.  While fatal accidents

resulting from bird or wildlife strikes have been limited,

impacts can be a safety concern and cause significant

damage to aircraft.  Bird or animal strikes in the US

since 1980 have approached approximately

20,000 events that have resulted in 2 deaths,

25 aircraft destroyed, and over $300 million in damage.  

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Abilene

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Source: Dyess AFB 2013 AICUZ.

Mission Footprint: Airspace Control

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Legend

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Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

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Stream /

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CR 285

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MULBE RRY RD

SPUR 707

CR 337

OHLHAUSEN RD

CR 640

CR 307

CR 416

CR 304

CR 299

CR 499

CR 494

MCGEHEE RD

HINES RD

CR 286

DAVIS LN

RUGER ST

CR 330

CR 316

CR 583 S TREADAWAY BL

HAYTER RD

IBERIS RDS

CR 287

N ARNOLD BL

SPINKS RD

CR 257

S FM 707

SHIRLEY RD ARNOLD BL

IBERIS RD

FM 1235

HILLSIDE RD

CR 314

CR 309

DUB WR GI HT BL

BACACITA FARMS RD

FULWILER RD

CR 306

CR 336

CR661

WIMBERLY RD

CR 410 CR 291

COUNTRY PLACE S

CR 256

CR 289

CR 312

Taylor County

Jones County

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Bull WagonCr eek

Indian Creek

LittleElm Creek

Mulb erry Creek

C e dar C er ek

But ot nwillow Creek

Cat C al w

C reek

Kirby

Lake

Tye

Abilene

Impact

Merkel

Source: Matrix Design Group, 2016.

Note: Obstruction height elevations are measured from the Dyess AFB airfield elevation, which is 1789 feet above mean sea level.

Mission Footprint: Part 77

Figure 9 0 1 2

Miles

Legend

Up to 200' @ 3NM

Up to 300' @ 4NM

Up to 400' @ 5NM

Up to 500' @ 6NM

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway / Airfield

Water Body

Stream /

River

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PINE ST

S 1ST ST

OLD ANSON RD

BARROW ST

AMBLER AV

S 20TH ST

OAK ST

BRAUNE RD

S14TH ST

ANTILLEY RD

S 7TH ST

CLARK RD

SUMMERHILL RD

BUFFALO

GAP RD

S27TH ST

N 10TH ST

BUTTERNUT ST

SAYLE S BL

ROBERTSON DR

REBECCA LN

REDBIRD LN

N FM 707

BELL PLAINS RD

FM 1235

TEXAS AV

S 32ND ST

RIDGEMONTDR

S 23RD ST

HICKORY ST

N 1ST ST

MAPLE ST

BELTWAY S

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ANSON AV

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WAGON WH EEL AV HARDW CI K RD

CR 283

WESTW

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LOWDEN ST

S 25TH ST

N WILLIS ST

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VOGEL AV S WILLIS ST

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CATCLAW DR

RUIDOSA DR

S 3RD ST

N 11TH ST

BUMPERGATE RD

CR 415

CR 321

CR 301

N 18TH ST

CR 303

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N 5TH ST

STALLION RD

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CR 331

BRICK ST

CR 298

CR 313

BISHOP RD

CR 315

DRUMMOND

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JET ST

CR 408

WHITE MINES RD

CR 319

CR 310

CR 414

CR 407

CR 660

CR 297

JARMAN RD

CR 70

CR 409

2

CR 631

CR 405

WELLS LN

CR 335

LOMA VISTA

CR 285

CR 300

SPUR 707

CR 337

OHLHAUSEN RD

CR 640

CR 307

CR 416

CR 304

CR 299

CR 499

CR 494

MCGEHEE RD

HINES RD

CR 286

DAVIS LN

RUGER ST

CR 584

CR 330

CR 316

CR 583 S TREADAWAY BL

HAYTER RD

IBERIS RDS

CR 287

N ARNOLDBL

SPINKS RD

CR 257

S FM 707

SHIRLEY RD ARNOLD BL

IBERIS RD

FM 1235

HILLSIDE RD

CR 314

CR 309

DUB WR GI HT BL

BACACITA FARMS RD

FULWILER RD

CR 306

CR 336

CR661

WIMBERLY RD

CR 410

CR 291

COUNTRY PLACE S

CR 256

CR 289

CR 312

Taylor County

Jones County

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Elm Creek

Bull WagonCr eek

Indian Creek

LittleElm Creek

Mulberry C r eek

C e dar C er ek

But ot nwillow Creek

Cat Claw

Creek

Kirby

Lake

Tye

Abilene

Impact

Merkel

Source: Matrix Design Group, 2016.

Mission Footprint: BASH Relevancy Area

Figure 10 0 1 2

Miles

Legend

5-mile BASH

Relevancy Area

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway / Airfield

Water Body

Stream /

River

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Certain types of land uses attract birds and wildlife,

such as open water areas, standing water, and other

natural areas.  Although birds exist in the Study Area

that could present an aircraft strike hazard, there are

no known surface water bodies at Dyess AFB that are

contributing to Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard

(BASH) problems.  Relative to compatible /

recommended land use, the control of bird attractants

near the airfield is important.

A BASH program is in place at Dyess AFB to reduce the

impact of birds on aircraft operations.  Figure 10 shows

a five‐mile radius around the Dyess AFB airport

operations area.  Based on FAA statistical analysis, this

is the primary area of concern for BASH incidents to

occur, and the primary focus of compatible /

recommended land use planning for this issue.

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Please see the next page.

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There are many existing tools that can be used to encourage, promote, and manage compatible /

recommended land use between military installations and their neighboring communities.  This

chapter provides an overview of compatibility tools currently used or applied in evaluating and

addressing compatibility issues in the Dyess Air Force Base (AFB) Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) area.  

Relative to compatible / recommended land use planning, there are a number of existing plans and

programs which are either designed to address compatible / recommended land use directly or

which indirectly address compatibility issues through the topics they cover.  This summary provides

an overview of key plans and programs that impact compatible / recommended land use planning

organized by level of government.   

This review is meant to provide an overview of applicable planning tools and determine how each

may apply to compatibility issues identified by the Dyess AFB JLUS process, as presented under the

compatibility factors discussed in Chapter 5, Compatibility Assessment of the Background Report.  

The tools listed in this section are not exhaustive, but are meant to provide a general overview of

the primary tools currently utilized or available in the JLUS Study Area.  For more information on

these and additional tools, please see Chapter 4, Comaptibility Tools of the Background Report.

Federal Programs and Policies 

Federal policy, laws, and programs have evolved to

impact almost every aspect of land use.  This is

particularly true in metropolitan areas that host major

military facilities such as Dyess AFB.  A broad range of

federal plans, programs, and actions impact Dyess AFB

both directly and indirectly.   However, depending on

the subject area, opportunities for vertical integration

and cross jurisdictional collaboration vary widely.  

Federal programs and policies are carried out by the

various arms of the federal government, although in

some cases these tools also authorize state, county,

regional or local governmental agencies to implement

related policies, programs and regulations. The

following federal programs and policies were evaluated

to assist in determining where areas of improvement

could enable better compatible / recommended land

use planning at the local level.   

Air Force Instruction 90-2001 

Air Force Instruction 90‐2001 was published in

September 2014 to implement the Encroachment

Management Program.  The Instruction applies to all

Air Force installations to address encroachment issues

and prevent or reduce the impacts of encroachment.  

The Instruction includes an Encroachment

Management Framework, which has four elements

(Organize, Assess, Act, and Monitor) to address the

variety of challenges.  Organization requires leadership

involvement, a cross‐functional management

structure, an issue evaluation structure, a designated

Executive Director at the installation level, and a

geographic scope.  Assessment includes studying

internal and external relationships and developing

encroachment studies, such as an Installation Complex

Encroachment Management Action Plan (ICEMAP).  

Action involves implementation of programs. Lastly,

monitoring involves maintaining awareness of mission

needs and encroachment issues.    

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Air Installation Compatible Use Zone Study 

Program 

The Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ)

program was created by the Department of Defense

(DOD) in 1973 to address noise and safety hazards

associated with aviation operations.  The AICUZ

program provides guidelines to promote compatible /

recommended land development in areas subject to

operational noise and accident potential.  The program

was initiated to protect the public’s health, safety, and

welfare, as well as to protect military airfields from

encroachment by incompatible / not recommended

uses and structures.  The AICUZ framework evaluates

noise from military aircraft, and applies the concept of

clear zones / accident potential zones, with

corresponding development / building densities and

intensities designed to encourage compatible /

recommended uses between military operations and

communities.  

Department of Defense Conservation 

Partnering Initiative 

In 2003, Congress amended Title 10 U.S.C. §2684a and

§2692a (P.L. 107‐314), the National Defense

Authorization Act, to add authority to the DOD to

partner with other federal agencies, states, local

governments, and conservation‐based

Non‐Governmental Organizations (NGOs) to set aside

lands near military bases for conservation purposes

and to prevent incompatible / not recommended

development from encroaching on, and interfering

with, military missions.  

This law provides an additional tool to support smart

planning, conservation, and environmental

stewardship on and off military installations.  The

purpose of the program is to acquire real property

interests, such as conservation easements or

development rights to address current and potential

encroachment or compatibility threats to an

installation’s mission. There are several properties in

proximity to Dyess AFB that are currently for sale that

may be eligible for this or other easement programs.

DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection 

Integration 

To implement the authority provided by the

Department of Defense Conservation Partnering

Initiative, the DOD established the Readiness and

Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program.

This initiative enables the DOD to work with state and

local governments, NGOs, and willing landowners to

limit encroachment and incompatible / not

recommended land use.  

REPI funds are used to support a variety of

DOD partnerships that promote compatible /

recommended land use. By relieving encroachment

pressures, the military is able to test and train in a

more effective and efficient manner.  By preserving the

land surrounding military installations, habitats for

plant and animal species are conserved and protected.

It is important for Dyess AFB to ensure that military

activities are not encroached upon by incompatible /

not recommended land uses.  The REPI gives local

agencies an opportunity to partner with the military

and other local agencies.  This will allow for buffers

around the base to be established to help further

protect its mission.   

DOD Energy Siting Clearinghouse 

Section 358 of the 2011 National Defense

Authorization Act authorized the study of the effects of

new construction and obstructions on military

installations and operations. The Energy Siting

Clearinghouse serves to coordinate the DOD review of

existing applications for energy projects.  Several key

elements of Section 358 include designation of a senior

official and lead organization to conduct the review of

energy project applications, a specific timeframe for

completion of a hazard assessment associated with an

application (30 days), specific criteria for

DOD objections to projects and a requirement to

provide an annual status report to Congress.  This

legislation facilitates procedural certainty and a

predictable process that promotes compatibility

between energy independence and military capability.  

 

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DOD Operational Noise Manual 

The Operational Noise Manual was prepared by the

US Army Center for Health Promotion and Preventive

Medicine and released in November 2005.  It provides

a practical reference for military and civilian personnel

with duties and responsibilities in operational noise

management so that they can work together to be

good neighbors and reduce noise issues.  The manual

assists personnel in understanding and implementing

current DOD environmental policy and guidance.  The

majority of the manual is devoted to the following

subjects:  Characteristics of Sound; Effects of Noise;

Military Noise Sources; Noise Monitoring; Reduction of

Noise Conflicts; and more.

Department of Housing and Urban 

Development Noise Regulation 

The United States Department of Housing and Urban

Development (HUD) has instituted policies through

Section 24 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 51

that are designed to promote the creation of controls

and standards for community noise abatement by

state and local governments.  The focus of these

regulations is to reduce noise levels within residential

developments funded by HUD.  

HUD may fund residential construction within certain

noise contours, provided sound attenuation is

accomplished. The added construction expense of

sound attenuation, however, may make siting in these

noise exposure areas financially less attractive.  Since

the HUD policy is discretionary, variances may also be

permitted, depending on regional interpretation and

local conditions.  HUD also has a policy (24 CFR 51D)

that prohibits funding for projects in runway Clear

Zones and Accident Potential Zones, unless the project

is compatible / recommended with any applicable

AICUZ recommendations.

Federal Aviation Act 

The Federal Aviation Act was enacted in 1958 to

provide methods for overseeing and regulating civilian

and military use of airspace over the United States.  

The Act requires the Secretary of Transportation to

make long‐range plans that formulate policy for the

orderly development and use of navigable air space.  

The intent is to serve the needs of both civilian

aeronautics and national defense, but does not

specifically address the needs of military agencies.

Military planning strives to work alongside local, state,

and federal aviation law and policies but sometimes

must supersede these and other levels of government

due to national security interests.   The Federal

Aviation Administration (FAA) was created as a result

of the Act and serves a variety of purposes, including

the management of airspace over the US.   

The 500‐foot rule, promulgated by the FAA, states that

every citizen of the United States has “a public right of

freedom of transit in air commerce through the

navigable air space of the United States.”  The rule was

formally announced in the 1963 Court of Claims ruling

in Aaron v. United States, and states that flights

500 feet or more above ground level (AGL) do not

represent a compensable taking because flights

500 feet AGL enjoy a right of free passage without

liability to the owners below.  

Another important outcome of the Act is

FAA Regulation Title 14 Part 77, commonly known as

Part 77, which provides the basis for evaluation of

vertical obstruction compatibility.  This regulation

determines obstructions to air navigation based on the

height of proposed structures or natural features

relative to their distance from the ends of a runway.  

Using a distance formula from this regulation, local

jurisdictions can easily assess the height restrictions

near airfields.  Additional information on Part 77 is

located on the FAA Internet site at

http://www.faa.gov/.

The FAA has identified certain imaginary surfaces

around runways to determine how structures and

facilities are evaluated and identify if they pose a

vertical obstruction relative to the airspace around a

runway.  The levels of imaginary surfaces build upon

one another and are designed to eliminate

obstructions to air navigation and operations, either

natural or man‐made.  The dimension or size of an

imaginary surface depends on the runway

classification.

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Partners in Flight Program 

The DOD has implemented a program entitled Partners

in Flight that sustains and enhances the military

testing, training, and safety mission through

habitat‐based management strategies.  The program

assists natural resource managers in monitoring,

inventory, research, and management of birds and

their habitats.  As part of the Partners in Flight

program, a strategic plan is created that can be

incorporated into a Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard

(BASH) plan.  This program reaches beyond the

boundaries of the installation to facilitate community

partnerships and determine the current status of bird

populations to prevent the further endangerment of

birds.

Proposed Protection of Military Airfields from 

Wind Turbine Encroachment Acts 

Two bills were proposed in late 2016 to protect

military airfields from future wind turbine

development.  On September 28, 2016, Senator John

Cornyn from Texas introduced Senate Bill S. 3428 to

the US Senate.  If passed, the bill would amend the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to render new wind

turbine projects located within a 30‐mile radius of an

active military airfield or airbase, or DOD air traffic

control radar site, weather radar site, or aircraft

navigation aid ineligible for the renewable electricity

production credit and the energy credit.  A similar bill

was introduced into House of Representatives by

Congressman Chris Collins of New York.  House Bill  

H.R. 6397 was identical to Senate Bill S. 3428 except

that it used a 40‐mile radius around an active military

airfield or airbase, or DOD air traffic control radar site,

weather radar site, or aircraft navigation aids.  Neither

of these bills was enacted during the 114th Congress in

which they were introduced and they expired on

January 3, 2017.  As of January 2017, both bills have

been reintroduced and are under consideration.

US Avian Hazard Advisory System 

The US Avian Hazard Advisory System (USAHAS) is a

geographic information system‐based bird avoidance

model developed by the US Air Force used for “analysis

and correlation of bird habitat, migration, and breeding

characteristics, combined with key environmental and

man‐made geospatial data.”  The model provides

up‐to‐date information – “near real‐time” – about bird

activity and movements to assist pilots and flight

planners in the scheduling and use of flight routes.  The

model can also be used as a forecasting tool to

estimate bird strike risk.  Information from the

North American Breeding Bird Survey, Audubon

Christmas Bird Count, bird refuge databases, and the

US Air Force Bird‐Aircraft Strike database as well as

public domain information regarding landfill locations

is used to formulate the bird activity and movement

data.  The model is available for use by agencies and

the general public, accessible from the USAHAS

website at http://www.usahas.com/.

Dyess AFB Plans and Programs 

The Dyess AFB plans and programs are the specific,

existing tools that the installation, in collaboration with

the Department of the Air Force, has developed to

implement various federal statutes.  These plans may

be modified based on mission changes or requirements

and funding availability, so they are considered

semi‐permanent programs.

Dyess AFB AICUZ 

The 2015 Dyess AFB AICUZ Study is an update to the

Dyess AFB AICUZ Study completed in 2008.  It presents

a description of the current noise environment around

Dyess AFB and reaffirms the Air Force policy of

promoting public health, safety, and general welfare in

areas in close proximity to Air Force installations.  This

study identifies changes in flight operations that have

occurred since the 2008 study; provides updated noise

zones; lists the DOD Land Use Compatibility Guidelines,

and contains a land use analysis based on these

guidelines.  It is provided as a tool to assist local

communities in future planning and zoning activities.   

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The AICUZ provides recommendations to local

government and other entities for actions they can

implement to further compatible / recommended land

use goals and objectives of their comprehensive plans,

development codes, and other land use regulations

and guidelines.

Installation Development Plan 

The 2015 Dyess AFB Installation Development Plan

(IDP) provides a developmental path forward that

incorporates current and future mission requirements,

development constraints and opportunities, and

recommended courses of action to achieve optimal use

of lands, facilities, and resources in support of

installation performance. The IDP is intended to guide

future development decisions, including

consolidations, new construction, and realignments as

mission changes occur.  Goals were established to help

guide development, including:

 Achieve optimum land use planning.

 Protect and enhance the natural infrastructure

by making optimal use of the latest

developments in environmental protection,

energy‐efficiency, and sustainable design.

 Plan for facilities maintainability.

Installation Complex Encroachment 

Management Action Plan 

The Installation Complex Encroachment Management

Action Plan (ICEMAP) is an internal Air Force plan that

evaluates 13 encroachment challenges identified by

Air Force Instruction 90‐2001.  The plan then develops

actions to mitigate any concerns identified by the

evaluation. The 2014 Dyess AFB ICEMAP provides the

installation commander with strategies to address

current encroachment challenges and minimize the

likelihood for future encroachment.   

The ICEMAP consists of Volumes I and II and a

Community Brochure.  Volume I is the action plan for

mitigating or preventing encroachment challenges.  

Volume II is a reference guide, which provides all the

background data and analysis.   

The Community Brochure is to be used as a tool for

community education and outreach.  Only the

Community Brochure is approved for public

distribution.

Mid-Air Collision Avoidance Pamphlet 

Dyess AFB Flight Safety prepared a pamphlet to

increase awareness of military operations and reduce

the potential for mid‐air collisions.  It includes

information on highly utilized military operating areas,

low level training routes, and other military air

corridors surrounding Dyess AFB.  The pamphlet has

sections for local airspace, mid‐air collision avoidance

techniques, pilot reaction time, the Dyess AFB mission,

Dyess AFB aircraft, and map of the airspace

surrounding Dyess AFB.

State of Texas Plans and Programs 

Texas Local Government Code Chapter 241, 

Municipal and County Zoning Authority 

Around Airports 

Texas Local Government Code Chapter 241 (as

amended January 2013) allows jurisdictions to adopt

airport zoning regulations to regulate land uses within

a specific geographic area identified as the Controlled

Compatible Land Use Area within unincorporated

areas.  Texas Local Government Code §241.013

authorizes a city or county with a population exceeding

45,000 to adopt airport zoning regulations over areas

outside the city or county.  Section 241.014 of the

Texas State Local Government Code states that

jurisdictions  

“...to whose benefit an airport is used 

in the interest of the public or in which 

an airport owned or operated by a 

defense agency of the federal 

government or the state is located 

may create a joint airport zoning 

board with another political 

subdivision in which an airport hazard 

area or a controlled compatible land 

use area relating to the airport is 

located.”   

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Each of these entities has the power to adopt,

administer, and enforce airport compatible /

recommended land use zoning regulations within a

statutorily defined area.  As per statute, the area of

authority can extend no farther than a rectangle

bounded by lines located no farther than  

1.5 statute miles from the centerline of an instrument

or primary runway and lines located no farther than

five statute miles from each end of the paved surface

of an instrument or primary runway.

Additionally, municipalities can adopt Airport Hazard

Area zoning regulations that are not limited to the

1.5 by five mile rectangle. The maximum area that can

be covered in the airport hazard area is not defined,

but it is generally accepted that they apply to the

imaginary surfaces included in FAR Part 77.28.  Airport

hazard zoning regulations are broader in geographic

area but narrower in permissible scope than airport

compatibility zoning regulations.  They are designed to

protect the airport from an actual hazard, such as a

structure or object of natural growth that obstructs the

airspace required for the taking off, landing, and flight

of aircraft or that interferes with visual, radar, radio, or

other systems for tracking, acquiring data relating to,

monitoring, or controlling aircraft.

In 1996, the Abilene City Council adopted a resolution

that approved the formation of the Abilene‐Buffalo

Gap‐Taylor County‐Jones County Joint Airport Zoning

Board in accordance with Chapter 241.  This Board was

made up of two members appointed by each

jurisdiction and one member elected by the board

members to serve as chairperson of the board, for a

total of nine members.  At the time this JLUS was

written, the Joint Airport Zoning Board was not active.  

However, the Abilene Airport Zoning Ordinance was

developed in 2009 and regulates land uses in the

airfield safety zones and vertical obstructions around

the airfield.

Airport Compatibility Guidelines 

The Airport Compatibility Guidelines:  Compatibility

Planning, Compatible Land Use Zoning, Hazard Zoning

for Airports in Texas, was published by the Texas

Department of Transportation Aviation Division in

January of 2003.  The guidelines are a complement to

the State of Texas Local Government Code  

Chapter 241, Municipal and County Zoning Authority

around airports.  The guidelines are intended to aid

decision‐makers on how to plan for compatible /

recommended use as development occurs closer to

airports.  The primary tools discussed in the guidelines

are Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning Ordinances

and Hazard Zoning Ordinances.

The document outlines criteria for the establishment of

an Airport Compatible Land Use Ordinance or a

Hazard Zoning Ordinance to best support compatible /

recommended development in a municipality.  It also

outlines preparation, such as the prerequisites, needed

for implementation of Airport Compatible Land Use

Zoning Ordinance and Hazard Zoning Ordinance.  It

also documents the procedural steps in developing and

adopting an Airport Compatible Land Use Zoning

Ordinance and / or a Hazard Zoning Ordinance.

Texas Local Government Code Chapter 42, 

Extraterritorial Jurisdictions of Municipalities 

Chapter 42 of the Texas State Local Government Code,

Extraterritorial Jurisdictions (ETJ) of Municipalities,

designates the area beyond the municipality’s

boundaries for future growth.  The municipality has no

zoning authority in this area (except for "Airport

Zoning" pursuant to Texas Local Government

Code 241), since the designated area is not

incorporated into the city.  However, Section 42 of the

Code does give a city the right to regulate the

subdivision of land within the ETJ into parcels of less

than five acres.  The extent of the ETJ is based on the

population of the municipality and as the population

grows the ETJ increases, ranging from one‐half mile for

municipalities with less than 5,000 inhabitants up to

five miles for a municipality with 100,000 or more

inhabitants.  The ETJ also increases as land is annexed

to the City.  For the City of Abilene, the ETJ is defined

as the area within five miles of the current city limits.

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Texas Local Government Code Chapter 397, 

Notification Requirements for Land Use 

Regulations 

Texas Local Government Code § 397.005 requires local

governments that are adjacent or near a military

installation to seek comments and analysis from the

base authorities concerning potential compatibility

concerns when an ordinance, rule, or plan proposed by

the community may impact military operations or

missions associated with the installation.  The local

government must consider and analyze the comments

and analysis before making a final determination

relating to the proposed ordinance, rule, or plan.

Texas Military Preparedness Commission 

In 2003, Senate Bill (SB) No. 652 established the

Texas Military Preparedness Commission to give annual

reports to the Governor’s office concerning the

operation of military installations and related

community and business concerns.  The Texas Military

Value Revolving Loan Account was created, which can

issue up to $250 million in general obligation (GO)

bonds to assist communities with significant defense

related attributes that enhance the value of their

military installations and promote compatible /

recommended land use.  Under the law, a community

near a defense installation may request financial

assistance to prepare a comprehensive defense

installation and community strategic impact plan that

identifies the communities’ long‐range goals and

development proposals.  One objective of the plan is to

better manage the effects of future community growth

on military installations and their training exercise

activities.

This strategic impact plan must include a detailed list of

existing and future land uses around the impacted

military installation.  The plan must identify the

proposed distribution, location, and extent of land uses

such as housing, business, industry, agriculture,

recreation, public facilities and grounds, and other

categories of existing and proposed land use

regulations such as zoning, annexation, and planning

recommendations that may impact the military base.  

Strategic impact plans are encouraged to be developed

in coordination with the military installation into a

manual based on proposals outlined in the plan to

guide future community development adjacent to the

installation.  Once established, frequent collaboration

between the local communities and the military

installation is encouraged to ensure the manual’s

relevance and maintenance in addressing possible

concerns with the installation.

Texas Private Real Property Rights 

Preservation Act (PRPRPA), Texas 

Government Code §2007.001 

The PRPRPA was adopted by the Texas State legislature

as an acknowledgement of the importance of

protecting private real property interests and to ensure

that certain governmental entities consider their

actions on private real property rights.  It redefines

whether or not an action of the government can be

considered a taking.  A taking, as defined by the Act,

occurs when a governmental action causes a

25 percent or more reduction in the value of private

real property affected by the governmental action.  

A Takings Impact Assessment (TIA) is required when a

governmental action is undertaken that may constitute

a taking.  If a governmental entity fails to undertake a

TIA, the governmental action may be invalidated.  The

Act defines the required elements of a TIA, as well as

criteria for evaluating a TIA.  Most significantly, the TIA

requires the governmental agency to list and evaluate

potential alternatives that could accomplish the

specific purpose of the action in question, and

compare and evaluate the alternatives to prove that

the proposed action is the best suitable option.  

The takings clauses of the US and Texas Constitutions

set forth that private property shall not be taken for a

public use without just compensation.  Courts have

identified several relevant factors to determine a

taking, such as the economic impact of the regulation,

the degree to which the regulation interferes with

investor‐backed expectations, and the character of the

government action.  Some of the leading US Supreme

Court cases have gone as far as stating that as long as

the landowner retains some minimal economic use in

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his land, no compensable taking occurred. (See

Penn Central vs. New York City, 438 US 104 [1978] 

Dolan vs. City of Tigard, US 374 [1994], Lucas vs. 

South Carolina Coastal Commission, 505 US 1003 

[1992]).  Any governmental entity contemplating

issuing ordinance, orders or legislation to implement

JLUS recommendations should consult their own legal

counsel for takings analysis.  Even if there is no

compensable taking, the governmental entity should

weigh private property rights and balance that against

the benefits that the contemplated restrictions offer.  

Regional Planning Tools 

Regional planning is conducted by the West Central

Texas Council of Governments.  West Central Texas

Council of Governments is a political subdivision or

governmental unit of the state of Texas serving the

19 counties, including cities and other districts, of

Brown, Callahan, Coleman, Comanche, Eastland,

Fisher, Haskell, Jones, Kent, Knox, Mitchell, Nolan,

Runnels, Scurry, Shackelford, Stephens, Stonewall,

Taylor and Throckmorton in a rural area encompassing

18,000 square miles.

The council addresses issues such as regional planning,

economic and community development, hazard

mitigation and emergency planning, aging services,

water use, pollution control, law enforcement training,

youth and community programs, and transportation

planning.  The council plans, assists local governments,

and delivers public services, but has no power to tax or

to regulate.  The Executive Committee is comprised

entirely of local elected officials.

Taylor County 

Taylor County Subdivision Ordinance

Taylor County established regulations for subdivision

plans, street construction, and drainage in August

2006. The regulations were passed to protect property

owners from inadequate road construction and

drainage, along with inadequate identification for tax

purposes.  The ordinance does not address any type of

military compatible / recommended land use regarding

noise, lighting, safety, etc.  

Overall, Taylor County lacks formal land use controls,

especially associated with compatible / recommended

land use with Dyess AFB.  However, the Texas Airport

Zoning Act allows the City of Abilene to enforce airport

hazard area zoning regulations outside city limits

through extraterritorial jurisdiction zoning, which can

assist with future compatible / recommended land use

between unincorporated county areas and Dyess AFB.  

Taylor County can also participate in an established

Joint Airport Zoning Board around Dyess AFB.

City of Abilene 

Comprehensive Plan 

The 2004 Abilene Comprehensive Plan contains

elements outlining land use and development,

neighborhoods, community appearance, community

facilities and services, natural environment and

resources, and economic base.  The plan establishes a

coordinated set of policies to guide Abilene’s physical

development.

The following growth and land use strategies were

found to directly help Dyess AFB:

Strategy 42: Annex areas to the  

south and west of Dyess Air Force 

Base and to the south and east of 

Abilene Regional Airport, all as shown 

on the Future Land Use and 

Development Plan, as a means for 

controlling incompatible 

encroachment. 

Strategy 45: Proactively pursue 

regional land use and resource 

planning with Taylor, Callahan, Jones, 

and Shackelford Counties, the City of 

Tye, and other regional governments, 

local federal installations such as 

Dyess AFB, special service districts, 

local school districts, and affected 

state and federal agencies. 

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The Economic Base Element of the plan has a section

discussing Dyess AFB.  The objective of the section is to

support and promote Dyess AFB as a long‐term

community asset.  The following strategies were

included to accomplish this objective:

Strategy 18: Prohibit urban expansion 

into areas that encroach upon the 

operation of the base. The City should 

ensure compliance with this effort by 

controlling development in and 

around the installation, and annexing 

areas on the south and west side of 

the installation. 

Strategy 19: Coordinate with 

Dyess AFB on transportation and land 

use planning in the base environs to 

strengthen new programs and new 

missions at the installation. 

Strategy 20: Expand education 

campaigns directed to local residents 

that explain the impact the base has 

on Abilene and the positive effects the 

military has on the local economy. 

Additionally, Abilene has an annexation policy in

Appendix A regarding infill, stating:  

Scenario B3: Select areas are 

designated for future annexation to 

prevent residential development 

around Dyess Air Force Base and 

Abilene Regional Airport. 

Zoning Regulations 

Abilene’s Zoning Regulations are included in Chapter 2

of its Land Development Code and divide the land

within the city into 27 base districts and 6 overlay

districts.  The main body of the ordinance only applies

within the corporate limits of Abilene, but the Airport

Zoning Ordinance extends into unincorporated areas

within the ETJ of the City of Abilene, which cover the

Airport Hazard Areas surrounding Dyess AFB and

Abilene Regional Airport.

Section 2.3.5.1 of the ordinance establishes Airport

Zoning, which is intended to protect health, safety, and

general welfare of the public and regulate airport

zoning hazard areas and compatible / recommended

land uses surrounding airports in the city.  The

development and establishment of the Airport Zoning

Ordinance was a collaborative process involving the

City of Abilene, Taylor County, Dyess AFB, and property

owners within the affected area.  While the AICUZ

recommendations were used as a starting point in the

process, the ultimate decisions made by the City of

Abilene took some of the AICUZ recommendations into

consideration, but intentionally does not contain all of

them.  These decisions were made to accommodate

local preferences, quality of life, and desired lifestyle of

the community.

Height limitations established by the ordinance include

all of the land beneath the approach surfaces,

transitional surfaces, horizontal surfaces, and conical

surfaces as they apply to Dyess AFB.  Land use

regulations are also established by the ordinance,

which are similar to the recommendations outlined in

the AICUZ; however, there are some differences which

were agreed upon by all parties that participated in the

development of the ordinance.  For example, the

ordinance allows residential development in APZ I to

accommodate local preferences and quality of life, yet

this is not recommended in the AICUZ.  There are no

land use regulations associated with the Dyess AFB

noise contours.  Noise regulations within the Dyess AFB

noise contours were considered for inclusion in the

zoning ordinance, but were omitted through a public

process in which many of the property owners within

the noise contours publicly stated that they accept the

risks and impacts associated with noise generated by

Dyess AFB aircraft operations and requested that noise

regulations be removed from the ordinance.  If any

changes or updates to the Airport Zoning Ordinance

are considered by the City of Abilene in the future,

they will require review and input from property

owners of land within the zoning area.  This will ensure

a collaborative process between the City and the

affected property owners.

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An Airport Zone Development Permit is required within

the Airport Hazard Areas, which is defined as any area

of land or water on which an airport hazard could exist.  

Any allowable home or other primary structure less

than 50 feet in height in the APZ I and less than

150 feet in height in the APZ II and beyond is exempt

from obtaining an Airport Zone Development Permit.

The Planning Director is required to forward any

application for a variance or special exception to the

Dyess AFB civil engineer for consideration.  After

reviewing the application, the base civil engineer may

make a recommendation to the Board of Adjustment.

Under Section 4.2.7.1 of the city’s Land Development

Code (Chapter 4: Site Development Regulations),

lighting standards are established. In order to avoid

undue glare and light trespass, all outdoor lighting

fixtures are to be fully shielded, except incandescent

fixtures of one hundred fifty watts or less or other

sources of seventy watts or less.  Canopy lighting must

be fully shielded.  No flickering or flashing lights are

permitted.  The Board of Adjustment may agree to

allow variations from these standards by granting a

Special Exception.

Subdivision Regulations 

The City of Abilene enforces their subdivision

regulations through Chapter 3 of the Land

Development Code.  The subdivision regulations were

adopted in 2010.

The current subdivision regulations for the City of

Abilene outline requirements for the subdivisions of

land to ensure orderly, efficient, and coordinated

development.  These terms apply to all land within the

city limits and all unincorporated land within the ETJ.   

Subdivision regulations can help to protect Dyess AFB

from incompatible / not recommended development

early in the development process by regulating items

such as lot size, street lights (downward facing lights),

etc.  However, Abilene’s subdivision ordinance does

not specifically call out protections for Dyess AFB when

subdividing land within the installation proximity. The

ordinance does not specifically address any type of

military compatible / recommended uses regarding

concerns such as lighting and lot size.  

City of Tye 

General Plan Report 

The City of Tye’s General Plan Report was created in

2004.  It breaks the land within the city and its ETJ into

10 Planning Districts for ease of gathering data to

develop the Plan.  Tye’s General Plan recognizes the

importance of Dyess AFB to the city and the region and

acknowledges that the noise zones and accident

potential zones identified in the AICUZ are constraints

for future development and that new residential uses

should avoid being built in these areas.  The noise

zones and accident potential zones are included on

one of the maps within the General Plan to identify

their locations and how they overlay portions of the

city.  While the General Plan acknowledges and

references the AICUZ as an important document to

utilize when assessing future development patterns, it

also identifies that following AICUZ recommendations

in some areas may detract from the city’s character

and may limit the city’s future development

opportunities within the safety zones and noise zones.  

The General Plan does not have specific policies for

incorporating AICUZ recommendations into the

planning review process.

Zoning Ordinance 

The City of Tye adopted a zoning ordinance in 2006,

separating the city into eight zoning districts.  Lot size

requirements, lot area, density, and height regulations

and permissible uses are detailed under district

regulations.  The ordinance does not include a

stand‐alone district or overlay for airport or military

zoning.

The ordinance establishes maximum heights for each

district.  The Mobile/Modular Home District allows a

maximum height of 20 feet.  The Single‐Family

Residence District allows a maximum height of 30 feet.  

The Multi‐Family Residence and Local Business Districts

allow a maximum height of 40 feet.  The Agricultural

Open Space District allows a maximum height of

45 feet.  The General Business District allows a

maximum height of 125 feet.  The Light Industrial and

Heavy Industrial Districts allow a maximum height of

100 feet.

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There are various zoning districts that allow height

maximums that may interfere with the air missions at

Dyess AFB due to the fact that tracts of the city are

located within Dyess AFB safety zones.

The height regulations established by the ordinance do

not apply to television and radio towers, church spires,

belfries, monuments, tanks, water and fire towers,

stage towers or scenery lofts, cooling towers,

ornamental towers, and spires, chimneys, elevator

bulkheads, smokestacks, conveyors, and flagpoles.

With these exceptions, the proximity of tall towers to

Dyess AFB can have impacts on flight operations.

Subdivision Ordinance 

The City of Tye enforces their subdivision regulations

through Chapter 10 of the City Code of Ordinances.  

The subdivision ordinance was adopted in 2006.

The current subdivision regulations for the City of Tye

outline requirements for the development, layout,

design, and public review of subdivisions of land.  

These terms apply to all land within corporate  

city limits and all unincorporated land within the

one‐half mile ETJ.   

Subdivision regulations can help to protect Dyess AFB

from incompatible / not recommended development

early in the development process.  However, the

subdivision ordinance does not specifically call out

protections for Dyess AFB when subdividing land near

the installation. The ordinance does not address any

type of military compatible / recommended land uses

regarding noise, lighting, safety, etc.  

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Identification of Compatibility 

Issues 

Compatibility, in relation to military readiness, can be

defined as the balance or compromise between

community needs and interests and military needs and

interests.  The goal of compatibility planning is to

promote an environment where both community and

military entities communicate, coordinate, and

implement mutually supportive actions that allow both

to achieve their respective objectives.

A number of factors assist in determining whether

community and military plans, programs, and activities

are compatible / recommended or in conflict with joint

land uses such as community activities and military

installations.  For this JLUS, 24 compatibility factors

were used to identify, determine, and establish a set of

key JLUS compatibility issues.  The compatibility factors

are:   

An action undertaken by either the military or

community that minimizes, hinders, or presents an

obstacle to the action of the other is characterized as

an issue.  Issues arising on the part of either or both

the military and community are grouped according to

the relevant factor and listed in this chapter.  For each

identified issue, a compatibility assessment is provided

discussing the nature and cause or source of the issue

followed by applicable existing tools currently used or

that may be used to mitigate encroachment or prevent

the emergence of encroachment in the future,

including an assessment of their effectiveness.  

It is important to note that throughout the  

Dyess AFB JLUS process, property owners in the

unincorporated View / Caps Community to the south

and west of Dyess AFB were very involved and invested

in the JLUS process and development of the study.  As

property owners in the areas affected by safety (clear

zones and accident potential zones) and noise

generated by aircraft operating at Dyess AFB, these

citizens were influential in the assessment of the

JLUS compatibility issues, particularly regarding safety

and noise.  While it is part of the JLUS process to

identify and assess existing conditions (e.g., noise from

aircraft operations that goes outside of the boundaries

of Dyess AFB), the current View / Caps property

owners have publicly stated that they do not have any

concerns with safety or noise, and they accept the

levels of noise generated by aircraft at Dyess AFB.  

These property owners are proud to have Dyess AFB as

their neighbor and have voiced their continued support

for Dyess AFB’s missions.

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Methodology and Evaluation 

The methodology for the development of  

Dyess AFB JLUS compatibility issues consisted of a

comprehensive and inclusive discovery process to

identify key stakeholder issues associated with the

compatibility factors.  During the beginning phase of

the project, a week‐long stakeholder interview process

took place in which representatives from various

stakeholder groups were interviewed to discuss the

JLUS process and identify any compatibility issues they

felt were existing or could occur in the future.  These

interviews occurred with representatives from the

following stakeholder groups:

 Abilene Chamber of Commerce

 City of Abilene

 City of Tye

 Dyess AFB

 Taylor County

 View / Caps Community property owners

 West Texas Council of Governments

Additional compatibility issues were identified through

meetings with the JLUS Policy Committee (PC) and

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), at public

workshops, and through technical evaluation and

related experience by the project team.  While it was

not possible to meet with every single stakeholder or

property owner in the Study Area, the groups that

were interviewed and the attendees of the committee

meetings and public workshops served as

representatives of their respective stakeholder groups

to provide valuable input on the issues relevant to their

groups.

As a part of the issue evaluation phase, the PC, TAC,

and the public examined and prioritized the extent of

the identified existing and potential future

compatibility issues that could impact land within the

JLUS Study Area and ranked them by priority of how

important each issue was to that individual or the

stakeholder group that they represent.  The evaluation

and prioritization of issues helped to determine the

level of concern that various stakeholder groups had

for each identified issue.

The development of strategies (see Chapter 6,

Implementation Plan of the JLUS Report) to address

compatibility is directly and indirectly affected by the

evaluation of issues.  The prioritization of issues helped

to determine the severity of each issue and its impact

on both the Dyess AFB mission and quality of life of the

residents and community around the base, and to

identify a timeframe in which the issue should be

addressed through the strategies developed for the

Implementation Plan.  Of the 24 compatibility factors

considered, nine were determined to be inapplicable

to this JLUS, as no issues were identified for them:

 Air Quality

 Cultural Resources

 Dust / Smoke / Steam

 Frequency Spectrum Capacity  

 Frequency Spectrum Impedance / Interference  

 Infrastructure Extensions

 Legislative Initiatives

 Marine Environments  

 Scarce Natural Resources

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Dyess AFB JLUS Compatibility 

Issues by Factor 

Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection 

Anti‐Terrorism Force Protection (AT / FP) relates to the

safety of personnel, facilities, and information on an

installation from outside threats.  Security concerns

and trespassing can present immediate compatibility

concerns for installations.  Due to current global

conditions and recent events, military installations are

required to implement more restrictive standards to

address AT / FP concerns.  These measures include

increased security checks at installation gates and

physical changes (such as new gate / entry designs).

The following AT / FP issues were identified:

 Rister Park’s proximity to Dyess AFB 

Rister Park in the City of Tye is adjacent to

Dyess AFB’s northwestern boundary and allows

visitors to view into the base and observe

aircraft on the runway.  

 Terrorism coordination with local communities 

Local law enforcement officers have expressed

concern with a lack of communication and

coordination from Dyess AFB on potential

terrorist threats.

Biological Resources 

Biological resources include federal and state listed

species (threatened and endangered species) and their

habitats.  These resources may also include areas such

as wetlands and migratory corridors that are critical to

the overall health and productivity of an ecosystem.

The presence of sensitive biological resources may

require special development considerations and should

be included early in the planning process.  The

following Biological Resource issue was identified:  

 Texas horned lizard 

The Texas horned lizard is a state threatened

species that has been known to live in the

JLUS Study Area.  Increased populations of this

species on Dyess AFB property could result in

certain restrictions to base operations,

dependent upon the location of the populations.

Communication / Coordination 

This discussion refers to the programs and plans that

promote interagency communication and

coordination.  Interagency communication serves the

general welfare by promoting a more comprehensive

planning process inclusive of all affected stakeholders.  

Interagency coordination also seeks to develop and

include mutually beneficial policies for both

communities and the military in local planning

documents, such as comprehensive plans.  The

following Communication / Coordination issues were

identified:

 Limited formal communication between

Dyess AFB and local communities 

Dyess AFB does not have as strong of a

communication link with the City of Tye and

Taylor County as it does with the City of Abilene.  

Dyess AFB has minimal, and no formal,

communication with property owners who live

or own property in the noise contours and safety

zones, or adjacent to the base.  Additionally,

when Dyess AFB contacts local media about

abnormal mission activities, they do not always

contact staff and elected / appointed officials in

Abilene, Tye and Taylor County.

 New property buyers in the region may not be

aware of Dyess AFB operations 

New property buyers in the region around

Dyess AFB may not be aware that they are

purchasing property in an area that may be

impacted by Air Force operations, and how the

operations may impact their quality of life, such

as by the generation of noise or vibration.

   

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Energy Development 

Development of energy sources, including alternative

energy sources (such as solar, wind, geothermal, or

biofuels) could pose compatibility issues related to

glare (solar energy), or vertical obstruction (wind

generation).  The following Energy Development issues

were identified:

 Wind turbine development 

Wind turbine development has occurred in the

region around Dyess AFB, and more is

anticipated in the future.  Wind farm

development can have several impacts on

mission operations at Dyess AFB, including

causing vertical obstructions and degrading

radar performance.

 Solar energy development 

While there is currently no major solar

development in the region around Dyess AFB,

future solar farms could be built in the region.  

Depending on the location and types of

materials used for solar farm construction, this

could have impacts on aircraft operations.

Housing Availability 

Local housing availability addresses the supply and

demand for housing in the region, the competition for

housing that may result from changes in the number of

military personnel, and the supply of military family

housing provided by the installation. The following

Housing Availability issue was identified:  

 Housing rental market does not meet the

needs of Dyess AFB 

The housing rental market in the communities

around Dyess AFB does not have an adequate

amount of available and appropriate residential

properties to meet the needs of the current

mission and potential future growth.

Land / Air / Sea Space Competition 

The military manages or uses land, air, and sea space

to accomplish testing, training, and operational

missions.  These resources must be available and of a

sufficient size, cohesiveness, and quality to

accommodate effective training and testing.  Military

and civilian air and sea operations can compete for

limited air and sea space, especially when the usage

areas are in close proximity to each other.  Use of this

shared resource can impact future growth in

operations for all users.  While this JLUS assesses land

and airspace competition, due to Dyess AFB’s location,

there is no sea space competition. The following Land /

Air / Sea Space Competition issues were identified:  

 Future usage of commercial and recreational

unmanned aerial systems 

As unmanned aerial systems become more

available and popular among commercial and

recreational users, they may pose safety

concerns for flight operations at Dyess AFB.

 Local private aircraft operating near Dyess AFB 

Due to the location of pipelines and agricultural

uses in the region around Dyess AFB, private

aircraft such as surveyors and crop dusters

sometimes fly near the base.  Although these

aircraft are required to contact the Dyess AFB

control tower, this does not always occur, which

presents safety concerns between aircraft.

 

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Land Use 

The basis of land use planning and regulation relates to

the government’s role in protecting the public’s health,

safety, and welfare.  Local jurisdictions’ comprehensive

plans and zoning ordinances can be the most effective

tools for preventing or resolving land use compatibility

issues.  These tools ensure the separation of land uses

that differ significantly in character.  Land use

separation also applies to properties where the use of

one property may adversely impact the use of another.  

For instance, industrial uses are often separated from

residential uses to avoid impacts from noise, odors,

and lighting.  The following Land Use issues were

identified:  

 Incompatible / not recommended land uses in

Tye 

There are existing incompatible / not

recommended land uses within the City of Tye

based on the Dyess AFB AICUZ and many of

Tye’s ordinances are outdated and do not

support compatible / recommended

development per the Dyess AFB AICUZ

recommendations.  There also is a potential for

incompatible / not recommended development

along Interstate 20.

 Incompatible / not recommended land uses in

Abilene’s extraterritorial jurisdiction 

There are existing incompatible / not

recommended land uses within Abilene’s

extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) based on the

Dyess AFB AICUZ recommendations.

 Incompatible / not recommended land uses in

Taylor County 

There are existing incompatible / not

recommended land uses within Taylor County,

partially resulting from properties being platted

without County approval.

 Misunderstanding of the City of Abilene’s

extraterritorial jurisdiction

A city’s ETJ allows the city to extend its

regulatory influence outside of the city limits

into a designated portion of unincorporated

county land.  Some property owners or residents

living in Abilene’s ETJ may not be aware that

they are in an area where land use can be

regulated by the City.

 No Tye building inspector 

The City of Tye does not have financial resources

to employ a full‐time building inspector.  This

can result in potential incompatible / not

recommended land use development if buildings

are not properly inspected and approved.

Light and Glare 

This factor refers to man‐made lighting (street lights,

airfield lighting, building lights) and glare (direct or

reflected light) that disrupts vision.  Light sources from

commercial, industrial, recreational, and residential

uses at night can cause excessive glare and

illumination, impacting the use of military night vision

devices and aircraft operations.  Conversely, high

intensity light sources generated from a military area

(such as ramp lighting) may have a negative impact on

the adjacent community. The following Light and Glare

issue was identified:  

 Red LED lighting on towers 

Some commercial wind farms have started to

use red LED lights for nighttime identification of

their locations.  Red LED lights cannot always be

seen by night vision goggles, causing safety

concerns when pilots are flying using such

devices.

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Noise 

Sound that reaches unwanted levels is referred to as

noise.  The central issue with noise is the impact, or

perceived impact, on people, animals (wild and

domestic), and general land use compatibility.  

Exposure to high noise levels can have a significant

impact on human activity, health, and safety.  The

decibel (dB) scale is used to quantify sound intensity.  

To understand the relevance of decibels, a normal

conversation often occurs at 60 dB, while an

ambulance siren from 100 feet away is about 100 dB.  

Noise associated with military operations (arrival /

departure of military aircraft, firing of weapons, etc.)

may create noises in higher dB ranges.  

Many property owners / residents around Dyess AFB

stated continuously throughout the JLUS process that

noise is not a public health, safety, and welfare

concern for them.

The following Noise issues were identified:  

 Noise from aircraft operations 

The aircraft operations that occur at Dyess AFB

produce noise that can be heard outside the

boundaries of the base, within surrounding

communities.

 Incompatible / not recommended residential

land uses in aircraft noise zones 

There are existing homes located within the

Dyess AFB noise zones.  Many of those homes

have been there for a very long time and many

residents who live there accept the noise.

Public Trespassing 

This factor addresses public trespassing, either

purposeful or unintentional, onto a military

installation.  The potential for trespassing increases

when public use areas are in close proximity to an

installation.  The following Public Trespassing issue was

identified:  

 Accidental trespass by motorists 

Motorists using GPS services to get directions to

commercial amenities such as shopping,

restaurants, or banks sometimes accidentally try

to enter Dyess AFB without proper credentials.  

Certain GPS services direct users to commercial

amenities that are located on‐base as being the

closest location.

Roadway Capacity 

Roadway capacity relates to the ability of existing

freeways, highways, arterials, and other local roads to

provide adequate mobility and access between military

installations and their surrounding communities. The

following Roadway Capacity issues were identified:  

 Congestion during peak travel times 

During peak times, there may be up to or more

than 20 vehicles stacked up at the gate to enter

Dyess AFB.  This can cause delays in getting onto

the base due to the time it takes to process

drivers through security.

 Prohibited truck travel on Air Base Road 

Commercial trucks bringing materials to

Dyess AFB sometimes use Air Base Road, which

is incompatible with trucks because the road

was not constructed to support heavy vehicles.

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Safety 

Safety zones are areas in which development should be

more restrictive regarding use and concentrations of

people due to the higher risks to public safety. Issues

to consider include aircraft accident potential zones.

The following Safety issues were identified:  

 Wildlife and birds cause safety hazards for

aircraft 

Wildlife, such as coyotes and birds sometimes

enter aircraft operational areas and cause safety

hazards to aircraft.

 Development in clear zone / base property 

A private property owner has built a garage

extension onto their home that extends into the

clear zone, which is owned by Dyess AFB.

Vertical Obstructions 

Vertical obstructions are created by buildings, trees,

structures, or other features that may encroach into

the navigable airspace or impede line‐of‐sight radar

signals used by the military.  These obstructions can be

a safety hazard to both the public and military

personnel and potentially impact military readiness.

The following Vertical Obstructions issues were

identified:  

 Topography in the imaginary surfaces 

Topographic features (bluffs) southwest of

Dyess AFB are within the imaginary surfaces.  

Any development on the bluffs that is within the

imaginary surfaces may possibly create a vertical

obstruction.

 No cell tower regulations 

The City of Tye and Taylor County do not

currently have regulations for siting cell towers,

except when a tower meets the criteria for a

Part 77 review.  This can potentially lead to the

development of vertical obstructions within the

imaginary surfaces.

Vibration 

Vibration is an oscillation or motion that alternates in

opposite directions and may occur as a result of an

impact, explosion, noise, mechanical operation, or

other change in the environment.  Vibration may be

caused by military and / or civilian activities.  The

following Vibration issue was identified:  

 Vibration caused by aircraft operations 

Areas around Dyes AFB sometimes experience

vibration from aircraft operations.

Water Quality / Quantity 

Water quality / quantity concerns include the

assurance that adequate water supplies of good quality

are available for use by the installation and

surrounding communities as the area develops.  Water

supply for agriculture and industrial use is also

considered.  The following Water Quality / Quantity

issues were identified:  

 Flooding on‐base 

A large portion of Dyess AFB lies within the

100‐year flood plain and parts of the base

experience flooding during heavy rains.  This can

impact mission operations if flooding occurs in

areas such as the runway.

 Off‐base flooding 

During heavy rain events, water from Dyess AFB

traverses across the base boundary and Airbase

Road into adjacent areas within the City of Tye,

causing flooding.

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Please see the next page.

JLUS Report Page 44
It is important to note that the JLUS is not 

an adopted plan, but rather a recommended 

set of strategies which should be 

implemented by the JLUS participants in 

order to address current and potential 

future compatibility issues. 

Implementation Plan 

This chapter identifies and organizes the

recommended courses of action (strategies) that have

been developed through a collaborative effort

between representatives of local jurisdictions, property

owners, Dyess AFB, local organizations, the general

public, and other stakeholders that own or manage

land or resources in the region.  Since the Dyess AFB

JLUS is the result of a collaborative planning process,

the strategies represent a true consensus plan; a

realistic and coordinated approach to compatibility

planning developed with the support of stakeholders

involved throughout the process.

The JLUS strategies incorporate a variety of actions

that promote education, communication, compatible /

recommended land use, and resource planning.  Upon

implementation, existing and potential compatibility

issues arising from the civilian / military interface can

be removed or significantly mitigated.  The

recommended strategies function as the heart of the

JLUS document and are the culmination of the

planning process.

Each of the JLUS strategies that are included in this

chapter is meant to address the specific compatibility

issues that are described in greater detail in Chapter 5

of the Dyess AFB JLUS Background Report.  The issues

are identified before each set of associated strategies

as a point of reference to what the strategies are

addressing.  The issues correspond to the compatibility

factors in Chapter 5 of the Background Report for easy

reference and can be used to read additional

information on the specifics of the issues.

The key to the implementation of strategies is the

establishment of the Dyess AFB Partnership Committee

(see Strategy COM‐1A) to oversee the execution of the

JLUS.  Through this committee, local jurisdictions,

Dyess AFB, property owners, and other stakeholder

parties can continue their collaboration to establish

procedures, recommend or refine specific actions, and

make adjustments to strategies over time to ensure

the JLUS continues to resolve key compatibility issues

into the future through realistic strategies and

implementation.

Implementation Plan Guidelines 

The key to a successful Implementation Plan is

balancing the different needs of all involved

stakeholders.  To produce a balanced plan, several

guidelines were used as the basis for strategy

development. These guidelines included:

 Recommended strategies must not result in a

taking of property value as defined by state law.   

 In some cases, the recommended strategies can

only be implemented with new enabling

legislation.

 In order to minimize regulation, many of the

strategies are only recommended within the

specific geographic area for which the issue they

address occurs (e.g., within the Dyess AFB noise

contours), instead of recommended for the

whole JLUS Study Area.  

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 Similar to other planning processes that include

numerous stakeholders, the challenge is to

create a solution or strategy that meets the

needs of all parties.  In lieu of eliminating

strategies that do not have 100 percent buy‐in

from all stakeholders, it was determined that the

solution / strategy may result in the creation of

multiple strategies that address the same issue

but tailored to individual circumstances.

 Since this JLUS is meant to be a “living

document”, and state and federal regulations

are subject to change, before implementing one

of the suggested strategies included in the

Implementation Plan, the implementing

jurisdiction or party should ensure there is no

conflict between the strategy and any existing

local, state, or federal law.  

Dyess AFB Influence Areas 

For this JLUS, the term Dyess AFB Influence Area is

used to identify a geographic area where Dyess AFB

operations may impact local communities, and

conversely, where local activities may affect the base’s

ability to carry out its mission(s).  The Dyess AFB

Influence Areas are designed to accomplish the

following:

 Promote an orderly transition between

community and military land uses so that land

uses remain compatible / recommended.

 Maintain operational capabilities of military

installations and areas.  

 Promote an awareness of the size and scope of

military training areas to protect areas outside

Dyess AFB (e.g., critical air space) used for

training purposes.

 Inform the local community of compatibility

recommendations within the designated areas

that are part of this JLUS.

 Protect public health, safety, and welfare.

The Dyess AFB Influence Areas are used to define the

geographic areas where certain JLUS strategies are to

be applied.  This technique ensures the strategies are

applied to the appropriate areas, and that locations

deemed not subject to a specific compatibility issue are

not adversely impacted by strategies inappropriate for

their location or circumstance.  These Dyess AFB

Influence Areas are recommended under Strategy

LU‐1D in Table 3 later in this chapter.

The proposed Dyess AFB Combined Influence Area

Overlay is an area that incorporates all of the individual

Influence Areas.  The Dyess AFB Combined Influence

Area Overlay is illustrated on Figure 11.  The individual

Influence Areas are described on the following pages.   

Dyess AFB Safety Influence Area (Figure 12) 

The proposed Safety Influence Area would endorse

compatible / recommended land use types and

densities / intensities within the Clear Zones (CZs) and

Accident Potential Zones (APZs) I and II of Dyess AFB’s

runway.  Each area would be a subzone of the Safety

Influence Area.  The current location of each safety

subzone is based on the airfield layout and air

operations identified in Dyess AFB’s AICUZ Report.   

The Safety Influence Area is needed to prevent the

development of incompatible / not recommended land

uses in areas with the greatest potential for an aircraft

mishap.  These safety zones were identified as a result

of the Air Force’s guidance that defines APZs as areas

where an aircraft mishap is most likely to occur (in the

unlikely event that one was to occur).  The APZs follow

departure, arrival, and flight patterns and are based

upon analysis of historical data.

Within the CZ, most types of land use are  

incompatible / not recommended with aircraft

operations.  It is recommended that no development

be located within CZs.  Compatibility guidelines

preclude land uses that concentrate large numbers of

people (such as residences, apartments, hospitals,

churches, and schools) from being constructed within

the APZs. While the likelihood of a mishap is low, the

Air Force recommends low density land uses within the

APZs to ensure the maximum protection of public

health and property.  

   

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Jones County

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Elm Cr e ek

Mulb erryCreek

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Buck Creek

Cedar Creek

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Indian Creek

Little Elm Creek

BitterCre ek

Horse

Fall Creek

Buttonwillow

Creek

Cat Claw

Creek

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Hill Lake

Kirby Lake

Lytle

Lake

R J Griffith

Lake

Sayles

Lake

Tye

Abilene

Impact

Buffalo

Gap

Merkel

Source: Dyess AFB 2015 AICUZ, Matrix Design Group, 2017.

Dyess AFB Combined Influence Area Overlay

Figure 11 0 1 2

Miles

Legend

Combined Influence Area Overlay

Safety Influence Area

BASH Influence Area

Noise Influence Area

Vertical Obstructions Influence Area

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway / Airfield

Water Body

Stream / River

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Dyess AFB

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S 1ST ST

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TEXAS AV

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FM 1235

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LANTANA AV

RUIDOSA DR

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BUMPERGATE RD

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CR 285

CR 315

DRUMMOND RD

SPINKS RD

CR 299

JET ST

W HWY 80

WHITE MINES RD

CR 319

CR 310

CR 297

FM 1235

CR 631

WELLS LN

CR 335

CR 300

BUTTERFIELD SCHOOL RD

HAYTER RD

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CR 307

CR 494

HINES RD

CR 286

CR 316

CR 583

CR 287

N ARNOLD

BL

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ARNOLD BL

ARNOLD BL

FULWILER RD

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CR 309

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CR661

PEPPERGRASS LN

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Indian Creek

El m

Creek

LittleElm Creek

Bull Wagon Creek

Tye

Abilene

Abilene

Source: Dyess AFB 2015 AICUZ, Matrix Design Group, 2017.

Dyess AFB Safety Influence Area

Figure 12 0 1⁄2 1

Miles

Legend

Safety Influence Area

Accident Potential Zones

Clear Zone

APZ I

APZ II

Dyess Air Force Base

Community Covered by JLUS

*Tye Extraterritorial

Jurisdiction (ETJ)

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway / Airfield

Water Body

Stream / River

*Portions of the APZ that lie outside of the Dyess AFB Perimiter and that do 

not fall within the City of Tye ETJ are located within the City of Abilene's ETJ

Taylor

County

JLUS Report Page 48
Low density single family residential uses (1 to 2 units

per acre) can be compatible / recommended when

located within APZ II.  Other generally compatible /

recommended uses include agriculture, limited

intensity office / retail, and light industrial.

Dyess AFB BASH Influence Area (Figure 13) 

The proposed Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike Hazard

(BASH) Influence Area extends from the airport

operational area at Dyess AFB for a radius of five miles.  

This Influence Area is meant to include areas near the

airfield with the highest safety concerns if

concentrations of birds or bird‐attractant uses were

located there.  Bird strikes with aircraft can have

serious safety concerns, including the potential for loss

of life or aircraft.  Even minor bird strikes can cause

costly repairs to aircraft and impact training missions.  

The five mile distance associated with the

BASH Influence Area is a Federal Aviation

Administration (FAA) recommended standard for

managing bird attractants around runways.   

Dyess AFB Noise Influence Area (Figure 14) 

The Noise Influence Area includes all land located

off‐installation within Dyess AFB noise contours greater

than 65 decibels (dB) day‐night sound level (DNL)

associated with military aircraft activities.  Residential

developments and other noise‐sensitive land uses

within this Influence Area may be recommended to

consider sound attenuation measures to reduce

interior noise impacts and achieve a maximum interior

noise level of 45 dB DNL.

Without proper sound attenuation to reduce interior

sound levels, certain uses such as residential, and other

noise sensitive user groups, including schools,

healthcare facilities, and churches, are considered

incompatible / not recommended within areas that

experience noise levels of 65 dB DNL or greater.  Uses

that are compatible / recommended within airfield

noise contours are office / retail and manufacturing /

industrial when interior noise levels are less than

70 dB DNL. While regulated sound attenuation

measures may not be necessary in the Noise Influence

Area due to personal preferences of property owners,

providing educational materials for existing and future

property owners and residents can help to alert buyers

on the potential for noise impacts in areas close to

Dyess AFB.  

Dyess AFB Vertical Obstructions Influence 

Area (Figure 15) 

The purpose of the Vertical Obstructions Influence

Area is to monitor and recommend the height of all

structures and buildings within the area defined by

FAA guidance and Air Force AICUZ instructions known

as imaginary surfaces. The imaginary surfaces are a  

3‐D geographic area comprising approach and

departure airspace corridors and safety buffers.  

Vertical obstruction heights are a major concern for

flight operations and training due to the potential for a

structure to extend into navigable airspace, which

could impede safe flight operations and put both pilots

and citizens on the ground at risk of an aircraft mishap.  

Vertical obstructions that can affect flight safety

include, but are not limited to, cell towers, power lines,

wind turbines, buildings, and trees, depending on their

distance from the runway or location within flight

paths.  The imaginary surfaces are explained in more

detail in Chapter 3, Military Profile in the

JLUS Background Report.

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Dyess AFB

PINE ST

S 1ST ST

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BARROW ST

AMBLER AV

S 20TH ST

OAK ST

BRAUNE RD

S14TH ST

ANTILLEY RD

S 7TH ST

CLARK RD

SUMMERHILL RD

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CR 321

CR 301

N 18TH ST

CR 303

MAIN

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STALLION RD

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BRICK ST

CR 298

CR 313

BISHOP RD

CR 315

DRUMMOND

RD

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WHITE MINES RD

CR 319

CR 310

CR 414

CR 407

CR 660

CR 297

JARMAN RD

CR 70

CR 409

2

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CR 405

WELLS LN

CR 335

LOMA VISTA

CR 285

CR 300

SPUR 707

CR 337

OHLHAUSEN RD

CR 640

CR 307

CR 416

CR 304

CR 299

CR 499

CR 494

MCGEHEE RD

HINES RD

CR 286

DAVIS LN

RUGER ST

CR 584

CR 330

CR 316

CR 583 S TREADAWAY BL

HAYTER RD

IBERIS RDS

CR 287

N ARNOLDBL

SPINKS RD

CR 257

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Jones County

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Cat Claw

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Kirby

Lake

Tye

Abilene

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Merkel

Source: Matrix Design Group, 2017.

Dyess AFB BASH Influence Area

Figure 13 0 1 2

Miles

Legend

BASH Influence Area

Water Body

Stream /

River

Runway / Airfield

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

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Dyess AFB

S 1ST ST

OLD ANSON RD

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BARROW ST

AMBLER AV

OAK ST

HARTFORD ST

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ANTILLEY RD

S 7TH ST

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CLARK RD

SUMMERHILL RD

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BELL PLAINS RD

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RIDGEMONT

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S 23RD ST

HICKORY ST

N 1ST ST

MAPLE ST

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ANSON AV

CR 640

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FOOTHILL RD

WESTWOOD DR

PILGRIM RD

S 25TH ST

N WILLIS ST

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VOGEL AV

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BUMPERGATE RD

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S 32ND ST

CR 321

CR 301

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N 6TH ST

MAIN

N 5TH ST

FM 2404

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CR 313

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BISHOP RD

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CALDW ELL RD

DRUMMOND

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WALDROP DR

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CR 409

WHITE MINES RD

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CR 310

CR 414

CR 407

CR 660

CR 297

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CR 405

WELLS LN

CR 335

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COLT RD

CR 300

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CR 392

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OHLHAUSEN RD

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CR 307

CR 416

CR 304

CR 299

CR 499

CR 494

MCGEHEE RD

HINES RD

CR 286

DAVIS LN

CR 316

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N

TREADAWAY BL

HAYTER RD

IBERIS RD S

CR 287

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KEY LN

SPINKS RD

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SHIRLEY RD

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Indian Creek

LittleElm Creek

MulberryCreek

Buttonwillow Creek

Cat Cla

w

Creek

Kirby

Lake

Tye

Abilene

Impact

Buffalo

Gap

Merkel

Legend

Noise Influence Area Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway /

Airfield

Water Body

Stream /

River

Source: Dyess AFB 2015 AICUZ, Matrix Design Group, 2017.

Dyess AFB Noise Influence Area

Figure 14 0 1 2

Miles

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Dyess

AFB

Taylor County

Jones County

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Buck Creek

Cedar Creek

Bull WagonCr eek

Indian Creek

Little Elm Creek

BitterCre ek

Horse

Fall Creek

Buttonwillow

Creek

Cat Claw

Creek

Fort Phan ot m

Hill Lake

Kirby Lake

Lytle

Lake

R J Griffith

Lake

Sayles

Lake

Tye

Abilene

Impact

Buffalo

Gap

Merkel

Source: Dyess AFB 2015 AICUZ, Matrix Design Group, 2017.

Dyess AFB Vertical Obstructions Influence Area

Figure 15 0 1 2

Miles

Legend

Vertical Obstructions Influence Area

Imaginary Surfaces

Primary Surface

Approach/Departure 

Clearance Surface (50:1)

Approach/Departure 

Clearance Surface (Horizontal)

Inner Horizontal Surface

Conical Surface (20:1)

Outer Horizontal Surface

Transitional Surface (7:1)

Dyess Air Force Base

County

Community Covered by JLUS

Tye Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Abilene Extraterritorial Jurisdiction

Other Community

Interstate

Highway

Local Road

Railroad

Runway / Airfield

Water Body

Stream / River

JLUS Report Page 52
How to Read the Implementation 

Plan 

The strategies are designed to address the issues

identified during preparation of the Dyess AFB JLUS.

The purpose of each strategy is to:

 eliminate or reduce existing compatibility issues

where possible,  

 avoid future actions, operations, or development

that would cause a compatibility issue; and

 provide for enhanced and on‐going

communications and collaboration.

To make the strategies easier to use, they are

presented in a table format that provides the strategy

and information on when and how that strategy will be

implemented.  The strategies are arranged to

correspond with their compatibility factor. The issue

within each factor is presented first to provide a

linkage between the strategy and the condition it is

intended to resolve or minimize. Figure 16 highlights

the format and content of the strategy table.  The

following paragraphs provide an overview of how to

read the information presented for each strategy.

Issue or Strategy ID. The issue ID and strategy ID are

unique alpha‐numeric numbers that provide a

reference for each specific issue and strategy.  A

strategy’s reference number is composed of the

Compatibility Issue number and this ID (e.g., COM‐1A,

COM‐1B, etc.).

Strategy.  In bold type is a title that describes the

strategy.  This is followed by the complete strategy

statement that describes the recommended action. 

Type of Strategy.  This indicates the type of strategy

tool that is proposed to be utilized during

implementation.  These may range from simple

communication or educational to regulatory or

acquisition of land or development rights.

Current status “stamps”.  Some of the strategies have

a stamp in the “Type of Strategy” column.  These

stamps indicate that this strategy has either been

completed during the JLUS process, is in progress of

being implemented, or is already on‐going.

Completed Stamp.  This stamp indicates

this strategy was identified during the

JLUS process and completed before the

end of the process concluded.

In Progress Stamp.  This stamp indicates

this strategy has been initiated by the

responsible parties indicated in the

table.

On‐Going Stamp.  This stamp indicates

this strategy is currently on‐going by the

responsible parties indicated in the

table.  In addition, this provides

awareness that the responsible parties

are already implementing the strategy. 

Dyess AFB Influence Area.  This column indicates the

applicable Dyess AFB Influence Area in which the

strategy should be applied, or if the strategy relates to

the whole JLUS Study Area.  The Dyess AFB Influence

Area geographies for the Dyess AFB JLUS strategies are

defined in Strategy LU‐1D.  Some of the strategies are

designated as “General”, meaning that they do not

have a specific geography associated with them.

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Timeframe.  This column indicates the projected

timeframe to begin implementation of each strategy.

The timeframes describe the year in which a strategy

will be initiated or if it is an on‐going action.

Short‐Term Strategy proposed for initiation in

    2018 / 2019

    (within a year of JLUS completion)

Mid‐Term Strategy proposed to be initiated in

    2020 / 2024

    (within 2‐5 years of JLUS completion)

Long‐Term Strategy proposed to be initiated in

    2025 or beyond

    (6 or more years from JLUS  

    completion)

Responsible Party.  At the right end of the table are a

series of columns, one for each jurisdiction, Dyess AFB,

Dyess AFB Partnership Committee, or other entity with

responsibility for implementing the JLUS strategies.  If

an entity has responsibility relative to implementing a

strategy, a mark is shown under their name.  This mark

is one of two symbols that represent their role.  A solid

square () designates that the entity identified is

responsible for implementing the strategy.  A hollow

square () designates that the entity plays a key

supporting role, but is not directly responsible for

implementation. The responsible parties are identified

by their name or assigned acronym in the heading at

the top of each page.  There is also an “Other” column

in the table.  This column is for parties that are not

primary JLUS Partners, but may play a role in the

implementation of the respective strategy.  Parties

identified as responsible or supporting in this column

are identified by name at the bottom of the strategy.

Figure 16 provides a visual guide on how to read the

Implementation Plan.  The Implementation Plan is

provided in Table 3, organized alphabetically by

compatibility factor.

   

JLUS Report Page 54
  Figure 16. How to Read the Implementation Plan

Recommendations Page 55
Table 3. Dyess AFB JLUS Implementation Plan Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

ANTI‐TERRORISM / FORCE PROTECTION (AT)

AT‐1 Rister Park’s proximity to Dyess AFB

Rister Park in the City of Tye is adjacent to Dyess AFB’s northwestern boundary and allows visitors to view into the base and

observe aircraft on the runway.

AT‐1A Strategically located screening to protect on‐

installation assets

Dyess AFB should prepare a strategic viewshed

analysis to prioritize sensitive facilities /

operations and associated critical view areas. Once

these are identified, Dyess AFB should explore

ways to mitigate views of sensitive operations or

equipment. Based on cost, appropriate DOD

funding sources should be identified to implement

screening.   

Base Planning General Mid          

AT‐1B “Eyes” on Dyess AFB Program

The cities of Abilene and Tye and Taylor County

should develop and implement the Air Force Eagle

Eyes Program as a community‐driven citizen

vigilance program with Dyess AFB to continue and

improve upon existing citizen vigilance programs

and encourage reporting suspicious activity near

Dyess AFB to ensure the security of the base.  This

includes developing an Eagle Eyes Public

Awareness Plan and Implementation Plan,

identifying notification processes, developing

educational components, having readily available

contact information for a dedicated point of

contact at Dyess AFB to receive calls and

information.  This could also include a social media

component.

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

   

AT‐1C Signage at Rister Park

The City of Tye should work with Dyess AFB to

develop signage to place at Rister Park to

advertise the Eagle Eyes program and that visitors

to the park are discouraged from photographing

activities at Dyess AFB.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short           

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Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

AT‐1D Assess the feasibility of relocating Rister Park

Dyess AFB partners should work with the City of

Tye to assess the feasibility of relocating Rister

Park to a location that would not pose security

concerns for the Dyess AFB and explore

opportunities to assist the city with park

relocation efforts if it is feasible.

Acquisition General Long       

AT‐2 Terrorism coordination with local communities

Local law enforcement officers have expressed concern with a lack of communication and coordination from Dyess AFB on

potential terrorist threats.

AT‐2A Review memorandum of agreements between

Dyess AFB and local communities

Dyess AFB Security Forces should continue to

utilize memorandums of agreement with local law

enforcement agencies to establish protocols and

procedures to proactively communicate

information on security concerns or potential

threat activity.  

Memorandum of

Agreement

General Short    

AT‐2B Continue quarterly security working group

meetings

Dyess AFB should continue to host a quarterly

security working group (Threat Working Group) to

coordinate with local law enforcement agencies

and discuss security concerns.  Ensure topics are

developed to address issues and capture best

practices from both military and civilian law

enforcement perspective.  Leverage best practices

from local, state, Air Force, other federal agencies.

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

   

Recommendations Page 57
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES (BIO)

BIO‐1 Texas horned lizard

The Texas horned lizard is a state threatened species that has been known to live in the JLUS Study Area.  Increased

populations of this species on Dyess AFB property could result in certain restrictions to base operations, dependent upon the

location of the populations.

BIO‐1A Protect environmentally‐sensitive land with the

Readiness and Environmental Protection

Integration (REPI) program

The JLUS Partners and regional conservation

groups should work with Dyess AFB and willing

landowners to apply for REPI funding to safeguard

mission capability and protect known or important

habitat within areas adjacent to Dyess AFB,

particularly within accident potential zones.

Other Partners: Regional conservation groups

Acquisition /  

Easement

General Long     

BIO‐1B Coordinate the protection and conservation of

sensitive species

Dyess AFB should work with USFWS and Texas

Parks and Wildlife Department regarding the

management of natural resources and areas

suitable for sensitive species to ensure that

military training operations are unimpeded and

safety is maintained.  Emphasis should be placed

on habitat loss in the region to ensure that Dyess

AFB is not unduly burdened with habitat

protection efforts due to habitat destruction or

fragmentation elsewhere in the region.

Other Partners: USFWS, Texas Parks and Wildlife

Department

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

       

JLUS Report Page 58
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COMMUNICATION / COORDINATION (COM)

COM‐1 Limited formal communication between Dyess AFB and local communities

Dyess AFB does not have as strong of a communication link with the City of Tye and Taylor County as it does with the City of

Abilene.  Dyess AFB has minimal, and no formal, communication with property owners who live or own property in the noise

contours and safety zones, or adjacent to the base.  Additionally, when Dyess AFB contacts local media about abnormal

mission activities, they do not always contact staff and elected / appointed officials in Abilene, Tye and Taylor County.

COM‐

1A

Establish a Dyess AFB Partnership Committee

Following completion of the JLUS Report a Dyess

AFB Partnership Committee should be established

to maintain efficient and effective communication

and coordination among the JLUS Partners,

oversee the implementation of JLUS

recommendations, and enhance long‐term

coordination on military compatibility issues. This

committee could mirror the JLUS Technical

Advisory Committee or Policy Committee. The

Dyess AFB Partnership Committee should meet on

a regular basis as agreed upon by the Committee.  

Membership on the Committee must include

representation from the affected property

owners.

To continue the momentum produced through the

JLUS process, it is recommended that the City of

Abilene be the lead agency on developing and

maintaining the Dyess AFB Partnership

Committee.

The Committee should review JLUS

recommendations and implementation tracking as

well as emerging issues from either the

community perspective or from the Dyess AFB

Encroachment Management Team to ensure long

term military operational utility and compatibility

as missions evolve.

Other Partners: Property Owners, Abilene

Chamber of Commerce, Abilene Metropolitan

Planning Organization, West Central Texas Council

of Governments

Communication /

Coordination

General Short     

Recommendations Page 59
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

1B

Develop a charter for the Dyess AFB Partnership

Committee

The JLUS Partners should develop a charter for the

Dyess AFB Partnership Committee (see Strategy

COM‐1A) that delineates the roles and

responsibilities.  This charter should contain

information such as:

 Purpose of the committee,

 Members on the committee,

 Point of contact and contact information for

each organization / partner,

 Role in addressing compatibility issues with

the base,

 Responsibility for addressing issues,

 When the committee meets, and

 Triggers for coordination and communication,

e.g., infrastructure planning, water resources

planning, economic development, mission

changes at Dyess AFB, public engagement,

etc.

Other Primary Partners: Property Owners, Abilene

Chamber of Commerce, Abilene Metropolitan

Planning Organization, West Central Texas Council

of Governments   

Communication /

Coordination

General Short  

COM‐

1C

Develop a GIS web‐based portal

The City of Abilene in collaboration with the Dyess

AFB Partnership Committee, and relevant federal,

state, and local land management agencies should

work collaboratively to develop a publicly

accessible and interactive GIS web‐based portal to

share GIS data, e.g., military footprints, existing

land use, zoning, and other pertinent JLUS‐

relevant GIS data, to promote enhanced, long‐

range, and coordinated compatibility planning.   

Other Partners: Federal and state land

management agencies

Communication /

Coordination

General Mid     

JLUS Report Page 60
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

1D

Develop a Dyess AFB community / military

compatibility resource guide

The JLUS Partners should develop a brief reference

guide providing information about the various

agencies in the JLUS Study Area and their

respective missions, responsibilities, and

geographic service areas.  This guide should

contain at a minimum:

 Contact information for the agency

representative that would be instrumental in

cases of community‐military compatibility,

 Communication protocol for all levels of

engagement,

 Other non‐governmental organizations

committed to compatibility planning, and

 Jurisdiction, private utility companies, etc.

processes

Communication /

Coordination

General Short       

COM‐

1E

Review of military planning documents

Dyess AFB should provide approved public

versions of key planning documents for

information sharing purposes in accordance with

Air Force public release criteria.  Key planning

documents could include the following:

 AICUZ and other noise studies

 Other documents as deemed appropriate by

Dyess AFB for public release and review

(where appropriate)

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

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COM‐

1F

Establish internal information liaisons

Each JLUS jurisdiction and Dyess AFB should

identify an internal liaison within their

organization responsible for coordinating with

external organizations and internally

disseminating information from those same

external organizations to ensure that appropriate

people have a shared awareness of pertinent

information.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short    

Recommendations Page 61
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

1G

Public‐Public and Public‐Private partnerships

Dyess AFB should continue to work with state and

local communities and private entities to leverage

public‐public and public‐private partnerships

through the Air Force Community Partnership

Program to enhance the vitality of local economies

by accomplishing mutual or shared objectives.

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

   

COM‐

1H

Continue use of media methods to disseminate

information

Use a mix of media methods to disseminate

information about Dyess AFB including generalized

notice of atypical air operations (example short

duration nighttime activities that are outside

recurring parameters) that increase noise and air

traffic, other activities that have a community

impact, and a point of contact for questions or

concerns.  This information should be made

available on the Dyess AFB website and through

other jurisdiction public service announcement

and media outlet methods. When possible, Dyess

AFB should prepare a weekly or monthly general

schedule of any special or unusual activities or

night flying that may be occurring that week /

month to be published in local media, as long as

the information does not conflict with Operations

Security principles that could result in security

concerns.   

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

      

COM‐1I Maintain and continue to utilize social media  

Dyess AFB should continue to regularly maintain

the Dyess AFB Facebook page and other social

media pages to disseminate information about

Dyess AFB activities and post contact information

for residents or other parties if they have a

question or concern.

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

         

JLUS Report Page 62
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

1J

Good Neighbor Program

Dyess AFB should conduct, on a bi‐annual basis, a

Good Neighbor Program where they notify

adjacent property owners and community

members inviting them to a Dyess AFB Neighbor

Town Hall meeting to provide a platform for a

two‐way communication whereby the Air Force

informs the neighbors of any upcoming mission

changes or operations and activities that may have

an impact on the surrounding community and the

community can provide input and feedback.  

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

         

COM‐

1K

Dyess AFB informational news briefs

The Dyess AFB Public Affairs Office should develop

short (1‐5 minutes in duration) promotional and

informational news briefs that provide an

overview of the general mission and operations at

Dyess AFB and some quick facts of recent or future

base activities.  These should be updated on a

quarterly, annually, or other increment as

necessary to present fresh and current

information.  These video spots would be used to

provide information to the local communities and

could be aired on local news stations, at movie

theaters, or other venues.

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

      

COM‐

1L

Include AICUZ information on community

websites

Update community websites to educate the public

on the AICUZ program, including posting the

AICUZ Citizen’s Brochure, and inform the public on

installation changes that could affect residents.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short     

COM‐

1M

Links on websites

Each JLUS Partner community should have a link to

Dyess AFB’s website on their respective websites.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short     

Recommendations Page 63
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

1N

Team Dyess smartphone app

Dyess AFB should develop a free smartphone app

that can be downloaded by anyone with a

smartphone.  This app should provide news alerts,

general information for the public, and contact

information if there are questions or concerns.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short          

COM‐

1O

Monitor and review existing and proposed state

legislation

The Dyess AFB Partnership Committee, in

consultation with subject matter experts, should

review existing and any proposed state legislation

related to land use, development, planning, and /

or notification around military installations to

identify if the legislation would support, and not

have any detriments, to military mission

sustainment, or would benefit from revisions to be

more effective.  This process should include

benchmarking military related land use planning

legislation from other states to see if there are

opportunities to clarify existing language or

suggest improvements that could inform

compatible economic development and enhance

military planning coordination.

Other Primary Partners: Subject matter experts

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

     

JLUS Report Page 64
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐2 New property buyers in the region may not be aware of Dyess AFB operations

New property buyers in the region around Dyess AFB may not be aware that they are purchasing property in an area that may

be impacted by Air Force operations, and how the operations may impact their quality of life, such as by the generation of

noise or vibration.

COM‐

2A

Amend Texas Property Code Section 5.008 for

disclosure of military impact

The State Legislature, with the support of Texas

Association of Realtors (TAR) and others, should

amend Texas Property Code Section 5.008 to

incorporate language that requires disclosure of

information related to military impacts, as it

pertains to the property in the transaction.

The Governor of Texas has signed HB 890 which

requires all residential property sellers’ disclosures

to include the location of a military installation

and that the property may be affected by high

noise or an air installation compatible use zone.”

Ensure follow on public disclosure activities,

procedures are understood by the installation.

Other Primary Partners: State Legislature, TAR,

Texas Real Estate Commission, Abilene Association

of Realtors, other real estate advocacy groups

Legislative Tool Noise /

Safety

Mid        

Recommendations Page 65
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

2B

Assess pros and cons of property sellers

disclosure for military operations

The community around Dyess AFB should work

with local real estate groups to assess the pros and

cons of requiring real estate disclosures regarding

military operations for properties located near a

military base.  Items to assess should include why

Texas does not require real estate disclosures

related to military operations, potential effects on

property values, how far away from Dyess AFB is

appropriate to require disclosures, and language

to include in the disclosure.

The Governor of Texas has signed HB 890 which

requires all residential property sellers’ disclosures

to include the location of a military installation

and that the property may be affected by high

noise or an air installation compatible use zone.”

Ensure follow on public disclosure activities,

procedures are understood by the installation.

Other Primary Partners: Abilene Association of

Realtors, Texas Association of Realtors, Texas Real

Estate Commission, other reals estate advocacy

groups

Legislative Tool General Short     

COM‐

2C

Real estate disclosures for subdivision of land

The cities of Abilene and Tye and Taylor County

should consider updating their Subdivision

Regulations to require real estate disclosures

when property within the APZs and noise zones is

subdivided.

Zoning / Regulatory Noise /  

Safety

Mid  

JLUS Report Page 66
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

2D

Signage alerting of Dyess AFB location and

operations

The JLUS communities should work with Dyess

AFB to develop signage to install along key roads

that alert drivers they are entering an area subject

to impacts from Dyess AFB and that military

aircraft operations are present that may cause

noise, vibrations, etc.  Verbiage such as “Proud

home of Dyess AFB”, “Warning: enteringa high

noise area” should be included on the signage.  

The signs may also include information that

unincorporated areas within Abilene's ETJ area are

subject to airport hazard zoning within the county.

Communication/

Coordination

General Short



COM‐

2E

Developa Dyess AFB awareness program

Developa Dyess AFB awareness program targeted

to the property owners and homeowners to

ensure they are aware of the impacts of aircraft

operations in areas surrounding Dyess AFB.  This

should be tailored for current and future property

owners and land developers.  A new brochure

should be developed that includes information

from the existing AICUZ Citizen’s Brochure, such as

the airfield safety zones and noise zones, but also

be redesigned to be more user‐friendly.  If

multiple brochures are developed, they should be

substantially different in their design so that they

can be distinguished as separate documents.     

Communication/

Coordination

General Short      



Recommendations Page 67
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

2F

Develop a voluntary enhanced real estate

disclosure statement

Develop a voluntary enhanced real estate

disclosure statement so that information about

the missions and operations at Dyess AFB are fully

disclosed at the earliest possible point in the

interaction between realtor or real estate agent

and a buyer or renter.  The disclosure should state

that the building / structure / property for sale or

lease is located within the region that is the Proud

Home of Dyess AFB and that aircraft operations

are conducted within the region that may have an

impact on the community such as noise or

vibration.

 Work with State Real Estate Board and local

real estate representatives to develop and

implement adequate language for inclusion in

voluntary disclosure notices.

 Local jurisdictions and Dyess AFB should work

cooperatively to make available the

information required for the voluntary real

estate disclosure (as defined by this strategy)

regarding operational issues at Dyess AFB

(aircraft, noise, overflight, light and glare,

etc.).

The Governor of Texas has signed HB 890 which

requires all residential property sellers’ disclosures

to include the location of a military installation

and that the property may be affected by high

noise or an air installation compatible use zone.”

Ensure follow on public disclosure activities,

procedures are understood by the installation.

Other Primary Partners: Abilene Association of

Realtors, Texas Real Estate Commission

Communication /

Coordination

Noise /

Safety

Short        

JLUS Report Page 68
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

2G

Acknowledgement of Dyess AFB operations and

impacts when obtaining water permit

Water service providers should amend their

existing water meter application to require that an

applicant within the airfield safety zones or noise

zones sign an acknowledgement statement (as

part of the application) that they are aware the

property is within an area that may experience

impacts from operations at Dyess AFB before a

water meter is issued to a property.  Information

on Dyess AFB, such as the AICUZ Citizen’s

Brochure, should be provided to applicants as part

of the application package.

Other Partners: Water service providers

Regulatory Noise /

Safety

Short    

COM‐

2H

Acknowledgement of Dyess AFB operations and

impacts when obtaining septic approval

The Taylor County Environmental Department

should amend its existing onsite sewage facility

permit application to require that an applicant

within the airfield safety zones or noise zones sign

an acknowledgement statement (as part of the

application) that they are aware the property is

within an area that may experience impacts from

operations at Dyess AFB prior to issuance of an

onsite sewage facility permit.  Information on

Dyess AFB, such as the AICUZ Citizen’s Brochure,

should be provided to applicants as part of the

application package.

Regulatory Noise /

Safety

Short  

Recommendations Page 69
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐2I Acknowledgement of Dyess AFB operations and

impacts when obtaining power

Power service providers should amend their

existing power meter application to require that

an applicant within the airfield safety zones or

noise zones sign an acknowledgement statement

(as part of the application) that they are aware the

property is within an area that may experience

impacts from operations at Dyess AFB before a

power meter is issued to a property.  Information

on Dyess AFB, such as the AICUZ Citizen’s

Brochure, should be provided to applicants as part

of the application package.

Other Primary Partner: Power service providers

Regulatory Noise /

Safety

Short   

COM‐

2J

Acknowledgement of Dyess AFB operations and

impacts on plat approval

For any land within the Dyess AFB Influence Areas,

the JLUS communities should include text in their

platting approval forms to state that the applicant

acknowledges that the land subject to the plat is

within an area that may experience impacts from

operations at Dyess AFB.  The plat note could

indicate whether the property is within the airfield

safety zones, noise zones, or imaginary surfaces.  

Signed acknowledgement by the applicant would

be required for approval of the plat.

Regulatory Noise /

Safety /

Vertical

Obstructions

Short  

COM‐

2K

Voluntary notification to renters / leasees of

Dyess AFB operations and impacts

Landlords who rent property or homes within the

airfield safety zones and noise zones should be

encouraged to voluntarily include as part of the

rental / lease agreement that the property is

located within an area that may be impacted by

operations at Dyess AFB.  

Other Primary Partner: Property Owners

Communication /

Coordination

Noise /

Safety

Short        

JLUS Report Page 70
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

COM‐

2L

Requirements to post rental properties for

military families

Dyess AFB Housing Office should monitor local

practices and procedures related to the owners of

any properties advertised as rentals for military

families that are within the airfield safety zones or

noise zones disclose the potential impacts that

may result from its location proximate to

operational areas of Dyess AFB.  Include this

information in Newcomer Orientation briefing

materials.

Communication /

Coordination

Noise /

Safety

Short       

COM‐

2M

Assess the appropriateness of avigation

easements

Dyess AFB should assess whether there is a need

to enter into avigation easements with willing

property owners.  If it is determined appropriate,

Dyess AFB should work with willing property

owners within the airfield safety zones and noise

zones to consider voluntary avigation easements

either as hazard easements or nuisance

easements.  If purchased by Dyess AFB, these

easements may require partnering with another

entity.

Avigation Easement Noise /

Safety

Short        

COM‐

2N

AICUZ safety zones and noise zones on city,

county, Abilene Chamber of Commerce, West

Central Texas Council of Government, Abilene

Metropolitan Planning Agency, and utility / water

provider maps

The JLUS communities and other entities should

include AICUZ safety zones and noise zones, as

provided from the City of Abilene’s online GIS web

portal, on existing land use maps, future land use

maps, or services area maps, for the purpose of

providing information.  The inclusion on maps

would not necessarily mean land under the zones

are regulated per the AICUZ, but would be meant

as informational to viewers of the maps.

Other Primary Partners:  Abilene Chamber of

Commerce, West Central Texas Council of

Communication /

Coordination

General Short   

Recommendations Page 71
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

Governments, Abilene Metropolitan Planning

Organization, utility / water providers

COM‐

2O

AICUZ safety zone and noise zone maps on

websites

The JLUS communities, Dyess AFB, Abilene

Chamber of Commerce, West Central Texas

Council of Governments, Abilene Metropolitan

Planning Organization, and any other local or

regional entities identified as appropriate should

post a link to the online GIS web portal maintained

by the City of Abilene that shows layers such as

the AICUZ safety zone and noise zone maps on

their websites for informational purposes.  The

maps would be prepared by the City of Abilene

with the assistance of Dyess AFB and may include

the safety and noise zones overlaid on an aerial

background.

Other Primary Partners:  Abilene Chamber of

Commerce, West Central Texas Council of

Governments, Abilene Metropolitan Planning

Organization

Communication /

Coordination

General Short  

COM‐

2P

City of Tye JLUS GIS support

The City of Tye should develop a zoning, future

land use, and other plan maps with the Dyess AFB

Influence Areas in GIS and make them available on

their city website.

Communication /

Coordination

General Mid         

JLUS Report Page 72
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

ENERGY DEVELOPMENT (ED)

ED‐1 Wind turbine development

Wind turbine development has occurred in the region around Dyess AFB, and more is anticipated in the future.  Wind farm

development can have several impacts on mission operations at Dyess AFB including causing vertical obstructions and

degrading radar performance.

ED‐1A Coordinate with DOD Siting Clearinghouse

The DOD Siting Clearinghouse requirements and

standards published in Title 32, Code of Federal

Regulations, Part 211 advise and guide the process

to facilitate the early submission of renewable

energy project proposals to the Siting

Clearinghouse for military mission compatible

review.  

JLUS Partner jurisdictions should amend or create

applicable local planning documents (e.g.,

comprehensive plans, renewable energy

regulations) to incorporate policies and

procedures for coordinating alternative energy

development applications with the DOD Siting

Clearinghouse.

To the extent possible, coordinate renewable

energy development with the DOD Siting

Clearinghouse to ensure compatibility with Dyess

AFB’s operations.  If JLUS Partner jurisdictions

become aware of any wind energy development

projects within their jurisdiction, they should get

contact information for the developer and inform

them of the need to coordinate with the DOD

Siting Clearinghouse.

Other Partner: Renewable energy project

developers

Communication /

Coordination /

Comprehensive

Plans /

Regulatory

General On‐

going

  

Recommendations Page 73
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

ED‐1B Update comprehensive plans for military

compatibility

The JLUS jurisdictions should consider updating

their comprehensive plans to incorporate military

compatibility policies for renewable energy

development to ensure the jurisdictions and other

relevant agencies are included in potential

development discussions.  Dyess AFB and Abilene

Regional Airport should be included in such

discussions.

Other Partner: Abilene Regional Airport

Comprehensive

Plan

Combined

Influence

Area Overlay

Mid      

ED‐1C Identify and map locations suitable for wind

energy development

Identify and publish locations that are suitable for

alternative energy development that do not

conflict with Dyess AFB and Abilene Regional

Airport operations.  Develop a "Red, Yellow,

Green" map that communicates and illustrates

locations where specific types of wind energy

development (including the potential impact of

individual versus utility‐scale developments) are

compatible / recommended with Dyess AFB and

Abilene Regional Airport operations, where types

of wind energy development may be compatible /

recommended depending on the project, and

where types of wind energy development should

be prohibited to avoid incompatibility with Dyess

AFB and Abilene Regional Airport operations. The

City of Abilene should serve as an advocate and

stakeholder in larger alternative energy study

effort sponsored by State leveraging Alternative

Energy Siting Federal Funding Opportunity

through the Office of Economic Adjustment.

Other Primary Partner: Abilene Regional Airport   

Communication /

Coordination

General Mid        

JLUS Report Page 74
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

ED‐1D Memorandum of agreement with wind industry

Dyess AFB / the Air Force should consider

developing a memorandum of agreement (MOA)

with the regional wind industry / wind energy

developers to establish mutually‐agreed upon

terms to develop future wind energy generation

facilities that minimize impacts on Dyess AFB

operations.  Dyess AFB should contact the

Department of the Navy, Naval Air Station Corpus

Christi, and / or Naval Air Station Kingsville to

discuss details on their recent MOA with wind

developers.  The City of Abilene should serve as an

advocate with the Texas Commander’s Council to

consider a larger regional/state‐wide alternative

energy study effort sponsored by State leveraging

Alternative Energy Siting Federal Funding

Opportunity through the Office of Economic

Adjustment.

Other Primary Partners: Renewable energy project

developers, Texas Commander's Council

Memorandum of

Agreement

General Short        

ED‐1E Wind energy zoning in radar viewshed

The City of Abilene should consider zoning

regulations for wind energy development in the

radar viewshed for Abilene Regional Airport and

Dyess AFB, as authorized per Local Government

Code Chapter 241.

Zoning / Regulatory General Mid       

ED‐1F Endangered species study triggers

Dyess AFB should work with the Texas Parks and

Wildlife Department (TPWD) so that when an

endangered species study is conducted as part of a

proposed wind energy development project within

30 miles of Dyess AFB, TPWD will alert Dyess AFB

of the proposed project.

Other Primary Partner: TPWD   

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

        

Recommendations Page 75
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

ED‐1G Adherence to adopted Senate Bill 277

requirements regarding wind energy

The JLUS Partner communities should ensure that

they follow the requirements of the newly signed

Senate Bill 277 legislation, effective September 1,

2017, relating to the eligibility of certain property

for certain ad valorem tax incentives relating to

wind‐powered energy devices within 25 nautical

miles of Dyess AFB.

Legislative

Initiatives

General On‐

Going

  

ED‐1H Public education materials on Senate Bill 277

The Dyess AFB Partnership Committee should

develop an educational flyer or packet describing

the outcome of Senate Bill 277 and how it relates

to future wind energy development in the vicinity

of military installations.  This should include some

general information on wind energy compatibility

concerns with Dyess AFB operations.  This material

can be used to educate the public and future wind

energy developers.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short  

ED‐2 Solar energy development

While there is currently no major solar development in the region around Dyess AFB, future solar farms could be built in the

region.  Depending on the location and types of materials used for solar farm construction, this could have impacts on aircraft

operations.

ED‐2A Coordination on solar energy development

The City of Abilene should serve as an advocate

and stakeholder in larger alternative energy study

effort sponsored by State leveraging Alternative

Energy Siting Federal Funding Opportunity

through the Office of Economic Adjustment.

Other Primary Partner: Solar energy developers

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

      

JLUS Report Page 76
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

ED‐2B Identify and map locations suitable for solar

energy development

Identify and publish locations that are suitable for

alternative energy development that do not

conflict with Dyess AFB or Abilene Regional Airport

operations. Develop a "Red, Yellow, Green" map

that communicates and illustrates locations where

specific types of solar energy development

(including the potential impact of individual versus

utility‐scale developments) are compatible /

recommended with Dyess AFB and Abilene

Regional Airport operations, where types of solar

energy development may be compatible /

recommended depending on the project, and

where types of solar energy development should

be prohibited to avoid incompatibility with Dyess

AFB and Abilene Regional Airport operations.  

Other Primary Partner: Abilene Regional Airport

Communication /

Coordination

General Mid           

ED‐2C Develop solar siting guidelines

Develop guidelines for proper siting and use of

appropriate solar technologies near airfields, flight

corridors, and beneath military airspace that

include:

 Updating zoning ordinances to specify non‐

reflective panels for non–residential

applications and

 Requiring timely review and coordination by

the Air Force prior to permit approval.

There should be a differentiation in regulations

between residential uses and utility‐scale facilities,

so as to not over‐regulate individual residential

solar panels.

Building Codes /

Construction

Standards

General Mid          

Recommendations Page 77
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

HOUSING AVAILABILITY (HA)

HA‐1 Housing rental market does not meet the needs of Dyess AFB

The housing rental market in the communities around Dyess AFB does not have an adequate amount of available and

appropriate residential properties to meet the needs of the current mission and potential future growth.

HA‐1A Inform communities about Dyess AFB housing

services

Dyess AFB should work with the local communities

to provide macro‐level data on where Dyess AFB

personnel live off‐installation, and work to

communicate housing needs and preferences of

military personnel living off‐installation.  

Other Partner: Local Realtors, Realtor Associations

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

    

HA‐1B Continue to coordinate Dyess AFB housing needs

Dyess AFB should continue partnerships with local

realtors, Big Country Texas Apartment Association,

Abilene Board of Realtors, renters, and local

planning departments to share information

regarding military housing needs on a regular basis

via the Dyess AFB Housing Requirements and

Marketing Analysis (HRMA) report.

Other Partners: Local Realtors, Realtor

Associations

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

    

HA‐1C Incorporating military housing needs in

jurisdictional comprehensive plans

When a jurisdiction updates its comprehensive

plan, the plan should include a discussion of

military housing needs and programs to address

housing needs, both permanent (family and

unaccompanied service members) and transient

housing.

As part of this effort, Dyess AFB will provide

jurisdictions with current information on housing

demands, amount of housing provided by the

installation, generalized income, by rank, of

personnel living off‐base, and current distribution

data on off‐base personnel by zip code via the

Dyess AFB HRMA report.

Comprehensive

Plan

General Mid  

JLUS Report Page 78
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LAND / AIR / SEA SPACE COMPETITION (LAS)

LAS‐1 Future usage of commercial and recreational unmanned aerial systems

As unmanned aerial systems become more available and popular among commercial and recreational users, they may pose

safety concerns for flight operations at Dyess AFB.

LAS‐1A Adopt ordinances regulating unmanned aircraft

The JLUS Partner jurisdictions should adopt an

ordinance for use of unmanned aerial systems

incorporating Federal Aviation Administration

rules for recreational, commercial, and other users

to establish and enforce rules and regulations of

unauthorized unmanned aerial systems usage

including the issuance of fines for offenders.  

Working with Dyess AFB and Abilene Regional

Airport, establish areas where such systems may

and may not be permissible due to their potential

impacts to flight operations.

New guidance on overflight of installations and

their rules of engagement should be publicized in

local community web pages and language adopted

to restrict overflight.

Other Partners: Federal Aviation Administration,

Abilene Regional Airport

Zoning / Regulatory General Mid      

Recommendations Page 79
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LAS‐1B Develop information on usage

Dyess AFB and Abilene Regional Airport should

work with the FAA to develop a public information

packet on proper usage of unmanned aerial

systems near Dyess AFB and Abilene Regional

Airport to distribute to local communities.  The

educational materials should include contact

information at Dyess AFB and Abilene Regional

Airport for coordinating unmanned aerial systems

flights within five miles of the airports.  Civilian

operation of unmanned aerial systems within five

miles of the airports should only be allowed if

prior coordination and approval is given from

Abilene Regional Airport and Dyess AFB.  Key

coordination includes communication, sighting,

coordinated response and agreed upon rules of

engagement between jurisdictions and law

enforcement agencies.

Other Primary Partners: Federal Aviation

Administration, Abilene Regional Airport

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

          

LAS‐1C Website information on unmanned aerial

systems

Update the Dyess AFB and jurisdiction websites

with information on requirements for unmanned

aerial systems in the region, including FAA

regulations and any local ordinances that may be

adopted in the future.

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

   

JLUS Report Page 80
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LAS‐1D Create a Drone Hazard Plan

Dyess AFB should work with the JLUS Partner

jurisdictions and Abilene Regional Airport to

develop a Drone Hazard Plan. The plan would

identify areas surrounding Dyess AFB and Abilene

Regional Airport where unmanned aerial system

operations could be detrimental to aircraft

operations and illustrate these areas on a Drone

Hazard Map.  The Plan may also identify Drone Fly

Zones where recreational drone operations would

generally be allowed, unless they need to be

closed for critical aircraft operations.  The Plan

may include conditions where unmanned aerial

systems may be authorized to operate in Drone

Hazard areas if prior coordination and approval

from Dyess AFB or Abilene Regional Airport is

obtained.

Zoning / Regulatory General Mid     

LAS‐1E Advertise FAA B4UFLY app

The JLUS Partner jurisdictions should advertise the

FAA B4UFLY app to inform the public of the app

and that unmanned aerial system operations

should not occur within five miles of Dyess AFB

and Abilene Regional Airport.  

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

      

LAS‐2 Local private aircraft operating near Dyess AFB

Due to the location of pipelines and agricultural uses in the region around Dyess AFB, private aircraft such as surveyors and

crop dusters sometimes fly near the base.  Although these aircraft are required to contact the Dyess AFB control tower, this

does not always occur, which presents safety concerns between aircraft.

LAS‐2A Implement scheduling coordination

Dyess AFB should implement scheduling

coordination procedures to de‐conflict operations

and accommodate access by local farming

interests when they need to fly in or through

Dyess AFB operational areas.

Other Partners: Crop Dusters, Pipeline Surveyors

Communication /

Coordination

General On‐

going

          

Recommendations Page 81
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LAND USE (LU)

LU‐1 Incompatible / not recommended land uses in Tye

There are existing incompatible / not recommended land uses within the City of Tye based on the Dyess AFB AICUZ and many

of Tye’s ordinances are outdated and do not support compatible / recommended development per the Dyess AFB AICUZ

recommendations.  There also is a potential for incompatible / not recommended development along Interstate 20.

LU‐1A Update Tye Comprehensive Plan

The City of Tye should update its Comprehensive

Plan to incorporate the Dyess AFB AICUZ

recommended land uses or a suitable alternative

for future land use in the safety zones.  

Comprehensive

Plan

Safety Mid        

LU‐1B Update Tye zoning regulations

The City of Tye should consider updating the

zoning map and zoning regulations to be

consistent with any changes or updates that may

have occurred to the Future Land Use Plan /

Comprehensive Plan as part of Strategy LU‐1A and

to be consistent with the Dyess AFB AICUZ

recommendations to the extent that the changes

maintain their established community character.  

Any updates would need to be agreed upon by all

stakeholders, including residents, and adopted

through the established zoning amendment

process.  Any nonconformities should be

grandfathered so that they can be re‐established if

they're substantially damaged or destroyed.

Zoning / Regulatory Safety Mid        

LU‐1C Recommend deed notifications

All subdivisions, land divisions, and other

discretionary actions within a clear zone or

accident potential zone, as defined by Dyess AFB,

should be recommended to file a deed notification

that identifies the property’s location within this

area and describes the area of the property

located within the clear zone or accident potential

zone. The notice should state that the property is

subject to operational impacts associated with

flight operations at Dyess AFB.

Other Partners: Developers

Communication /

Coordination

Safety Mid         

JLUS Report Page 82
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐1D Define and establish Dyess AFB Influence Areas

Create a Dyess AFB Combined Influence Area

Overlay containing Dyess AFB Influence Areas that

reflect the types and intensity of compatibility

issues. The Dyess AFB Combined Influence Area

Overlay is the collective geographic area of all of

the Dyess AFB Influence Areas.  The Dyess AFB

Influence Areas should be used by local

jurisdictions to identify areas where specific

compatibility issues are more likely to occur.  

These Influence Areas will not establish regulatory

requirements but are meant to provide education

for future land planning decisions based on the

likely location of Dyess AFB operational impacts,

and are used to identify where certain

recommendations from this JLUS will apply.  

Implementation of the Dyess AFB Combined

Influence Area Overlay and associated strategies

for these zones will:

 Create a broader framework for making

sound planning decisions around military

airfields

 More accurately identify areas that can affect

or be affected by military missions

 Protect the public’s health, safety, and

welfare

 Protect the military missions

 Identify a compatible / recommended mix of

land uses for consideration

 Promote an orderly transition and rational

organization of land use around military

airfields

The Dyess AFB Influence Areas are defined as

follows:

 Dyess AFB Safety Influence Area – Includes

the Clear Zone (CZ) and Accident Potential

Zones (APZs) I and II

 Dyess AFB Bird / Wildlife Aircraft Strike

Hazard (BASH) Influence Area – Includes an

area within five miles of the air operations

Communication /

Coordination /

Comprehensive

Plan /

Regulatory

Combined

Influence

Area Overlay

Mid  

Recommendations Page 83
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐1D

(cont’d)

area at Dyess AFB, an area where the

majority of bird strikes are statistically likely

to occur

 Dyess AFB Noise Influence Area – Includes

areas or districts impacted aviation noise as

informed by the Dyess AFB AICUZ Study

 Dyess AFB Vertical Obstruction Influence

Area – Includes land under the imaginary

surfaces for the runway at Dyess AFB

 Dyess AFB Combined Influence Area Overlay

– This comprises the outermost boundary of

all the Dyess AFB Influence Areas

 General – This has no geographic area

associated with it, but is included for general

strategies

LU‐1E Maintenance and Update of Dyess AFB Influence

Areas

Dyess AFB should provide updated information to

the Dyess AFB Partnership Committee (see

Strategy COM‐1A) when changes in operations or

circumstances result in the need to update or

modify one of the Dyess AFB Influence Area

boundaries. The Dyess AFB Partnership Committee

will be responsible for making a recommendation

to Partnership Committee members to

incorporate these changes into appropriate

policies, plans and regulations.  Any proposed

changes will go through the normal public process

for review and comment prior to the adoption of

any final decisions.

Communication /

Coordination

Comprehensive

Plan /

Regulatory

Combined

Influence

Area Overlay

On‐

going

       

LU‐1F Prepare and execute a formal notification MOU

for development proposals

JLUS Partners should establish a MOU to formalize

development notification processes among the

JLUS Partner jurisdictions and Dyess AFB including

the stage in the development coordination

process timeline where a formal response is

requested by the jurisdiction from Dyess AFB if

they have any comments.

Memorandum of

Understanding

General Short       

JLUS Report Page 84
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐1G Economic development marketing

Dyess AFB should work with the Tye Economic

Development Corporation, Tye Industrial

Development Corporation, Abilene Chamber of

Commerce, and other regional economic

development organizations to develop economic

development marketing guidelines that identify

the type of industries that are compatible /

recommended with Dyess AFB mission, type of

industries that are incompatible / not

recommended with the military mission and the

geography of these areas.  This may be used by

the Chamber of Commerce to market to and

attract appropriate businesses and industries.

Other Primary Partners:  Abilene Chamber of

Commerce, Tye Economic Development

Corporation, Tye Industrial Development

Corporation, Development Corporation of Abilene,

West Central Texas Council of Governments

Development District

Communication /

Coordination

General Short          

LU‐1H Purchase of property or easements

Dyess AFB, the Air Force, or the City of Tye should

consider purchasing property or easements from

willing owners of land that has incompatible / not

recommended use or has a potential to be

developed with an incompatible / not

recommended use.  Strategies and in depth

analysis and prioritization should include

easements, partnerships with conservation

agencies, leveraging DOD Readiness and

Environmental Protection Integration (REPI)

program.

Acquisition Safety Long      

Recommendations Page 85
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐1I Dyess AFB staff and Dyess AFB Partnership

Committee representative on local planning and

zoning commissions

Invitea representative from Dyess AFB and from

the Dyess AFB Partnership Committee to serve as

ex‐officio members on each of the JLUS

jurisdiction planning and zoning commissions to

allow for Dyess AFB to provide comments on

proposed developments that may impact their

mission. Dyess AFB and Dyess AFB Partnership

Committee representatives shall only provide

comments for technical consideration on

compatibility impacts and will not make any

recommendation on the final land use decision.  

These positions should be formalized througha

resolution or an MOU.

Communication/

Coordination

General Short   



   

JLUS Report Page 86
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐1J Incorporate Dyess AFB as one of the agencies

that review pre‐development applications /

proposals

In accordance with the provisions allowed in

House Bill 2919, establish an MOU between local

jurisdictions and Dyess AFB to formalize a process

that provides Dyess AFB with copies of certain

types of development proposals, rezoning, and

other land use or regulation changes for land

located within the Dyess AFB Influence Areas (see

Strategy LU‐1D) for review and comment. Such

review periods shall conform to existing

community review periods and / or statutory

requirements. This supports a proactive approach

for identifying potential conflicts early in the

proposed development review process.

The process of formalizing Dyess AFB review and

comment should include:

 Definition of project types that require review

 Definition of project types that require

military participation at pre‐application

meetings

 Identification of the points of contact for all

coordination

 Establishing a formal procedure for

requesting and receiving comments

 Establishing a standard timeline for

responses, keeping in mind mandated review

time periods as specified by state law and

local procedures

 Providing notice to Dyess AFB on all public

hearings for projects requiring review

Procedures should be reviewed annually and

updated as appropriate by the Dyess AFB

Partnership Committee (see Strategy COM‐1A).

Communication /

Coordination

General Short     

For other Strategies that address this issue see Strategies COM‐2A through COM‐2P.  

Recommendations Page 87
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐2 Incompatible / not recommended land uses in Abilene’s extraterritorial jurisdiction

There are existing incompatible / not recommended land uses within Abilene’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) based on the

Dyess AFB AICUZ.

LU‐2A Update Abilene Comprehensive Plan

The City of Abilene should update its

Comprehensive Plan to incorporate goals and

policies to support the Airport Zoning Ordinance.

Comprehensive

Plan

Safety Mid          

LU‐2B Update Abilene zoning regulations

The City of Abilene should form a subcommittee of

the Dyess AFB Partnership Committee to evaluate

and consider updating its Airport Zoning

Regulations to be more concise and provide a

wider variety of land uses.  During this evaluation,

the subcommittee should evaluate and consider if

any appropriate zoning regulations could be

revised within the safety zones.  Any updates

should be the product of a participatory process

involving all interested parties, including residents

within the unincorporated ETJ, to the maximum

extent practicable, and enacted through the

established zoning amendment process.  Any

nonconformities should be grandfathered so that

they can be re‐established if they're substantially

damaged or destroyed.

Zoning / Regulatory Safety Mid       

LU‐2C Purchase of property or easements

Dyess AFB, the Air Force, or the City of Abilene

should consider purchasing property or easements

from willing land owners of land that has

incompatible / not recommended use per the

AICUZ recommendations or has a potential to be

developed with an incompatible / not

recommended use.

Acquisition Safety Long        

For other Strategies that address this issue see Strategies COM‐2A through COM‐2P, LU‐1C, LU‐1D, LU‐1E, LU‐1F, and LU‐1I.

JLUS Report Page 88
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐3 Incompatible / not recommended land uses in Taylor County

There are existing incompatible / not recommended land uses within Taylor County, partially resulting from properties being

platted without County approval.

LU‐3A Educate developers filing development or

platting applications

The Taylor County Clerk, working with the cities of

Abilene and Tye, should develop educational

material packets and checklists for developers and

property owners who subdivide or develop their

land or so that they know exactly what forms and

materials are needed and can prepare a complete

and accurate platting or development application

package to submit to the County Clerk for review

and approval.  It will be the responsibility of the

County Clerk to verify all information is accurate

and complete before approving an application.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short      

For other Strategies that address this issue see Strategies COM‐2A through COM‐2P, LU‐1C, LU‐1D, LU‐1E, LU‐1F, and LU‐1I.

LU‐4 Misunderstanding of the City of Abilene’s extraterritorial jurisdiction

A city’s ETJ allows the city to extend its regulatory influence outside of the city limits into a designated portion of

unincorporated county land.  Some property owners or residents living in Abilene’s ETJ may not be aware that they are in an

area where land use can be regulated by the City.

LU‐4A ETJ signage

The City of Abilene and Taylor County should

develop signage to place along roads to notify the

public that they are entering the City of Abilene’s

ETJ and the city has some land use authority

within the unincorporated land.  This could be

simple text such as, "This is a zoned county" to

provide a quick acknowledgement to passersby.

Communication /

Coordination

Combined

Influence

Area Overlay

Short       

Recommendations Page 89
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

LU‐5 No Tye building inspector

The City of Tye does not have financial resources to employ a full‐time building inspector.  This can result in potential

incompatible / not recommended land use development if buildings are not properly inspected and approved.

LU‐5A Seek assistance from West Central Texas Council

of Governments

Tye should work with the West Central Texas

Council of Governments to seek funding or staffing

opportunities to employ a building inspector.

Other Primary Partner: West Central Texas Council

of Governments

Communication /

Coordination

General Short           

LIGHT AND GLARE (LG)

LG‐1 Red LED lighting on towers

Some commercial wind farms have started to use red LED lights for nighttime identification of their locations.  Red LED lights

cannot always be seen by night vision goggles, causing safety concerns when pilots are flying using such devices.

   This issue is adequately addressed through current

tools.  No further action needed.

                          

NOISE (NOI)

NOI‐1 Noise from aircraft operations

The aircraft operations that occur at Dyess AFB produce noise that can be heard outside the boundaries of the base, within

surrounding communities.

For other Strategies that address this issue see Strategies COM‐2A through COM‐2P.

JLUS Report Page 90
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

NOI‐2 Incompatible / not recommended residential land uses in aircraft noise zones

There are existing homes located within the Dyess AFB noise zones.  Many of those homes have been there for a very long

time and many residents who live there accept the noise.

NOI‐2A Develop and provide sound attenuation

educational materials

JLUS jurisdictions should develop and provide

educational materials, either through inclusion in

the adopted building codes or as a supplemental

educational document, describing building

techniques which can be used to achieve the

recommended 45 dB DNL interior noise maximum

threshold.  

Jurisdictions could pursue funding from DOD to

produce educational materials, with other

stakeholders distributing and using these

materials.   

The materials would be educational and not

mandatory requirements.

Communication /

Coordination

Noise Short       

NOI‐2B Consider developing a voluntary sound

attenuation retrofit program for residential uses

Consider developing a program that provides

guidance on sound attenuation standards for

retrofitting existing residential and commercial

facilities. The program could include information

on grant opportunities available to assist property

owners in retrofitting structures in noise‐sensitive

areas.  Other funding sources for retrofitting

homes should be identified and provided within

the program materials.  The program would be

voluntary and serve to assist willing property

owners wishing to upgrade their homes with

resources and guidance.

Communication /

Coordination

Noise Short       

Recommendations Page 91
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

NOI‐2C Update comprehensive plans to establish

provisions for discouraging, but not prohibiting

mobile / manufactured homes in Dyess AFB noise

zone

The JLUS jurisdictions should update their

comprehensive plans to establish policies for new

mobile homes or manufactured homes. Such

homes should be discouraged, but not prohibited

in the Dyess AFB noise zones since they are not

constructed with materials that can adequately

mitigate for noise.  

Comprehensive

Plan

Noise Mid       

NOI‐2D Establish regulations to limit mobile /

manufactured home parks and zones in Dyess

AFB noise zone

The JLUS jurisdictions should amend their zoning

ordinances to prohibit any new mobile /

manufactured home parks or zones from being

developed in the Dyess AFB noise zones since

mobile and manufactured homes are not built

with construction materials that can adequately

mitigate for noise.  Existing mobile / manufactured

home parks and zones should be grandfathered in

as they currently exist.

Zoning / Regulatory Noise Mid       

NOI‐2E Update comprehensive plans

The cities of Abilene and Tye should update their

comprehensive plans to incorporate the Dyess AFB

AICUZ recommended land uses or a suitable

alternative for future land use in the noise zones.  

Comprehensive

Plan

Noise Mid       

JLUS Report Page 92
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

NOI‐2F Update Abilene zoning regulations

The City of Abilene should form a subcommittee of

the Dyess AFB Partnership Committee to evaluate

and consider updating its Airport Zoning

Regulations to be more concise and provide a

wider variety of land uses.  During this evaluation,

the subcommittee should evaluate and consider if

any appropriate zoning regulations could be

established within the noise zones.  Any updates

would need to be agreed upon by all stakeholders,

including residents within the unincorporated ETJ,

and adopted through the established zoning

amendment process.  Any nonconformities should

be grandfathered so that they can be re‐

established if substantially damaged or destroyed.

Zoning / Regulatory Noise Mid      

NOI‐2G Update Tye zoning regulations

The City of Tye should update its zoning map and

zoning regulations to be considered with any

changes or updates that may have occurred to the

future land use plan / comprehensive plan as part

of Strategy NOI‐2E and to be consistent with the

Dyess AFB AICUZ recommendations for noise

zones, or an agreed upon alternative.  Any updates

should be the product of a participatory process

involving all interested parties, including residents

and property owners, to the maximum extent

practicable, and adopted through the established

zoning amendment process.  Any nonconformities

should be grandfathered so that they can be re‐

established if substantially damaged or destroyed.

Zoning / Regulatory Noise Mid        

NOI‐2H Consider building code updates

The City of Tye should work with property owners

within the Dyess AFB noise zones to consider

updates to building codes to address construction

materials to achieve sound attenuation.

Building Codes Noise Mid        

Recommendations Page 93
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

NOI‐2I Revise Abilene Metropolitan Planning

Organization Thoroughfare Plan

The Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization

should work with Dyess AFB and other local

stakeholders to update its Thoroughfare Plan to

reduce the amount of proposed new roadway

infrastructure in the areas surrounding Dyess AFB

that are within the military noise zones and safety

zones, that may otherwise induce future growth in

these areas.

Other Primary Partner: Abilene Metropolitan

Planning Organization

Capital

Improvements Plan

General Mid     

For other Strategies that address this issue see Strategies COM‐2A through COM‐2P.

PUBLIC TRESPASSING (PT)

PT‐1 Accidental trespass by motorists

Motorists using GPS services to get directions to commercial amenities such as shopping, restaurants, or banks sometimes

accidentally try to enter Dyess AFB without proper credentials.  Certain GPS services direct users to commercial amenities that

are located on‐base as being the closest location.

PT‐1A Coordinate with Google Maps and other GPS

service providers

Dyess AFB should coordinate with Google Maps

and other GPS service providers to enhance

notification to users that locations inside the

perimeter of Dyess AFB are prohibited to

unauthorized users and that it is unlawful to enter

Dyess AFB without proper authorization.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short           

PT‐1B Improved signage outside Dyess AFB

Dyess AFB should work with the City of Abilene to

ensure signage along roadways are adequate to

prevent inadvertent entry attempted by

unauthorized vehicles.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short          

JLUS Report Page 94
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

ROADWAY CAPACITY (RC)

RC‐1 Congestion during peak travel times

During peak times, there may be up to or more than 20 vehicles stacked up at the gate to enter Dyess AFB.  This can cause

delays in getting onto the base due to the time it takes to process drivers through security.

RC‐1A Plan and budget for gate improvements

Leverage Military July 2009 “Entry Control Facility

Transportation Engineering Assessment” by

Gannett Fleming, acting on behalf of the Military

Surface Deployment and Distribution Command

Transportation Engineering Agency for the

purpose of identifying unfunded design

study/requirements at the installation gates and

provide short‐term and long‐term alternatives to

address queuing issues.

Base Planning General Long           

RC‐1B Promote carpool programs

Dyess AFB should promote and incentivize park‐

and‐ride and carpool programs to reduce the

number of vehicles entering through the gates

during heavy traffic periods.

Base Planning General Short             

RC‐1C Promote alternative transportation

Dyess AFB should work with the City of Abilene to

reduce congestion via multimodal transportation,

such as public transit, biking, or walking.

Base Planning General Long           

RC‐1D Staggered work shift starts

Dyess AFB should evaluate utilizing and optimizing

staggered work shifts to spread out the number of

personnel entering and exiting the base and

reduce vehicle volumes during peak traffic times.

Base Planning General Mid             

Recommendations Page 95
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

RC‐1E Bicycle facility enhancements

Dyess AFB should enhance its bicycle facilities and

include more bicycle options and incentives for

personnel to travel to work by bike to encourage

reduction of vehicles.  This could include a

dedicated bike lane at the gate, increased bike

parking, bike share program, and a biking rewards

program that provides items such as meal

vouchers or other incentives.

Base Planning General Mid             

RC‐2 Prohibited truck travel on Air Base Road

Commercial trucks bringing materials to Dyess AFB sometimes use Air Base Road, which is incompatible with trucks because

the road was not constructed to support heavy vehicles.

RC‐2A Enforcement of citations

The City of Tye Police Department should enforce

fines for drivers of heavy vehicles that use Air Base

Road.

Regulatory General On‐

going

            

RC‐2B Explore Defense Access Road designation

The City of Tye should work with Dyess AFB to

consider the possibility of submitting a request to

designate Air Base Road as a Defense Access Road.  

This would assist with federal funding to keep the

road maintained.

Transportation

Planning

General Mid          

RC‐2C Enhanced signage

The City of Tye should develop enhanced signage

at the entrance to Air Base Road alerting truck

drivers that they are prohibited on Air Base Road,

and directions to the correct route to get to Dyess.  

Signs should be tall enough and large enough to

be viewed by truck drivers.

Communication /

Coordination

General Short             

RC‐2D Truck barriers along Air Base Road

The City of Tye should consider installing truck

barriers such as overhead barriers that trucks

cannot pass under, or traffic calming measures

into the roadway to deter truck drivers from

entering Air Base Road.

Transportation

Planning

General Mid             

JLUS Report Page 96
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

SAFETY (SA)

SA‐1 Wildlife and birds cause safety hazards for aircraft

Wildlife, such as coyotes and birds sometimes enter aircraft operational areas and cause safety hazards to aircraft.

SA‐1A BASH consideration in jurisdiction or agency

projects

All projects sponsored by a local jurisdiction or

agency within the Dyess AFB BASH Influence Area

should consider bird attractants and require

consultation with Dyess AFB representatives on

the review and mitigation of significant direct and

indirect bird attractant features such as golf

course water features, detention ponds, landfills

or transfer stations.  

Communication /

Coordination

BASH On‐

going

       

SA‐1B Develop and distribute BASH educational

materials

Dyess AFB should provide educational information

to local jurisdictions, agencies and landowners in

the region relative to reducing the potential for

bird and wildlife attractants that may impede safe

aircraft operations and outline compatible

solutions and techniques to minimize conflicts.

Communication /

Coordination

BASH Short      

SA‐1C Control bird and wildlife attractants near base

Dyess AFB should continue to work directly with

local jurisdictions and other appropriate agencies

on control of bird and wildlife attractants in the

vicinity of the base and within flight paths.

Other Partners: Texas Parks and Wildlife

Department

Communication /

Coordination

Regulatory

BASH On‐

going

    

SA‐1D Identify water body design concerns for BASH

Dyess AFB or JLUS Partner jurisdictions should

work with resource agencies to develop designs

for stormwater facilities, wetland habitat

reconstruction, species habitat protection, or

similar items that could attract birds to minimize

BASH concerns through design.

Communication /

Coordination

BASH Mid         

Recommendations Page 97
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

SA‐1E Determination of BASH‐relevant species

Dyess AFB should coordinate with other DOD

installations, the US Fish and Wildlife Service and

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to identify

certain species that pose greatest BASH risk in

order to manage their presence in the region

through best practices.

Other Primary Partner: US Fish and Wildlife

Service, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Communication /

Coordination

General Short           

SA‐2 Development in clear zone / base property

A private property owner has built a garage extension onto their home that extends into the clear zone, which is owned by

Dyess AFB.

   This issue is adequately addressed through current

tools.  No further action needed.

                          

VERTICAL OBSTRUCTIONS (VO)

VO‐1 Topography in the imaginary surfaces

Topographic features (bluffs) southwest of Dyess AFB are within the imaginary surfaces.  Any development on the bluffs that is

within the imaginary surfaces may possibly create a vertical obstruction.

VO‐1A Develop a 3‐Dimensional Imaginary Surfaces

Model

Develop a 3‐dimensional GIS‐based model that can

accurately portray the height limitations on a

given property to preserve the critical airspace

around the Dyess AFB airfield. This model would

be based upon the imaginary surfaces and would

include surrounding terrain elevations.  This model

could be used early in the development review

process for evaluating development applications.

Communication /

Coordination

Vertical

Obstructions

Short             

JLUS Report Page 98
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

VO‐2 No cell tower regulations

The City of Tye and Taylor County do not currently have regulations for siting cell towers, except when a tower meets the

criteria for a Part 77 review.  This can potentially lead to the development of vertical obstructions within the imaginary

surfaces.

VO‐2A Incorporate FAA review documentation as

requirement for tower applications

Dyess AFB review of telecommunication towers is

conducted as part of the Federal Aviation

Administration review and determination process.  

Amend local planning documents to require a

Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation

from the Federal Aviation Administration to be

submitted with telecommunication tower

development applications.     

Other Primary Partner: Federal Aviation

Administration

Communication /

Coordination

Regulatory

Vertical

Obstructions

On‐

going

    

VO‐2B Create a cell tower siting awareness program

Develop a brochure that provides information

about best practices for cell tower siting to

telecommunications companies and local

jurisdictions.  Include instructions for coordinating

with Dyess AFB when considering the placement

of cell towers.

Communication /

Coordination

Vertical

Obstructions

Mid           

VO‐2C Develop a “Red, Yellow, Green” Map for vertical

obstruction concerns

A “Red, Yellow, Green” (RYG) Map should be

developed and utilized, in consultation with Dyess

AFB, that identifies locations throughout the Dyess

AFB Vertical Obstructions Influence Area where

tall structures (with defined heights) are

permissible, permissible with height restrictions,

and prohibited to ensure compatibility.  

Communication /

Coordination

Vertical

Obstructions

Mid       

Recommendations Page 99
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

VO‐2D Ensure Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77

compliance

For all new, redeveloped or rehabilitated

structures (including electrical transmission

towers/lines, cellular and radio transmission

towers, etc.), ensure compliance with Federal

Aviation Regulation Part 77 height limit

requirements to minimize vertical obstructions

(e.g., buildings, telecommunications facilities,

recreational facilities, energy transmission /

generation towers, etc.).  In addition, ensure the

developments and structures are compatible /

recommended with, and do not pose a safety

hazard to, air operations in the region.

Regulatory Vertical

Obstructions

On‐

going

         

VO‐2E Require Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77

Obstruction Evaluations in zoning ordinances

Abilene and Tye should update their zoning

regulations to require Part 77 Obstruction

Evaluations for any proposed development that

meets the criteria for notice.

Zoning / Regulatory Vertical

Obstructions

Mid          

VO‐2F FAA contact information

Contact information for the regional FAA

representative should be retained at the City of

Abilene and City of Tye planning departments for

inquiries from the public on airspace and height

issue concerns.

Other Primary Partner: Federal Aviation

Administration

Communication /

Coordination

General Short        

VIBRATION (V)

VO‐1 Vibration caused by aircraft operations

Areas around Dyes AFB sometimes experience vibration from aircraft operations.

For other Strategies that address this issue see Strategies COM‐2A through COM‐2P, and NOI‐2A through NOI‐2I.

JLUS Report Page 100
Issue / Strategy ID

Strategy Type of Strategy

Dyess AFB Influence AreaTimeframeTaylor CountyCity of AbileneCity of TyeDyess AFBDyess AFB Partnership CommitteeOther

WATER QUALITY / QUANTITY (WQQ)

WQQ‐1 Flooding on‐base

A large portion of Dyess AFB lies within the 100‐year flood plain and parts of the base experience flooding during heavy rains.  

This can impact mission operations if flooding occurs in areas such as the runway.

WQQ‐

1A

Develop regional flood management plan

Dyess AFB should work with the cities of Abilene

and Tye, Taylor County, and other stakeholders to

develop a regional flood management plan to

identify:

 Areas where the majority of flooding occurs,  

 Causes of flooding—inadequate

infrastructure, upstream infrastructure, etc.  

 Procedures to prevent and manage flooding

on‐base, and

 Roles and responsibility in flood

management.

Base Planning General Mid   

WQQ‐2 Off‐base flooding

During heavy rain events, water from Dyess AFB traverses across the base boundary and Airbase Road into adjacent areas

within the City of Tye, causing flooding.

For a Strategy that addresses this issue see Strategy WQQ‐1A.

   

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