Aircraft noise in Oregon is preempted by federal law and ORS Chapter 836, which gives the Oregon Department of Aviation regulatory authority over airports. Local ordinances cannot restrict overflight noise or set in-air sound limits.
ORS 836.608 grants the Oregon Department of Aviation authority over public-use airports and operations, working with the FAA's exclusive jurisdiction over navigable airspace under 49 USC 40103. Cities and counties cannot impose noise curfews on aircraft in flight, set decibel limits for overflights, or ban specific aircraft types. Local governments retain limited authority over airport ground operations and zoning around airports under ORS 836.610-836.630, but flight-path noise complaints must go through FAA Part 150 or Part 161 processes. Drone noise is similarly preempted under federal aviation rules.
Local aircraft noise ordinances are void and unenforceable; FAA may withhold airport funding from non-compliant municipalities.
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Beaverton, OR
Beaverton defines a driveway as any alley or access drive from a street to public or private property. No parking is permitted on sidewalks, curbs, planting ...
Beaverton, OR
Recreational vehicles, trailers, boats, and similar non-transportation devices parked on Beaverton public streets must be moved at least 1/10 mile within 48 ...
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Motor trucks as defined by the Oregon Vehicle Code are prohibited from parking on Beaverton streets between 9 PM and 7 AM near residences, motels, apartments...
Beaverton, OR
Beaverton Code Chapter 6 (Traffic - Parking) sets the city's street-parking rules. Vehicles must park parallel to the curb, headed in the direction of lawful...
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Beaverton requires building permits for fences over 7 feet tall, fences over 8 feet for open chain link or woven wire, and all fences serving as swimming poo...
Beaverton, OR
Oregon does not have a shared fence cost statute for urban areas. ORS 105.175–105.190 covers line fences in rural areas only. In Beaverton, fence disputes be...
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