Marion County's noise ordinance does not regulate aircraft. MCC 8.45.080(K) exempts sounds regulated by federal and state law, including railroads and aircraft, so complaints go to the FAA, not the county.
Aircraft noise is preempted by federal law (the FAA controls airspace and aircraft operations), and Marion County honors that. MCC 8.45.080(K) expressly exempts 'sounds regulated by federal and state law, including but not limited to sounds caused by railroads and aircraft.' Salem's code reaches the same result by not listing aircraft among its noise disturbances. Residents near McNary Field (Salem Municipal Airport) or under Cascade flight paths who want to file a noise concern should contact the airport or the FAA, since neither the county nor city can enforce limits on aircraft in flight.
Not applicable, aircraft noise is exempt from local enforcement. Route complaints to the FAA or the operating airport.
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