Colonie, NY Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

R. Part 150 Noise Compatibility Study Record of Approval, specifically the Year 2000 65-70 DNL and 70+ DNL noise impact areas. to weight nighttime disturbance more heavily. Inside these overlay boundaries, uses that would otherwise be permitted by the underlying zoning district become subject to added conditions and restrictions set out in a separate land use and standards table appended to the chapter. The overlay carves out several exemptions: uses already existing on the chapter's effective date do not have to change, though nonconforming-use rules still apply going forward; temporary uses such as public celebrations and outdoor entertainment events are exempt as long as they run five days or less, and a variance can extend that window; temporary and accessory structures tied to a permitted use are also exempt; and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or a state/local historic register can skip the sound-insulation requirements if compliance would compromise their historic integrity.

Section 190-32D makes clear the overlay does not repeal existing housing, building or zoning laws, and where the underlying zoning and the noise overlay conflict, the more restrictive rule controls. The Town's Building Department administers and enforces the Airport Noise Impact Overlay Districts under § 190-33B, with authority to make necessary inspections.