Denton Enterprise Airport (DTO) is a city-owned general aviation facility within city limits. Aircraft noise is federally regulated under FAA Part 150 and the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990. The city has no local aircraft noise ordinance because FAA rules preempt municipal regulation of aircraft in flight.
Denton Enterprise Airport (ICAO: KDTO, FAA: DTO) is a city-owned general aviation airport located approximately 3 miles southwest of downtown Denton. The airport serves general aviation, flight training, corporate aviation, and UNT aviation program operations. Aircraft noise is exclusively regulated at the federal level by the FAA under 14 CFR Part 150 (Airport Noise Compatibility Planning) and the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990 (ANCA). Federal preemption prevents municipalities from enacting local ordinances restricting aircraft operations, flight paths, or engine noise while in flight. The city maintains an Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan and zoning overlay per DDC to limit noise-sensitive development near the airport. Noise complaints related to airport operations should be directed to the Denton Airport Manager at (940) 349-7750 or the FAA regional office. Ground-based airport maintenance noise (not aircraft in flight) may be subject to general city noise provisions under Sec. 17-20.
No local penalty -- aircraft noise is federally preempted. Ground maintenance noise: Sec. 17-20 applies.
Denton, TX
Denton DDC Sec. 7.12 requires RVs and boats stored behind the front building line on paved surfaces. Occupancy prohibited. 72-hr temp driveway use.
Denton, TX
Denton restricts vehicles over 10,000 lbs GVWR in residential zones. One light commercial vehicle allowed behind front building line on paved surface.
Denton, TX
Denton has no citywide overnight street parking ban. The 72-hour limit and residential permit zones near UNT/TWU are the primary restrictions.
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Denton allows wood, masonry, iron, chain link, vinyl, and composite fencing. Tarps, pallets, and corrugated metal prohibited as permanent fencing.
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Denton requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 ft exposed height, with PE-stamped design. Drainage provisions required for all walls.
Denton, TX
Denton DDC Sec. 7.8 limits fences to 4 ft in front yards and 8 ft in side/rear yards. Corner lot sight triangle: 3 ft within 25 ft of corner.
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