No Des Plaines-specific ordinance regulates aircraft noise; City Code 6-2-7(B)(1)(f) expressly exempts aircraft operated under federal law, and aircraft-in-flight noise is preempted by the federal government (FAA). Des Plaines lies under O'Hare International Airport approach paths governed by the federal/ONCC noise program.
Aircraft noise is not regulated by Des Plaines because in-flight aircraft operations and noise are preempted by federal law (the Noise Control Act of 1972 and FAA authority under 49 U.S.C. 40103 and 47524). Reflecting this, City Code Section 6-2-7(B)(1)(f) exempts from the city noise ordinance 'aircraft operated in accordance with, or pursuant to, federal law and regulations and any aircraft operating under technical difficulties or in any kind of distress.' Des Plaines sits directly under approach and departure corridors for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), one of the busiest airports in the world, located immediately adjacent to the city. Aircraft noise concerns are handled through the federal/airport-proprietor framework: the Chicago Department of Aviation operates the O'Hare Noise Compatibility Commission (ONCC) and a Fly Quiet runway-rotation program, and the FAA sets flight procedures. Residents direct overflight noise complaints to the O'Hare Noise Management hotline/ONCC rather than to the city. Illinois state law likewise leaves airport noise to the airport proprietor and federal authority.
Not applicable at the city level; aircraft operations are regulated and enforced federally by the FAA. City Code 6-2-7(B)(1)(f) exempts compliant aircraft from local noise penalties.
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