Aircraft noise in Colorado is governed almost entirely by federal aviation law, and state and local governments cannot directly regulate flight operations, though airport proprietors have limited authority.
Federal law under 49 U.S.C. 40103 and 14 C.F.R. Part 91 preempts state and local regulation of aircraft in flight, including noise from takeoffs, landings, and overflights. Colorado does not impose decibel limits on aircraft, and C.R.S. 25-12-103 expressly excludes aircraft from its noise abatement scheme. Airport proprietors, including Denver International and other municipal airports, may establish reasonable, non-discriminatory operating restrictions through FAA-approved Part 161 procedures, but cities and counties cannot enforce general noise ordinances against aircraft. Complaints are routed through airport noise offices and the FAA.
Local noise enforcement against aircraft is generally invalid; complaints must be directed to the FAA or to airport proprietors who may impose airport-specific operating curfews subject to federal review.
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Englewood, CO
Englewood restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones through the Unified Development Code. Large commercial vehicles and equipment are general...
Englewood, CO
Englewood restricts RV use in residential areas. RVs cannot be used as dwelling units or short-term rentals. Standard street parking time limits apply to RVs...
Englewood, CO
Englewood's Unified Development Code regulates driveway design and parking surfaces. Vehicles should not block sidewalks or encroach on public right-of-way. ...
Englewood, CO
Englewood regulates street parking through the municipal code. Standard time limits apply for vehicles parked on public streets. Abandoned and inoperative ve...
Englewood, CO
Englewood requires fences to be on the owner's property. Colorado has no shared-cost fence statute. The finished side should face neighboring property. Fence...
Englewood, CO
Englewood regulates fences under Unified Development Code Section 16-6-6. Height limits vary by zone district and are specified in tables within the code. El...
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