Aircraft noise in New Jersey is preempted by federal law, leaving New Jersey municipalities without authority to regulate flight operations or in-flight sound.
Under the Federal Aviation Act and the Airline Deregulation Act, the FAA has exclusive authority over navigable airspace, flight paths, altitudes, and aircraft noise emissions. NJ courts and the NJDEP Noise Control Code at N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.4 expressly exclude aircraft in flight from state and local noise regulation. Municipalities cannot impose curfews, decibel limits, or routing restrictions on aircraft. Limited authority remains for airport proprietors and for ground operations on airport property, subject to FAA approval under 49 U.S.C. 47521 (ANCA).
Local ordinances attempting to regulate aircraft noise are unenforceable and subject to federal injunction. Affected residents must pursue FAA Part 150 noise studies or proprietor remedies.
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Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough has metered on-street parking downtown with a 3-hour limit. Paid meters operate at $1/hour (11 AM-4 PM) and $2/hour (4 PM-11 PM). Free 4-hou...
Freehold, NJ
New or altered driveways in Freehold Borough require a zoning application since they increase lot coverage. Driveway construction must comply with zoning sch...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough zoning ordinance (Title 18) restricts storage of RVs, boats, and trailers in residential zones. Front yard storage is generally prohibited. ...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough provides overnight business permits for commercial vehicles registered to a business. All commercial vehicles must be parked in designated s...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough requires a zoning application for all new fences. Construction permits are required for fences over 6 feet or fences enclosing swimming pool...
Freehold, NJ
Freehold Borough allows fences up to 6 feet in rear and side yards. Front yard decorative fences are limited to 4 feet. Fences exceeding 6 feet require a con...
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