Garden Grove does not impose local aircraft noise ordinances beyond federal and state regulations. The city is located approximately 5 miles from Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos and within the general influence area of John Wayne Airport (SNA). Aircraft noise complaints are handled through FAA channels and the John Wayne Airport noise program rather than municipal code enforcement.
Garden Grove Municipal Code does not contain specific aircraft noise provisions. The city falls within the general noise influence area of John Wayne Airport and is near Joint Forces Training Base Los Alamitos. Residents experiencing aircraft noise disturbances may file complaints through the John Wayne Airport Noise Information Office at (949) 252-5185 or via the JWA WebTrak online noise complaint system. Federal Aviation Administration regulations preempt local jurisdictions from regulating aircraft in flight. The city's general noise ordinance under Title 8, Chapter 8.44 applies to ground-level activities but cannot regulate aircraft operations overhead. Orange County operates a voluntary nighttime departure curfew at John Wayne Airport from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
Aircraft noise is federally regulated; local code enforcement has no jurisdiction over aircraft in flight. File complaints with John Wayne Airport Noise Office at (949) 252-5185 or online via JWA WebTrak.
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