Glendale is impacted by aircraft noise from Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), located adjacent to the city's southeastern border. Aircraft noise is federally regulated under FAA jurisdiction and is generally exempt from local noise ordinances under GMC 8.36. The city participates in airport noise mitigation programs.
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR), located at the border of Glendale and Burbank, generates significant aircraft noise over Glendale neighborhoods. Under federal preemption, aircraft in-flight noise is regulated by the FAA and exempt from local noise ordinances. GMC Chapter 8.36 does not directly regulate aircraft noise. The Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena Airport Authority manages the airport and operates a voluntary nighttime curfew between 10 PM and 7 AM, though this is not legally binding on airlines. The airport authority provides a noise complaint hotline and participates in FAA Part 150 noise compatibility studies. Residential sound insulation programs have been offered for homes within the highest noise exposure contours (65+ CNEL). California Airport Noise Standards (Title 21) require airports to adopt noise impact boundaries and mitigation measures.
No local enforcement for aircraft noise. Complaints are handled through the airport authority noise management office. Voluntary curfew violations are tracked but not penalized under city code.
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