Grand Rapids, MI Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

A.Landing and Takeoff Restrictions. No person shall cause or allow a helicopter to land or takeoff in a TN-CC or TN-TCC Zone District between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., nor shall any person cause or allow more than fifteen (15) landings and fifteen (15) takeoffs a month from any one (1) site, nor more than two (2) landings and two (2) takeoffs per day from any one (1) site.B.Special Events. The City Manager may grant written permission for additional landings and takeoffs for special events deemed by the Manager to be of community significance.C.Noise Limitations.1.No person shall operate a helicopter or permit a helicopter to be operated so as to exceed the noise limits established in the Noise Control Ordinance (Chapter 151, Article 5 of the City Code).2.Engine Operation. A helicopter engine shall not remain in continuous operation at a landing site for a duration of more than three (3) minutes.D.Exemptions. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to hospitals and emergency centers providing helicopter services, or for emergencies, dignitaries, or City-sponsored event landings and takeoffs.