Aircraft noise in Oregon is preempted by federal law and ORS Chapter 836, which gives the Oregon Department of Aviation regulatory authority over airports. Local ordinances cannot restrict overflight noise or set in-air sound limits.
ORS 836.608 grants the Oregon Department of Aviation authority over public-use airports and operations, working with the FAA's exclusive jurisdiction over navigable airspace under 49 USC 40103. Cities and counties cannot impose noise curfews on aircraft in flight, set decibel limits for overflights, or ban specific aircraft types. Local governments retain limited authority over airport ground operations and zoning around airports under ORS 836.610-836.630, but flight-path noise complaints must go through FAA Part 150 or Part 161 processes. Drone noise is similarly preempted under federal aviation rules.
Local aircraft noise ordinances are void and unenforceable; FAA may withhold airport funding from non-compliant municipalities.
Gresham, OR
Gresham regulates on-street parking with time limits in certain areas. Vehicles must be currently registered and operable. Abandoned vehicles are subject to ...
Gresham, OR
Gresham requires driveways to meet development code standards. Vehicles must not block sidewalks or extend into the public right-of-way. Driveway modificatio...
Gresham, OR
Gresham restricts commercial vehicle parking in residential zones. Large commercial vehicles and heavy equipment may not be stored in residential areas.
Gresham, OR
Gresham restricts RV and boat parking on public streets and in residential front yards. Recreational vehicles must be stored in approved locations and may no...
Gresham, OR
Gresham allows fences on property lines. Oregon law does not require neighbor consent for fences on your own property. Shared fence maintenance costs may be ...
Gresham, OR
Most residential fences in Gresham do not require a building permit if they meet standard height limits. Fences on or near property lines should verify place...
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