Showing ordinances that apply to Hornsby Bend, TX
Hornsby Bend is an unincorporated community (population 12,168) in Travis County, Texas. Because Hornsby Bend is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Travis County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The aircraft noise rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Aircraft noise in Travis County is federally preempted under 49 USC 40103. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) operates under FAA Part 150 noise compatibility planning. Local ordinances cannot regulate aircraft operations or altitudes.
AUS Part 150 Noise Compatibility Program documents DNL 65 dB contours, with most contours contained on airport property or industrial areas along SH-71. Lake Travis area general aviation and helicopter tours are federally regulated. Community Noise Roundtable meets quarterly. Contact Travis County at (512) 854-4260 for enforcement.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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