Showing ordinances that apply to Lantana, TX
Lantana is an unincorporated community (population 10,785) in Denton County, Texas. Because Lantana is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Denton County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The aircraft noise rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Aircraft noise in Denton County is regulated exclusively by the FAA under federal preemption. Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO) and proximity to DFW International Airport generate significant air traffic. The county has no authority to regulate aircraft noise or flight paths.
Aircraft noise in Denton County is governed exclusively by federal law under the FAA and the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990. Neither Denton County nor Texas state law can regulate aircraft noise, flight paths, or airport operating hours. Denton Enterprise Airport (KDTO), located northwest of Denton, is a busy general aviation airport with over 200 based aircraft and 130,000+ annual operations including flight training. DFW International Airport approach and departure paths also cross portions of southern Denton County, affecting communities near Lewisville, The Colony, and parts of unincorporated south Denton County. The Denton Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan establishes noise compatibility zones that affect land use decisions but do not restrict flight operations. Properties within the 65 DNL noise contour may face disclosure requirements during real estate transactions. Complaints about military aircraft from Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth should be directed to the base public affairs office.
No county or state penalties for aircraft noise. Federal enforcement only through FAA.
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