Aircraft noise in New Jersey is preempted by federal law, leaving New Jersey municipalities without authority to regulate flight operations or in-flight sound.
Under the Federal Aviation Act and the Airline Deregulation Act, the FAA has exclusive authority over navigable airspace, flight paths, altitudes, and aircraft noise emissions. NJ courts and the NJDEP Noise Control Code at N.J.A.C. 7:29-1.4 expressly exclude aircraft in flight from state and local noise regulation. Municipalities cannot impose curfews, decibel limits, or routing restrictions on aircraft. Limited authority remains for airport proprietors and for ground operations on airport property, subject to FAA approval under 49 U.S.C. 47521 (ANCA).
Local ordinances attempting to regulate aircraft noise are unenforceable and subject to federal injunction. Affected residents must pursue FAA Part 150 noise studies or proprietor remedies.
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Linden, NJ
Linden requires zoning permits for driveways under Ch. 31 §31-5. Driveways are considered impervious coverage subject to stormwater management requirements. ...
Linden, NJ
Linden's zoning code (Ch. 31) regulates accessory parking in residential zones. RV and boat storage typically restricted to rear yards in NJ municipalities. ...
Linden, NJ
Linden prohibits overnight truck parking under Ord. 62-13. Tractor-trailers are prohibited from parking and turning in Memorial Park lots. Residential parkin...
Linden, NJ
Linden regulates street parking under Ch. 7 (Traffic). Time limits apply per posted signs. Vehicles must be moved within 48 hours after snow ceases ($100/day...
Linden, NJ
Linden §31-20.9 limits residential fences to 6 feet on interior lots. Corner lots require no obstruction over 3 feet within 25 feet of a street intersection ...
Linden, NJ
Linden requires a zoning permit for fence installation under §31-5. Fences are exempt from site plan approval provided they do not violate prior variance con...
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