Aircraft noise in Utah is regulated almost entirely by the Federal Aviation Administration under federal law. Utah Code Title 72 Chapter 10 (Aeronautics Act) recognizes federal supremacy, and municipalities cannot impose flight-path or in-air noise limits.
Utah's Aeronautics Act, codified at Utah Code 72-10-101 et seq., works alongside FAA authority over the navigable airspace. Federal law (49 U.S.C. and FAA Part 150) preempts state and local rules governing aircraft operations, takeoff and landing patterns, altitudes, and in-flight noise. Utah cities may regulate ground-based airport activities, land-use compatibility, and noise around airport property but cannot restrict overflights or impose in-air sound limits. Airport overlay zones under Utah Code 72-10-203.5 protect runway approaches from incompatible development. Noise complaints generally route to airport operators or the FAA rather than local police, and curfews on flight operations are unenforceable absent FAA approval.
Local rules attempting to regulate aircraft operations are preempted and unenforceable. Federal violations are pursued by the FAA, not city courts, with civil penalties and certificate actions.
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Orem, UT
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Orem requires a minimum number of off-street paved parking spaces by zoning type. For accessory apartments, at least 3 paved off-street parking pads are requ...
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Orem, UT
Orem City Code 19-3-5 makes it unlawful to park or keep any trailer, unattached camper, or boat on a public street for longer than 72 hours, and 19-3-4 bars ...
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