Aircraft operated under federal law and normal railroad-train operation are fully exempt from Pinal County's noise ordinance. Aircraft noise is regulated by the FAA, not the county, so local dBA limits do not apply.
Section 9.0(L) exempts any aircraft operated in conformity with, or pursuant to, federal law, FAA regulations or air-traffic-control instructions, including emergency operations. Section 9.0(G) exempts noise from the normal operation of railroad trains. Aircraft and train noise are therefore outside county enforcement, which is consistent with federal preemption of aviation noise. Residents bothered by aircraft over Pinal County (near Pinal Airpark, Casa Grande Municipal or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway approaches) should raise concerns with the FAA or the operating airport rather than the county.
No county penalty; exempt activity. Aircraft noise concerns go to the FAA or the operating airport.
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