Aircraft noise in Illinois is governed exclusively by federal aviation law, leaving cities and the state without authority to regulate flight operations or in-flight sound.
Under the Federal Aviation Act (49 U.S.C. 40103) and the Airline Deregulation Act, the FAA holds exclusive authority over navigable airspace, flight paths, altitudes, and aircraft noise emissions. The Illinois Aeronautics Act (620 ILCS 5) recognizes federal supremacy and the Illinois Pollution Control Board's noise rules at 35 Ill. Adm. Code 901 do not apply to aircraft in flight. Municipalities cannot impose decibel limits, curfews, or routing rules on aircraft. Limited authority remains with airport proprietors subject to FAA approval under the Airport Noise and Capacity Act (49 U.S.C. 47521).
Local ordinances attempting to regulate in-flight aircraft noise are unenforceable and may be enjoined in federal court. Residents must use FAA Part 150 studies or airport proprietor complaint channels.
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Romeoville, IL
Romeoville prohibits second-division vehicles exceeding 8,000 lbs GVW from parking in residential districts (§159.019). Vehicles transporting flammable liqui...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville uses odd-even parking restrictions during snow events (2+ inches accumulation). Park on the odd side on odd calendar days and even side on even da...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville requires all vehicles to park on approved parking areas only. No vehicle may park between the street and the front lot line except on an approved ...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville limits residential parking to vehicles of the first division (passenger cars), second division vehicles under 8,000 lbs GVW, and recreational vehi...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville requires a permit before any fence, wall, retaining wall, or hedge is installed, replaced, altered, or moved (§159.035). Contact the Building Divi...
Romeoville, IL
Romeoville regulates fences under §159.035 of the Zoning Code. Standard residential limits follow typical Illinois patterns of 4 feet in front yards and 6 fe...
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