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Marion County, FL Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

Few Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified June 2026

Key Facts

Code Section
Marion County Code 13-11(3)
Status
Exempt - federal jurisdiction
Authority
FAA / federal aviation law

Summary

Marion County's noise ordinance does not regulate aircraft. Section 13-11(3) exempts aircraft and airport activity conducted in accordance with federal laws and regulations, consistent with FAA preemption of aircraft noise.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Marion County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

Sec. 13-11: The provisions of section 13-10 shall not apply to the following sounds or vibrations: ... (3) Aircraft and airport activity conducted in accordance with federal laws and regulations.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 122 | Land Development Code: Supplement 7).

Full Breakdown

No Marion County-specific ordinance regulates aircraft noise; Section 13-11(3) of Chapter 13 expressly exempts 'aircraft and airport activity conducted in accordance with federal laws and regulations.' Aircraft noise in flight is preempted by federal law - the FAA, under the Federal Aviation Act and the Aviation Noise Abatement Act, has near-exclusive authority over aircraft operations and noise. Residents disturbed by aircraft overflights generally must raise concerns with the FAA or the operating airport rather than county code enforcement. Ground-based airport activities not conducted in accordance with federal regulations would not be exempt and could be measured against Section 13-7 limits.

Violations & Fines

County code enforcement does not apply to aircraft in flight; complaints are handled through the FAA Noise Portal and the relevant airport authority rather than under Section 13-14 penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Marion County do anything about aircraft noise?
Generally no. Section 13-11(3) exempts aircraft and airport activity conducted under federal law, and aircraft noise in flight is preempted by the FAA. Complaints should go to the FAA or the operating airport.
Does the county noise ordinance ever reach airport activity?
Only ground activity that is not conducted in accordance with federal laws and regulations falls outside the Section 13-11(3) exemption and could be measured against the Section 13-7 sound limits.

Sources & Official References

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