Aircraft noise is federally preempted under the FAA Act (49 U.S.C. §40103). South Jordan is located south of Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC). Flight paths over the Wasatch Front serve the South Jordan/Riverton area. Local ordinances cannot restrict aircraft operations.
South Jordan's aircraft noise regulations address the impact of airport operations on nearby residential neighborhoods. Properties within designated airport noise contours (typically 65 DNL and above) are subject to special zoning overlay districts that restrict new residential construction and require sound insulation for existing homes. The city participates in FAA Part 150 noise compatibility programs, which fund voluntary soundproofing improvements for eligible homes. Building codes in noise-affected zones require Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings of 35 or higher for exterior walls and windows. Real estate disclosures are mandatory for properties within airport influence areas. Utah's Mountain West includes several commercial airports that generate local noise policy.
New construction without required sound insulation in airport zones carries stop-work orders and fines of $500–$2,000. Failure to provide real estate noise disclosure results in liability for rescission of sale.
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