Aircraft noise is regulated by the federal government, not Stark County or Canton. The FAA controls flight operations and noise around Akron-Canton Airport (CAK); local ordinances cannot set aircraft noise limits. Complaints go to the airport's noise office and the FAA.
Under federal law, the FAA holds exclusive authority over the navigable airspace and aircraft-in-flight noise, so neither Stark County nor the City of Canton can impose enforceable aircraft-noise limits — local noise ordinances (Canton Ch. 509) exempt or do not reach aircraft in flight. Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) in Green participates in FAA noise-abatement programs, including preferred runway use and voluntary procedures, and operates a noise-complaint line. Residents disturbed by overflights should contact the CAK noise office or file with the FAA rather than local police. Ground-based airport activities may fall under local nuisance rules, but flight noise itself is federally preempted.
Local citations for aircraft-in-flight noise are not available due to federal preemption. Complaints are logged by the airport and FAA and addressed through noise-abatement procedures, not fines.
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