Aircraft noise in New Mexico is governed exclusively by federal law. The FAA preempts state and local regulation of flight operations, leaving municipalities unable to impose curfews or noise limits on aircraft in flight.
Under the Federal Aviation Act and Airline Deregulation Act, the FAA holds exclusive authority over aircraft operations, flight paths, altitudes, and in-flight noise. New Mexico statutes recognize this preemption, and the New Mexico Aviation Division (NMSA 64-1-1 et seq.) operates within the federal framework. Municipalities cannot ban overflights, set altitude minimums, or impose flight curfews. Airport proprietors may impose limited, non-discriminatory restrictions on ground operations under the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990, but only with FAA approval. Noise complaints generally must be directed to the FAA or airport operator.
Local noise ordinances applied to aircraft are unenforceable and subject to federal injunction; airport proprietor restrictions require federal approval before enforcement.
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Tijeras, NM
Tijeras zoning code restricts commercial activity in residential zones (R-1, R-2). Commercial Business Zones (CB-1, CB-2) accommodate commercial vehicles. Bu...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Chapter 22 (Traffic and Vehicles) governs parking on village roads. NM state traffic laws (NMSA §66-7-351 to §66-7-353) apply. The village's rural ch...
Tijeras, NM
Driveway access in Tijeras is governed by the zoning ordinance. The rural mountain character means most properties have private access roads or driveways. Bu...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras has a rural mountain character with minimum 1-acre lots in R-1 zones, providing ample space for RV storage on private property. Vehicles must not obs...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras requires fence permits per §26-67. Village provides fence permit applications at Village Hall or online. All construction requires Planning and Zonin...
Tijeras, NM
Tijeras Ordinance No. 240 regulates fence and wall construction. Commercial properties require a solid 6-ft fence or barrier on property lines adjoining resi...
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