Turlock, CA Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)

No person shall operate any aircraft in flight or on the ground in such a manner as to cause unnecessary noise as determined by applicable federal or state or local laws and regulations.

§ 4-13-14. Restricted areas. No person shall enter any restricted area which is posted or closed to the public except (a) persons duly authorized by the Airport Manager, or (b) law enforcement or firefighting personnel.

§ 4-13-15. Animals. No person shall willfully and knowingly permit any animal owned, possessed, controlled, or harbored by him to enter the airport unless the animal is leashed or restricted in such manner as to be under control, or is in a shipping container, or is otherwise under physical restraint, or permit such animal, except a "seeing-eye" dog, to enter any airport building.

§ 4-13-16. Traffic regulation. The Airport Manager shall have the authority to take such steps as he or she shall deem necessary and advisable to regulate the traffic of persons, vehicles, and aircraft on the airport.

§ 4-13-17. Starting engines. No person shall start any aircraft engine on the Turlock Municipal Airport:

(a) Unless a competent operator is at the controls;

(b) Unless the aircraft is equipped with adequate brakes fully applied or the wheels are securely blocked with blocks or chocks that can be removed safely; and/or

(c)