Lee County, FL Noise Ordinances: Aircraft Noise (2026)
Key Facts
- County airport noise
- Excepted from the noise article
- Airport Noise Zone B
- Land within the 60 DNL contour
- Zone B housing
- New residential living units not permitted
- Airport Noise Zone C
- Out to the 55 DNL contour
- Zones B, C and D
- Require recorded noise disclosure
Summary
Lee County's noise ordinance does not apply to noise created by the operation of all Lee County airports. The Land Development Code manages airport noise through land use instead, mapping four Airport Noise Zones and limiting what can be built in them.
The following will not be considered a violation of this ordinance:... Noise created by the operation of all Lee County Airports.
Full Breakdown
Section 19-152(4) lists noise created by the operation of all Lee County airports among the things that will not be considered a violation of the noise article, so the decibel limits in Section 19-151 do not reach it. The county handles airport noise on the land-use side. Section 34-1104 defines Airport Noise Zone B as the land within the 60 DNL contour line from the FAR Part 150 study in effect and bars new residential living units, places of worship, libraries, educational facilities, hospitals, correctional facilities and nursing homes there. Zone C runs out to the 55 DNL contour. Zones B, C and D require recorded disclosure.
Violations & Fines
Because airport operation noise is excepted, it is not citable under the noise article. Building a restricted use inside Airport Noise Zone B is a zoning violation instead, enforced through the Hearing Examiner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I file a county noise complaint about jets from RSW?
Does the county set any airport curfew?
Sources & Official References
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