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Article 4 — NOISE ABATEMENT

San Diego County Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · San Diego County

*Cross reference(s)-- Noise abatement and control, § 36.401 et seq.

SEC. 85.441. NOISE ABATEMENT PROCEDURES.

All persons operating aircraft from County airports shall comply with all noise abatement procedures, traffic patterns and policies as may be established by County and acceptable to FAA.

SEC. 85.442. TRAINING FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS.

Only those aircraft that on takeoff or landing cause an effective perceived noise level (EPNL) not greater than 90 decibels (dB) at a sideline location 450 meters (1500 feet) from the extended centerline of the runway shall be permitted to conduct training flights at Gillespie Field, Palomar Airport, Ramona Airport and Borrego Valley Airport. (a) For purposes of this part the sideline effective perceived noise level shall be that measured or estimated as provided in Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circulars 36-1B, dated December 5, 1977, and 36-2A, dated February 6, 1978, which circulars, including all subsequent revisions, amendments and reissues thereof, are incorporated herein by reference.

(b) For the purpose of this part "training flight" shall mean any instrument or visual approach to the airport conducted for the purpose of student instruction, pilot proficiency training, or pilot evaluation check rides, whether or not a landing touchdown is accomplished.

(Amended by Ord. No. 5898 (N.S.), effective 11-6-80)

SEC. 85.443. PERMANENTLY BASED AIRCRAFT.

Only those aircraft that on takeoff or landing cause an effective perceived noise level (EPNL) not greater than 90 decibels (dB) at a sideline location 450 meters (1500 feet) from the extended centerline of the runway shall be permitted to establish permanent base of operations at Gillespie Field, Palomar Airport, Ramona Airport, or Borrego Valley Airport after the effective date of this ordinance.

(a) For the purpose of this part the sideline effective perceived noise level shall be that measured or estimated as provided in Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circulars 36-1B, dated December 5, 1977, and 36-2A, dated February 6, 1978, which circulars, including all subsequent revisions, amendments and reissues thereof, are incorporated herein by reference.

(b) A "Permanent Base of Operations" for an aircraft is established at an airport whenever that airport serves as the base of activities for flight operations, maintenance and/or storage for any period exceeding 21 days in a calendar year. (Added by Ord. No. 5898 (N.S.), effective 11-6-80)

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  1. Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
  2. Chapter 2 — FEES AND DEPOSITS
  3. Chapter 3 — PROCEDURES FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
  4. Chapter 4 — REQUIREMENTS FOR MAJOR SUBDIVISIONS
  5. Chapter 5 — FINAL MAP REQUIREMENTS
  6. Chapter 6 — PROCEDURES FOR MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
  7. Chapter 7 — MINOR SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS
  8. Chapter 8 — PARCEL MAP REQUIREMENTS
  9. Chapter 9 — LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
  10. Chapter 10 — REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUBDIVISIONS
  11. Chapter 12 — VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS
  12. Chapter 13 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
  13. Chapter 14 — PROPERTY CONDITION AGREEMENTS.
  14. Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  15. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  16. Chapter 3 — FINDINGS OF OVERCROWDED ATTENDANCE AREAS
  17. Chapter 4 — REQUIREMENTS, STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
  18. Chapter 5 — USES AND LIMITATIONS OF USES OF LAND AND FEES
  19. ▸ Division 3 — MITIGATION OF IMPACT ON SCHOOLS
    Overview
    1. Chapter 2 — SPECIFIC PLAN STREET SETBACK REGULATIONS
    2. Chapter 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
    3. Chapter 3 — ZONED AREAS -- LICENSE
    4. ▸ Chapter 4 — AIRPORT RULES AND REGULATIONS
      Overview
      1. Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
      2. Article 2 — GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS
      3. Article 3 — AIRCRAFT OPERATION
      4. Article 4 — NOISE ABATEMENT
      5. Article 5 — MOTOR VEHICLE REGULATIONS
      6. Article 6 — OTHER REGULATIONS
    5. Chapter 1 — ENDANGERED SPECIES
    6. Chapter 4 — APPEALS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATIONS
    7. Chapter 5 — BIOLOGICAL MITIGATION ORDINANCE
    8. Chapter 6 — RESOURCE PROTECTION ORDINANCE
    9. Chapter 7 — WATER CONSERVATION IN LANDSCAPING
    10. Chapter 8 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
    11. Chapter 1 — RESPONSIBILITIES AND ENFORCEMENT
    12. Chapter 2 — GRADING PERMITS
    13. Chapter 3 — FEES, DEPOSITS AND SECURITY
    14. Chapter 4 — DESIGN STANDARDS AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
    15. Chapter 5 — CLEARING REGULATIONS
    16. Chapter 7 — SURFACE MINING
    17. Chapter 8 — GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
    18. Chapter 9 — AGRICULTURAL GRADING AND CLEARING
    19. Chapter 1 — REMOVAL OF OVERHEAD AND UNDERGROUNDING UTILITIES
    20. Chapter 2 — ESTABLISHMENT OF UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
    21. Chapter 1 — PARK LAND DEDICATION AND FEES
    22. Chapter 2 — DRAINAGE FEES
    23. Chapter 3 — FIRE MITIGATION FEES

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