Airport Noise Zones

Lee Plan POLICY 1.6.1: The Airport Noise Zones (Map 1-E) cover areas subject to varying levels of airport-related noise. In conformance with Airport Noise Compatibility Planning outlined in Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 150, the Port Authority will update the aviation forecasts and associated noise contours for the Southwest Florida International Airport when warranted by operational changes and will initiate an amendment to the Airport Noise Zone Overlay to reflect the updates as applicable. In addition to meeting the requirements of the underlying Future Land Use Map categories, properties within the Airport Noise Zone Overlay must meet the following: Zone A/Airport Property is limited to uses that are compatible with airports and air commerce, including but not limited to those necessary to provide services and convenience goods to airline passengers, those generally associated with airport operation, and related development. Upon disposition of any Port Authority property, the land is then subject to the Noise Zone as applicable based on the most recent Composite Day-Night Average Noise Level (DNL) Noise Contours map for Southwest Florida International Airport approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Zone B does not permit any residential units, places of worship, libraries, schools, hospitals, correctional institutions or nursing homes. However, residential units, including mobile or manufactured homes, that were lawfully existing as of June 27, 2000 will be treated as legally permitted uses and may be replaced with a new mobile or manufactured home or conventional single family construction as long as such replacement would be otherwise allowed by the LDC. However, an existing conventional home may not be replaced with a new mobile or manufactured home. One conventional single family home is permitted on each lot in a plat properly recorded before June 27, 2000 if such use would have been permitted on the lot prior to June 27, 2000. Zone B requires formal notification as provided for in the LDC. Zone C and D allow existing and new construction and land uses as would otherwise be permitted by the LDC. These zones require formal notification as provided for in the LDC. (Ord. No. 00-22, 02-02, 03-02. 16-16) Land Development Code (LDC) Section 34-1104 establishes regulations for properties located within the Airport Noise Zones.