Noise control.
San José Municipal Code § 25.12.380
in effect25.12.380 - Noise control.
A. All aircraft approaching from or taking off over populated areas shall be operated so as to make a minimum of engine and propeller noise.
B. Where federal regulations are not applicable, all aircraft on final approach to Runways 30 or 12, which are operating at less than one thousand feet above sea level, shall maintain an approach path which is not less than two hundred seventy-eight feet above the airport for each statute mile distance from the landing end of the runways.
C. When approaching to land on Runway 30, this requirement results in a minimum aircraft altitude of six hundred eighteen feet above sea level over Santa Clara Street in the downtown area and two hundred four feet altitude above sea level over Highway 17.
(Ord. 25529.)
Source: City of San José, Municipal Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/san_jose/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT25AI_CH25.12AIOPAITRRU_PT3RU_25.12.380NOCOFetched: 11/1/2026