Aircraft Noise Limit Exemption
San Diego Municipal Code § 68.0159
in effect§68.0159 Aircraft Noise Limit Exemption
The following aircraft shall be exempt from the provisions of Section 68.0158:
(a) Aircraft operated by the United States of America or the State of California.
(b) Law enforcement, emergency, fire or rescue aircraft operated by county or city agencies.
(c) Aircraft used for emergency purposes during an emergency which has been officially proclaimed by competent authority pursuant to the laws of the United States, said state or city.
(d) Civil Air Patrol aircraft when engaged in actual search and rescue missions.
(e) Aircraft engaged in landings or takeoffs while conducting tests under the direction of the Noise Abatement officer.
(f) Aircraft used for the emergency medical transportation of sick or injured people when the nighttime operation of the aircraft is essential for the health or welfare of the patient.
(Amended 10–6–1986 by O–16720 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter06/Ch06Art08Division01.pdf#page=18Fetched: 10/28/2026