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Figure N-3 Airport Noise Contours

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the exterior levels of noise created by aircraft operations at John Wayne Airport. California Building Code (Title 21) standards states that the basis for the acceptable level of aircraft noise for persons living in the vicinity of airports is 65 decibels (dBA CNEL).

Figure N-2 Future Noise Contours

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the projected exterior levels of noise (based on buildout of the land use plan), created by cars, trucks, or trains traveling along roadways and rail lines in the city. The City’s noise and land use compatibility standards (see Table N-1) consider exterior levels above 65 decibels (dBA CNEL) to … Continued

Figure N-1 Existing Noise Conditions

ABOUT THE MAP. This map shows the current exterior levels of noise created by cars, trucks, or trains traveling along roadways and rail lines in the city. The City’s noise and land use compatibility standards (see Table N-1) consider exterior levels above 65 decibels (dBA CNEL) to be generally incompatible for residential and other noise-sensitive … Continued

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