Safety Element
- GOAL S-4: Aircraft Hazards
Protect the safety of the general public from aircraft hazards. - Policy S-4.1
Structures Above 200 Feet
For development projects that include structures higher than 200 feet above existing grade, the City shall inform the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) and submit materials to the ALUC for review. Proposed projects that would exceed a height of 200 feet above existing grade shall be required to file Form 7460-1 with the Federal Aviation Administration.
- Policy S-4.2
Federal Aviation Regulation Part 77
Do not approve buildings and structures that would penetrate Federal Aviation Regulation (FAR) Part 77 Imaginary Obstruction Surfaces, unless consistent with the California Public Utilities Code Section 21240, such building or structure is determined by FAA to pose “no hazard” to air aviation. Additionally, under this policy, applicants proposing buildings or structures that penetrate the 100:1 Notification Surface will be required to file a Form 7460-1 Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration with FAA and provide a copy of the FAA determination to the City and the ALUC.
- Policy S-4.3
Light, Glare, and Other Interference
Minimize hazards to aeronautical operations by ensuring land uses do not emit excessive glare, light, steam, smoke, dust, or electronic interference in compliance with FAA regulations and the John Wayne Airport Environs Land Use Plan.
- Policy S-4.4
Heliport/Helistop Approval and Requirements
Any proposals for heliports/helipads within the City shall be submitted through the City to the Airport Land Use Commission for a consistency determination. Approve the development of a heliport or helistop only if it complies with the Airport Environs Land Use Plan for heliports. Ensure that each applicant seeking a conditional use permit or similar approval for the construction or operation of a heliport or helistop complies fully with the state permit procedure provided by law and with all conditions of approval imposed or recommended by the FAA, by Orange County Airport Land Use Commission, and by Caltrans/Division of Aeronautics. This requirement shall be in addition to all other City development requirements.
- Policy S-4.5
Referral to ALUC
Prior to the amendment of the City’s general plan or a specific plan, or the adoption or approval of a zoning ordinance or building regulation within the planning boundary established by the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC), and pursuant to Public Utilities Code Section 21676, the City shall first refer the proposed action to the ALUC.
- Policy S-4.6
Deed Disclosure Notice
Provide notice of airport in the vicinity where residential development is being proposed within the 60 dBA CNEL noise contours for the John Wayne Airport.
Noise Element
- GOAL N-3: Airport and Land Use Environs
Protect sensitive land uses from airport related noise impacts.\ - Policy N-3.1
Residential Development
Residential development within the John Wayne Airport (JWA) 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contour or greater is not supported.
- Policy N-3.2
Flight Paths
Advocate that future flight path selection be directed away from existing noise sensitive land uses.
- Policy N-3.3
Residential Mitigation
Require all residential land uses in 60 dB(A) CNEL or 65 dB(A) CNEL Noise Contours to be sufficiently mitigated so as not to exceed an interior standard of 45 dB(A) CNEL.
Land Use Element
- Policy LU-1.1
Compatible Uses
Foster compatibility between land uses to enhance livability and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Policy LU-3.4
Compatible Development
Ensure that the scale and massing of new development is compatible and harmonious with the surrounding built environment.
- Policy LU-3.8
Sensitive Receptors
Avoid the development of industry and sensitive receptors in close proximity to each other that could pose a hazard to human health and safety due to the quantity, concentration, or physical or chemical characteristics of the hazardous materials utilized, or the hazardous waste an operation may generate or emit.