Noise Generators

Noise Element

  • GOAL N-2: Noise Generators
    Reduce the impact of known sources of noise and vibration.
  • Policy N-2.1
    Transportation Related Noise
    Reduce noise generated from traffic, railroads, transit, and airports to the extent feasible.
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  • Policy N-2.2
    Stationary Related Noise
    Minimize noise impacts from commercial and industrial facilities adjacent to residential uses or zones where residential uses are permitted.
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  • Policy N-2.3
    Temporary and/or Nuisance Noise
    Minimize the effects of intermittent, short‐term, or other nuisance noise sources.
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Mobility Element

  • Policy M-1.8
    Environmental Sustainability
    Consider air and water quality, noise reduction, neighborhood character, and street-level aesthetics when making improvements to travelways.
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  • Policy M-4.8
    Noise Mitigation
    Encourage physical and operational improvements to reduce noise levels around major roads, freeways, and rail corridors, in particular around sensitive land uses.
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  • Policy M-5.2
    Rail Corridors
    Coordinate with rail service providers to improve and maintain the aesthetics of rail corridors, reduce noise levels, and mitigate traffic conflicts and other environmental hazards.
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