FAQ Topic: Noise Element

Goal N-3: Airport and Land Use Environs – Implementation Actions [Table N-3 part 3]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL N-3: Protect sensitive land uses from airport related noise impacts. 3.1 Aircraft altitude standards. Continue working with the Federal Aviation Administration to determine appropriate altitude standards for aircraft flying over congested areas, taking into account public health and safety. PBA Ongoing 3.2 Helicopter noise. Continue cooperation with the … Continued

About Implementation

An implementation plan is a coordinated series of actions the City desires to take in the future that are intended to advance, over the long term, the City’s Shared Vision, Core Values, and the General Plan goals and policies. An implementation plan is thus a follow-up measure for this element. Taken as a whole, these … Continued

Goal N-2: Noise Generators – Implementation Actions [Table N-3 part 2]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL N-2: Reduce the impact of known sources of noise and vibration. 2.1 Alternative paving. Evaluate the use of alternative paving materials that can reduce traffic noise, as feasible, depending on roadway conditions and cost-efficiency. PWA 2024 2.2 Freeways. Continue cooperation with Caltrans in the planning of noise attenuation … Continued

Goal N-1: Land Use Compatibility – Implementation Actions [Table N-3 part 1]:

Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame Goal N-1: Ensure that existing and future land uses are compatible with current and projected local and regional noise conditions. 1.1 City equipment. As feasible and practical, new equipment purchased by the City will meet noise performance standards consistent with the best available noise reduction technology. PWA/Finance Ongoing … Continued

Community Considerations for the Noise Element

Through the community engagement process for this General Plan, participants identified numerous noise-related considerations and values that they believe should form the basis of and be addressed by this element. Specifically, participants highlighted the following topics, areas of concern, and community strengths: Traffic noise Noise from overcrowded residential structures Noise generated by industrial facilities Noise … Continued

Noise Element Introduction

Noise is defined as unwanted sound—anything from a barking dog to the clatter of a jackhammer—and can disrupt the way people live and work. Many sources of noise—such as freeways—also produce vibration, which can adversely affect health and well-being. Because of these known effects of noise and vibration, local, state, and federal government agencies have … Continued

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 … Continued

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. 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. Policy N-2.3 Temporary … Continued

GOAL N-1: Land Use Compatibility

Ensure that existing and future land uses are compatible with current and projected local and regional noise conditions. Policy N-1.1 Noise Standards Utilize established Citywide Noise Standards and guidelines to inform land use decisions and guide noise management strategies. Policy N-1.2 Sound Design Encourage functional and attractive designs to mitigate excessive noise levels. Policy N-1.3 … Continued

Purpose of the Noise Element

The purpose of the Noise Element is to appraise noise levels in the community, prepare noise contours to guide land use decisions, and establish measures that address current and future noise impacts. This element works to ensure that the City limits the exposure of the community to excessive noise levels in noise-sensitive areas and at … Continued