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9 NOISE

9.1 Introduction

9.1.1 Purpose

The purpose of the Noise Element is to limit the exposure of residents to excessive noise levels. It serves as a guide to create a set of noise control policies and programs that minimize excessive noise exposure to the City’s residents.

The Noise Element is closely related to the Land Use, Circulation, and Housing Elements.

It is therefore used to guide decisions regarding suitable locations for land uses such as new housing and other sensitive uses relative to roadways and other noise generators.

9.1.2 Legal Requirements

In 1976, the first guidelines to the Noise Element ensured that the Element was in compliance with Health and Safety Code Section 46050.1. In 1984, revisions were made to the guidelines to reflect the decisions of three court cases. The cases described below increased the flexibility of local governments in analyzing issues within the local planning area. These cases are outlined in the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research [OPR] 2003 guidelines.

In the case of Camp v. County of Mendocino (1981) 123 Cal. App.3d 334, it was determined that the Noise Element is required to quantify noise levels, and inventory current and expected noise exposure. This data must be supported by monitoring data.

The decision in the case of Neighborhood Action Group v. County of Calaveras (1984) 156 Cal. App. 3d 1176, determined that the Noise Element needed to be included in the land use decision-making process.

The decision in the case of Guardians of Turlock’s Integrity v. City of Turlock (1983) 149 Cal. App. 3d 584, stated that a Noise Element is required in a general plan.

9.1.3 State Metric Standards

The Noise Element requires the use of one of two metrics. The first is the community noise equivalent level (CNEL) metric, and is used mainly in relation to noise produced by aircraft. The second is the day-night average level (Ldn)metric, and is a simplified version of the CNEL metric. The San Juan Bautista Noise Element uses the Ldn metric. Table 9.1 displays the definitions for the CNEL and Ldn metrics along with several other important terms and definitions used in the Noise Element.