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Article II — Definitions

§ 99.10

Needles Zoning Code · 2026-07 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Needles

99.10.01 Noise Control

The following noise standards shall be met where applicable:

  1. Residential Acoustical Design.

    1. For all dwellings and group quarters, the development shall be designed to achieve:

      1. Within each main building, a community noise equivalent level (CNEL) not exceeding forty-five (45) decibels.

      2. In outdoor areas, a community noise equivalent level (CNEL) not exceeding sixty-five (65) decibels, except that where it is not reasonably possible to achieve this objective, the development shall be designed to provide the lowest noise level reasonably possible within private open areas and/or common usable open areas of at least one hundred (100) square feet per unit, with access to such area available to the residents of each unit.

    2. Acoustical design and analysis shall be based upon the projected noise contours as shown in the noise element of the general plan. For all new residential developments, an acoustical analysis shall be submitted to the city as follows:

      1. For any residential development within a sixty (60) decibel CNEL contour, an analysis by a professional architect, engineer or building designer shall demonstrate that the required noise levels will be achieved.

      2. For any residential development within a sixty-five (65) decibel CNEL contour, an analysis by a professional mechanical or acoustical engineer shall demonstrate that the required noise levels will be achieved. Prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy, the building official may require tests by a qualified acoustical technician to confirm that the noise reduction achieved is sufficient to meet the requirements of this section.

      3. Public Address Systems. Any public address systems, loudspeakers and other sound-producing equipment shall be designed, installed and operated in a manner which is not disturbing to the surrounding area. (Ord. No. 568-AC)

99.10.02 Lighting

All uses and activities shall be operated and maintained so as not to be hazardous, obnoxious or offensive due to illumination, glare, or similar effects detrimental to public health, safety and welfare. (Ord. No 568-AC)

99.11 Water Efficient Landscaping

99.11.01 Title

99.11.02 Purpose 99.11.03 Applicability 99.11.04 Definitions 99.11.05 Project Requirements - Streamlined Landscaped Method 99.11.06 Project Requirements - Water Budget Landscape Method 99.11.07 Other Project Requirements 99.11.08 Provisions For Existing Landscapes 99.11.09 Effective Precipitation 99.11.10 Reporting

(Ord. NO. 570-AC)

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▸ Contents — Needles Zoning Code
Needles Zoning Code
  1. 91.00 Title
  2. 91.01 Authority
  3. 91.04 Effective Date
  4. 91.05 Relationship To General Plan
  5. ▸ Article II — Definitions
    Overview
    1. 92.00 Definitions
    2. 92.00 Definitions
    3. 93.00 Establishment Of Zones
    4. 93.01 Zoning Map
    5. 93.02 Boundaries Of Zones
    6. 95.03 Requests To Be Heard Expeditiously
    7. 96.01 Table Of Permissible Uses
    8. 97.00 Residential Zone Densities With No Bonuses
    9. 98.00 Site Dimensions
    10. 99.02 Building Materials
    11. 99.03 Residential Building Floor Area
    12. § 99.06
    13. § 99.10
    14. § 99.11

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