Chapter 17.084 — NOISE PROBLEMS (N) OVERLAY ZONE

17.084.010 Purpose of zone. ¶

The noise problems (N) overlay zone is intended to protect noise sensitive areas from excessive noise levels.

17.084.020 Criteria and standards. ¶

A. All noise sensitive residential uses, such as but not limited to residences, motels, and hospitals, shall be sited as far from major noise sources, such as the freeway, as feasible.

B. An acoustical engineering report shall be submitted at the time of application which shall address mitigating measures such as insulation, site planning, landscaping, setbacks, walls, etc., for all noise sensitive residential uses proposed within this overlay zone.

C. If the acoustical engineering report indicates that the area is not noise impacted based on the maximum standards established below, no additional attenuation measures will be necessary.

D. All new developments within noise impacted areas shall implement adequate site planning and insulation measures to reduce noise to the following established noise compatibility standards:

City of Pismo Beach Noise Level Compatibility Standards**

Land Use Category	Maximum Acceptable Noise Exposure	Maximum Acceptable Noise Exposure
	Exterior, If Applicable

Land Use Category	Maximum Acceptable Noise Exposure
	Exterior, If Applicable
Residential, Single Family, Duplex, Mobile Homes, Multi-Family Dwelling, Dormitories, etc.	60	45
Transient Lodging	70	45
School Classrooms, Libraries, Churches	65	45
Hospitals, Nursing Homes	65	45
Auditoriums, Concert Halls, Music Shells	60	--
Sports Arenas, Outdoor Spectator Sports	65	--
Playgrounds, Neighborhood Parks	65	--
Golf Courses, Riding Stables, Water Recreation, Cemeteries	70	--
Office Buildings, Personal, Business and Professional	75	45
Commercial--Retail, Movie Theaters, Restaurants	75	--
Commercial--Wholesale, Some Retail, Industry, Manufacturing, Utilities	80	--
Manufacturing--Communications (Noise Sensitive)	70	--
Livestock Farming, Animal Breeding	75	--
Agriculture (except livestock), Mining, Fishing	95	--
Public Right-of-Way	85	--
Extensive Natural Recreation Areas	75	--

Source: Noise Element, city of Pismo Beach General Plan/Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan. ** The above noise exposure levels represent the upper limit of the range of "normally acceptable," continuous, noise levels. "Normally acceptable" is defined as being an exposure that is great enough to create concern. Alterations in building construction can make the Indoor environment acceptable, even for sleeping quarters.

All actions taken under this overlay zone shall be consistent with the relevant goals, policies and programs of the general plan/local coastal program land use plan.