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TABLE N-3. NOISE ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION Agency / Ref # Implementation Action Time Frame GOAL N-2: Reduce the Noise Generators 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, PWA depending on roadway conditions and cost -efficiency. 2024 2.2 Freeways. Continue cooperation with Caltrans in the planning of noise attenuation along freeways and assist with PWA outreach efforts to notify residents of major projects that may impact noise levels and aesthetics. Ongoing 2.3 Roadway designations. Periodically review major roadways and designated truck routes to reduce truck traffic PWA through residential neighborhoods and near schools. Ongoing 2.4 Rail coordination. Continue to work with rail owners and operators to manage existing quiet zones, monitor safety PWA adjacent to railroad tracks, and consider feasible alternatives that reduce noise. Ongoing Site design and technology. Require that the parking structures, terminals, and loading docks of noise -generating 2.5 land uses be designed to minimize the potential noise impacts of vehicles on -site and on adjacent land uses. PBA Encourage and/or require feasible technological options to reduce noise to acceptable levels. Ongoing Mitigate existing impacts. Identify existing business operations that produce exterior noise above the maximum levels specified in the City's General Plan or noise ordinance for adjacent land uses. Reach out to those businesses 2.6 to provide educational resources about best practices for noise prevention and mitigation. Assist businesses to PBA/CDA implement mitigation strategies through permit assistance, expedited permitting, and other incentives. If the noise 2023 impact cannot be mitigated, provide site selection assistance to help businesses relocate to other areas of the city. 2 Best practices. Conduct a study of best practices for the prevention and mitigation of noise impacts on sensitive PBA/PD land uses caused by existing or new business operations. 2022-2024 2.8 Nuisance noise. Review all permit applications, including. special use permits, for potential noise impacts. Utilize PBA existing noise ordinances and antinuisance statutes to reduce the occurrence of nuisance noise violations. Ongoing GOAL N-3: Airport and Land Use Environs Protect sensitive land uses from airport related noise impacts. 3.1 Aircraft altitude standards. Continue working with the federal Aviation Administration to determine appropriate PBA altitude standards for aircraft flying over congested areas, taking into account public health and safety. Ongoing 3.2 Helicopter noise. Continue cooperation with the Fire Department and Metropolitan Water District to minimize PBA noise conflicts associated with helicopter activity. Ongoing 3.3 Local coordination. Work with the Airport Land Use Commission to ensure that local noise concerns are proactively PBA addressed. Ongoing Notes: CDA - Community Development Agency PBA - Planning and Building Agency PD - Police Department I� CMO -City Manager's Office HR- Human Resources Department PWA - Public Works Agency PRCSA - Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency CITY OF SANTA ANA GENERAL PLAN