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proposed project. The construction-related short-term noise levels would be higher than the existing or ambient noise levels in the project area, but would no longer occur once construction of the project is complete. The City's Municipal Code recognizes that some forms of noise are required for urban development and maintenance and are difficult to control. Section 18-314 (e) exempts noise sources associated with construction, repair, remodeling, or grading of any real property, provided said activities do not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, including Sa~urday, or any time on Sunday or a federal holiday. While adverse, construction, when performed in compliance with the requirements of the Municipal Code is typically considered to be less than significant. However, construction noise associated with the project would have the potential to create nuisance noise at nearby residential land uses. To minimize short-term construction noise impacts the following mitigation measures shall be implemented. Mitigation Measures . Grading Plans and Building Plans for the proposed project shall note that construction activities on the project site shall not take place between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, including Saturday, or any time on Sunday or a federal holiday. . No construction equipment on the project site shall operate including warming up until after 7:00 a.m. . All construction equipment shall be properly maintained and tuned to minimize noise emissions, . All equipment shall be fitted with properly operating mufflers and air intake silencers no less efficient than those originally installed, . Stockpiling and vehicle staging areas shall be located away from existing residential uses. . The name and telephone number of a contact person shall be posted on-site, and . Construction sllall be subject to any and all provisions set forth by the City of Santa Ana Planning Department. 21 31~244