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Policy EM-11.1 The City should actively participate in regional air quality planning. Policy EM-11.1 Actively participate in regional air quality planning.
Policy EM-11.2 Utilize land use strategies to reduce air quality impact, including opportunities for citizens to live and work in close proximity.
Policy EM-11.2 Utilize land use strategies to reduce air quality impacts, including opportunities for citizens to live and work in close proximity. ■ EM-11.3a Adopt strategies that increase the dispersion of traffic emissions such as requiring new development to include vegetative barriers, solid barriers, or by incorporating design elements to promote air flow and pollutant dispersion along street corridors (i.e., varying the form and height of buildings along street corridors, buffer spaces along high-volume roadways)
Policy EM-11.4 (EJ) Require development projects that are located within 1,000 feet of a major pollution source and that include sensitive uses to implement all applicable best management practices that will reduce exposure to TACs and fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). Alternatively, require a site-specific health risk assessment (HRA).
Policy EM -11.5 (EJ) Future nonresidential developments identified as a permitted stationary tac source or projected to generate more than 100 heavy-duty truck trips daily will be evaluated in accordance with BAAQMD’s guidelines, to ensure they do not cause a significant health risk.
Policy EM -11.6 (EJ) Where significant health risk exposure is identified, as defined by BAAQMD, at new development sites, indoor air filtration systems shall be installed to effectively reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) levels to avoid adverse public health impacts. Project shall submit performance specification and design details to the city to demonstrate that lifetime residential exposures would not exceed BAAQMD- recommended risk levels.
Policy EM-11.4 Apply the Indirect Source Rule to new development with significant air quality impacts. Indirect Source review would cover commercial and residential projects as well as other land uses that produce or attract motor vehicle traffic.
Policy EM-11.7: Apply the Indirect Source Rule to new development with significant air quality impacts. Indirect Source review would cover any project that would produce or attract motor vehicle traffic.
Policy EM-11.8 Encourage the use of electric landscaping equipment (e.g., leaf blowers, hedgers, mowers).
Policy EM-11.9 Continue to phase out the use of gas-powered landscaping equipment in city operations.
Policy EM-11.10 Require development projects to comply with construction best management practices, such as those in BAAQMD’s basic construction mitigation measures.
Policy EM-11.11 (EJ) Prioritize urban greening projects such as tree planting, public landscaping, and pocket parks, in areas of the city that are low-income and/or bear a high pollution burden (Figure 7-10).
GOAL EM-11 IMPROVED AIR QUALITY -
Improve Sunnyvale’s air quality and reduce the exposure of its citizens to air pollutants.
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Policy EM-11.3 Require all new development to utilize site planning to protect citizens from unnecessary exposure to air pollutants. 1 Attachment 13
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Policy EM-11.12 (EJ) Encourage retrofit programs in coordination with utility providers and BAAQMD to install air filters in residential and sensitive land uses, prioritizing those in areas of the city that are low-income and/or bear a high pollution burden (Figure 7- 10).
Policy EM-11.5 Reduce automobile emissions through traffic and transportation improvements.
Policy EM-11.13 Reduce automobile emissions through transportation improvements and electrification.
■ EM-11.13a Encourage a shift to electric vehicles citywide. ■ EM-11.13b Expand requirements to install electric vehicle charging stations citywide, including adjusting minimum requirements for new construction through the City’s adopted Reach Codes.
■ EM-11.13c Increase electric vehicle infrastructure requirements for existing buildings.
Policy EM-11.14 Promote alternate transportation modes. ■ EM-11.14a Continue to support and maintain the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) to advise City Council on bicycle and pedestrian related policies.
■ EM-11.14b Continue to support improvements in accessibility and reliability of transit services.
■ EM-11.14c Improve bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
■ EM-11.14d Continue to implement education programs to encourage walking and biking
Policy EM-11.6 Contribute to a reduction in Regional Vehicle Miles Traveled. Policy EM-11.15 Reduce vehicle miles traveled per capita or per employee, consistent with climate action playbook and land use and transportation council policy.
Policy EM-11.8 Assist employers in meeting requirements of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) plans for existing and future large employers, and participate in the development of TDM plans for employment centers in Sunnyvale.
Policy EM-11.17 (EJ) Prioritize transportation improvements in areas of the city that are low-income and/or bear a high pollution burden (Figure 7-10).
Policy EM-11.18 (EJ) Reduce odor conflicts by coordinating with BAAQMD to monitor odor complaints and require corrective action.
Policy EM-11.19 (EJ) Minimize exposure of sensitive uses to objectionable odors by reviewing new odor sources using BAAQMD guidelines and other environmental review processes and require appropriate corrective action.
Policy EM-11.7 Reduce emissions from City of Sunnyvale fleet vehicles. (Proposed # - Policy EM-11.16) 2 Attachment 13
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Policy SN-8.2 Apply Title 24 noise insulation requirements to all new single-family detached homes.
Policy SN-8.2 Apply Title 24 noise insulation requirements to all new residential units (single-family, duplex, mobile home, multi-family, and mixed-use units).
Policy SN-8.3 Attempt to achieve a maximum instantaneous noise level of 50 dBA in bedrooms and 55 dBA in other areas of residential units exposed to train or aircraft noise, where the exterior Ldn exceeds 55 dBA.
Policy SN-8.3 Attempt to achieve a maximum instantaneous noise level of 50 dba in bedrooms and 55 dba in other areas of residential units exposed to transit (e.g., freight, caltrain, high speed rail, vta light rail).
Policy SN-8.4 Prevent significant noise impacts from new development by applying state noise guidelines and Sunnyvale Municipal Code noise regulations in the evaluation of land use issues and proposals.
Policy SN-8.4 Require development projects to assess potential construction noise impacts on nearby noise-sensitive land uses and to minimize impacts on those uses, to the extent feasible.
Policy SN-8.5 Require a vibration impact assessment for proposed projects in which heavy-duty construction equipment would be used within 600 feet of an existing structure. If applicable, the City shall require all feasible mitigation measures to be implemented to ensure that no damage or disturbance to structures would occur.
Policy SN-8.6 Require the full disclosure of the potential noise impacts of living in a mixed-use or transit-oriented development or residential development in an industrial to residential area by requiring residential disclosure notices within deeds and lease agreements as a condition of project approval.
■ SN-8.6a. Require new residential development in a mixed-use, transit oriented, or industrial to residential area to include disclosure of potential noise impacts in deeds and lease agreements.
Policy SN-8.7 Ensure new stationary noise sources affecting existing development comply with adopted Sunnyvale Municipal Code Title 19 (Zoning).
Policy SN-8.5 Comply with Figure 6-5, “State of California Noise Guidelines for Land Use Planning” for the compatibility of land uses with their noise environments, except where the City determines that there are prevailing circumstances of a unique or special nature.
Policy SN-8.6 Use Figure 6-6, “Significant Noise Impacts from new Development on Existing Land Use” to determine if proposed development results in a “significant noise impact” on existing development.
Policy SN-8.1 Enforce and supplement state laws regarding interior noise levels of residential units.
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GOAL SN-8 COMPATIBLE NOISE ENVIRONMENT -
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Policy SN-8.7 Supplement Figure 6-4, “Noise and Land Use Compatibility Guidelines” for residential uses by attempting to achieve an outdoor Ldn of no greater than 60 dBA for common recreational areas, backyards, patios and medium and large-size balconies. These guidelines should not apply where the noise source is railroad or an airport. If the noise source is a railroad, then an Ldn of no greater than 70 dBA should be achieved in common areas, backyards, patios and medium and large balconies. If the noise source is from aircraft, then preventing new residential uses within areas of high Ldn from aircraft noise is recommended.
Policy SN-8.8 Avoid construction of new residential uses where the outdoor Ldn is greater than 70 dBA as a result from train noise.
Policy SN-8.8 Consider the compatibility of proposed land uses with the noise environment when preparing or revising community and/or specific plans and when reviewing development proposals. The noise compatibility standards (Figure 6-6) and the contour maps depicting noise levels (Figure 6-4 and 6-5) should be used by the city as a guide to land use/noise compatibility.
Policy SN-8.9 Require a site-specific noise study for new development involving noise- sensitive land uses to ensure the noise levels in Figure 6-6 are met. If the project would expose new sensitive land uses (e.g., residences, schools, hospitals) to noise levels exceeding the noise levels in Figure 6-6, all appropriate noise reduction measures, identified by the study, shall be incorporated into the project.
Policy SN -8.10 Require new residential, school, and hospital projects located within 600 feet of existing major freeways and railroad lines (e.g., freight, caltrain, high speed rail, vta light rail) to conduct a vibration impact assessment consistent with city- approved methodologies (e.g., caltrans, federal transportation authority) and incorporate appropriate vibration reduction measures.
Policy SN -8.11 For new office/r&d and similar uses, the city shall require that building design achieves a maximum interior noise standard of 55 dba during peak-hours.
Policy SN -8.12 Exempt new noise-sensitive uses (e.g., residential, lodging, schools, offices) proposed as part of a transit-oriented development or mixed-use project from exterior noise standards in secondary open space areas (e.g., front yards, stoops/front porch, porches, or balconies), so long as exterior noise standards in primary open space areas (e.g., backyard or fenced side yard of detached single family, duplex or mobile homes, private rear yards for townhomes; and common courtyards, roof gardens, or gathering spaces for multi-family or mixed-use projects) and interior noise standards can be met, as demonstrated by a site-specific noise study. ■ SN-8.9b Consider compiling and distributing information to residents of noise-impacted areas about what they can do to protect themselves from noise. (Proposed # SN-8.13b) Policy SN-8.9 Consider techniques which block the path of noise and insulate people from noise. (Proposed # Policy SN-8.13) ■ SN-8.9a Use a combination of barriers, setbacks, site planning and building design techniques to reduce noise impacts, keeping in mind their benefits and shortcomings. (Proposed # SN-8.13a)
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■ SN-8.9c Proposed sound walls or other noise reduction barriers should be reviewed for design, location and material before installing the barrier. Sound readings should be taken before and after installing the noise reduction barrier in order to determine the efficacy of the noise reduction barrier. Measurement techniques shall be similar to procedures used by Caltrans to measure efficiency of sound walls.
■ SN-8.13c Proposed sound walls or other noise reduction barriers should be reviewed for design, location and material before installation. Sound readings should be taken before and after installation to determine the efficacy of the noise reduction barrier. Measurement techniques shall be similar to procedures used by Caltrans to measure efficacy of sound walls.
Policy SN-9.1 Regulate land use operation noise.
Policy SN-9.1 Regulate land use operational noise including but not limited to hours of operation limits, consistent with operational noise standards in the Sunnyvale Municipal Code.
■ SN-9.1a Regulate leaf blower noise including but not limited to hours of operation limits, in the Sunnyvale municipal code.
Policy SN-9.2 When new equipment is installed on a property, including new stationary noise sources (e.g., heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, generators, heating boilers) that could affect existing sensitive land uses, construction of enclosures or other screening materials should be installed around the stationary noise source such that equipment is in compliance with the city’s operational noise code.
Policy SN-9.2 Regulate select single-event noises and periodically monitor the effectiveness of the regulations.
Policy SN-9.3 Apply conditions to discretionary land use permits which limit hours of operation, hours of delivery and other factors which affect noise.
Policy SN-10.1 Refrain from increasing or reduce the noise impacts of major roadways. Policy SN-10.1 Reduce, or refrain from increasing the noise impacts of major roadways.
■ SN-10.1a Identify and mitigate roadway noise impacts as part of local land use plans and proposals.
Policy SN-10.2 All sensitive land uses (e.g., residences, schools, hospitals) located within the noise restriction areas of Moffett field (as mapped in the CLUP for Moffett Federal airfield) shall adhere to the county standards. In addition, they should mitigate impacts to comply with the interior and exterior noise standards established by the city (Figure 6-6).
■ SN-10.2a Support the retention of the Airport Land Use Commission. (Proposed # - SN-10.3a) ■ SN-10.2b Support the right of private citizens to sue airports for noise impacts. (Proposed # - SN-10.3b) ■ SN-10.2c Encourage airport operation policies and procedures which reduce the level and frequency of noise as well as other policies and federal funding to alleviate the effects of aircraft noise. (Proposed # - SN-10.3c)
■ SN-10.2d Support federal legislation that requires milit ary and federal aircraft to meet Stage 3 noise requirements simila r to commercial aircraft. (Proposed # - SN-10.3d) Policy SN-10.2 Support efforts to reduce or mitigate airport noise, including noise impacts of Moffett Federal Airfield, San Jose International Airport and helicopters. (Proposed # - Policy SN-10.3)
GOAL SN-9 ACCEPTABLE LIMITS FOR COMMUNITY NOISE -
Maintain or achieve acceptable limits for the levels of noise generated by land use operations and single-events.
GOAL SN-10 MAINTAINED OR REDUCED TRANSPORTATION NOISE - Preserve and enhance the quality of neighborhoods by maintaining or reducing the levels of noise generated by transportation facilities. ■ SN-10.1b Regulate the location, design and capacity of loca l roadway improvement projects to mitigate their noise impacts. (Proposed # SN-10.1a) ■ SN-10.1c Use local traffic management techniques to reduce or protect noise levels. (Proposed # SN-10.1b) ■ SN-10.1d Support state legislation to reduce vehicle noise levels. (Proposed # SN-10.1c) 3 Attachment 13
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■ SN-10.4e Monitor regional plans for light rail facilities in Sunnyvale to ensure that noise impacts are identified and mitigated. (Proposed # SN-10.5e) ■ SN-10.2e Support state legislation to lower the noise levels of civilian aircraft and airports. (Proposed # - SN-10.3e) Policy SN-10.3 Oppose any effort and/or expenditure of public funds to promote Moffett Federal Airfield for non-federal purposes. (Proposed # - Policy SN-10.4) Policy SN-10.4 Mitigate and avoid the noise impacts from trains and light rail facilities. (Proposed # Policy SN-10.5) ■ SN-10.4a Monitor plans and projects which would increase the number of commuter or freight trains and evaluate their noise impacts and seek mitigation for any change that worsens local conditions. (Proposed # SN-10.5a)
■ SN-10.4b Educate owners of older homes on ways to reduce noise levels from trains. (Proposed # SN-10.5b) ■ SN-10.4c Support legislation to reduce the noise level of trains. (Proposed # - SN-10.5c) ■ SN-10.4d Seek the cooperation of train engineers to avoid unnecessary and prolonged use of air horns, except for safety purposes. (Proposed # - SN-10.5d) 4 Attachment 13
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GOAL EJ-1: Prioritize the needs of designated low-income communities within Sunnyvale that bear high pollution burden according to CalEnviroScreen 3.0 (Figure 7-10), to ensure equitable outcomes.
Chapter 2 Community Vision
Policy EJ 1.1: Conduct outreach with communities that are low-income and/or bear a high pollution burden (as identified in the Environmental Justice Screening Analysis), for development and redevelopment projects, to promote equitable and inclusive community engagement in the local planning processes.(Community Vision)
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Policy EJ 1.2: Encourage the phasing out of non-conforming land uses from residential communities, especially for communities that are low-income and/or bear a high pollution burden, as identified in the Environmental Justice Screening Analysis.
Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation
Policy EJ 1.3: Prioritize the development of public facilities (e.g., schools, libraries, community resources centers) in low-income and high pollution burden bearing communities. Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation Policy EJ 1.4:
Evaluate new or improved alternative transportation infrastructure (e.g., public transit routes, sidewalks, bicycle facilities) in low-income and high pollution burden bearing communities. Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation Policy EJ 1.5: Apply “universal design principles” in the design and review of development and redevelopment projects so that new development is accessible to all people. Universal design is the design of buildings or environments to make them accessible to all people, regardless of age, ability, or other factors. Examples of universal design are ADA compliant pathways and sidewalks, accessible pedestrian signals, and strategies that allow residents to age in place.
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Policy EJ 1.6: Support the development of healthy food establishments, grocery stores, and local food growers, particularly in communities that lack access to healthy food. Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation Policy EJ 1.7: Support existing specialty markets and facilitate the establishment of new culturally derived markets within walkable distances to low-income communities. Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation Policy EJ 1.8: Continue to create programs or informational campaigns regarding healthy eating habits and food choices, and the availability of food assistance programs. Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation General Plan - Environmental Justice
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Policy EJ 1.9: Prioritize the development of recreational facilities, parks, and open space in low- income and high pollution burden bearing communities. Chapter 3 Land Use and Transportation Policy H-5.15: (EJ) Consider existing pollution burden levels when siting new affordable housing developments and encourage developers to provide mitigation measures to reduce pollution burden in low-income communities. Chapter 5 Housing
Policy SN 1.5: (EJ) Increase the resilience of flood control infrastructure within and near Federal Emergency Management Agency-designated flood zones to protect communities from existing flood impacts and projected climate vulnerabilities.
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Policy SN 1.7: (EJ) Coordinate with state and county agencies to prioritize hazardous site cleanup and remediation activities in low-income and high pollution burden bearing communities. Chapter 6 Safety and Noise/Hazards and Disaster Prepardness and Response
Policy EM-11.4 (EJ) Require development projects that are located within 1,000 feet of a major pollution source and that include sensitive uses to implement all applicable best management practices that will reduce exposure to TACs and fine particulate matter (PM-2.5). Alternatively, require a site-specific health risk assessment (HRA).
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Policy EM -11.5 (EJ) Future nonresidential developments identified as a permitted stationary tac source or projected to generate more than 100 heavy-duty truck trips daily will be evaluated in accordance with BAAQMD’s guidelines, to ensure they do not cause a significant health risk.
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Policy EM -11.6 (EJ) Where significant health risk exposure is identified, as defined by BAAQMD, at new development sites, indoor air filtration systems shall be installed to effectively reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) levels to avoid adverse public health impacts. Project shall submit performance specification and design details to the city to demonstrate that lifetime residential exposures would not exceed BAAQMD-recommended risk levels.
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Policy EM-11.11 (EJ) Prioritize urban greening projects such as tree planting, public landscaping, and pocket parks, in areas of the city that are low-income and/or bear a high pollution burden (Figure 7-10).
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Policy EM-11.12 (EJ) Encourage retrofit programs in coordination with utility providers and BAAQMD to install air filters in residential and sensitive land uses, prioritizing those in areas of the city that are low-income and/or bear a high pollution burden (Figure 7-10).
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Policy EM-11.17 (EJ) Consider transportation improvements in areas of the city that are low- income and/or bear a high pollution burden (Figure 7-10).
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Policy EM-11.18 (EJ) Reduce odor conflicts by coordinating with BAAQMD to monitor odor complaints and require corrective action.
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Policy EM-11.19 (EJ) Minimize exposure of sensitive uses to objectionable odors by reviewing new odor sources using BAAQMD guidelines and other environmental review processes and require appropriate corrective action.
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