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Adelanto, CA Code of Ordinances
ADELANTO, CALIFORNIA MUNICIPAL CODE
The Charter of the City of Adelanto
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 RESERVED
TITLE 5 BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 RESERVED
TITLE 7 ANIMALS
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SANITATION
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS
TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 11 RESERVED
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 STREETS, SIDEWALKS & PUBLIC UTILITIES
TITLE 14 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 15 RESERVED
TITLE 16 SUBDIVISIONS
TITLE 17 ADELANTO ZONING ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 17.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 17.03 ESTABLISHMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION
CHAPTER 17.05 ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.10 GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
CHAPTER 17.15 DESIGN REVIEW
CHAPTER 17.20 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.21 RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
CHAPTER 17.22 AIRPORT PARK (AP)
CHAPTER 17.25 COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.30 BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.35 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
CHAPTER 17.40 OPEN SPACE, PUBLIC LAND AND SCHOOLS AND GREENBELT CORRIDOR DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 17.45 AIRPORT PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT (APO)
CHAPTER 17.46 AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT (AHO)
CHAPTER 17.50 MIXED USE DISTRICT
CHAPTER 17.57 BIOTIC RESOURCES
CHAPTER 17.60 LANDSCAPING/WATER CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 17.65 PARKING AND LOADING
CHAPTER 17.67 TRIP REDUCTION
CHAPTER 17.70 SIGNS
CHAPTER 17.75 TEMPORARY USES AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 17.80 SPECIAL USE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 17.85 ADULT BUSINESS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 17.90 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
CHAPTER 17.91 GRADING REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 17.92 CONDITIONAL GRADING COMPLIANCE
CHAPTER 17.93 EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 17.95 HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS
CHAPTER 17.100 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
CHAPTER 17.110 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 17.115 ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 17.120 SPECIFIC PLAN ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT
CHAPTER 17.130 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
CHAPTER 17.135 VARIANCES - MAJOR
CHAPTER 17.140 VARIANCES - MINOR
CHAPTER 17.150 LOCATION AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN
CHAPTER 17.155 TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
CHAPTER 17.165 NONCONFORMING USES AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 17.170 COVENANTS FOR EASEMENTS
CHAPTER 17.180 SUBDIVISION OF LAND
CHAPTER 17.190 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
CHAPTER 17.195 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IN HOUSING
CHAPTER 17.200 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
APPENDICES
CROSS-REFERENCE TABLES
CHAPTER 17.90
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
   17.90.010   Intent and Purpose
   17.90.020   Noise
   17.90.030    Vibration
   17.90.040   Lighting
   17.90.050   Smoke
   17.90.060   Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
   17.90.070   Electrical Interference
   17.90.080   Fire or Explosive Hazard
   17.90.090   Liquid and Solid Wastes
   17.90.100   Heat or Cold
   17.90.110   Odors
   17.90.120   Fissionable or Radioactive Materials
17.90.010 Intent and Purpose
   (a)   Performance standards are designed to minimize and mitigate the environmental impacts of existing and proposed land uses within a community. Environmental impacts include noise, air quality, glare, heat, waste disposal, and runoff control. Performance standards protect the health and safety of workers, nearby residents, and businesses, and prevent damaging effects to surrounding properties.
   (b)   The performance standards contained in this Chapter shall apply to all land uses, including permanent and temporary uses.
[Ord. No. 474, Section 5, 5/28/08.]
17.90.020 Noise
   (a)   Noise Measurement
   Noise shall be measured with a sound level meter which meets the standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Section SI4-1979, Type 1 or Type 2. Noise levels shall be measured using the "A" weighted sound pressure level scale in decibels (reference pressure = 20 micronewtons per meter squared). The unit of measure shall be designated as dB(A). Code Enforcement shall be the noise control officer.
   (b)   Noise Standards
      (1)   The noise standards contained in Table VIII-2, "Land Use Compatibility Guidelines Related to Noise Exposure" in the Noise Element of the General Plan shall apply to land uses city-wide and shall be used to define acceptable and unacceptable noise levels.
      (2)   No person shall operate or cause to operate any source of sound at any location or allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or otherwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level, when measured on any other property, either incorporated or unincorporated, to exceed:
         A.   The noise standard plus three (3) dBA for that receiving land use specified in Table VIII-2 of the General Plan Noise Element for a cumulative period of more than thirty (30) minutes in any hour; or
         B.   The noise standard plus five (5) dBA for a cumulative period of more than five (5) minutes in any hour; or
         C.   The noise standard plus ten (10) dBA for a cumulative period of more than three (3) minutes in any hour; or
         D.   The noise standard plus fifteen (15) dBA for a cumulative period of more than one (1) minute in any hour; or
         E.    The noise standard plus twenty (20) dBA for any period of time.
      (3)   If the measured ambient level exceeds any of the first four (4) noise limit categories above, the allowable noise exposure standard shall be increased to reflect the ambient noise level. If the ambient noise level exceeds the fifth noise limit category, the maximum allowable noise level under this category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
      (4)   If the alleged offense consists entirely of impact noise or simple tone noise, each of the noise levels in Section 17.90.020(b)(2)A. shall be reduced by five (5) dBA.
   (c)   Exempt Noises
   The following activities shall be exempted from the provisions of this Chapter:
      (1)   All mechanical devices, apparatus or equipment used, and related to or connected with emergency machinery, vehicles or activities.
      (2)   The provisions of this regulation shall not preclude the construction, operation, maintenance and repairs of equipment, apparatus or facilities of park and recreation projects, public works projects or essential public works services and facilities, including those utilities subject to the regulatory jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission.
      (3)   Normal activities associated with and conducted on the grounds of any elementary, intermediate, secondary school or college.
      (4)   Outdoor gatherings, public dances and shows, provided said events are conducted pursuant to a permit as required by this Zoning Code.
      (5)   Activities conducted in public parks and public playgrounds, provided said events are conducted pursuant to a permit as required by this Zoning Code.
      (6)   Any activity to the extent regulation thereof has been preempted by State or Federal law.
      (7)   Traffic on any roadway or railroad right-of-way.
      (8)   Construction activity on private properties that are determined by the Building Official to be essential to the completion of a project, and are in compliance with Section 17.90.020(d)(1) of this Chapter.
   (d)   Construction Practices
   To reduce potential noise and air quality nuisances, the following items shall be listed as "General Notes" on the construction drawings:
      (1)   Construction activity and equipment maintenance is limited to the hours between 7:00 a.m. to dusk on weekdays. Construction may not occur on weekends or State holidays, without prior consent of the Building Official. Non-noise generating activities (e.g. interior painting) are not subject to these restrictions. City and State construction projects, such as road re-building or resurfacing, and any construction activity that is in response to an emergency, shall be exempt from this requirement.
      (2)   Stationary construction equipment that generates noise in excess of sixty-five (65) dBA at the project boundaries must be acoustically shielded and located at least one hundred feet (100') from occupied residences. The equipment area with appropriate acoustic shielding shall be designated on building and grading plans. Equipment and shielding shall remain in the designated location throughout construction activities.
      (3)   Construction routes are limited to City of Adelanto designated truck routes.
      (4)   Water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used during clearing, grading, earth moving, excavation, or transportation of cut or fill materials to prevent dust from leaving the site and to create a crust after each day's activities cease. At a minimum, this would include wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is completed for the day and whenever wind exceeds fifteen (15) miles per hour.
      (5)   A person or persons shall be designated to monitor the dust control program and to order increased watering as necessary to prevent transport of dust off-site. The name and telephone number of such person(s) shall be provided to the City.
      (6)   All grading equipment shall be kept in good working order per factory specifications.
[Ord. No. 474, Section 5, 5/28/08.]
17.90.030 Vibration
   (a)   Vibration Standard
   No ground vibration shall be allowed which can be felt without the aid of instruments at or beyond the subject property line, nor will any vibration be permitted which produces a particle velocity greater than or equal to two-tenths of an inch (0.2") per second measured at or beyond the lot line.
   (b)   Vibration Measurement
   Vibration velocity shall be measured with a seismograph or other instrument capable of measuring and recording displacement and frequency, particle velocity, or acceleration. Readings are to be made at points of maximum vibration along any lot line next to a lot within a residential, commercial, or industrial land use district.
   (c)   Exempt Vibrations
   Except as provided in the Municipal Code, the following sources of vibration are not regulated by this Zoning Code:
      (1)   Motor vehicles subject to regulation under the California Vehicle Code.
[Ord. No. 474, Section 5, 5/28/08.]
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