To define the current and future aircraft noise exposure at the Rickenbacker International Airport, the Rickenbacker Port Authority initiated a noise and land use compatibility study under Part 150 of the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). Through the Airport Noise Compatibility Planning process, as outlined in FAR Part 150, the following general goals and objectives were addressed:
(a) Reduce, where feasible, existing and forecasted aircraft noise levels over existing noise-sensitive land uses (i.e., though runway use and aircraft flight procedures)
(b) Reduce new noise-sensitive developments near the airport (i.e., through local comprehensive planning, zoning regulations/ordinances, building and subdivision regulations)
(c) Provide mitigation alternatives that are sensitive to the needs of the community and its stability (i.e., where feasible, programs of voluntary acquisition or sound insulation)
(d) Through the analysis of current and future aircraft noise conditions at the airport, areas impacted by noise were identified. Depending upon the level of aircraft noise exposure, recommendations could be made to:
(1) Remove existing residential or other noise-sensitive land use through a program of voluntary acquisition;
(2) Prohibit the future development of residential/noise-sensitive land use through the implementation of land use controls; or
(3) Mitigate existing residential/noise-sensitive land use to make it compatible with aircraft noise through a program of sound insulation.
(e) Airport hazards within the AEO District are hereby declared a public nuisance. Within the AEO District specific airport standards and requirements shall apply to each property in addition to the standards and requirements of the underlying zoning district. In case of conflicting standards and requirements, the more stringent standards and requirements shall apply.
Definitions contained in Chapter 1102, and not in conflict, shall apply.
(Ord. 19-011. Passed 4-22-19.)