(A) In the absence of noise attenuation facilities designed by a qualified professional, earth berming, architectural masonry unit block walls or equivalent noise attenuation devices shall be installed as a condition of issuing permits to create dwelling units on parcels as specified in the land development policies in the land use element of the general plan.
(B) These standards are intended to apply to existing parcels and development projects not subject to the State Environmental Quality Act or discretionary approval by the city. Noise attenuation standards applying to projects subject to the CEQA or discretionary approval by the city shall be adopted by resolution.
(C) Screen landscaping, approved by the Community Development Director or designee, shall be installed on both sides of masonry walls, earth berms or other sound attenuation facilities.
(`61 Code, § 25.19.25) (Ord. 915, passed 6-20-2000; Am. Ord. 939, passed 5-20-2003; Am. Ord. 1018, passed 9-3-2013)