NOISE Policy Framework

Petaluma is a vibrant community, busy with activity. This Policy Framework, which is required by the State of California, evaluates our city’s current noise conditions and presents a plan to keep our noise exposure to safe and acceptable levels. We review car, airport, public transportation, industrial, and business noise, and then review the tools in our city's toolbox to help us reduce it. Tools include updates to our Municipal code and zoning rules, thoughtful design practices, nature-based strategies, and sound mitigation. Smart practices will help us decrease noise exposure and vibrations.

To read the Noise Policy Framework, click HERE.  It includes considerable detail including goals, policies, and implementation actions.

This Policy Framework is structured around the following goal areas.

Goal NOI-1: Appropriate Sound Levels

Goal NOI-2: Noise Management

Goal NOI-3: Temporary Noise

Goal NOI-4: Transportation Noise

Goal NOI-5: Vibration

For more information on the related policies and implementation actions for each goal area, please review the Policy Framework document, available HERE.