Industrial Noise: Petaluma vs Rohnert Park
How do industrial noise rules compare between Petaluma, CA and Rohnert Park, CA?
Petaluma and Rohnert Park have similar restriction levels.
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
Sonoma County applies General Plan Noise Element Table NE-2 performance standards to industrial and commercial noise in unincorporated areas: an hourly median (L50) of 50 dBA daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 45 dBA nighttime at the property line of any noise sensitive use.
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Sonoma County
Sonoma County applies General Plan Noise Element Table NE-2 performance standards to industrial and commercial noise in unincorporated areas: an hourly median (L50) of 50 dBA daytime (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) and 45 dBA nighttime at the property line of any noise sensitive use.
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| Fact | Petaluma | Rohnert Park |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime L50 limit | 50 dBA (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) | 50 dBA (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) |
| Nighttime L50 limit | 45 dBA (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) | 45 dBA (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.) |
| Peak allowance (L02) | 65 dBA day, 60 dBA night | 65 dBA day, 60 dBA night |
| Tonal or impulsive noise | Limits reduced by 5 dBA | Limits reduced by 5 dBA |
| Measurement point | Exterior property line of sensitive use | Exterior property line of sensitive use |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Petaluma FAQ
What noise limits apply to industrial uses in unincorporated Sonoma County?
General Plan Table NE-2 caps non-transportation sources at 50 dBA L50 daytime and 45 dBA nighttime at the adjacent noise sensitive property line, with higher short-duration allowances up to 65 dBA daytime.
Are concerts and race events held to the same limits?
Short-term sources permitted no more than six days per year may exceed Table NE-2 by 5 dB, subject to a noise management plan covering limits, monitoring, complaint response, and allowable hours.
Does Table NE-2 apply to Sonoma Raceway?
Not to existing raceway operations described in the 1999 Revised Master Plan EIR; new or changed uses requiring a new or amended use permit are evaluated under Table NE-2 standards.
Rohnert Park FAQ
What noise limits apply to industrial uses in unincorporated Sonoma County?
General Plan Table NE-2 caps non-transportation sources at 50 dBA L50 daytime and 45 dBA nighttime at the adjacent noise sensitive property line, with higher short-duration allowances up to 65 dBA daytime.
Are concerts and race events held to the same limits?
Short-term sources permitted no more than six days per year may exceed Table NE-2 by 5 dB, subject to a noise management plan covering limits, monitoring, complaint response, and allowable hours.
Does Table NE-2 apply to Sonoma Raceway?
Not to existing raceway operations described in the 1999 Revised Master Plan EIR; new or changed uses requiring a new or amended use permit are evaluated under Table NE-2 standards.
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