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1 Allenby Court Extension, Waterloo Noise Impact Assessment Stantec Prepared for: BU Holdings Inc Ontario Limited Waterloo ON Prepared by: Stantec Consulting Ltd. 49 Frederick Street Kitchener ON N2H 6M7 Tel (519) Fax (519) Project March 2011

2 CONSULTANT STATUTORY DECLARATION CANADA PROVINCE OF ONTARIO BU HOLDINGS INC. AND ONTARIO LTD CITY OF WATERLOO In the Matter of the Environmental Protection Act and the Planning Act And in the Matter of Part of Lot 60 GCT in the City of Waterloo in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo I, Kevin Fergin, of the Municipality of the City of Kitchener in the Region of Waterloo, SOLEMNLY DECLARE THAT: 1. I am a Professional Engineer employed by Stantec Consulting Ltd. which holds a Certificate of Authorization and have personal knowledge of the matters set out below. 2. I was retained or employed as the principal consultant to undertake the assessment of noise impacts and recommendation of noise mitigation measures for the property described as Allenby Court, Kitchener. 3. I had the expertise required to perform these services. Any assessment activities or recommendations requiring the application of engineering principles have been undertaken or supervised by an engineer qualified to perform such services. 4. The information used in the study entitled Allenby Court Extension - Noise Impact Assessment dated February 2011 is the best available information as of the date of the study. 5. The noise level calculations, the interpretation of noise attenuation requirements and the recommended measures are in accordance with Ministry of Environment and Energy Guidelines, Region of Waterloo policies, and any applicable policy or guidelines of the Area Municipality, and any other applicable policy and guideline. 6. The physical noise attenuation measures proposed in this study are feasible to implement and will provide the level of attenuation indicated in the study. 7. I acknowledge that this study may be subject to peer review conducted at the cost of Stantec Consulting Ltd. 8. I acknowledge that public authorities and future owners, occupants and others may rely on this statement.

3 AND I make this solemn Declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as if made under oath. DECLARED before me at the City ) of Kitchener, in the Regional ) Municipality of Waterloo ) this j_e_day of ~ 2011 ) ) ) ) JACQUEUNE EUZABET.DLESEY a Commissioner, etc., Province of Ontario, for the Government of Ontario, Ministry of Government Services. Expires November 5, f>ontano ServiceOntario - Kitchener Ministry of Government Services 30 Duke St. w. -2nd Floor Kitchener, ON N28 1 L3

4 OWNER/AUTHORIZED AGENT STATEMENT I am the owner of the property, or the owner's agent, and that I understand and agree with the noise attenuation measures proposed in the study entitled Allenby Court Extension. Waterloo- Noise Impact Assessment dated February The application has been designed to avoid the use of berms or walls as noise attenuation features where feasible. Where berms or walls are recommended, the Noise Study provides economic, planning and engineering justification. If the application is changed in a way that may affect the noise level calculations, I will have a revised noise study submitted to the Region. BU Holdings Inc Ontario Inc. Title Date? 'ZO/ I v:\01603\active\ \design\report\noise\dcl_b17-11_pq_ _owner dec revised. doc

5 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION NOISE CRITERIA NOISE SOURCES AND PARAMETERS METHODOLOGY AND RESULTS DISCUSSION/ABATEMENT MEASURES CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS List of Appendices Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Noise Assessment Location Plan Region of Waterloo Guidelines MOE Guidelines (Excerpts) Correspondence/Traffic Data Stamson Computer Output - Noise Calculations jam v:\0 1603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-1 O_pq_ _allenby _noise.doc

6 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 1.0 Introduction This report has been prepared to address the effects of traffic noise from Bridge Street West on the BU Holdings Inc. and Ontario Limited Allenby Court Development in support of the draft plan of subdivision application. The subject property is comprised of two existing residential properties with a combined total area of approximately 0.93 hectares situated between Auburn Drive and Bridge Street West in the City of Waterloo (see Figure 1 ). The property is bounded by Bridge Street to the west, and existing residential lands to the north, east, and south. This report assesses the effects of future noise levels due to road traffic from Bridge Street West on the proposed development. Stantec Consulting Ltd. has been retained by the owner BU Holdings Inc. and Ontario Limited- to prepare this examination for submission to the City of Waterloo and the Region of Waterloo, recommending any necessary noise abatement measures required to meet Region of Waterloo Noise Guidelines with respect to road traffic noise. jam v:\01603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-1 O_pq_ _allenby _noise.doc 1.1

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8 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 2.0 Noise Criteria Noise is recognized as a pollutant in the Environment Protection Act, as it can adversely affect many human activities. To protect the health and welfare of occupants of new homes in Ontario, noise concerns are to be considered in the planning of any new development, preferably at the earliest stages. In land use planning, although elimination or control of the pollution source is usually a primary objective, there are general limits to what is practical and technically possible. This concept is particularly applicable to noise impacts. The Region of Waterloo, under transfer from the Ministry of the Environment, has authority to assess noise impacts from road and rail sources adjacent to new residential development. Relevant Ministry of the Environment (M.O.E.) sound level limits, as supported by the Region of Waterloo, corresponding to residential developments located in the vicinity of major roadway noise sources, are: 55 dba (Leq) during daytime (7:00a.m. to 11 :00 p.m.) hours as measured in the "outdoor living areas" (O.L.A.: min. 56 m 2 per each single family unit, level assessed 3 m from the building face, 1.5 m from the ground); and 50 dba (Leq) during nighttime (11 :00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) hours as measured outside the closest possible bedroom window located (4.5 m above the ground for 2-storey buildings). These values are the normally allowed maximum limits, beyond which abatement measures are recommended/mandatory, but in conformance with the Region's latest guidelines (as contained in Appendix B). Supplementary/supporting information with respect to noise guidelines and implementation is contained in M.O.E. documents, including publication LU-131, "Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning" as well as its Annex and Requirements appendices (excerpts contained in Appendix C). jam v:\01603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-10_pq_ _allenby_noise.doc 2.1

9 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 3.0 Noise Sources and Parameters Bridge Street West (Regional Road 52) has been identified as the only road traffic noise source of concern. Adjacent the subject property, the road allowance is currently 23.0 m wide and the centreline is 12.0 m from the east property line. A future road widening is proposed; which will increase the road allowance to 26.0 m and result in a distance of 15.0 m from the centreline to the east property line. The posted speed limit is 50 km/h within the study area. Projected traffic volumes for Bridge Street West, expressed as Average Annual Daily Traffic (AADT) for the year 2020, were provided by Ms. Hanan Wahib of the Region of Waterloo and have been updated to the horizon year 2021 using a standard 2 /o background growth rate. All traffic data and associated correspondence are included in Appendix D. Traffic projections, in vehicles per day, and additional relevant data for locations adjacent the subject area are summarized in Table 1. Source T a bl e 1 T ra ff 1c V oume I p rojec. f1ons Medium Trucks Heavy Trucks Traffic Type 2021 Forecast Bridge Street 1 /o 2 /o AADT 17,850 The traffic volumes were split 90 /o for the day time period (7:00 AM - 11 :00 PM hrs) and /o for the nighttime period (11 :00 PM-7:00AM hrs) in accordance with the M.O.E. guidelines for "regional arterial roads". The prediction of road traffic noise levels is based on the one hour Leq (equivalent sound energy level), measured in 'A'-weighted decibels (dba). Other than those included above, no other appreciable noise sources affecting the subject area have been identified by the author or by any of the parties or agencies involved. jam v:\0 1603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-1 0 _pq_ _allenby _noise.doc 3.1

10 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 4.0 Methodology and Results In compliance with Regional and Ministry guidelines, future (1 0-year, year 2021) noise levels from road traffic have been calculated using the M.O.E.'s Stamson 5.0 computer model, with site-specific parameters and traffic data referred to in Section 3.0. Key representative locations for assessment at sensitive receivers have been shown on the plan and are based on the proximity and exposure to Bridge Street West and are shown on the Noise Impact Assessment Plan in Appendix A. Noise level calculations for these representative locations are enclosed in Appendix E. Resultant noise levels, as well as recommended mitigation measures, have been summarized in Table 2. Please note that the block numbers referred to herein are based on the proposed Draft Plan for referencing purposes only, and may differ from the final registered plan. v:\0 1603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-1 O_pq_ _allenby _noise.doc 4.1

11 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT TABLE 2 Summary of Maximum Future Outdoor Noise Levels and Mitigation Measures ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO Location Source Average Road Grade Source- Receiver Distance (m) Day/Night -Q) f/)0) mf!:3 g~o :r:oq) _oe ~t:~ ::: ~ «< o.. c a::.f Unmitigated Noise Levels Due to Road Traffic (dba)' Day-time O.L.A. Nighttime (Bedroom Window) Minimum Setback from Property Line/ROW Req'd to Avoid Noise Barrier (m) Minimum Rear-yard/ Setback from Property Line/ROW Req'd to Avoid Noise Warning Clause (m) Barrier I Additional Setback Feasible Resultant Noise Levels *-with 15.0 m setback Day Night Exceeds Criteria By Day Night Q) fj) ::s «< 0 en c: c: lii 3:.. <C "C ~g.f~ c:-s 0 5i 1U> "C c: a:s ==.. <i ~~ C: Q) c: ().2 i:'.':'~ 0 c: - 0 ~0 c: a:s == Lot 3 Bridge Street 1% 50/50 1@20% N/A No No No Lot 5 Bridge Street 1% 19/ m setback or 2.8 m high barrier *60 * Yes Yes No All sound levels (Leq) in dba Lot numbers refer to Draft Plan numbering v:\0 1603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-1 0 _pq_ _allenby _noise. doc 4.2

12 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 5.0 Discussion/Abatement Measures Table 2 summarizes the future noise levels and recommended mitigation measures at subject locations. Predicted noise levels do not exceed applicable guidelines for lots 1 to 3 and 8 to 10 in the proposed development; however, unmitigated noise levels on lots 4 to 7 are expected to exceed acceptable levels during the daytime (07:00 to 23:00) and night-time (23:00 to 07:00) hours. The outdoor living areas of lots 3 and 8 fall within the minimum setback distance for a noise warning clause; however, noise mitigation resulting from the building configurations of dwellings on lots 4 to 7 will reduce expected noise levels to within applicable criteria and as such, noise warning clauses for lots 3 and 8 are not required. At the minimum rear-yard setback of 7.5 m, projected noise levels in the Outdoor Living Areas for dwellings on lots 4 to 7 are expected to exceed applicable criteria by more than 6 dba. Noise mitigation measures required for these projected levels include utilization of barriers or other measures including increased setbacks. A noise barrier as required to reduce levels to within acceptable limits would be in excess of the maximum wall height of 2.4 m in the Region of Waterloo and would therefore require inclusion of a berm; however, City of Waterloo staff have indicated that noise barriers will not be permitted as part of this development. Accordingly, increased rear-yard setbacks of 15.0 m have been incorporated into the preparation of the Draft Plan for this site. With the increased setbacks noted above, noise levels on lots 4 to 7, are expected to exceed applicable criteria, but by less than 6 dba; therefore, noise warning clauses and provision for forced-air ventilation will be required for dwellings on these lots. The extended setbacks required to avoid noise warning clauses would cause this development to be setback an unreasonable distance, and are therefore not practically or economically feasible. v:\0 1603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-1 O_pq_ _allenby _noise.doc 5.1

13 ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT 6.0 Conclusions and Recommendations Based on the content of this report, we conclude: Noise levels at residential receivers on lots 1 to 3 and 8 to 1 0 in the proposed development do not exceed applicable criteria Projected noise levels on lots 4 to 7 at minimum rear yard setback distances are expected to exceed criteria by more than 5 dba; therefore, additional noise mitigation measures are required Construction of barriers as required for the reduction of noise to acceptable levels on lots 4 to 7 will not be permitted in this development as per City of Waterloo staff; therefore, increased rear-yard setbacks are required. In accordance with Policy 6.10 of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Implementation Guidelines for Noise Policies, a subsequent report/letter from a competent person acceptable to the Region, indicating that extended setback distances have been provided, will be required to release the associated conditions in the Regional agreement As required by Policy 6.11 of the Regional Municipality of Waterloo Implementation Guidelines for Noise Policies, the City of Waterloo is required to include a 15.0 m rear-yard building setback in the implementing zoning by-law. The increased setback shall also be identified in a registered agreement with the Region for the notification of future owners With minimum rear-yard setbacks of 15.0 m from property line, noise levels on lots 4 to 7 are expected to exceed criteria, but by less than 6 dba, and therefore warning clauses, including a requirement for forced-air ventilation systems, should be included in pertinent Offers of Purchase/Lease/Rent It is concluded that additional setbacks required to avoid noise warning clauses would not be financially or practically feasible. The following recommendations are therefore made: That the Region of Waterloo approves this Noise Impact Assessment Report as it pertains to clearing the applicable Draft Plan conditions, and that the following clauses be contained in the registered Purchase and Sale Agreements for the development on Allenby Court: 1) The owner agrees to implement the recommendations of the report entitled, "AIIenby Court Extension, Waterloo- Noise Impact Assessment" dated February 2011, and further agrees that: i) For lots 4 to 7, the following clause be included in the Purchase/Lease/Rental Agreement: "Due to its proximity to Bridge Street West, projected noise levels on this property exceed the Noise Level Objectives approved by the Region of Waterloo and may cause concern to some individuals. Moreover, dwellings must be/have been constructed with increased rear-yard setbacks of 15.0 m and must be/have been fitted with a forced air-ducted heating system suitably sized and designed to permit the future installation of a central air conditioning system by the occupants" v:\0 1603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_c2-1 0 _pq_ _allenby _noise.doc 6.1

14 Stantec ALLENBY COURT EXTENSION, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Conclusions and Recommendations This report has been prepared for, and is submitted with the intention of, obtaining approval from the City of Waterloo and Region of Waterloo. All of which is respectfully submitted; STANTEC CONSULTING LTD. Phil Quickfall, P.Eng. Project Engineer, Urban Land Tel: (519) Fax: (519) Kevin Fergin, P. Eng. Principal, Practice Leader-Urban Land Tel: (519) Fax: (519) kevin. ferg com paq v:\01603\active\ \design\report\noise\rpt_h17-10 _pq_ _ allenby _noise. doc 6.2

15 ALLENBY COURT, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Stantec APPENDIX A Noise Assessment Location Plan

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17 ALLENBY COURT, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Stantec APPENDIX B Region of Waterloo Guidelines

18 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO 1 IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR NOISE POLICIES FINAL. JULY 1999

19 Final July 1999 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR NOISE POLICIES PARTC EXISTING DEVELOPMENT IMPACTED BY NOISE FROM EXISTING REGIONAL ROADS 1. PURPOSE AND FINANCING 1.1 The purpose ofpart C is to detail how the Regional Municipality will respond to concerns raised by owners of existing noise sensitive land use about the impact of no~se from an adjacent Regional Road. 1.2 Such concerns may arise as a result ofincreased traffic volumes, an increase in the number ofheavy vehicles using the road, or failure of an existing noise attenuation measure. 1.3 Where construction ofa noise barrier is identified as the preferred option by residents, the Area Municipality and Regional Council, the full cost of designing and constructing the noise wall will be shared among the residents and Region in the following way: 50% affected residents; 50% Region. 1.4 When considering the recommendation for the construction of a noise barrier, Regional Council will also establish the timing ofconstruction, based on whether funds are available in the ettttent budget or will need to be ahcrcated in the budget ofthe following year. 1.5 In extenuating circumstances, Engineering Committee may consider a request from affected residents to adjust the cost-sharing formula. (Note: Regional Council has directed staffto consider further revisions to this policy to address residents' concerns.) 2. SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS 2.1 This Part ofthe Implementation Guideline applies only to Regional Road facilities as noise sources. Any noise source not controlled by the Regional Municipality (for example, air conditioner, industrial noise source) is not subject to this Guideline. It applies to noise sensitive land uses as receivers. These are defined as uses which may be adversely impacted by noise from transportation sources; including residential developments, seasonal residential developments, and hospitals, nursing/retirement homes, schools and day-care centres.

20 Final - 2- July The Outdoor Living Area is defined as an outdoor amenity area where the enjoyment ofthe outdoor environment is important, such as: the backyard or patio within 3 metres ofthe rear wall ofa residential unit; or the common outdoor area allocated for recreational purposes outside residential buildings such as apartments or condominiums. 2.3 Balconies are considered part ofthe Outdoor Living Area where they are the only outdoor living area for the occupant and meet the following conditions: depth greater than 4 metres; outside the exterior building facade; and unenclosed. 2.4 A noise barrier is an acoustic wall and/or earth berm. For the purpose of this Part of the Implementation Guideline, the noise barrier must be constructed within the Regional road right-of-way. In almost every case, the noise barrier will be an acoustic wall which must be constructed to Regional standards. 2.5 An "affected resident" is defined as the owner of a lot, or a condominium corporation, abutting directly on the barrier. In accordance with the Local Improvement Act, construction ofthe barrier must be supported by at least two-thirds ofthe affected residents representing at least 50% ofthe property value. The cost ofbarrier design, construction and financing will be apportioned to the affected residents and charged over a period of IO years by the Area Municipality, on b~halfofthe Regional Municipality REGIONAL RESPONSE TO AN ENQUIRY CONCERNING ROAD NOISE 3.1 When a noise concern is initially raised by a resident through a letter or telephone call, it will be directed to Regional Engineering-Corridor Planning Section. 3.2 A Corridor Planning staff member will respond by describing the policies ofthis Guideline, and assisting the resident to understand whether the Guideline applies to their particular situation. Noise attenuation options that could be undertaken by the individual resident will be described. These include: installation of air conditioning, window upgrades, and/or installation ofprivate noise wall. A copy ofthis Implementation Guideline will be provided to the resident. 3.3 Noise attenuation measures that could be undertaken by the Region will also be considered in the context of approved operating and capital programs. These may include: re-paving, signage to avoid use ofengine brakes, construction ofnew roads to reduce traffic on existing roads, etc. Corridor Planning staff will undertake to advise the resident on the feasibility of such measures within a reasonable time period. 3.4 Ifthe resident chooses to pursue the complaint, details ofthe situation must be submitted in a written format, addressed to the Region's Commissioner ofengineering. 3.5 Upon receipt ofa formal complaint, it will be acknowledged by a written response from the Regional Municipality.

21 Final July Regional staff will assess the situation to determine: applicable noise source(s) location and type of noise receiver characteristics of site noise-related conditions of development any other pertinent infonnation 3.7 The existing noise level in the Outdoor Living Area will be calculated based on existing average daily traffic volumes for the Daytime (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) period, using procedures acceptable to the Ministry of the Environment and Energy. (Note: Regional Council has directed staffto consider further revisions to this policy to address residents' concerns.) 3.8 If the existing noise level is 60 db A or less, the resident will be advised that this level is typical for an urban area, and that no further action will be taken by the Region. 3.9 If there were noise-related conditions of development that have not be satisfied or have failed, the resident will be advised of this. Regional staff may be able to suggest a possible course ofaction If the existing noise level exceeds 60 dba, the resident will be advised ofthese results and again advised of individual options such as a privacy fence, window improvements or air conditioning that could be undertaken by the resident. No further action would be taken by the Region unless the resident again advises that he/she wishes to pursue a noise wall option Ifthe noise concern is raised by residents ofone or more condominium corporations, it will be recommended that the corporation construct the noise wall or undertake other attenuation measures, rather than proceed under this Implementation Guideline. This will enable the condominium corporation to select the type, design and location of the noise wall. 4. WHERE RESIDENT PURSUES NOISE WALL OPTION 4.1 Regional staff will document the calculations and also determine the approximate noise wall height, length and cost to attenuate the Daytime Outdoor living area noise level by 5 dba or more, to less than 60 dba. 4.2 Regional staff will advise all potentially directly affected residents by mail, and arrange a meeting with residents, Area Municipal staff and a Regional Councillor representing the Area Municipality. The purpose ofthe meeting will be to: describe the situation, the individual noise attenuation options available to the residents and the potential noise barrier solution; outline the Local Improvement Act requirements, the benefitting properties, and the approximate costs; discuss whether the residents are interested in a barrier, and whether the Area Municipality would accept a barrier in that location; determine who will represent the residents; identify the next steps.

22 Final -4- July Ifthere is general agreement to proceed, Regional staffwill notify all affected residents and establish a deadline for receiving a petition signed by at least two-thirds of the affected residents representing at least 50% ofthe property value in accordance with the Act. 4.4 Following the response deadline, a report will be prepared for Regional Council, copied to the affected residents, with the results of the response, and recommending construction of the noise barrier ifsufficient residents support the proposal. Regional Council will circulate the report to the Area Municipal Council prior to considering the recommendation. 4.5 Upon decision to proceed, Regional staff will contract out the design and construction ofthe noise barrier. All of these costs, as well as fmancing costs, will be cost-shared among the parties in accordance with Policy Regional staffwill inform the residents ofthe final cost. The Area Municipality will add the appropriate amount to the tax bill ofeach resident, and reimburse the Region as the funds are collected.

23 Final July 1999 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO IMPLEMENTATION GUIDELINE FOR NOISE POLICIES PART A NEW DEVELOPMENT IMPACTED BY NOISE FROM ROADS AND RAILWAYS PREAMBLE The Regional andarea Municipalities recognize that excessive noise levels generated by roads and railways are an environmental concern that must be addressed through the planning and development application processes. The preferred approach is the use ofpassive noise mitigation measures such as: increased building setbacks; residential front lotting; neo-traditional street layout and design; and buffering with noise insensitive land uses. The use ofsuch measures rather than noise barriers is encouraged in order to support improved community safety and pedestrian access, and to reduce noise ba"ier maintenance costs. However, the final selection ofappropriate noise attenuation measures in each situation needs to be balanced with other development and design considerations. This approach is supported by the municipalities 'planning documents, development application procedures, special policies, and this Implementation Guideline. 1. PURPOSE 1.1 The purpose ofpart A ofthe Implementation Guideline is to state the details ofhow Policies to in the Regional Official Policies Plan will be implemented. This Implementation Guideline describes the process of assessing noise impacts, the responsibilities ofthe various parties, and the procedure for implementing noise attenuation requirements. 1.2 Chapter 11, "Transportation Opportunities" of the Regional Official Policies Plan (1996) contains the following policies concerning the impact of noise from roads and railways on new residential development:

24 Final - 2 July The Noise Criteria shown in Table 11.1 of this Plan will be applied when assessing the noise impact of Existing Roads, or Planned Roads or railways on noise sensitive land uses proposed in any development application. TABLE 11.1 Noise Criteria for Noise Sensitive Land Uses Receiver Category Time Period Road Traffic Rail Traffic Outdoor Living Area Leq =55 dba Leq =55 DBA Indoor Living Area Leq =45 dba Leq = 40 dba Indoor Living Area (Sleeping Quarters) Leq = 40 dba Leq = 35 dba Leq means average sound level dba is a unit of measurement for sound levels Where projected noise levels exceed the Noise Criteria shown in Table 11.1, appropriate warning and/or attenuation measures will be required as a condition of development application approval and in accordance with the Regional Implementation Guideline relating to noise mitigation. Such measures may include site design and building layout, noise warning clauses, noise attenuation barriers, air conditioning, and/or structural design measures such as multiple glazing and brick wall construction. Notwithstanding the above, noise sensitive land. uses will be prohibited where the projected attenuated daytime noise level in the associated outdoor recreation area exceeds 70 DBA The Region will require consideration of passive noise mitigation measures during the preparation of development applications as a means ofreducing the use ofstructural mitigation measures such as noise barriers. 2. SCOPE AND RESPONSIBILITY 2.1 This Implementation Guideline applies to the following noise sources: Existing or Plarmed Regional Roads Arterial and Major Collector roads under jurisdiction ofan Area Municipality Provincial Highways Railways 2.2 This Implementation Guideline does not apply to other noise sources such as air traffic, rail yards, industrial or commercial activities. Where new noise sensitive development is impacted by such noise sources, the noise levels must be assessed separately from road and rail impacts in accordance with MOE guidelines such as LU-131, "Noise Assessmept Criteria in Land Use Planning" (as amended). Required mitigation measures will take into account noise from all sources. 2.3 This Implementation Guideline applies when new noise sensitive development is proposed through Official Plan Amendments, Secondary or Community Plans, Plans ofsubdivision, or other development applications reviewed or approved by the Region.

25 Final July Responsibility for ensuring that new noise sensitive development is not adversely affected by anticipated noise impacts from nearby road and rail sources has been transferred to the Regional Municipality by the Ministry ofthe Environment (MOE). The noise level criteria and attenuation measures detailed in this Implementation Guideline are generally consistent with criteria established by MOE through publication LU-131 (as amended). This guideline will apply in cases where it is more specific than MOE guidelines. 2.5 Proponents ofnew noise sensitive development are, in general, responsible for: assessing future noise impacts on the proposal from all nearby noise sources; preparing development proposals which avoid tl~e use of noise barriers wherever possible; submitting the appropriate studies and information; ensuring that the required noise control measures are incorporated into the plans and built accordingly; contributing to a Regional barrier replacement fund for the future replacement ofthe noise wall, ifone is required on Regional property; and certifying that the required noise control measures have beenbuiltin accordance with the agreements with the Region and/or Area Municipality. 2.6 The noise consultant is responsible for: obtaining current information; applying professional expertise in performing calculations, making detailed and justified recommendations; and submitting the Consultant Noise Study Declaration and Owner/ Authorized Agent Statement with the Noise Study. 2.7 The Region is responsible for: commenting onthe need to assess noise impacts; determining whether proposed noise attenuation measures are acceptable to the Region; and implementing such measures through appropriate conditions of approval. 2.8 The Area Municipality is responsible for: commenting on the acceptability ofproposednoise att-enuation measures with respegt t-0.area MuniGipa1 pol-ici-es; arui implementi-ng such measures through appropriate conditions of approval where the noise source is not a Regional road. 3. DEFINITIONS AND METHODOLOGY 3.1 Noise Prediction Noise levels must be calculated using procedures approved by the Ministry of the Environment and Energy Calculations are done for both the Daytime (7 am to 11 pm) and Nighttime ( 11 pm to 7 am) periods. The daily traffic volume is apportioned to these periods based on the type ofnoise source.

26 Final - 4 July Road traffic forecasts and truck percentages for Regional roads should be obtained from the Regional Engineering Department, Corridor Planning. Provincial and Area Municipal road data may also be available from Regional Engineering, or the specific agency may have to be contacted Where the noise source is an adjacent rail line, the typical train configuration (number ofcars and engines) and projected frequency ofmovements as determined by the category ofthe rail line, the existing use and expected future use, are used. The appropriate railway authority should be contacted for the information Where new noise sensitive development is impacted by road and rail noise, the noise levels will be combined prior to determining noise control measures For the purpose oftables A-2 and A-3, the projected indoor noise level is defined to be 10 dba less than the noise level calculated at the exterior plane ofthe window. The rail noise criteria for Living Areas are used only for the determination of building component requirements (Table A-3). 3.2 Noise Sensitive Uses Noise Sensitive Land Uses: Uses which may be adversely impacted by noise from transportation sources, including residential developments, seasonal residential developments, and hospitals, nursing/retirement homes, schools and day-care centres Outdoor living area: An outdoor amenity area where the enjoyment of the outdoor environment is important. Such areas may i~clude: the backyard or patio within 3 metres of the rear wall of a residential unit, or the recreational area designated on the development application; the common outdoor area allocated for recreational purposes outside residential buildings such as apartments or condominiums; balconies (see below); and parks and open spaces identified by the Area Municipality for passive recreation purposes within a plan ofsubdivision. The minimum outdoor area recommended by MOE for noise control purposes is: single family- 56 square metres (600 square feet) semi-detached- 46 square metres (500 square feet) townhouse- 37 square metres (400 square feet) Balconies are considered part of the outdoor living area where they are the only outdoor living area for the occupant and meet the following conditions: depth greater than 4 metres; outside the exterior building facade; and unenclosed.

27 Final - 5- July Indoor living area: An area within the housing unit where the enjoyment of quiet conversation and sleeping is important. It includes: living rooms (assumed to be at ground level for single detached, semi-detached and town houses); sleeping quarters (assumed to be on the second floor for single detached, semidetached and town houses, unless otherwise indicated); the living rooms and sleeping quarters for each floor ofa multi-storey building. 3.3 Required Noise Control Measures Where the projected noise level exceeds the daytime or nighttime Noise Criteria (also called Regional Noise Level Objectives) shown in Table 11-1 of the ROPP, the required noise control measures are stated in Tables A-1, A-2 and A-3, and further defined below. Note that, in order to account for the special characteristics ofrailway sound (high pass-by sound level for short periods, and major low frequency component) the indoor sound level criteria for rail are used to determine building component requirements. Whistle noise is excluded in the determination ofprojected rail noise when assessing outdoor, ventilation, and noise warning clause requirements, but included when assessing building component requirements Noise Warning Clause: Since sensitivity to noise varies among individuals, the projected noise level may be allowed to exceed the noise level objective by up to 5 db A without. attenuation provided that a clause warning future occupants of the potential noise concern is included in the Regional or Area Municipal Development Agreement whereby the owner agrees to advise future owners or tenants through all offers ofpurchase and sale, and rental agreements Passive Noise Control Measures: Measures which do not require the construction ofa noise barrier (wall and/or berm) to provide attenuation. These include noise insensitive land uses, road/lot configuration, and building design. Area Municipalities may differ on the extent t~ which passive noise control measures must be pursued Active Noise Control Measures: These are considered to be acoustic walls and/or berms, which are collectively referred to as noise barriers. Noise barriers located along the road right-of-way are not the preferred method ofnoise control. Area Municipalities may choose to restrict the use of noise barriers for noise control and require the use of passive noise control measures instead. Where a noise barrier is required, the Daytime noise level in the Outdoor Living Area must be attenuated to 60 db A or less Provision for air conditioning: Units with this requirement must be designed to allow future occupants to install central air conditioning which will provide alternative ventilation if. windows must be closed to reduce interior noise levels. In general, a forced air ducted heating system suitably sized and designed to permit the future installation of a central air conditioning system by the occupant is required. A sentence. will be added to the Noise Warning Clause to notify future occupants of this provision. The provision for, or installation of, window or through-the-wall box air conditioners is not generally acceptable as a means of satisfying the requirement for air conditioning.

28 Final - 6- July Central air conditioning or provision of alternate ventilation: Central air conditioning is required where projected interior noise levels are more than 10 db A in excess of the noise level objectives, so that windows may be closed to provide effective noise attenuation. However, where central air conditioning or provision for central air conditioning is required, the Proponent may propose an altemati ve means ofmechanical ventilation, provided that it is specified in the Noise Study, and that the Study includes an assessment of the proposed system. In such cases, the Study will: a) describe the proposed ventilation system and indicate that the system will provide an acceptable environment within the dwelling units to the satisfaction of the Area Municipality; b) provide assurance that the system as approved by the Area Municipality will meet all relevant codes and standards; c) certify that the system will not have any adverse effect on the acoustical environment of the dwelling units, and that it will allow the windows to remain closed; and d) demonstrate that the installation of, or provision for, central air conditioning is not feasible for economic or other reasons: Where a relatively complex or unusual ventilation system is proposed, it is necessary to have a specialist in the field ofheating ventilation and air conditioning design the system and sign the Report Building components designed to achieve indoor sound level criteria: Special wall, window and door construction that exceeds Ontario Building Code specifications may be required as determined by the Acoustic Insulation Factor (AIF) or Sound Transmission Class (STC), The recommendations must comply with local regulations; it should be clearly stated how the recommendations differ from Ontario Building Code requirements Brick veneer (EW5) or acoustical equivalent is required for the exterior wall (facing the rail line) ofthe first row ofdwellings adjacent to the rail line ifthey are within 100m ofthe rail line and the Leq(24) at the plane of the bedroom window exceeds 60 dba. 3.4 Other Regional Development Agreement: An Agreement between the Proponent and the Region, registered on title, prepared by the Region at the expense of the Proponent Proponent: Person I group I company seeking approval to develop a specific property Noise Study: Determination ofthe extent and type of noise attenuation measures.

29 Final - 7 July 1999 TABLE A-1: NOISE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS FOR OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS PrniPrtPrl 0 ""'-""- Nni~~ l.~v~j Daytime- Leq(l6)* ( ) Exceeds Objective By Noise Control Measures dba 1-5 dba Noise Warning Clause (NWC) (Policy 6.1) 61+ d.ba 6+d.BA Alternative Land Use Alternative Draft Plan Designs Barriers Possible NWC in conjunction with other measures (Policy 6.1,6.2) TABLE A-2: VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR INDOOR LIVING AREAS Proiected Indoor Noise Level** Daytime -Leq(16)* ( ) Nighttime -Leq(8)* ( ) Exceeds Objective By Noise Control Measures dba d.ba 1-10 dba Provision for air conditioning; NWC -;(..,...._,. (Policy 6.1,6.2) 56+dBA 51+dBA 10+ dba Central A/C or other ventilation system installed prior to occupancy; NWC (Policy 6.1,6.3) TABLE A-3: BUILD-ING C.OMPONENT REQUIREMENTS Protected Indoor Noise Level** Daytime -Leq(l6)* Nighttime -Leq(8)* ( ) ( ) Exceeds Objective By Noise Control Measures Road: dba d.ba 1-10 dba Compliance with Ontario Building Rail: dba dba Code; also see Policy Road: 56+ dba 51+ dba 10+ dba Building components designed to Rail: 51+ dba 46+ dba achieve indoor sound level criteria; NWC (Policy 6.1,6.3); also see Include whistle noise in rail noise calculation. *..... Projected noise levels to be rounded to nearest whole number. "....l...

30 Final July PRELIMINARY NOISE ASSESSMENT 4.1 Consideration of potential noise problems must commence as early as possible in the planning process with the objective ofproviding noise attenuation without the use ofnoise barriers. 4.2 Official Plan Amendments for Land Use Change Potential noise problems which may result from a proposed change in land use must be identified during consideration of the Official Plan Amendment The Area Municipality will address the identified noise issue(s) and include specific provisions in the OP A or Zoning By-law as deemed appropriate The Region will review and cornment on these provisions prior to approval of the Official Plan Amendment and/or Zoning By-law. 4.3 Secondary and Community Plans Secondary Plans provide further policy concerning development in a specific area, and are adopted through an Official Plan Amendment. Cpmmunity Plans include District, Neighbourhood Plans, Concept and Implementation Plans, and may be adopted by Area Municipal Council; such Plans can not introduce new policy. Potential-noise concerns must be addressed during the development of such Plans so that the need for noise barriers in individual applications is eliminated or reduced The Region will identify potential noise concerns when advised by the Area Municipality ofthe initiation ofthe Secondary or Community Plan process. Technical details appropriate to the long-term nature of the Plan, such as long-term road traffic volumes and noise contours will be provided~ The Area Municipality will determine an acceptable community design, taking into account noise sources and Area Municipal policies or. design guidelines concerning acceptable attenuation measures. Land use arrangements, unit types, street layout, and other measures which mitigate noise levels and reduce the future need for noise barriers will be encouraged, although it is recognized that in some limited circumstances a noise barrier may be the most acceptable alternative. The Area Municipality may include policies specifically addressing such noise attenuation measures in Secondary, District or Community Plans The Region will review and comment on the suitability of proposed noise attenuation measures prior to Area Municipal adoption of the Secondary or Community Plan.

31 Final - 9 July Subdivision Applications The Proponent must consider the impact of all potential noise sources on the development as a factor in determining the design of the plan, with the objective of providing noise attenuation without the use ofphysical barriers At the Pre-consultation Meeting, the Region will identify potential noise sources and advise the Proponent ofthe techriical review and submission requirements. The Area Municipality will defme the range of acceptable noise attenuation alternatives, based on Official Plan policies, the Community Plan, or approved Design Guidelines Ifidentified at the Pre-consultation Meeting, the Proponent will submit a Noise Study for all potentially affected lands in conjunction with t~e Planning Report submitted with the application for Draft Approval. Noise Study submission and.processing details are provided in S.ection It is recognized that, at the Draft Plan stage, some data used in the noise calculation (grades, receiver location, etc.) mayrequire assumptions to be made, and as a result the recommended noise attenuation measures may be st~ted in general terms. It is the responsibility of the Proponent to ensure that the Noise Studyis updated as necessary to reflect more accurate or revised.information when it is available. -z.1: ~ ~;: Conditions ofdraft Plan Approval will include the noise attenuation measures identified in the Noise Study (including the identification ofsuch elements as setback from noise source, unit type, road layout, etc. that contribute to noise attenuation).. An updated Noise Study may be required prior to Registration to take into account final lot grading, drainage and other details For multiple unit residential Blocks, the conditions ofdraft Plan Approval will require the developer to enter into a Registered Agreement with the Region, requiring that an updated Noise Study specific to the Block be completed and submitted to the Region for review and comment. prior to site plan approval and issuance ofa building permit. The developer may be required to enter into a supplementary agreement to implement the specific recommendations ofthe updated Noise Study. 4.5 Consent Applications For consent applications involving noise sensitive uses, the Region will determine whether there is a potential concern related to noise from roads or railways Where a potential noise concern is identified, the Region will request that a Noise Study and implementation methods be required. as a..condition ofthe Consent. However, where it may not be feasible to attenuate the noise levels if the Consent were granted, the Region will request that a Noise Study be submitted by the Proponent prior to consideration of the Consent application.

32 Final July The Region will notify the Area Municipality of the requirement for a Noise Study. The Area Municipality may decide to recommend against granting of the Consent Application if the anticipated noise attenuation measures would not be acceptable to the Area Municipality The Proponent may request deferral of the Consent Application in order to provide more detailed information to the Region to demonstrate that a Noise Study should not be required The results of the Noise Study will be implemented through an agreement between the proponent and the Region or the Area Municipality, as detailed in Section 5. 4~6 Zone Chan2e Applications For zone change applications involving noise sensitive uses, the Region will detennine whether there is a potential concern related to noise from roads or railways 'Where a potential noise concern is identified, the Region may advise the Area Municipality that consideration ofthe application is premature and in conflict with the Regional Official Policies Plan until the matter of noise identification. and mitigation has been addressed through the completion of a Noise Study. The area municipality will also be requested to comment on the proposed noise mitigation measures prior to final recommendations from the Region Area Municipal staff may recommend against approval ofthe Zone Change Application if the anticipated noise attenuation measures would not be acceptable to the Area Municipality. 4.7 Condominium Applications 4.7~ 1 All. applications for Plan ofcondominium approval will be reviewed to determine potential concerns related to noise from roads or railways~. However, it is recognized that the range offeasible noise attenuation measures may be limited in the case ofexisting, or substantially complete, buildings The need to consider noise impacts may in some instances have been identified by the Region in its comments on the site plan application, or may be set out in registered agreement that implemented a prior Zone Cha.Iige or Plan of Subdivision application Where a new multi~residential development is planned; and a future condominium application is anticipated, proponents are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of the Region's Implementation Guideline for Noise Policies so that the site and buildings are designed taking into account the need to mitigate potential road and rail noise impacts. This will avoid the possibility ofhaving to. redesign or retrofit the site or buildings to implement noise mitigation measures that. may be identified during the review of the Plan of Condominium application.

33 Fiqal July NOISE STUDY REQUIREMENTS 5.1 The Noise Study must be prepared by a consultant who is currently registered on the Region's Prequalified Consultants for Noise Studies List. If the Noise Study was not prepared by a Prequalified consultant,.the.consultant' s declar~tion must be co-signed by a consultant who 1s registered on the List. 5.2 An individual noise consultant will be included on the Prequalified Consultants fc)r Noise Studies List upon the acceptance by the Regional Commissioner of Engineering of the following: Certificate showing that the individual has successfully completed a Ministry of Environment (MOE) course in Acoustical Technology in Land Use Plalming, or its equivalent; Sample oftwo substantive Noise Studies completed by the individual.within the last two years, preferably for sites in: Waterloo Region, demonstrating knowledge of appropriate study content, calculation methods, and noise attenuation recommendations; Thorough knowledge of Regional and Area Municipal noise policies, usually demonstrated by attending a seminar or interview with Regional staff;.::;. Proofthat the individual is a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.), Registered Professional Planner (R.P.P.) or is an employee ofa Finn that holds a Certificate ofauthorization license from Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO); and Proof of Professional Liability Insurance carried by the consultant in an amount satisfactory to the Region, as amended from time to. time. It is the responsibility of the individual consultant to advise the Region of any change in status related to the above qualifications. 5.3 A consultant will be deleted from the Prequalified Consultants for Noise Studies List for a period of two years ifa peer review ofthe consultant's work finds substantive deficiencies. The peer review would be. initiated by Regional staff, based on concerns about technical competence, quality or sufficiency of the Noise Study. If the review finds substantive deficiencies, the original consultant will be invoiced for the cost of the review. 5.4 The Noise S~dy m~~~ incl~~e o~be accompanied by a Statutory Declaration (see format in Appendix A) signed by the Consultant, making the following statements: I am a (Professional Engineer/Registered Professional Planner/employed by <name of Firm> which holds a Certificate of Authorization) and have personal knowledge of the matters set out below. I was retained or employed as the principal consultant to undertake the assessment ofnoise impacts and recommendation ofnoise mitigation measures for the property described as municipal address/develonment anolication number/other identifier in

34 Final July 1999 I had the expertise required to perfonn these services. Any assessment activities or recommendations requiring the application of engineering principles have been undertaken or supervised by an engineer qualified to perfonn such services. The information used in the study ~ntitled (name ofstudy) dated is the best available infonnation as ofthe dat~ of the study. The noise level calculations, the interpretation ofnoise attenuation requirements, and the recommended measures are in accordance with Ministry of Environment and Energy Guidelines, Region of Waterloo policies, and any applicable policy or guidelines of the Area MUnicipality, and any other applicable policy or guideline. The physical noise attenuation measures proposed in this study are feasible to implement and will provide the level of attenuation indicated in the study. I acknowledge that this study may be subject to a peer review conducted at my cost. I acknowledge.that public authorities and future owners, occupants and others may rely on this statement The Noise Study must id.clude or be accomp~ed by a statement signed and dated by the owner of the property or the authorized agent, stating that:. : I am the owneroftheproperty, or the owner's agent, and thatl understand and agree with the noise attenuation measures proposed in study entitled (name of study) dated - The application has been designed to avoid the use of berms or walls as noise attenuation features where feasible. Where berms or walls are recommended, the Noise Study provides economic, planning and engineering justification. Ifthe application is changed in a waythat may affect the noise level calculations, 1 will have a revised noise study submitted to the Region Where a Noise Study is required underthepreliminarynoiseassessmentpolicies ofsection 4 for a Subdivision, Consent, Zone Change or Condominium Application, a 10 year traffic volume forecast will be used. For Subdivision Applications, the traffic volume forecast need not be revised in subsequent refinements of the Noise Study, provided that registration occurs within 5 years ofthe initial preparation (see Policy 5.12). ' ' Where anoise Study is requ~red under the Preliminary Noise Assessment policies ofsection 4 for an Official Plan Amendment or Secondary/Community Plan, the appropriate forecast period will be determined by Regional staff, in consultation with Area Municipal staff as necessary. The Noise Study must include: the reason it is being submitted, any applicable conditions ofdevelopment approval and the development application reference numbers for the site;

35 Final July 1999 scale plan identifying road and rail noise sources (within 200 metres; 500 metres for Provincial Highways and stationary noise sources) as well as all other noise sources affecting the proposed development (the Proponent is responsible for confirming the noise sources identified by the Region and identifying any additional sources); a copy of the draft plan (for subdivision applications) or a brief description of the proposal including lot layout, lot numbers, and unit numbers; all data used to calculate noise levels, the noise prediction method (follow MOE guidelines) and clearly identified sample calculations; a concise summary ofprojected noise levels for outdoor and indoor living areas at appropriate receiver locations (shown on a plan) before- and after mitigation measures; discussion of alternative subdivision layouts, site planning options and/or building design solutions considered for noise mitigation; and. a summary sheet and a plan which clearly show the recommended noise attenuation measures for specific lots and units and how they will be implemented. 5.9 If a barrier is proposed for noise attenuation, the Noise Study must include:. economic, planning and engineering justification for the use of a wall or berm; typical and worst case cross-sections, at an appropriate vertical and horizontal scale,.which clearly show the barrier, the noise source, the noise receiver, and property limits; a grading plan of the area subject to noise attenuation measures, showing locations ofcross-sections, final grades, and elevations of.the edge ofpavement, noise source, noise receiver, and noise attenuation features; drainage details; specification of the type, surface density and location of the proposed barrier (if adjacent to a Regional Road, must conform with policies in Section 7 of this Implementation Guideline); and consideration ofthe impact on existing trees ofconstructing a noise wall or earthen berm (Le. damage to the root zone, trees destroyed) and reference t.o the.related Tree Saving Plan Notwithstanding Policies 5.8 and 5.9, it is expected that the level ofdetail in the Noise'Study will be consistent with the type ofplanning application and the completeness of available information about the proposal. The Noise Consultant may wish to review the scope of the Noise Study with Regional staff prior to undertaking it. Where future refinements to the application or a significant delay in its implementation are expected to affect the results of the Noise Study, a requirement to update the Study must be included in the Study 'l"j:a~nrnrn j:a t H-I~+;n... t!'l

36 Final July A minimum of three copies of the Noise Study report must be submitted to the Regional Department of Planning and Culture, and two copies must be submitted to the Area Municipality. Planning. and Culture staff will consult with staff from other Regional Departments and the Area Municipality as needed When the Noise Study is considered acceptable by all review agencies, the consultant/owner will be notified that appropriate conditions will be implemented by Regional staff through the development application approval process The recommendations of a Noise Study submitted prior to registration of a Plan of Subdivision will be considered valid for 5 years. If the subdivision plan is not registered within that time, the Proponent will be re.sponsible for re-evaluating noise.concerns using current data and updating the Report prior to registration Where the noise source is a Regional road, the recommendations ofthe Noise Study will be implemented through a. Regional Development Agreement as detailed in Section Where the noise-source is a Provincial Highway, an Area Municipal road, or a railway, the recommendations ofthe Noise Study will be implemented through conditions of approval and an agreement with the Area Municipality. This agreement must also make provision for the ongoing maintenance ofany barriers located on.private.property.. 6. IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AG'REEMENT (Note: These policies apply where the noise source is a RegionalRoad. For other noise sources, the Area Municipality may choose to follow these policies, or may establish different implementation policies.) 6.1 Where attenuated or unattenuated noise levels exceed the noise criteria, the owner must enter into an agreement to include a Noise Warning Claus e in offers to purchase or rental agreements. The wording for all Noise Warning Clauses is found in the document "Standard Conditions ofdraft Approvaln, as amended. 6.2 Where provisio n for central air c<;>nditioning is required, the Noise Warning Clause is extended to explain the reason for inclusion ofa forced air ducted heating system in the unit. 6.3 Where noise attenuation features have been installed prior to occupancy, the Noise Warning Clause is extended to state this. 6.5 Where a barrier is required, the type, location and height of the barrier will be stated in the Regional Development Agreement. Where the barrier is to be a wall, it will be a term ofthe Regional Development Agreement that, prior to construction, the detailed design and location ofthe wall must be submitted in a Noise Wall Design Report described in Section 7.2 of this Implementation Pla:n. The barrier will be taken into account in all grading and drainage plans \ here a noise wall is constructed on Regional property, the Proponent will be required to pay 55% of ~he estimated construction cost into a barrier replacement fund, to be used t<?

37 Final - 15 July 1999 replace the barrier in the future. This is estimated to be sufficient to provide for a one-time replacement ofthe barrier, assuming a 30 year life span and 2o/o marginal rate ofreturn. 6.7 Where a multiple unit rental or condominium development is permitted to locate a noise barrier on its property (see Policies and 7.1.3), the following clause will be included in a Regional Development Agreement to address maintenance:... I~~ ' ' "The Developer agrees to preserve the function ofand to maintain the acoustic barrier~ located upon the lands. The purpose ofthe barrier. is to attenuate noise from (name of noise source). The Developer agrees that the Region, through its employees and agents has the right to enter onto the lands to inspect the acoustic barrier. The Developer agrees to repair or, ifnecessary replace the acoustic barrier. Should the Developer fail to repair or replace the barrier upon receipt ofa written notice from the Region, as the Region deems necessary, the Developer agrees that the Region may undertake such work upon the expiration of the time set out in the notice. If such work is undertaken by the Region, the Developer hereby agrees to permit entry upon the lands for this purpose and ~agrees to reimburse the Region fully for all costs ofundertaking such work.". :, ' ~ere a barrier is cop.structed on private property within a condominium development, it shall be inc hided as acommon element ofthe corporation in the Declaration... -./ If a"'notse attenuation wall is required, the Regional Development Agreement will include a provision for its r~lease when the Proponent provides an Engineer's Report to the Region's Commiss~pner ofengin.eering. This Report, submitted following construction ofthe noise : -~barrier, must inc hide: "< 1) test certificates for each production lot supplied to the project, showing compliance with all the requirements ofthe approved Detailed Noise Study Report and Noise Wall Design Report; 2) "As Built Plans" including ties to the property line, ground grades, bottom of footing elevations and top ofwall elevations. The Regional Municipality will issue a Certificate ofcompliance once the report has been approved If noise attenuation features other than barriers (such as building set-back, building components or provision for air conditioning) have been required as conditions, the Regional Agreement will include a provision for their release when the applicant provides a report from a competent person acceptable to the Regional Municipality indicating that the measures required in the.agreement have been provided.. J., 6.11 YVb.ere a specific distance set back has been identified as a noise mitigation measure, the Area Municipality will be required to include this set back as specific rear, side or front yard set back in the implementing zoning by-law. Where the noise source is a Regional road, this set back will also be identified in a registered agreement with the Region to serve as a notice to future owners should they wish to expand the dwelling or pursue an application to the Committee ofadjustment to reduce the specified set back.

38 Final July NOISE BARRIERS ADJACENT TO REGIONAL ROADS (Note: These policies apply where the noise source is a Regional Road. Fo;r other noise sources, the Area Municipality may choose to follow these policies, or may establish different implementation policies.) 7.1 Noise Barrier Specifications The following criteria must be used in. all noise barrier design calculations unless otherwise justified: height ofoutdoor noise receiver is 1.5 m above the ground at a point located 3.0 m from the rear wall ofa dwelling unit unless an alternate outdoor recreational area is provided; the generally accepted maximum wall-height is 2.4 metres; total barrier height may be increased by use of a berm/wall combination; barrier heights greater than 2.4 metres require consultation with Area Municipal staffand may require Area Municipal Council approval; - barrier must be high enough to break the line.of sight between the source and receiver; minimum wall height is 1.8 metres; and.: density ofwall is 20_ kg per sq. metre with no holes or gaps The following criteria must be used to determine the location of a noise barrier unless otherwise justified:. where the barrier is a wall, it will be located entirely on Regional property, immediately adjacent to the property line; where the barrier is a berm, it will be located entirely on the Proponent's side of th~ property line; the chain link security fence will be located on the road side ofthe property line at the base ofthe berm; and an easement will be granted to the Region for the roadside half ofthe berm to ensure that portion ofthe berm is not altered; where the barrier is a benn/wall combination, the berm will be located entirely on the Proponent's side ofthe property line; the wall will be located at the top ofthe berm; the wall will have a minimum height of 1.8 m if it is to take the place of the chain link security fence; and the road-side half of the berm including the noise wall will be dedicated to the Region; berms adjacent to a Regional road will have a boulevard side slope no steeper than 3: 1 (horizontal:vertical) unless approved by Regional staff; and where noise attenuation structures are interrupted, such as in the case of a walkway and/or property line, staggering ofthe barrier and/or barrier returns are required with a minimum two to one length to opening ratio.

39 . Final - 17 July Small sections ofnoise barriers, such as barrier returns along walkways, may be constructed on the Proponent's property without a specific agreement for maintenance iri place The materials, design and detailed location ofany proposed barrier must be to the satisfaction of the Region's Commissioner of Engineering Any noise wall to be located on Regional property must adhere to the Ministry :of Transportation's "Material Specifications for Noise Barriers" and "Special Provisions" for construction ofnoise barriers on highways (or subsequent replacement documents) Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the property is to be developed with multiple units under a plan of condominium or other form of single ownership, the noise barrier may be located on the private property, provided that Policies 6.7 and 6.8 are satisfied. Approval of the barrier design by the Region's Commissioner of Engineering is required; however, the Proponent may select any materials provided that the density criterion of 20 kg per square metre is satisfied. 7.2 Noise Wall Desi2n Report Prior to a noise wall being constructed, a Noise Wall Design Report must be prepared by the Prop9nent and approved by the Region's Commissioner ofengineering which includes: a grading plan approved by all applicable jurisdictions and appropriate cross-sections for the area in which the wall is to be installed; the soils report, shop drawings, design calculations and installation specifications; the shop drawings mustshow full details ofthe noise barrier-related items and, ifapplicable; connections to structures or other fences; all shop drawings shall bear the seal and signature of an Ontario Licensed Professienal Engineer; exact. colour and pattern for the noise wall; plans showing landscaping and method ofboulevard restoration; and mitigation measures for any trees that may be affeeted by the wall, or reference to a Tree Saving Plan Portions of the Noise Wall Design Report pertaining to noise wall features, connections to structures, landscaping, tree impacts and mitigation, etc. should be reviewed with the Area Municipality prior to submission to the Region, and include a letter from the Area Municipality indicating agreement with the appropriate-report components. 7.3 Noise Barrier Construction The noise barrier must be installed to the satisfaction of the Regional Commissioner of Engineering within 1 (one) year of receiving a building perm~t from the Area Municipality for the development. Notwithstanding the above, the Proponent may apply to the Regional Commissioner of Engineering for an extension to the time required to complete the construction ofthe noise barrier.

40 Final July Where a noise barrier is constructed on Regional property, the Proponent must provide the Region of Waterloo with a Letter of Credit for the total estimated cost of the barrier construction and boulevard restoration. The Letter of Credit will be released following inspection and acceptance of the noise barrier by Regional staff The Proponent must obtain a Regional Road Work Permit prior to commencing work in the Regional road allowance.

41 , Final July 1999 APPENDIX A: CONSULTANT STATUTORY DECLARATION CANADA ) In the Matter of the ) Environmental Protection PROVINCE OF ONTARIO ) Act and the Planning Act ) ) ) And in the Matter ofpart Lot ) ) in the City of ) in the Regional Municipality ) ofwaterloo I,, of the City of, in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, SOLEl\1NL Y DECLARE THAT: 1. I am a (Professional Engineer/Registered Professional Planner/employed by<name affirm> which holds a Certificate ofauthorization) and have personal knowledge ofthe matters set out below. 2. I was retained or employed as the principal consultant to undertake the assessment ofnoise impacts and recommendation of noise mitigation measures for the property described as municipal address/development application number/other identifier in the municipality of 3. I had the expertise required to perform these services. Any assessment activities or recommendations requiring the application ofengineering principles have been undertaken or supervised by an engineer qualified to perform such services. 4. The information used in the study entitled (name of study).dated is the best available information as ofthe date ofthe study. 5. The noise level calculations, the interpretation of noise attenuation requirements, and the recommended measures are in accordance with Ministry of Environment and Energy Guidelines, Region ofwaterloo policies, and any applicable policy or guidelines ofthe Area Municipality, and any ather applicable policy or guideline. 6. The physical noise attenuation measures proposed in this study are feasible to implement and will provide the level ofattenuation indicated in the study. 7. I acknowledge that this study may be subject to a peer review conducted at my cost.

42 Final -20- July I acknowledge that public authorities and future owners, occupants and others may rely on this statement. AND I make this solemn Declaration conscientiously believing it to be true, and knowing that it is of the same force and effect as ifmade under oath. DECLARED before me at the City ) of, in the Regional ) Municipality ofwaterloo ) this _ day of )

43 Final July 1999 REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF WATERLOO IMPLEMENTATION~GUIDELINE FOR NOISE POLICIES PARTB EXISTING DEVELOPMENT IMPACTED BY PROPOSED REGIONAL ROAD UNDERTAKINGS 1. PURPOSE 1.1 Chapter 11, "Transportation Opportunities" ofthe Regional Official Plan (1996) includes the following policy concerning the impact ofnoise from proposed Regional road undertakings: The impact ofnoise generated by increased traffic volumes that result from proposed Regional road system expansions will be considered prior to approval ofthe project, where such projects are located adjacent to existing noise sensitive land uses. During the review ofthese projects, consideration will be given to implementing noise attenuation measures in accordance with the Regional Implementation Guideline relating to noise mitigation. 1.2 The purpose of Part B of the Implementation Guideline is to state how this policy will be implemented with respect to the scope ofits application, the assessment ofnoise levels, the types ofattenuation measures to. be considered and the criteria for considering a noise barrier. 2. SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS 2.1 Proposed Regional Road Undertakings refer to proposals for the widening of an existing Regional road, or the construction ofa new Regional road, adjacent to an existing developed area (i.e. already built or under Registered P~an of Subdivision) ofnoise sensitive land use. 2.2 Implementation ofnoise control measures in connection with the widening or construction ofroads under Provincial or Area Municipal jurisdiction will be subject to the policies of those jurisdictions. 2.3 In all cases where a Regional road is to be widened or constructed, such work will be undertaken in conformity with the Environmental Assessment Act including noise impact assessment and mitigation.

44 Final - 2- July Noise Sensitive Land Uses are defined as uses which may be adversely impacted by noise from transportation sources, including residential developments, seasonal residential developments, and hospitals, nursing/retireme~t homes, schools.~d day-care centres. 2.5 The Outdoor Living Area is defined as an outdoor amenity-area where the enjoyment ofthe outdoor environment is important, such as: t the backyard or patio within 3 metres ofthe rear wall ofa residential unit; or the common. outdoor area allocated for recreational purposes outside residential buildings such as apartments or condominiums. 2.6 Balconies are considered part ofthe outdoor recreation area where they are the only outdoor living area for the occupant and meet the following conditions: depth greater than 4 metres; outside the exterior building facade; and tinenclosed. 3. ASSESSMENT OF.NOISE LEVELS 3.1 Assessment ofnoise levels will be undertaken as a component ofthe design study for the road in question. 3.2 Existing and projected noise levels for the Daytime (7 a.m. to 11 p.m.) period will be assessed for the existing outdoor living areas affected by the proposed undertaking, using. procedures acceptable to the Ministry ofthe Environment The existing noise level will be calculated using the current traffic volume. If there is no existing road, 55 db A will be used as the existing noise level. 3.4 The. projected noise level willbe calculated using the 10-year traffic volume forecast, and taking into account any proposed design measures which could reduce noise. 4. NOISE ATTENUATION MEASURES 4.1 The types ofnoise control measures available for consideration include but are not limited to: location of road allowance, location of pavement within the road allowance, vertical alignment, pavement surface type, and noise barriers. Inselecting the type and extent ofsuch measures, the Region will consider: the extent of attenuation achievable; the cost of the measure relative to the attenuation achieved; and the wishes of affected residents.

45 Final July In the event that non-barrier alternatives are not sufficient, construction ofa noise barrier will be recommended for consideration by residents, Area Municipal Council and Regional Council in the following situations: where the projected noise level exceeds 65 db A; or - ~ where the projected noise level exceeds 60 db A and the difference bet\veen the existing and projected noise levels is 5 dba or more. 4.3 The noise barrier will be designed to achieve a 5 dba or more reduction in the Daytime Outdoor living area noise level and to reduce the projected noise level to 60 dba or less. The proposed height, location and design to achieve these objectives will be reviewed by residents, Area Municipal Council and Regional Council. 4.4 The final decision concerning the funding and installation of a proposed noise barrier will be made by Regional Council in conjunction with the road design approval. 5. IMPLEMENTATION AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 The location, design, and construction ofthe noise barrier will be undertaken by the Region, in consultation with the Area Municipality The Region will be responsible for maintenance of the barrier while the road is tinder its jurisdiction If construction of the proposed undertaking does not occur within 5 years of the noise assessment, noise levels will be re-calculated and the need for a noise barrier will be reassessed prior to construction. 5.4 Where it is the decision ofregional Council not to include noise attenuation barriers in the road undertaking, residents may eeasiderp'lifstli-ng theeenstnl-ction ofa noisebanierthrough the provisions ofpart C of this Implementation Guideline. 5.5 Where it has been the decision ofregional Council not to include noise attenuation barriers in the road undej;iaking, affected residents may request the Region to review the need for a noise wall within 5 years ofthe road construction. For this review, the "revised" noise level will be calculated using current traffic data. The need for a noise barrier will be determined using Policy 4.2, where the "projected" noise level is replaced with the "revised" noise level. Ifthe review shows the need for a noise barrier, and residents, Area Municipal Council and Regional Council are in agreement, the noise barrier will be constructed by the Region.

46 ALLENBY COURT, WATERLOO NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Stantee APPENDIX C MOE Guidelines (Excerpts)

47 Ontario JV!INISTFIY OF THE ENVIRONII!ENT The proposed lands are within 500 m from a freevvay right-of-vvay, 250 m from a provincial highway, or 100 m from the right-of-ways of other roads; The proposed lands are within 500 m from a Principal 1'vlain Railway Line, 250 m from a Secondary Main Railway Line, or 100m from other railway lines. 4.3 NOISE FROM STATIONARY SOURCES The category of stationary noise sources includes individual equipment and extended facilities such as industrial facilities, aggregate extraction facilities, sewage treatment facilities, ancillary transportation facilities and commercial facilities, see Annex to LU-131, Reference (1]. Feasibility as well as detailed noise studies are generally required whenever the proposed lands are within the influence area of a stationary noise source. The extent of the influence area is case specific, depending qn factors such as the type and scale of the stationary source, intenening topography and inteivening land uses. In general, it is in the interest of the proponent to perform a feasibility study. 5. ROAD NOISE CONTROL MEASURES 5.1 OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS The sound level, L~q is determined using the ORNAMENT, Reference [2], prediction method during the daytime hours of If the sound level, ~. in the Outdoor Living.A.rea is less than or equal to 55 dba, no control measures are required If the sound level, L~ :~.. in the Outdoor Living Area is greater than 55 dba and less than or equal to 60 dsa, 2.!2~sis:_~l.~r_:'~~ol m~asuresmay_ b~_.q ITedto reduce -t!.'_~sound-!~~~ita- 5?~~3A~~ n-~q_ ~lcal me-as jr2s~~re provipeq.,_p!.q?p..?.f_tive p_~:~_rch l_sers.or tenants shall be informed of p_oj,?ntialnoise probiems bv a warning clause (Type A). If the sound level, L.~~ in the Outdoor Living.A.rea is grec.ter than 50 d3.:l., con~rol measures are requ::-ed to reduce the level to 55 d8a. Only in cases '.'!;lere ~he required physical nois~ cont~ol measures are proven not to be technically, economically, or administratively ieas!b!e, such as contrave:1ing!ocai by-!av.'s, v.'ould an excess not greater than 5 d8a above the criterion (55 d3a) be acceptab:e \'iith 2. waiil!ng clause Type 3. 'v'lh~n required, control measures should_be designed to reduce ~he sound level t9 ~he criterion of 55 d3a Noise Sa rriers If a barrier is used as a noise contioi measure, its height must be such that the line of sight bet~,-,een the source and the receiver is obstructed. It is required that the suriace density of the noise barrier be a minimum of 20 kg/m 2. It is further required that the barrier be designed and constructed without cracks or gaps. Any gaps under the noise barrier that are necessary for drainage purposes must be minimized and localized, and must not deteriorate the acoustical periormance. 5.2 PLANE OF A \'VINDOW- VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS The requirements are applied within two time periods Night-time Period, Hours The sound level is determined through the ORNAJ\'1cNT, Reference (21. prediction method at the plc:ne oi bedroom vvindows. Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning: Requirements, etc., October

48 @Ontario flainistry OF THE ENVIRONh!EtVT.Control measur~?-~~c10t reguired if the L~ :~ (8 hour) night-time sound level in the plane of a bedioom. wio9.9~~~ is le~?.t~an or equal tq SOdBA:Ifth e. _squ~9..1?ve.flnth~.~pl~0~eot.?...~?~t65j~:-~~i0.g9~t~-~g-~~~-~~_r_. tt:la.o...~q_g_b d..j_e_s_s_tq~/l.of eq~al to 60 dba, it is reguired to design the dwelling with a ~;ovision for future installation of central air con.ditfoning.. fhfs..req.ufre.ment L;s u aoytmplie~s farcedalr..fleating \~:Tt"h-fil e- -ducts s1z"ecf"forcentralai"rco-riditionl"ng-:-\varning clause Typ.e c is also required. If the night-time sound level in the plane of a bedroom window is greater than 60 dba, installation of central air conditioning is mandatory with a warning clause Type D. In addition, building components including windows, walls and doors, where applicable, must be designed so that the indoor sound levels comply with the noise criteria in Table 7. The location and installation of the outdoor air conditioning device should comply with noise criteria of NPC-216, Reference (4]. and guidelines of the En,,ironm.ental Noise Guidelines for Installation of Residential ~ir Conditioning Devices, Reference [5] Day-time Period, Hours The sound level is determined through the ORNAMENT, Reierence (2). prediction method?.t the plane of living/dining room windo~;vs. Control measures are not required if the L~~ (16 hour) day-time sound level in the plane or a li 1ing/dining room ~ovindow is less than or equal to 55 dsa. If the sound level in r:-te plane of a living/ Jining mom ~tvindow is greater than 55 dba and less than or equal to 65 db.a.. it is required to design the d. :el!ing 'Nith a provision for future installation of central air conditioning. This requirement usually impfies i-jrced air heating ~;vith the ducts sized for central air conditioning. \.'./arning clause Type Cis 2iso ;equire j. I i the day-time sound le,;el in the plane of a livingidining room windo s is greater!i:2:1 65 c!3.:.\, installation oi central air conditioning is mandatory with a 'Naming clause Type D. In addition, buiici!ng components including windows. walls and doors, where applicable, must be designed so tha~ the i:l :!oor sound levels comply with the noise criteria in Table 7. The location 2nd installation oi the outdoor air conditioning device should comply ':.ti\h noise criteria of NPC-2 i 6. Reie;encc (4 J. c.:nd g Jide:!::2s c: ~;,.~ Environmental i' loise Guicielines fo; lns~allation of Residential.~\ir Coi;.j!tioning =qui;jmen~. :=i~i2;e;'lce (5]. 5.3 INDOOR LIVING AREAS- BUILDING COMPONENTS The sound le.;el. L~-:: during the day-time (16 hour) 2nd night-time (8 hour) periods is de~ermin2d '-!Sii-: ;; :he ORNAI'v!ENT, Reference (2j. prediction method, immediately outside the dwelling envelope. U the night-time sound level outside the bedroom 'Nindov IS exceeds 60 dsa or the day-time sound!e'iei o~~~side the living/dining area windows exceeds 65 d8a, building components including,,.,indows. '- tails and doo~s. \ :he;e applicable, must be designad so that the indoor sound levels comply,,.,ith the noise criteria in Tabie 7. The acoustical performance of the building components (windo'ns, doors and walls) must be specified. 6. RAIL NOISE CONTROL MEASURES 6.1 OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS 1 /!histle noise is not inclucfecl in the determination of the outdoor da ; time sound level. Other.,ise. :::~~ [ne exception.thattfi e-s"f~a'~\~-:,ferere~ ce.(3f predfc't'iori me t-hcicns use.(.i' to ciefer.ni(n"e.. the. rail traffic so=.:nd :e.'e!s. all the provisions of Section 5.1 apply also to noise control requirements f.or ~.a}l_ 0ois~.-. Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning: Requirements, etc., October ::>.

49 Ontario MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRON/VIENT PLANE OF A WtNDOW- VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS Whistle noise is not included in the determination of the sound level in the plane of a window. Otherwise, with the exception that the STEAM, Reference (3], prediction method is used to determine the rail traffic sound ievels, all the provisions of Section 5.2 apply also to noise control requirements for rail noise. 6.3 INDOOR LIVING AREAS- BUILDING COMPONENTS The sound level, L~q during the day-time (16 hour) and night-time (8 hour) periods is determined using the STEAM, Reference (3], prediction method immediately outside the dwelling envelope. Whistle noise is included in the determination of the sound level. If the night-time sound level outside the bedroom windows exceeds 55 db A or the day-time sound level outside the living/dining area windows exceeds 60 dba, building components including windows, walls and doors, where applicable, must be designed so that the indoor sound levels comply with the noise criteria in Table 7. The acoustical performance of the building components (windows, doors and walls) must be specified. In addition, the following requirement applies: The exterior walls of the first row of dwellings next to the railway tracks shall be built to a minimum oi EvV5 (brick veneer) or equivalent construction from the foundation to the rafters when the rail traffic L~ (24 hour), estimated at a location of night time receptor, is greater than 60 dba and when the first row of dwellings are within 100 m of the tracks. Note: EW5 is an exterior wall composed oi 12.7 mm gypsum board, vapour barrier and 38 x 89 mm studs with 50 mm (or thicker) mineral wool or glass fibre batts in inter-stud cavities plus sheathing, 25 mm air space and 100 mm brick veneer. 7. COMBINATION OF ROAD AND RAIL NOISE The noise impact in the OLA and in the p!ane of a windo'<'' and the requirements for outdoor measures, ventilation measures and "varning clauses, shall be determined by combiniilg ro~d..~.nd.r.~~l..t.rc:t~~...?_'?.:-md leve!s. The assessment of the indoor sound levels and the resultant requirement for the acoustical descriptors. AIF or STC, of the building components shall be performed separately ior road and rail noise. The resultant acoustical descriptors, AIF or STC, shall subsequently be combined to determine the required components. 8. AIRCRAFT NOISE CONTROL MEASURES The noise impact from aircraft is assessed using the NEF/NEP contour maps. The NEF/NEP contour values are approved by Transport Canada for various airports in Canada. If the receptor location is within the NEF/NEP contours of 25 and 30, it is required to design the dwelling with a provision for central air conditioning. This requirement usually impiies forced air heating with the ducts sized for future installation of central air conditioning. In addition, building components including windo,.vs, doors. walls and ceiling/roof must be designed to achie11e the indoor sound level criteria. \ Varning clause C is also required. If the receptor location is within the NEF/NEP contours of 30 and 35, centrai air conditioning is mandatory 'Nith a warning clauses Type 8 and D. In addition, building components inc!udiilg windows, doors, ~valls and ceiling/roof must be designed to achieve the indoor sound level criteria. Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning: Requirements, etc., October

50 Ontario COMBINATION I 9. The OF ROAD, RAIL AND AIRCRAFT NOISE MINISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT noise impact in the OLA and in the plane of a window, ar.d the requirements for outdoor measures, ventilation measures and warning clauses, shall be determined separately for surface transportation and aircraft noise. Surface transportation impact shall be performed by combining road and rail traffic sound levels. The assessment of the indoor sound levels, and the requirements for the acoustical performance of building components, shall be performed separately for road noise, rail noise and aircraft noise. The resultant acoustical descriptors, such as AIF or STC, shall be subsequently combined to determine the overall acoustical descriptor. Selection of the required components shall be based on the overall descriptor. 10. CONTROL MEASURES FOR STATIONARY SOURCES applicable emissions The assessment of noise impact produced by stationary sources and any resultant control measures is more complex than that of transportation sources. The following is a brief and simplified summary of the requirements. Annex to Publication LU-131, Reference [1], provides additional details. The sound level, 1 hour), at a point of rece tion is determined durin da -time and ni ht-time hours either through prediction methods or rom measurements. I the sound level in any g1ven our exce s the cnteria, summarized in Table 7, control measures are required. When control measures are required, they are expected to reduce the sound level to the applicable criteria at all the points of reception within the proposed development. The noise impact may be controlled at the source or at the receptor; typically, the available control measures consist of noise barriers, erected on the property of the sensitive land use, or at-the-source.. control measures such as silencers, mufflers or enclosures. Preferably, the control should be implemented at the source in order to reduce the noise. Warning clauses that are used in place of physical control measures to identify an excess over the Ministry criteria are not acceptable. Warning clause (Type E) for stationary sources may identify a potential concern due to the juxtaposition of the facility but must not be utilized to justify an excess over the criteria. 11. STATIONARY AND TRANSPORTATION SOURCES The required control measures for transportation and stationary sources should be evaluated separately for day-time and night-time periods. The final selection of control measures should ensure the compliance with the applicable sound level criteria of this document. CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING ~ 12. Central air conditioning is required in order to ensure that the windows may remain closed. The ventilation system f!lust provide temperature and humidity control and must not generate sound levels that exceed the applicable indoor sound level criteria. In the majority of situations, particularly for single family dwellings, central air conditioning is the only ventilation system that satisfies the above conditions. However, in high and medium density residential developments, other forms of mechanical ventilation may be available. Ventilation methods other than central air conditioning are acceptable for high and medium density residential developments, subject to the following conditions: (a) the noise produced by the proposed ventilation system complies with the indoor noise criteria of i. Table 7. In practice, this condition usually implies that window air conditioning units are not acceptable; Noise Assessment Criteria in Land Use Planning: Requirements, etc., October II

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