The purpose of the AI-O district is to:
(a) Promote development that is compatible with and protects the safe operation of the airport;
(b) Ensure all development is compatible with the noise levels from operations at the airport;
(c) Ensure future development within the Airport Influence Area is designed in accordance with the Airport Master Plan; and
(d) Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and guidance.
All new development and existing structures within the Airport Influence Areas shall comply with the following:
(a) All new residential development and new Schools in the Airport Influence Area A are required to provide insulation to achieve a noise level reduction of 25 decibels.
(b) Residential development or other noise sensitive development such as Schools, Universities, Religious Institutions, or Adult or Child Day Care Facilities are prohibited within the Airport Influence Area B. All compatible uses are required to provide insulation to achieve a noise level reduction of 35 decibels within the noise sensitive areas of a facility.
(c) New residential development within Airport Influence Area B-1 is required to provide insulation to achieve a noise level reduction of 30 decibels. For new residential development or redevelopment of an existing site, the maximum density within the Airport Influence Area B-1 is five residential units per acre with additional density being considered on a case-by-case basis pursuant to Section 11- 05-05.3.C, Conditional Use Permit - Initial Approval or Major Expansion.
(d) Schools, Universities, Religious Institutions, and Adult or Child Day Care Facilities are prohibited within the Airport Influence Area B-1. Commercial uses are compatible but are required to provide insulation to achieve a noise level reduction of 25 decibels within noise sensitive areas of a facility.
(e) Existing residential uses in the Airport Influence Area C are considered legally nonconforming. New residential uses in this area are prohibited. Non-noise sensitive manufacturing, industrial and commercial uses are allowed but are required to provide insulation in noise sensitive areas of a facility.
(f) All approved developments in the Airport Influence Areas are required to grant the airport an avigation easement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Sample avigation easements are available on the airport website.
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