Review of Existing Aircraft Noise Sensitive Land Use Policies and Consideration of the Merits and Implications of Supporting New Residential Development in Affected Areas

Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development (ANSD) Policy The Aircraft Noise Sensitive Development (ANSD) policy is a City OCP policy that was adopted by Richmond City Council in 2004 to enable consistent management of aircraft noise sensitive development and informed land use planning. Noise sensitive land uses include new residential development, schools (i.e., kindergarten to grade 12), child care, and hospitals. The policy clarifies the following: • Areas where noise sensitive uses may be considered, including Capstan, Oval, Lansdowne and Brighouse Village. Noise sensitive development, including residential development, is subject to requirements including construction practices that minimize aircraft noise indoors, and disclosure and covenants regarding impacts from aircraft noise. • Areas where new noise sensitive development is prohibited, including Bridgeport and Aberdeen Village. These areas are in flight path phases (i.e., take off or landing) where overflying aircraft operate at low altitudes and result in greater noise impacts (e.g., sleep disturbance, speech interference, annoyance). Properties with existing zoning that permits residential use are permitted to rebuild in accordance with existing zoning regulations.

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