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How will the proposed zoning changes protect residents from excessive noise if commercial uses are allowed on upper floors of residential buildings?
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The Department of City Planning explains that the proposed zoning changes include measures to protect residents from excessive noise from commercial uses on upper floors.
- Businesses locating on upper floors must meet sound attenuation standards before being allowed to operate in the space
- Businesses must either separate commercial space from residential by at least 15 feet or have a sound engineer certify sufficient soundproofing
- The soundproofing must ensure noise does not rise above the ambient sound level
- These requirements are built into the zoning proposal itself and must be met to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy