2014-030 Cox Field Planned Development Airport Zoning Ordinance

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clustered. To guard against this risk, limitations on the maximum concentrations of dwellings or people in a small area of a large project site are appropriate. Public assembly uses related to clustering: "Public assembly" uses include, but are not limited to, churches, hospitals, schools, theaters, stadiums, hotels, motels, campgrounds, and other similar uses. f. Avigation Easement Dedication Requirements Dedication of an avigation easement should be required as a condition for approval of any proposed development situated within the airport property or in the area of the airport. g. Overflight Including g oise: Policy Objective: Noise from individual operations, especially by comparatively loud aircraft, can be intrusive and annoying in locations beyond the limits of the mapped noise contours. Sensitivity to aircraft overflights varies from one person to another. The purpose of overflight compatibility policies is to help notify people about the presence of overflights near airports so that they can make more informed decisions regarding acquisition or lease of property in the affected areas. Overflight compatibility is particularly important with regard to residential land uses. At times, noise is considered to be the key factor affecting or limiting airport operations, since it is the impact most often noticed by individuals living near an airport. Aircraft operations can create sound levels that produce annoyance in communities near airports, as well as affect speech, sleep, and classroom learning. These annoyances are of concern as they affect the quality of life for residents near an airport. Where disclosure is required, the following statement could be provided: NOTICE OF AIRPORT IN VICINITY: This property is presently located in the vicinity of an airport, within what is known as an airport influence area. For that reason, the property may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with proximity to airport operations (for example: noise, vibration, or odors). Individual sensitivities to those annoyances can vary from person to person. You may wish to consider what airport annoyances, if any, are associated with the property before you complete your purchase and determine whether they are acceptable to you. h. Avigation Easement Dedication As a condition for approval of projects requiring avigation easements, the property owner shall be required to dedicate an avigation easement to the Cox Field Airport Owner, i.e., the City of Paris, TX. The avigation easement shall: i. Provide the right of flight in the airspace above the property; ii. Allow the generation of noise and other impacts associated with aircraft overflight; 10