2030 Comprehensive Plan Update, April 2024

Environmental Protection

Policy EP 8.8 Noise and Environmental Justice

Ensure that residents of all income levels throughout the City of Raleigh are equally protected from excessive roadway noise.

Policy EP 8.9 LED Lighting

Use high-efficiency Light-Emitting Diode (LED) lighting for outdoor illumination where feasible; newer technologies should be considered as they become available.

Policy EP 8.10 Airport Noise Protection for Residential Uses

Action EP 8.1 Completed 2013

Rezoning of properties within the defined 65 decibel level of Raleigh Durham Airport Authority composite noise contour line and outside the Airport Overlay District, that propose to increase residential density or create new residential zoning is strongly discouraged. Exceptions to such rezoning may occur through a conditional use rezoning that adopts Raleigh Durham Airport Authority recommended noise mitigation measures.

Action EP 8.2 Dark Sky Incentives

Develop a package of incentives and/or credits to promote the utilization of energy-efficient, full cut off lighting fixtures that minimize glare and light pollution.

Action EP 8.3 Non-essential Lighting

Explore programs to dim non-essential parking lot or building lights overnight, which can be reactivated by a motion sensor.

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