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the acceptable interior noise levels should be detennined on a case by case basis, depending on the type of activity proposed. (General Plan Policy 35.02). X Discourage noise-sensitive uses such as hospitals, schools, and rest homes from locating in areas with very high noise levels. Conversely, discourage new uses likely to produce high levels of noise from locating in areas where noise-sensitive uses would be impacted (General Plan Policy 35.05). X In the event that new housing is constructed in areas that exceed nonnally acceptable noise levels, require project design and construction measures that minimize noise intrusion (General Plan Policy 35.06). X Encourage local businesses to reduce noise impacts on the community by replacing excessively noisy equipment and machinery, apply noise-reduction technology, and following operating procedures that limit the potential for conflicts (General Plan Policy 35.07). X Require new development or redevelopment near freeways, arterials, BART, and major bus routes to incorporate site planning and architectural design measures that reduce the exposure of future building occupants to traffic noise (General Plan Policy 36.03). X Review all future projects for their potential to generate construction noise prior to issuance of building pennits. Require appropriate measures to reduce such noise to acceptable levels, such as limits on the hours of construction, traffic routing, notification of neighbors, and types of equipment used (General Plan EIR Mitigation Measure L5). X Reduce vibration from construction activities by implementing the following practices during construction (TOO Strategy EIR Mitigation Measures NOI-I a): . A void impact pile driving where possible and use drilled piles when possible since drilled piles causes lower vibration levels where geological conditions pennit their use. . Avoid using vibratory rollers and tampers near sensitive areas. X In areas where project construction is anticipated to include vibration-generated activities, such as pile driving, in close proximity to existing structures, site-specific vibration studies shall be conducted to detennine the area of impact and to present appropriate mitigation measures that may include the following(TOD Strategy EIR Mitigation Measures NOI-I b): . Identification of sites which would include vibration compaction activities, such as pile driving, and have the potential to generate groundborne vibration, while considering the sensitivity of nearby structures to groundborne vibration. Vibration limits shall be applied to all vibration-sensitive structures located 14