Why did the City of San Bruno decide to override the restrictions on new housing governing property in proximity to airport noise?
Planning for new housing near transit is critical for the environment and helps to reduce local traffic congestion. The San Bruno City Council’s unanimous decision to override airport land use restrictions that make new housing an inconsistent land use in certain noise contour zones is a practice common to many cities and helps ensure local decisions makers can make locally-based decisions about the exact types of development that is suitable near airports. The City continues to work in concert with the County’s Airport Land Use Committee and other agencies to review and mitigate noise concerns and other identified issues. Furthermore, the City will uphold the highest building materials standards to help mitigate concerns related to noise.