Published in March 1979 by the National Association of Counties Research, Inc., this guide examines how local governments can use land use controls—such as zoning and planning regulations—to reduce the impact of noise on residential communities. It covers noise sources including highway and transportation corridors, offering practical strategies for buffering noise-sensitive land uses from high-noise areas. The document is a foundational reference for planners and policymakers working to protect communities from airport, highway, and industrial noise.Open full document
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Report published March 1979 by National Association of Counties Research, Inc. (NACo Research), authored by Alan Magan (Principal Author), Robert Weaver (Associate Director), and Constance Mason (Secretary), with Bernard F. Hillenbrand as Executive Director. Addresses minimizing noise impacts through land use controls, including highway noise mapping and noise contour analysis. Covers noise abatement strategies, zoning, and community planning techniques for counties dealing with transportation noise sources including highways, railroads, and aircraft.