Class 4 Noise Designations

Areas which have been designated as 'Class 4' based on NPC-300 guidelines for the proper control of sources of noise emissions to the environment. Areas which have been designated as 'Class 4 Area' based on NPC-300 guidelines for the proper control of sources of noise emissions to the environment. 
Class 4 is defined as: "Class 4 area" means an area or specific site that would otherwise be defined as Class 1 or 2 and which: is an area intended for development with new noise sensitive land use(s) that are not yet built; is in proximity to existing, lawfully established stationary source(s); andhas formal confirmation from the land use planning authority with the Class 4 area classification which is determined during the land use planning process.
Additionally, areas with existing noise sensitive land use(s) cannot be classified as Class 4 areas. https://www.ontario.ca/page/environmental-noise-guideline-stationary-and-transportation-sources-approval-and-planning#section-22

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Class 4 Noise Designations
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Areas which have been designated as 'Class 4' based on NPC-300 guidelines for the proper control of sources of noise emissions to the environment. Areas which have been designated as 'Class 4 Area' based on NPC-300 guidelines for the proper control of sources of noise emissions to the environment. 
Class 4 is defined as: "Class 4 area" means an area or specific site that would otherwise be defined as Class 1 or 2 and which: is an area intended for development with new noise sensitive land use(s) that are not yet built; is in proximity to existing, lawfully established stationary source(s); andhas formal confirmation from the land use planning authority with the Class 4 area classification which is determined during the land use planning process.
Additionally, areas with existing noise sensitive land use(s) cannot be classified as Class 4 areas. https://www.ontario.ca/page/environmental-noise-guideline-stationary-and-transportation-sources-approval-and-planning#section-22
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0.1
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2025-05-28
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public
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By downloading or accessing the data in this dataset, you agree to the City of Kingston's Open Data License and the following additional terms and conditions:The Corporation of the City of Kingston assumes no responsibility for inaccurate or inconsistent data set out in this map product. The City does not accept any responsibility for reliance thereon. The City does not make any representations or warranty, express or implied, in relation to the website including without limitations, as to the quality, merchantability and fitness for any use. Further, the City does not accept any responsibility for the accuracy of this information, nor is it responsible for any expenses or damages incurred, directly or indirectly, resulting from the use of this information.
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https://opendatakingston.cityofkingston.ca/datasets/cityofkingston::class-4-noise-designations
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kingstonarcgisadmin
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The City of Kingston
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https://mycity.cityofkingston.ca/app/ask
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The City of Kingston
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kingstonarcgisadmin
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2025-05-28
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54ce3f313acd4aec8d8447952b9a6c73
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English
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https://opendatakingston.cityofkingston.ca/datasets/cityofkingston::class-4-noise-designations
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The City of Kingston
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12
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22
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264
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